Crystal Hebbring of Winner won the Miss Amazing senior miss division at the Miss Amazing pageant in Sioux Falls.
Hebbring will participate in the national Miss Amazing pageant to be held in Chicago in August.
Also competing at the South Dakota pageant was Megan Kinzer.
Josi Meek, Community Connections support coordinator, said the day was busy and fun. The ladies started their day with registration and then met their buddies for the day. The buddies were college students who walked with the contestants through the day. They assured schedules were kept.
The ladies participated in an interview session with five different judges. They were questioned on areas that the ladies submitted in the registration form such as their goals, employment and where they see themselves in the future.
“Both Hebbring and Kinzer nailed it (the interview),” said Meek. “They were both so poised and confident in their answers. We could not have been more proud of them,” added Meek.
The ladies had time to practice for the talent show. The women proceeded to get their hair and makeup done before getting ready for the evening gown event.
Meek said when the judges were ready to announce the winners, everyone was nervous and very excited to hear the results.
Meek noted for Crystal to be announced the winner was an incredible moment in her life.
Miss Amazing began in 2007. It is dedicated to providing opportunities for girls and women with disabilities to reach their fullest potential.
With an expansive network of supporters, Miss Amazing has become so much more than a pageant.
Miss Amazing is a movement created by a collective desire to acknowledge the beauty and value within all people.
Miss Amazing is now in over 30 states.
South Dakota Miss Amazing became a state chapter of the national organization in 2014.
In April of 2015, South Dakota hosted its first annual program with six girls and women. Through each annual program, South Dakota has continued to gain participants, volunteers, sponsors and audience members.
This year there were 38 participants.
Persons who would like to donate to help Crystal get to Chicago can visit the website: https://donate.missamazing.org/fundraiser/1400205.
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