This is Miss Wyoming 2006 sponsor recognition print. It is printed on durable pvc board and laminated and will last a lifetime.

Sponsors like them because they can be hung as is .. no framing necessary. They are a great way of saying thanks.

Notice that Jenileigh has established her own theme that is carried through on all printed materials and even her web site.

This is Jenileigh's print with room for her autograph and personal message. This will go on sale to her fans from our shopping cart along with cut-outs.

We wanted to create something that could be displayed to future generations. Paper prints just don't hold up.

Rigid sign board is perfect.

Executive Directors, Be sure and take advantage of our free design and print

offer and we will bring it to you in Las Vegas in January.

Bella is going to exhibit at the Miss America Trade Show during the pageant in Las Vegas.

We would like to design (in consultation with you) an 18x24 inch poster for any state representative.

Here is one that we did for Miss Montana. Each will be unique.

These are printed on rigid pvc board, then laminated so they last a lifetime.

All requests must come from the state organization executive director and
Each participating ED can pick-up their free poster at our booth. But you have to hurry.

Send in a high resolution digital image to: http://dropbox.yousendit.com/bellagraphics

Each state is given the opportunity to hang a banner in support of their rep .. here is the one designed for Miss Wyoming.

Miss Colorado - Some are asking what we are going to do with the images after receive them. We are going to make one print to give to the ED.

Only with the permission of the respective state organization will any more ever be printed and then only under a written agreement.

We are donating the design because we are involved and dedicated to the Miss America Organization and the brand. The best way we can help is to honor these young women and put them in the best light.

Miss Montana. We are getting a great response to our offer to design a print for the ED's and have it available at our booth at the MA tradeshow.

Are designers love working with such beautiful pictures. Some have asked how they should upload their photos. Here is the link. It is easy to do, all we ask is that you allow us to display the print at our booth.

Stay tuned for more information and more beautiful contestants.

Welcome Miss Alaska, and good luck to you.

Miss New York.

Good Luck Miss Maine .. just about ready to draw the free poster offer to a close ..

So we are going to issue a last call ..

Just a word about selecting and uploading pictures. The larger the file the better. High resolution images are large files. They are easy to upload. Here is the link to upload your high resolution images.

We softened the little tag that says " Miss America pageant... Las Vegas... etc.

As I wrote earlier .. we can no longer assume that the public identifies Miss Arizona .. with Miss America. Now technically Miss USA organization must add USA to every title ..

The news media doesn't add USA, often calls Miss America USA .. Miss America .. and it must be very confusing to the general public.

Neither can we assume that the public associates the Miss America Brand with intelligence, scholarship and talent. One thing is very certain though, you don't become Miss America unless you posses all three and that is a big difference.

This is one of our latest Hand Fans .. I think we are going to offer it at 14 inches and also 24 inches .. see which size is more popular.

Awesome .. what a nice compromise between including the shape of the state and maintaining some sort of consistency of design .. you see not all states lend themselves to be cut out .. So Michelle incorporated two elements .. shape of the state and the hand fan shape.

We have many things for you to see at the trade show.

It should be great fun.

Shalon Polson Mrs. Colorado 2010

&

Janell Ames Mrs. Colorado 2011

Congratulations to Janell Ames - our newly crowned Mrs. Colorado. On March 5th, I had the honor and pleasure of participating in the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Mrs. Colorado Pageant. Being the outgoing queen for this event was such a tremendous honor. Before my final walk presentation, 22 past Mrs. Colorado titleholders were welcomed on stage, one by one. Being able to walk through the sister queens as I said farewell made it a tremendous once in a lifetime moment. The sisterhood we have at Mrs. Colorado is unlike no other and is one of the many reasons the pageant has the large amount of contestants competing each year.

Perseverance pays off! Janell Ames competed four times for the title of Mrs. Colorado and on behalf of the Mrs. Colorado organization, I welcome here into the Queen Sisterhood. We all wish her the very best of luck as she continues her dream at the Mrs. America pageant this coming April.

