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Message Miss Utah for America Strong2024Rori GloverMiss Utah for America Strong 2023
WELCOME TO THE 2024 UTAH AMERICA PAGEANTS Our year with Baylee, Jamie and Rori, has been a joy. They are some of the most powerful, beautiful, and intelligent women you will ever meet. They are also generous and gracious souls who live up to our mission - to strengthen and empower women to make a difference in the world.None of this would be possible without our incredible staff. They are the reason why this program has blossomed into what you see. They are incredible cheerleaders for our contestants and dear friends. We are forever indebted to them for their willingness to say, “Yes!” to whatever assignment we throw at them. A special shout-out to Jess Stelling, who has brought the 2024 production to life. We are sure you will love it.Thank you to our many, many sponsors who have made this an exceptional year for our contestants and titleholders and who continue to support the women of the state of Utah.Thank you to our judges who jumped at the chance to be a part of our community. There are few things more beautiful than the friendships women form in the midst of uncertainty, joy, adversity, and success. It is such a pleasure to work with each other in making our vision for this community come to life, an more importantly, to watch it grow. Embracing each other’s strengths and wisdom, we hope to make every woman feel heard, loved and important. Our hope is we are an example of what we want our contestants and queens to be - strong, intelligent, courageous, and committed to including everyone who wantsto be a part of our sisterhood. Now, sit back, enjoy the show and watch as we crown the next Mrs. Utah America, Mrs. Utah American, and Miss Utah for America Strong! Diane & Alisha
TECHNICAL SERGEANT NICHOLAS PEREZ IS NOT JUST AN AIR FORCE WAR VETERAN BUT A DISTINGUISHED AND AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN AUTHOR FROM THE VIBRANT CITY OF DETROIT, MI. WITH A MILITARY CAREER SPANNING OVER 16 YEARS, SGT. PEREZ HAS DEDICATED HIMSELF TO SERVICE, BOASTING MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENTS, AND CURRENTLY HOLDS THE ESTEEMED POSITION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE UTA H AIR NATIONAL GUARD.SGT. PEREZ IS NOT ONLY A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH IN THE MILITARY ARENA BUT ALSO MAKES WAVES IN THE RADIO INDUSTRY AS SGT PEREZ ON X96 (96.3FM) IN UTAH, SHOWCASING HIS DYNAMIC AND MULTIFACETED TALENTS. HIS INTELLECTUAL PROWESS IS UNDERSCORED BY THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A PH.D. IN BUSINESS, A TESTAMENT TO HIS COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.HE IS DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HIS EXTENSIVE MILITARY BACKGROUND, SGT. PEREZ BRINGS AN UNPARALLELED AUTHENTICITY TO HIS WRITING. HIS LITERARY CREATIONS TRANSCEND CONVENTIONAL BOUNDARIES, INFUSING ELEMENTS OF FUN, FAMILY, AND RIVETING FANTASY INTO HIS STORIES. WHETHER ON THE BATTLEFIELD OR IN THE REALM OF IMAGINATION, SGT. PEREZ NAVIGATES BOTH WITH FINESSE AND CREATIVITY.IN HIS MOMENTS AWAY FROM DUTY, SGT. PEREZ ENJOYS CULINARY PURSUITS, UTILIZING HIS CULINARY SKILLS TO CREATE DELECTABLE DISHES. WRITING REMAINS A CONSTANT PASSION, COMPLEMENTED BY HIS AFFINITY FOR WORKING ON CARS—A TESTAMENT TO HIS HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LIFE. FAMILY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HIS HEART, AND HE CHERISHES MOMENTS SPENT WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIEND, A FELLOW AIR FORCE SERVICE MEMBER AND THEIR TWIN BOYS.SGT. PEREZ'S FORAY INTO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SPANS OVER EIGHT YEARS, DURING WHICH HE HAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN LIVE THEATER, FURTHER EXPANDING THE HORIZONS OF HIS VIVID IMAGINATION. HIS DEEP INVOLVEMENT AND ACTING EXPERIENCE BRING A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO HIS STORYTELLING.BEYOND THE REALMS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND CREATIVE PURSUITS, SGT. PEREZ EMBRACES THE HONOR OF SERVING AS THE EMCEE FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS MRS. UTAH AND MISS UTAH PAGEANT FOR THE THIRD YEAR. THIS ROLE ALLOWS HIM TO BRING HIS CHARISMA AND STAGE PRESENCE TO THE FOREFRONT, CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THESE REMARKABLE EVENTS.TECHNICAL SERGEANT NICHOLAS PEREZ EMBODIES A REMARKABLE BLEND OF MILITARY DEDICATION, LITERARY PROWESS, AND CREATIVE FLAIR. HIS JOURNEY FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE STAGE AND THE PAGES OF FANTASY REFLECTS A LIFE RICH IN EXPERIENCES AND A COMMITMENT TO LASTING IMPACT IN VARIOUS FACETS OF LIFE.MASTER OF CEREMONIESNICK PEREZ
Miss Utah forAmerica Strong2023Proud Sponsor ofinside Legacy Bridal645 N Gilbert Rd suite 174-176Gilbert, AZ 85234(480) 590-4644Thank you, Suzy,for being the bestFairy Godmotherin the world! Yourlove and support isappreciated morethan I could everexpress! Love youto the moon!
