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Meet our Judges from last year!
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Kennebunk, ME - Anne-Marie has over a decade of experience in the pageant industry and for several years held the position of State Director for the Miss Universe Organization, with licensing rights in the state of Maine. Ms. Bubar has also traveled the world on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization visiting Namibia, Thailand, Las Vegas and Miami as an interpreter for the international beauty pageant. Anne-Marie has also served as an Operations Manager for pageants produced in the New England area working on events in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. |
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Los Angeles, CA - A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, Kimmarie now resides in Los Angeles, CA, and is an actress/model who recently finished executive producing the film “The Last Eve.” While attending California University of Pennsylvania, she began modeling in the Pittsburgh area and soon after had modeling jobs in New York as well as Chicago. Kimmarie was Miss Pennsylvania USA 1993 and placed as a Finalist in that year’s nationally televised MISS USA Pageant! She has appeared on Beverly Hills 90210, VIP with Pamela Anderson, Wanda at Large, and booked a role on The Parkers. Her film credits include “Dude Where’s my Car?” “Heart of a Champion,” “Spanish Fly,” and she won a “Best Supporting Actress in a B Film” for her work in”1st Testament.” Kimmarie recently finished working on a film where she plays a detective in the soon to be released film “This is not All.” |
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Atlanta, GA - Michael McCormick is a career educator and holds a Master’s degree in organic chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at Emory University and has extensive teaching and research experience in the areas of general and organic chemistry. He is the author of numerous professional publications, the most recent of which was presented at the International Conference on Chemical Education in Beijing, China. He has also won several grants and fellowships from prestigious organizations such as the General Electric Foundation and the Howard Hughes Science Initiative. Michael is also an accomplished musician and vocalist. He was a featured flutist with the renowned Highland Orchestra in Virginia and featured tenor with the Emory & Henry College concert choir. |
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Toledo, OH – Dr. Bledsoe received his Bachelor’s of Arts Degree and his Master’s of Education degree from Mississippi State University. Additionally, he graduated from the University of Georgia with a Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Affairs Administration, was chosen as the Outstanding Doctoral Student in the State of Georgia and was most recently recognized as the Outstanding Doctoral Alumnus by the University of Georgia. Tyrone founded the Student African American Brotherhood Organization (SAAB) on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University in 1990 and is a recognized authority in leadership and motivation, and character development. Through his consulting firm “2 Care Unlimited” he is deemed as one of the most exciting and dynamic motivational presenters by the thousands who have had the privilege of hearing him speak. Dr Bledsoe has judged and directed pageants on the local, state, and national levels for the past 20 years |
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Chardon, OH - As a contestant on the hit show, Survivor: Guatemala, Margaret Bobonich stood up to the tribe bully, winning the respect of millions of television viewers … even though it led to her early departure from the game. Since then Margaret has enjoyed speaking to groups across the country and returning to real-life role as a Nurse Practitioner and nursing advocate. With an additional focus on dermatology, Margaret’s 20+ year career as an NP is stronger than ever. She has partnered with Galderma in promoting recognition and treatment of Rosacea. Margaret remains committed to mentoring nursing students, young women and international medical missions in third world countries like Guatemala, and enjoying time with her husband Steve.
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Fort Worth, TX –You can honestly say that Joey “grew up” on the CMR stage. He had already been performing professionally for several years when, at age ten, he won the role of Willie Nelson’s son in the movie Honeysuckle Rose. Now one of the most sought after musicians in the country music industry, Joey has not only performed numerous times with his life-long friend Willie, he has also appeared on CMT, the CMA Awards, Super Bowl, Grand Ole Opry, and on concert stages all over the country as a member of the Easy Money Band that backs up Toby Keith! During the top-selling concerts you’ll see Joey playing the fiddle, harmonica and guitar, and providing backup vocals for the country superstar. Last year Joey served as a judge for the West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant. He can currently be seen on a national Ford truck commercial and in the highly acclaimed motion picture Broken Bridges starring Toby Keith, Kelly Preston & Burt Reynolds.
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