Nakota's Natural Beauty Pageant

I had the privilege of being one of the judges for the 2nd annual Nakota's Natural Beauty Pageant, celebrating the life of little Nakota, who passed away after suffering from a brain aneurysm, as well as promoting service and acts of  "paying it forward" through each year's winners.  After winning, the titleholders serve their community by raising money for those in need, earning money to contribute to the next titleholder's scholarship (doing for others as you would have them do unto you essentially), and being of service in other capacities the community as a whole may need, such as food drives, tornado relief, etc.

It was a difficult task considering so many sweet ladies with great aspirations and good intentions were ready to take on the new roles.  It was also nice to judge alongside the lovely, Terri Karch, reigning Mrs. Illinois International.  She's no stranger to pageantry, nor service and working for others.  She has an amazing story and even more amazing gifts to give back to many because of who she is and all she's gone through. She has literally turned battles into blessings!

A special thank you to Amy Wright for the invitation as well as taking such good care of everyone, as well as your sweet continued friendship over the years...20!!!!...  ;) , and to Pam Messick for celebrating your granddaughter in such a positive way, as well as being so kind and caring to all you meet.

To learn more about Nakota's Natural Beauty Pageant, you may visit their Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Nakotas-Natural-Beauty-Pageant/195504467148188

To learn more about and/or book Mrs. Illinois International for service appearances see:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mrs-Illinois-International-2012/304518402924495

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http://www.changingthefaceofdepression.com/