Host for the Sweepers Pageant

They call if Pageant Palooza. It comes once a year. Today I played emcee for the New York Sweeper Pageant.

Six titles were awarded over the course of two back-to-back pageants today. This one's a marathon, since the women who do not take a title in the first show go immediately into a second pageant to try for the next set of titles. What is unique about the sweepers is that instead of an Executive Director to manage the winners, each girl is given a mentor. Our six mentors are all former Miss America state titleholders who have gone through every step of the experience. As you can imagine, this opportunity was one worth fighting for and that was evident in the performances today.

First were the Big Apple titles, and the winners are...

Please welcome Miss Manhattan 2012 Katie Berry, Miss Metropolitan 2012 Shannon Oliver and Miss New York City 2012 Mallory Hagan!!

Next came the "County Queen" titles, meaning each girl can select her own title based on the community or region of the state she wishes to represent. And the results...

Ladies and Gentlement, say hello to Miss Gotham City 2012 Acacia Courtney, Miss Verranzano 2012 Christina Moore, and Miss Western New York 2012 Jesse Ladeau!!

Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck to each of them as they begin their journey as representatives of themselves, their communities and their platforms. I know they are in good hands with their mentors and look forward to seeing them this summer at Miss New York 2012! Congratulations to all the contestants, I had an awesome time spending the day with you!