MISS ALPINECHELSEA ZOCKOLLMISS CARBON COUNTYJANICE PETERSONAS A SINGLE MOTHER OF EIGHT CHILDREN, I HAVE LEARNED RAISING THEM ALONE DOESN’T MEAN YOU NEED TO DO IT ALL ALONE. I WILL BUILD A COMMUNITY OF RESILIENT WOMEN TO HELP THEM RECOVER QUICKLY FROM DIFFICULT CONDITIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY SPONSORS, WITHOUT ALL OF YOU, I WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT.TARQUIN PHOTOGRAPHYJENNY RICH – MAKE-UP ARTISTBRADY J – MAKE-UP ARTISTMY CHILDREN: TWILA, STARLA, KADEN, MCKAYLA, MACIE, JOEY, ANGELA & ROWDYI WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY PARENTS JANICE & ROBERT SIMPSON AND MY LOVED ONE MARKTHANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED ME IN MY LIFE. A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PARENTS, FRIENDS AND MY UTAH FAMILY, YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME.A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MY AMAZING PLATFORM, BRIDAL UP HOPE WHO HAVE CHANGED THE LIVES OF SO MANY GIRLS.THANK YOU TO THE PAGEANT DIRECTORS FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND TO CREATE SUCH AN IMPACTFUL PAGEANT.
MISS HOLLADAYNATALIE CASTROMISS NEPHITWILA SIMPSON1 IN 36 CHILDREN, LIKE MY SISTER ANGIE, HAVE AUTISM. OUR AUTISM JOURNEY FUELS MY PASSION AND PURPOSE.WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOVED ONES, I ADVOCATE FOR AUTISM AWARENESS. THANK YOU TO MY FAMILY, KRIS, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING MY PURPOSE. THANK YOU ANGIE FOR BEING MY INSPIRATION.THANK YOU TO MY SPONSORS. I AM GRATEFUL FOR WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO.MISS UTAH FOR AMERICA STRONG IS THE MOST AMAZING THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN MY LIFE.THANK YOU TO MY SEVEN SIBLINGS, MY MOM, JANICE PETERSON AND MY GRANDMA, JANICE SIMPSON FOR STANDING BY MY SIDE.
MISS SALT LAKE VALLEYOAKLEE TOONEMISS UTAH COUNTYLEX YOUMANSTHANK YOU, DAD, FOR THE SUPPORT! I COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HAS COME TONIGHT TO SUPPORT ME. I WANT TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST GRATITUDE FOR MY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SPONSORS, WHOSE SUPPORT HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN MY JOURNEY. COMPETING FOR ME IS MORE THAN A CHALLENGE; IT'S A PURSUIT OF PERSONAL GROWTH AND HEALING. I CHOSE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN OF DIVORCE BECAUSE THIS MISSION IS DEEPLY PERSONAL AND CLOSE TO MY HEART. HAVING EXPERIENCED THE CHALLENGES FIRSTHAND, I AIM TO OFFER LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING TO THOSE NAVIGATING SIMILAR PATHS.
Hello! My name is Mark Anderson and I have driven trucks professionally for 12 years. I am excited to sponsorJanice Petersen, Miss Carbon County and Twila Simpson, Miss Nephi for the Miss Utah for America Strong Pageant.
Natalie Castrowith gratitude,Embracing the journey with my sister, Angie, whois among the 1 in 36 children diagnosed withAutism, has fueled my passion for understandingand advocating for those affected by thiscondition. Through initiatives like Autism FriendlyHomes and public speaking, I strive to shed lighton the challenges and triumphs of individuals likeAngie. None of this would be possible without thesupport of my loved ones.To my mother, the foundation of my strength anddetermination, thank you for listening to my bigdreams and giving me opportunities to chase it.To my aunt, my constant source ofencouragement and guidance, I am forevergrateful.To Kris, my significant other androck, your love and support to chasemy dreams and take risks empowerseach step forward I take. And toAngie, my cherished sister andlifelong teacher, your resilienceinspires me to live a life of purpose.Thank you to my sponsor, Rize RealEstate Group, for their generoussupport in my advocacy andendeavors.
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