Meet The New Miss Contra Costa County 2017!

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – A Danville woman was recently crowned Miss Contra Costa County 2017. Alissa Anderegg beat out 12 other woman for the coveted crown.

“When I heard my name announced as Miss Contra Costa County, I was thrilled because this means I will have the opportunity to take my philanthropic work in the community to the next level, especially with my platform of Alzheimer's awareness,” said Anderegg to her new Executive Director, Paula Gross, after she was crowned.

Anderegg went on to say, “I am absolutely thrilled to be Miss Contra Costa County 2017. The first pageant I ever attended was Miss Contra Costa County 2002 when I was 7 years old, so to come full circle and win the title is such a dream come true. As Miss Contra Costa County, I hope to inspire others to find a cause they are passionate about and use their voices to make a difference in our community.”

San Ramon resident Maya Gaskin, 13, was also named Miss Contra Costa County’s Outstanding Teen 2017 during the scholarship competition.

“When my name was called I felt a moment of shock and relief that all my hard work paid off. I hope to encourage young people to get active and eat healthier. And bring awareness to the growing issue of pediatric obesity," said Gaskin.

Scholarships Awarded, Miss Contra Costa County

• Miss Contra Costa County, $1000- Alissa Anderegg
• First Runner Up, $250- Stephanie Behring
• Second Runner Up, $200 – Sabina Chaudhuri
• Third Runner Up, $150 – Trisha Bantigue
• Fourth Runner Up, $100 – Elizabeth Brunckhorst
• Top Interview, $100- Sabina Chaudhuri
• Miss Congeniality, $50-Kelsey Chapman

Scholarships Awarded, Miss Contra Costa County’s Outstanding Teen

• Miss Contra Costa County’s OT, $250 – Maya Gaskin
• First Runner Up, $150- Joyce Wang
• Top Interview, $100- Maya Gaskin
• Semi-Finalist- $50 – Genesis Castillo
• Semi-Finalist- $50- Neha Chaudhury

“This year’s competition was absolutely amazing as each young woman is highly involved in their community, intelligent, loving, and truly follows the motto of Community Above Self. The judges had a difficult task of choosing just two young ladies to represent our county when truly each one of the 13 contestants would’ve been wonderful ambassadors. We have been given two wonderful titleholders, both will shine at Miss California and Miss California’s Outstanding Teen Competitions in June 2017 in Fresno,” Gross said.

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Post by Autumn Johnson, Patch staff/Photos courtesy Miss Contra Costa