Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan kicked off her year in NYC with national television interviews with the most popular morning shows in the country. Her first stop was an interview with Miss America 1989 Gretchen Carlson on FOX & Friends.

After FOX & Friends, Teresa was interviewed by 2011 national judge and Emmy Award winning, Joy Behar and fellow cast members on ABC’s The View! Following The View, Teresa did a brief interview with Inside Edition along with several interviews with media outlets from across the state of Nebraska, who were celebrating their first ever Miss America from the cornhusker state.

On Tuesday, Teresa started the morning by ringing the opening bell at NASDAQ with MAO Chairman, Sam Haskell along with members and independent business owners of our skincare and cosmetics sponsor, Artistry by Amway. Her appearance was featured on CNBC, KTVU, CNBC India, NDTV, Business News Network, CNBC.com, Itsaboutfinance.com and Fox Business Network.

After NASDAQ, Teresa headed straight for an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show and then participated in more media interviews with her supporters in Nebraska. (more…)

The largest gathering of some of the most beloved Miss Americas were presented during the ABC broadcast of the 2011 Miss America Pageant on Saturday, January 15th.  The show was presented by DSW Shoe Warehouse.

Former Miss Americas beginning with Miss America Jean Bartel 1943 through the retiring Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron, joined together for one memorable evening to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of The Miss America Pageant!

The Miss Americas pictured above are 1943 – Jean Bartel, 1948 – BeBe Shopp, 1953 – Neva Langley, 1955 – Lee Meriwether, 1958 – Marilyn Van Derbur, 1960 – Lynda Mead, 1961 – Nancy Fleming, 1962 – Maria Beale Fletcher, 1963 – Jacquelyn Mayer, 1964 – Donna Axum, 1965 – Vonda Van Dyke, 1966 – Deborah Bryant, 1967 – Jane Jayroe, 1968 – Debra Barnes, 1969 – Judi Ford, 1971 – Phyllis George, 1973 – Terry Meeuwsen, 1974 – Rebecca King, 1975 – Shirley Cothran, 1976 – Tawny Godin, 1977 – Dorothy Benham, 1978 – Susan Perkins, 1979 – Kylene Barker, 1981 – Susan Powell, 1983 – Debra Maffett, 1985 – Sharlene Wells, 1987 – Kellye Cash, 1988 – Kaye Lani Rae Rafko, 1989 – Gretchen Carlson, 1990 – Debbye Turner, 1993 – Leanza Cornett, 1994 – Kimberly Aiken, 1995 – Heather Whitestone, 1996 – Shawntel Smith, 1997 – Tara Holland, 1999 – Nicole Johnson, 2000 – Heather French Henry, 2001 – Angela Perez Baraquio, 2002 – Katie Harman, 2003 – Erika Harold, 2004 – Ericka Dunlap, 2006 – Jennifer Berry, 2007 – Lauren Nelson, 2008 – Kirsten Haglund, 2009 – Katie Stam and 2010 – Caressa Cameron who is pictured in the center wearing a long purple gown and her crown.

These Miss Americas along with Miss America 1957 Marian McKnight and 1972 Laurel Lea Schaefer were all individually announced and introduced on stage during the ABC broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.  Each former Miss America had a chance to wave and smile at the crowds and the TV audiences.

Although not all of the Miss Americas appeared from every year, many who did appear were noteworthy including 1971’s Phylliss George who presented the crown to the new 2011 Miss America, Miss Nebraska.  Also present was beloved Miss America Lee Meriwether from 1958 who enjoyed a very successful acting career.

The pageant was c0-hosted by ABC’s Dancing With The Stars’ Brooke Burke and The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison.  The pageant returned to major network TV after a number of years being absent.  The show was well-done and fast paced with the winner announced precisely on schedule.

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Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Has a Star-Spangled Weekend!

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron celebrated America’s 234th birthday this weekend in Philadelphia, where our nation was born! Her weekend was full of media interviews and events celebrating our country’s freedom and honoring our military, past and present, who protect us every day.

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On Saturday, Caressa was interviewed for some morning hits during Good Morning America, live at Independence Hall with Mayor Nutter, “Ben Franklin” and “Martha Washington.” The interviews aired during weather segments hosted by GMA forecaster, Marisol Castro.

Later that day Caressa and Mayor Nutter celebrated the 140th anniversary of Philadelphia’s China town with a very special cake for all to enjoy. Caressa also met Chinatown local council members and had the honor of awakening the eyes of one of their new “lions. (more…)

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron will participate in the Wawa Welcome America! festivities in Philadelphia this weekend.

“Welcome America!” is Philadelphia’s 4th of July celebration showcasing all that America’s birthplace has to offer.

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Today, Caressa has an interview with WPVI-TV to promote the celebration. If you are in the area, be sure to tune in to the 6 p.m. broadcast!

From there, she is off to the National Constitution Center for the “Pops! on Independence” concert.

Tomorrow morning, Caressa will participate in various media interviews with Philadelphia media. In the afternoon, Caressa will enjoy the Block Party in Philadelphia’s Chinatown! While there, she will have the opportunity to meet Mayor Michael Nutter and other city officials. Tomorrow night, she will enjoy the Philadelphia Orchestra’s free neighborhood concert of beautiful music and exciting fireworks.

