The judges included Cathy Rassmussen, Elly award winning local actress, Kim Erickson Mrs. America’s Touch of Class 2006 and Heather Scott Clark Mrs. Placer County ATOC 2007.

After a few anxious moments, the awards were presented. Sarah Dahdouh was voted the winner of the Spirit of Pageantry award by her fellow contestants. Sarah also captured the overall High Score award. The Director’s Choice award went to Victoria Bowers for her potential. Many contestants received optional awards in Talent, Photogenic, Essay, Community Service, Academic and Hostess as well.

After the optional awards were given, the crownings took place. Camyrn Sanchez was named Tiny Miss Natural Beauty USA, Taylor Sharp is Mini Miss Natural Beauty USA, Sara Aceves received the honor of Little Miss Natural Beauty USA, Sarah Dahdouh became Miss Preteen Natural Beauty USA and Melissa Delgadillo won Miss Natural Beauty USA.

All winners received hand crafted plaques, flowers, hand embroidered sashes and custom jeweled tiaras, Cookie Lee jewelry, rhinestone sash pins, $100.00 savings bonds, a year’s subscription to Pageantry Magazine and satin totes. The winners will be making personal appearances at parades and charity events during the next year.