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Fifteen outstanding teens competed in the 9th annual Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen pageant, but only one walked away with the crown, hundreds of dollars in scholarship prizes, gifts, entry to the state pageant, and the year of a lifetime.
Juliette Simmons, a 16-year-old Junior at Fairhaven High School, impressed the judges with her confidence, public speaking abilities, stage presence, poise, and talent, earning her the highest overall points.
In addition to winning the title and a $500 scholarship, Juliette also received the Talent Award for her contemporary lyrical dance. She also received gifts from community partners, and paid entry into the Miss Massachusetts’ Outstanding Teen pageant in April where she will compete for additional scholarships and prizes.
Throughout her year-long reign, Juliette will serve the City of New Bedford and its surrounding communities as a youth role model and active volunteer. She will dedicate her year of service to her personally selected platform, “Healing Emotions Through ARTS (HeARTS),” promoting individuality, self-esteem, healing and inclusivity through creative self-expression.
The pageant is a “little sister” program to the annual Miss New Bedford scholarship pageant. Contestants began the competition, held at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School on Saturday January 19th, in a private interview with a panel of five judges. At 6:00, the on-stage competition continued with the remaining phases of competition: Lifestyle & Physical Fitness, Talent, Evening Wear and On-Stage Question.
Additional award recipients included:
• Winner and recipient of a $500 scholarship was Victoria Kalisz. She also received the Talent Award, a $50 scholarship.
• First runner-up, $250 scholarship: Ericka Correia
• Second runner-up, $200 scholarship: Emma Gendreau
• Third runner-up, $150 scholarship: Abigail Souza
• Fourth runner-up, $100 scholarship: Samantha Masse
• Scholastic Achievement Award, $50 scholarship: Ericka Correia
• Spirit of Outstanding Teen, $100 scholarship: Emma Pimentel
• Miracle Maker Award, $100 scholarship: Emma Pimentel
• Community Service Award, $50 scholarship: Emma Gendreau and Hannah Min Lima
• Athletic and Academic Award, $100 scholarship: Victoria Perry
• Fine Arts Award, $50 scholarship: Hannah Min Lima
• Rise Up Award, $100 scholarship: Emma Gendreau
On behalf of the Greater New Bedford Scholarship Foundation, the program would like to thank its many sponsors and dedicated volunteers. For more information on sponsorships and/or becoming a contestant, visit www.missnewbedford.org. To view all photos from this year’s pageant, and to keep up with us throughout the year, search “Miss New Bedford” on Facebook.
