In the "Zone"...the 2008 Miss Torrid Pageant

"And suddenly I see..."

Months of hard work and planning came together this evening at the Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Fort Wayne was filled with contestants, supporters, and their well-wishers. History was made by the crowning of the first Indiana Miss Torrid.

All of the 17 contestants were all winners just by taking steps on that stage. It was a great privilege to work with Jama Young and her staff from Torrid as well as all of the girls. It was also great to know that so many people came out to help raise funds for Reilly Children’s Hospital.

From “Suddenly I See” to “Ever, Ever After” the night was a whirlwind of Torrid fashion, contestants, and all of the components that make a pageant a unique experience.

After all of the acts were completed and the votes tallied, everyone held their breath for the final announcements.

Miss Photogenic was contestant #5 ~ Brittany
Award for the Most Sponsors was contestant #9 ~ Amanda
Miss Congeniality was contestant #11 ~ Lovey
Audience Choice Award went to contestant #15 ~ Karen
2nd Runner up was contestant #17 ~ Katrina
1st Runner up was contestant#15 ~ Karen
The 2008 Miss Torrid Indiana was contestant #8 ~ Meagan

It was a pleasure working on this pageant. Congratulations to Meagan and all of the Miss Torrid contestants. You are all winners!!!

Meet & Greet with the Miss Torrid hopefuls

Last night, Judy of Photo Artistry by Judy and I set in on the “Meet and Greet” with the thirty-some girls interested in entering the first Miss Torrid Pageant. They were all different ages and from different backgrounds. The really neat thing was that the very “first” Miss Torrid was sitting right there in the room. Of course, she hasn’t been picked yet. The girls have about five weeks to get their sponsors and registration fee turned in just to be a part of the pageant.

It is very exciting to be in the beginning planning stages of an event. The staff at Torrid is working really hard to make this a fun event for the girls. Both Judy and I agreed that we will attend the pre-events as they come up and as our schedules permit.

The staff at Torrid is still working on the venue for the pageant. It will tentatively be at the North Side High School Auditorium on Sunday, July 20, 2008 (at 7pm). So as the details are written in stone, I will share the information. This should be a very exciting pageant for all to attend.

"Miss Torrid Meeting"

Miss Torrid 2008

Judy (Photo Artistry by Judy) and I had a great first meeting with Jama from Torrid at the mall last night. Judy and I will be working together with Jama on the first “Miss Torrid” Pageant that will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2008.

This event is set up with a stylish pageant format. This will be a great opportunity for girls in the Fort Wayne and surrounding area as the winner will also have her portfolio submitted to “America’s Next Top Model.”

More details are coming soon so I will share the updates as I get them.