On Independence Day, Caressa will participate in the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony by performing “America the Beautiful” and the National Anthem with the Keystone State Boychoir.

She will then proceed to the 4th of July Parade where she will perform “God Bless America” on a float. Later that evening she will open the “Welcome America!” concert by singing the National Anthem.

Performers to follow Caressa include Green River Ordinance, The Roots and the Goo Goo Dolls.

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Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Digs in to Celebrate Earth Day with a “Green Starts Here” Rally in NYC

Celebrating the annual Great American Cleanup effort, Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron will launch “Keep America Beautiful’s “Green Starts Here” rally during the 40th anniversary of New York’s Earth Day festivities.

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The program honors the millions of volunteers who take part in the Great American Cleanup and highlights Keep New York City Beautiful’’s commitment to making New York a greener, greater city.

The event also marks the third anniversary of both Mayor Michael Bloomberg’’s plaNYC and the formation of the Keep New York City Beautiful organization.

Also, don’t miss Miss America 2010 ringing the closing bell of NASDAQ with members of the Keep America Beautiful team and members of the NYC Department of Sanitation today, April 21!

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Although I am thrilled to hear that the lovely Miss Virgina has been crowned the 2010 Miss America I feel sad to see Miss America 2009 surrender the crown.

It’s not like I personally know Katie Stam – Miss America 2009.  But in a way I do.  Afterall, I followed her reign very closely in this blog and read every one of her blogs.  I also marveled at how much this bright, shiny and very beautiful young lady from Indiana accomplished over the past year.

When luck was on my side I caught her on television doing live interviews and I was very impressed with her poise and charm under fire.

Maybe I really admired Katie Stam because she was the first Miss America I followed so closely.  Or maybe she was really a great example of the amazing young women that participate in the pageant that is so tied to America’s hearts and old fashioned values.

While I will continue to follow Miss America 2010, I feel sad to see Katie Stam step down and hope to see her pop up in some other amazing role where she can inspire young women and people everywhere.

Good luck to Katie in all her life’s journeys.

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Las Vegas, NV – January 30, 2010 – Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron from Fredericksburg, VA was crowned Miss America 2010 tonight at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The final night of the Miss America Pageant was broadcast live from Las Vegas on TLC and hosted by Mario Lopez and TLC’s Clinton Kelly.

(Image of newly crowned Miss America – Miss Virgina – Caressa Cameron – Miss America Organization – All Rights Reserved).

Caressa’s triumphant walk across the stage was just the beginning of a journey that will take her to every corner of the country during her year of service as Miss America 2010.

She will travel approximately 20,000 miles each month speaking to audiences about her personal platform of “Real Talk: Aids in America,” and acting as the official National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network. Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals, is the national platform partner of the Miss America Organization. (more…)

For the fifth consecutive year, the 53 Miss America contestants walked the runway at the Fashion Mall.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Miss America Organization Board of Directors’ Lynn Hackerman Weidner, Miss New Jersey 1971.

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After the contestants walked the clear, Plexiglas, 80 foot long retractable runway with multimedia screens playing, there was a meet and greet session where they signed autographs and photos for the public.

Fashion Mall is the largest shopping destination on Las Vegas Boulevard.

It is located at 3200 Las Vegas Boulevard or via Mel Torme Way, just off of Industrial Road. Anchors include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Bloomingdale’s Home and Nordstrom.

Tune in to the 2010 Miss America Pageant, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT tape delayed on TLC, live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino! For tickets, visit: www.ticketmaster.com.

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Art McMaster serves as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Miss America Organization. He works closely with the Organization’s Board of Directors to lead and manage all organizational operations including finance, administration, security and production.

Additionally, Mr. McMaster oversees an organization with fifty-two state scholarship programs, sponsorship development and serves as executive producer of the Miss America Pageant.

Art McMaster brings more than 20 years of international financial and executive management experience to his position. He joined the Miss America Organization in 1999 as Controller. Mr. McMaster was promoted to the position of Vice President of Finance in 2000, Acting President / CEO in 2004 and Permanent President & CEO in 2007.

Mr. McMaster understands the importance of the Miss America judges. (more…)

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam To Perform in the 2009 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC

Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 – 9 a.m. EST on NBC*

For the first time in nearly 8 years, Miss America 2009 Katie Stam has been invited to participate in one of America’s most beloved traditions, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Witness the excitement as Macy’s presents their 83rd Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 26, live on NBC from 9 a.m. – Noon EST*. This year, the parade will move from its traditional march down Broadway to a new route along 7th Avenue in New York City.

(Image of Miss America 2009 – Katie Stam – Miss America Organization – All Rights Reserved).

The parade will feature 1,500 dancers, cheerleaders, singers and performers; 15 giant character balloons; 800 clowns; 35 novelty or ornament balloons, balloon heads and balloonicles; 24 floats; 10 marching bands; and a slew of celebrity performers.

New balloons for 2009 are: Sailor Mickey, Ronald McDonald, Spiderman and the Pillsbury Dough boy. New floats for 2009 are: the Local Heroes Helping Everyday float, the There’s A Party in My City float and a new Santa’s Sleigh, which is the
first new one in 40 years. (more…)