Scott and Stacie Steveson would like to announce that their daughter, Brylie (11), was a state finalist in the National American Miss pageant this past weekend in Waterloo.
The National American Miss (NAM) pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five age divisions. Brylie participated in the Pre-teen division, along with 149 other young ladies. The other age divisions held similar numbers (79-155).
Brylie’s sponsors included: Dr. Amanda Vonnahme of Davidson Family Dentistry, Dr. Kevin Rahner of Mercy Johnston Clinics, Sullivan Pet Hospital, Johnston Rotary, her Godparents as well as other family and friends.
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The winner of the NAM Pageant received a $1,000 cash award, along with other prizes. She earned an entry into the national pageant in California where she will receive exciting complimentary prizes and tickets to Disneyland. Each year, the pageant awards $1.5 million in cash, scholarship and other prizes, one of which includes a Mustang convertible.
All activities and competitions are kept age appropriate. Girls under the age of 12 are not allowed to wear make-up, and there is no swimsuit competition. The pageant is based on inner beauty, poise, presentation, and offers awards for spirit, etc. Emphasis is put on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. Families interested in learning more about NAM may visit www.namiss.com.
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Brylie’s activities include: sports, playing the flute, Girl Scouts, and church. She also enjoys hanging out with friends and family, drawing, doing crafts, and having fun.