We’re very fortunate to have a “back end” of our publications. We’re able to bring some pretty major live streams to life to help organizations with their video needs. One of the organizations is the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program who we began to work with a few years ago. One of the incredible assets that comes with the partnership is the chance to meet the young, bright and extremely smart and talented women who are in the competition. Long gone are the days of “beauty pageants. These are future leaders who manage to carry heavier workloads than most of us can even imagine, and most have not even left their 20’s yet. Bright futures ahead? Get your sunglasses out.

Let’s begin by telling you that you’ll be meeting three women in our story today. Current Miss Michigan Hannah Palmer is wrapping up her time with the crown.  Hannah’s goal as a current 3rd grade teacher is to Advance her career with a Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction while running a non profit called “The Sunflower Project” which has a mission of providing financial assistance, community support, and resources to help prioritize mental well being. They offer resources statewide to help people identify and process their emotions.  Oh ya, she did all that too while holding the crown through 2025.  As Hannah gets ready to welcome the new Miss Michigan to her reign, we met up with Miss Mackinac Samantha Pickelman who’s all about awareness about Alzheimer’s and bringing more attention to rural communities about this horrible and incurable disease and Miss River Raisin Festival Ashlee Pellham, an English Language Arts Teacher who’s focus is on Agricultural education, showing youth the importance of agriculture and eventually a Masters Degree in Agricultural Education.

Intimidated yet?  I was.

The idea that this is a “beauty pageant”…that ship sailed years ago.  These young women head out grabbing life by the horns and are ready to lead.  Smart, well spoken, determined and out to make a difference through their work and education.  Using the platforms that they have to bring their service projects to life as they eventually, with all hopes make it to the Miss America Stage in Atlantic City.  (Highly recommend Bills Gyro Souvlaki in the Boardwalk if you make it there).  Not only do their projects get the exposure, they earn their way to zero debt educations through the programs.  As current Miss Michigan Hannah Palmer mentioned, her Masters Degree will be debt free.  Incorporating the looks in one thing, but to compete today, they all know that it’s brains and ability that will push them to the front.  It’s a competition and fraternal organization among the candidates, and lifelong friendships are built.

Supporting this program is essential.  One thing they are always in need of…program sponsors.  We were Bodocks today in Muskegon.  Harris Hospitality always puts out a nice welcome for the contestants.   Sponsorship on a major level would be really appreciated.  There are opportunities on every level for business, and for the average person, you can support with a small donation or by ordering the Pay Per View Events coming up LIVE from Muskegon.  You’ll find the links below.

To get tickets to see the show in person, CLICK HERE.  For Pay Per View Options….CLICK HERE.  To make a donation…. CLICK HERE.  To visit Miss Michigan online…. CLICK HERE

We proudly support and partner with these women and the Miss Michigan Organization.  Thank you to our guests today and we hope that you are able to see the competition this weekend in one way or another through the options presented here and help them out in their endeavors.