Dawn Kosbab, Director/Chair Chris Melberg, Vice Chair Sonia Meyer, Treasurer
Christine Ayala-Zierke, Website, PR & Commuications Emma Wente Katia Vantries
Affiliate of the Miss Minnesota 2.0 & Miss America 2.0 Scholarship Programs
Prepare great women for the World.
Prepare the World for great women.
How is the Miss America program different than Miss USA?
In 1952, Catalina Swimsuits founded the Miss USA and Miss Universe
pageants as product promotion tools because the Miss America that year refused to wear the swimsuit. Developed by the Miss America
Organization, the Miss America program exists to provide personal and
professional opportunities for young women to promote their voices in
culture, politics and the community. Almost all candidates have either
received, or are in the process of earning college or postgraduate
degrees and utilize Miss America scholarship grants to further their
educations. The Miss America Organization is the leading provider of
scholarships for young women in the world. Although some young women
compete in both Miss America and Miss USA, the two systems are
completely separate.
As a local committee, and strong believers in the MAO, we continue to
stand strong with the organization. It has changed the lives of
thousands of young women all over the United States of America and will
continue to do so. We stand proud, promoting Style, Service,
Scholarship, and Success. The Miss America Board works hard to ensure the betterment of the program in its entirety. While some may or may not agree with these changes; we believe it is an improvement of the program and will continue to support the program and platform it stands for!
Want to donate funds towards scholarships? Great!
Donations can be made out and mailed to:
MMSP
616 Atlantic Ave. Suite 5
Morris, MN 56267
OR
made via paypal by clicking the "Donate Now" tab below!
Thank you to this year's sponsors; without you,
this program would not be possible
Platinum
Eagles Auxiliary
J. White Farms
University of MN - Morris
Grand Stay Hotel & Suites of Morris
Gold
Walter Tripp Post Pedersen Funeral Home
Super 8 - Morris Riley Brothers Inc.
Mundal Financial LLC GVS, LLC
Stevens Community Medical Center Morris Electronics
Morris License Buerau Debbie Anderson Agency
Sons of the American Legion WCEC
Fluegel Anderson McLaughlin & Brutlag Chartered Attorneys
Silver
Environmental Control Systems of Morris
State Farm Federated Telephone
Sarlette's Music Amundson Peterson Inc.
Stevens County Times RiverWood Bank
Heartland Motor Company of Morris
OtterTail Power Company Bremer Bank
Mohr Plumbing, & Heating Midwest Family Eye Clinic
Morris Food Shop Valu Ford
McGinnis Appliance Lawn & Driveway Service
Bronze
Dental Depot Asmus Electric
Morris Lumber & Millwork American Eagle Realty
Community Development Bank Jean's Daycare
Gifts in Kind
Zierke Properties LLC Gillespie Family Farms
Inherit Clothing Company Willie's SuperValu
KMRS/KKOK Radio O'Reilly Auto Parts
CosmoProf B*Inspired
Morris Fire Department Old No. 1
Stevens County Pork Producers Town & Country Supply
DeToy's Family Restaurant Fireside - Met Lounge
Other Thank you's Include, but are not limited to:
Paul MacDonald- Master of Ceremonies
Hugo Henrique - Official Photos
Abby Schlimme & Ivan Hoffman - Lighting & Sound
Josh Fischer & Emma Wente - Opening Production
Sweet Lily's - Corsages & Reception Center Pieces
Morris Floral - Winners Bouquets, Miss Minnesota's Flowers