Washington’s own pageant finalist
Lilliane Belle Howell of Washington, 7, has been chosen as a state finalist in this weekend’s National American Miss Virginia Pageant.
The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Lilliane will be participating in the 7-9 age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from across Virginia from today through Saturday Hyatt Regency Reston.
Howell’s activities have included Girl Scouts, gymnastics, guitar, ballet and tee ball. She also enjoys reading, hiking and learning about animals. Her sponsors include the Country Café, KHE Community Solutions, Geneva Welch Gallery and Middle Street Antiques.
The winner of the pageant receives a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant in California, where she will receive a complimentary tour of Hollywood and VIP tickets to Disneyland.
The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s future leaders and equipping them with lifelong skills. Each year the pageant nationally awards $1.5 million in cash, scholarships and other prizes.
The National American Miss pageants are unlike any other. All activities and competitions are kept age appropriate. Girls under the age of 12 are not allowed to wear makeup, and there is no swimsuit competition. The pageant program is based on inner beauty as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “all-American spirit of fun for family and friends.”
Emphasis is put on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant recognizes the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for her future. Learn more about the program and pageant at namiss.com.