Winner: Olivia Wright, Miss July
1st Runner-Up: Lauren Pundt, Miss June

Congratulations to our Jr. Division Essay winner, Olivia Wright!

Not only is she a beautiful girl, but an amazing role model and active volunteer. Olivia volunteers with numerous organizations, but is especially proud of her own organization called HUGS - Help Us Give Shoes. You can read more about her organization and find out how you can help by visiting the website: http://www.tennesseehugs.org/

Olivia is making a difference in the lives of so many others, and her story truly captured our hearts. Good luck to her as she peruses her future modeling and pageant career - We're sure it will be a successful one!

Olivia receives a $50 gift certificate to Ashley Rene's, a one year subscription to Pageantry magazine, and the coveted "Pageantry Spirit Award" by Pageantry Magazine!

The 1st Runner-Up in our Optional Jr. Essay Competition for the is Lauren Pundt, Miss June. Lauren receives $25 to Ashley Rene's Online!

The Pageantry Spirit Award was created by Pageantry Magazine to award girls across the nation for promoting the true spirit of competition, character development, friendship and positive sportsmanship. We feel these qualities are something we strive to promote not only within our contest, but in our everyday lives. We know that our essay winners have had a powerful and positive influence on the lives of those they've touched through their volunteer efforts, and are proud to have them as Ashley Rene's 2009-2010 Pageantry Spirit Award Winners!