MAO Teen 2010 Jeanette Morelan First Titleholder to Perform in a Live Concert

MAOTeen 2010 Jeanette Morelan became the first titleholder to perform in front of an audience of 2,500 in a live concert. Jeanette performed in a joint recital with Dr. Glenn Harman at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The biggest fans in attendance were her grandfather and grandmother.
Jeanette’s trip, sponsored by Dr. Harman, then [...]

MAO Teen Announces a New Instrumental Scholarship Sponsored By Glenn Harman

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization is pleased to announce two new Instrumental Scholarships for $500 each. The scholarships are made possible due to the generosity of Dr. Glenn Harman. The top two contestants from the talent preliminaries whose talent is an instrumental solo will be eligible for this scholarship.
Dr. Glenn Harman began his [...]

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Meets Prince Edward

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron is currently in South Carolina with Board Chairman Sam Haskell, President & CEO Art McMaster and the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization, where she is participating in events around HRH Prince Edward’s visit this weekend at Greenville’s Scottish Games and the 2010 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award presentation to Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Outstanding Teen recipients.

Introducing the Miss America Exclusive Apparel Line

As the Miss America Organization prepares to celebrate its 90-year anniversary, the organization has entered into a licensing agreement with Central Ohio-based Airwaves, Inc. to offer branded apparel. Available under the Miss America Brands umbrella, apparel will include graphic tees, shirts and bottoms for the baby/toddler and teen/tween markets.

“The Miss America Organization is so excited to launch this new, contemporary, age-appropriate clothing line during our 90th anniversary celebration, inspiring little girls everywhere to dream big. I think the entire country will love it!” said Art McMaster, President/CEO, Miss America Organization.

2010 Miss Universe ® Pageant Date Announced

NEW YORK, N.Y., – May 25, 2010 – NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today the 2010 Miss Universe® Pageant will air live on NBC and Telemundo, Monday, August 23 (8-10 p.m. ET) from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas is so fabulous, we had to come back again for the Miss Universe pageant,” said Paula M. Shugart. “The world will be watching as women from all around the globe descend on Mandalay Bay to compete for the crown and the title!”

“Las Vegas was built to host special events and attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year,” said Cathy Tull, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “We are delighted to host the 2010 Miss Universe® Pageant and look forward to showcasing the destination to our guests and the television viewers that will be joining us for this global event.”