Featuring Miss Illinois!
One last chance, to capture an ambition. One vision, one moment, and one dream that had yet to be accomplished. Given my last opportunity to compete with NAM, I ran with the hope of capturing a title...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Ohio!
Where do I begin? I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with emotion as I say goodbye to one of the most amazing organizations that has molded me into the young woman I am today. Looking back at the past...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Ohio Teen!
Dear State Finalists, NAM is a journey that will stay with you for a lifetime. At 10 years old I attended my first open call and i was hooked. I felt I had never been so individually invested in an...
View ArticleWhat an Awesome Year for Miss Illinois Teen!
I have had an unforgettable experience being your National American Miss Illinois Teen Queen 2016. I can’t believe I have been given the opportunity to be a National American Miss Queen for the first...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Indiana Pre-Teen Cover Girl!
It is so hard for me to believe that one year has passed by already since I was crowned Miss Indiana Pre-Teen Cover Girl! It has truly been a life changing experience for me in so many ways. Prior to...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Michigan!
Wow! What an incredible year it has been. It was 6 years ago that I first fell in love with NAM and started my journey – then being crowned Miss Michigan Teen in 2015 and Miss Michigan in 2016 changed...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Michigan Jr. Teen!
Dear contestants,Congratulations on how far you've come and how hard you've worked. Let your personality shine on stage, and let the judges see how beautiful you are inside and out. The first time I...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss indiana Ava Hillman!
Dear IN Princess State Finalists: Way to go!! I've has such a wonderful year! Nam has provided some great opportunities. I found my love for volunteering and working with kids. I've made so many...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Texas Jr. Pre-Teen!
It is hard to describe my year as your 2016 Miss Texas Junior Pre-Teen, but one word would definitely be memorable! I started my year by appearing at the Grand Prairie Balloon Festival with my sister...
View ArticleFeaturing Muss Texas Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl!
"My name is Lily Howard and I am the 2016 Miss Texas Junior Pre Teen Cover Girl for National American Miss. In my time serving NAM I have given 5 speeches about how being a special needs sibling...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Texas Pre-Teen and National American Miss Pre-Teen!
Dear State Contestants, Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a princess. NAM helped me make that dream come true. When I won the Miss Texas Preteen title, it was one of the best...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Kansas Princess!
It's hard to believe it has been one year since I was crowned. After coming in first runner up The last two years you can imagine the look on my face when my name was called as the new 2016 Nationals...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Pennsylvania Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl!
Welcome everyone, where do I start? This time last year I was crowned 2016 Pennsylvania Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl. When I was crowned, my first duty was to deliver school supplies that weredonated by...
View ArticleIn the Spotlight is Miss Oregon Jr. Pre-Teen!
Hearing my name called as the new Miss Oregon Jr. Preteen was one of the happiest moments in my life. When I started with National American Miss back in 2013 I had never done a pageant before. I had...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Oregon!
The running joke in my friend group this last year has been that I am not what one would call a "pageant girl." And yet, this is precisely why I chose to compete in National American Miss. This unique...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Washington Princess!
“At the end of the day – your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes should be SPARKLING!” That was the opening line in my intro both in 2015 when I was first runner up and again...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Oregon Jr. Teen!
Congratulations 2017 Oregon State finalists!! I can't wait to meet you all and get this fun filled pageant weekend started. My hope is that you all have a blast- meeting new friends, sharing quality...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Washington Jr. Pre-Teen!
Walt Disney once said, "All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to purse them." It was my courage that lead me back to the NAM stage last year. I had competed for the title of National...
View ArticleFeaturing Miss Washington Jr. Teen!
From the time I've been competing in NAM and throughout my reign as the 2016 Miss Washington Jr. Teen, I've learned so many valuable life lessons that I will always remember. I gained confidence and...
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