Stay tuned to the Mrs. Colorado website where you can view photos of this year's 35th Anniversary Celebration. Take a look at the Fire- Dancing Opening Production number, along with the starring lineup of contestants in the Top 15, Top 10, and ultimately the Top 5! Congratulations to the State Finalists for a job well done.

In signing off as Mrs. Colorado 2010, I would like to thank some very important people, who have helped me along the way.

Raj Terkonda of the Longmont Clinic did a great job cleaning up my skin and has given me my best complexion. He has a client for life.

Brandi Bottoms, DDS of Chateaux Dental sponsored my winning smile. I'm partial to her not only for the great dental work but because she is my sister. She has never failed to support me in my dream undertakings. Thank you Brandi.

Abby Richardson at Solera Spa provided me with nail care during my reign. Not only did my fingers receive a makeover, I now have a new friend. Abby is amazing and I recommend her work.

Raeanne at the Royal Image Boutique was always ready to supply me with gowns for my appearances as Mrs. Colorado. With her, I was always the "best dressed" in the room. Thank you Raeanne.

I have enjoyed my year more than I could have imagined. I'm so thankful I had the courage to chase my dream of becoming Mrs. Colorado. I encourage that kind of dreaming in whatever you wish to accomplish. Many people have the potential but lack the courage. Give yourself that chance!

My family has been unwavering in their support. I'm so grateful God has given them to me. The Polson family is excited to see what God has next for us.

Thank you for joining me on my journey and reading about it along the way. I will continue "blogging" at www.loveshalon.com and would love for you to follow me there.

May you be blessed in all you do.

Love,

Shalon Polson

Mrs. Colorado 2010

Mrs. Colorado 2010 is.......Shalon Polson! I am so proud to have crowned Shalon as my successor. She was absolutley stunning, and will be a great addition to the Mrs. Colorado family. After having competed with Shalon twice before, it was wonderful to see her dream of becoming Mrs. Colorado become a reality. I wish her the very best of luck on her journey!

Miss Michigan, Rima Fakih, in glittering dress, wears a gold minidress beside rivals from Pennsylvania and Arkansas in the 59th annual Miss USA competition

Miss Michigan, Rima Fakih, competes in the swimsuit section of the competition at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

Miss Michigan, Rima Fakih, in the evening gown part of the competition - just before nearly tripping over the train of her dress

Final five (from left) Morgan Woolard, Miss Oklahoma; Rima Fakih, Miss Michigan; Jessica Hartman, Miss Colorado; Samantha Casey, Miss Virginia; and Katie Whittier, Miss Maine

Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih, from Michigan, receives her tiara from last year's winner, Kristen Dalton in Las Vegas

Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Michigan, won the pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip after strutting confidently in an orange and gold bikini, wearing a strapless white gown that resembled a wedding dress and saying health insurance should cover birth control pills.

This past Saturday my mom I packed our suitcases and headed for Bentonville, Arkansas, to watch Miss Arkansas USA and Miss Arkansas Teen USA. I spent Sunday morning and afternoon writing my literature essay; needless to say it was a huge relief when the clock hit 5:00 pm and it was time to get ready for the show!

Later that night, I got to visit with my VANBROS sisters: Miss Kansas USA Jaymie Stokes, Miss Kansas Teen USA Taylor Clark, and Miss Nebraska Teen USA Madison Novak. I even ran into an old friend, Sloan Roberts, who was Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen 2008. Also, I got to meet Savvy Shields, Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen 2009, who is best friends with a good friend of mine, Lauren McCreight, who was Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen 2009. Crazy how small the pageant world is!!

Congratulations to Adrielle Churchill, Miss Arkansas USA 2010, and Megan Burgess, Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2010, on a fantastic year! And welcome to the VANBROS family Lakynn McBride, Miss Arkansas USA 2011 & Mary-Kate Hartley, Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2011. I am so excited to get to know you ladies in the upcoming year!

Safe travels in the snow covered Midwest,

Sydnee