USA is here again with the prestigious Miss Earth Beauty pageant which is scheduled to be held on 5th August 2017 at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. The winner of the pageant will represent the United States at Miss Earth slated to be held later this year.
50 delegates will participate in activities commencing from August 3, judged by Miss Earth veterans, sponsors and members of the media. Hosts for the night will be Steven Roddy, founder of the Pageant Planet and Miss Earth Water 2015, Brittany Ann Payne.
Recently, the elite judging panel has been announced. The organization has declared amazing panel this year that includes Miss Earth veterans, sponsors and members of the media.
The esteemed judges for the event are:
Katherine Espin, Miss Earth 2016- Katherine Espin is not a new name. She was crowned as Miss Earth 2016 and has been touring various places fulfilling her duties as the reigning queen.
Andrea Neu, Miss Earth Air 2014- The beautiful, Andrea Neu was crowned as Miss Earth Air in 2014 and has been in the limelight since then.
Amanda Pennekamp Bluestein, Miss Earth United States 2006- Amanda was Mrs. Galaxy 2015 and Miss USA 2004 1st Runner Up, representing South Carolina. At Miss Earth 2006 in the Philippines, Amanda ranked as a finalist among 82 countries.
Lisa Forbes, Miss Earth United States 2007- Lisa lives in Kansas City and is a recognized pageant coach and professional. She competed at the prestigious Miss Earth 2007 in the Philippines and calls the experience her single best pageant recollection to date.
Corrin Stellakis, Miss Earth Fire 2016- In October, Corrin represented the United States at the 16th Annual Miss Earth in the Philippines. In addition to winning the first place in swimwear and being named “Darling of the Media,” Corrin was titled as Miss Earth Fire, one of four international titles. ?
Ayesha Gilani Taylor, Miss Earth Pakistan 2009- Ayesha is a reporter,producer, editor and anchor on Capitol Hill and previously hosted an international primetime television show at Voice of America. She quotes her favorite international pageant experience as that of Miss Earth, when she represented Pakistan in the Philippines in 2009.
Luissa Burton, Miss Earth England 2016- Born in the United Kingdom, the beauty is a full time Ford Model based in Miami. In the Philippines, Luissa placed as a Miss Earth finalist.
Bayartsetseg “Bela” Altangerel, Miss Earth Mongolia 2015- Bela is an actress, recognized for Marco Polo TV series of NETFLIX. During Miss Earth beauty pageant, Bela was a finalist and placed third in medal tallies out of 86 countries.
Amanda Sowards, Director of World Missions Outreach- Initially from North Carolina, Amanda manages the community programming and public relations of a not-for-profit school and feeding program based in Nicaragua.
CJ Comu, CEO & Founder Chairman of EarthWater- Mr. Comu is a 25-year professional expert on Wall Street, founding and operating five firms. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Regus Advisors, Inc. and EuroCap Investments.
Keeley Goldberg, Junior Miss Earth United States 2016- Keeley just finished her first year of pageantry and has relished gaining experience in public speaking, modeling and community service.
Stephen P. Smith, Founder & CEO of Planet Beach & HOTWORX- Mr. Smith is celebrating over ten years in business with Planet Beach and recently developed Hotworx franchising.
Kim Elleen Atkins, C-SPAN host, Boston Herald columnist and fashion designer- Kim is the key Washington reporter and writer for the Boston Herald.
Derek Tokarzewski, Owner of World Class Beauty Queens Magazine- Derek founded the World Class Brand for numerous magazines, including Teen Models, Kings, Movie Stars, Designers,and sponsor of the Miss Earth United States cover girl competition – “World Class Beauty Queens Magazine.”
Dr. Mireya Mayor- Dr. Mayor is aScientist and TV Presenterand all set to judge the event with excitement and zeal.
These esteemed judges will lead us to the next Miss Earth United States. The final gala has been scheduled to be held on the 5th August 2017 and everyone around the world is very excited! What about you people?