So you think that pageants are just for young women?
Tell that to contestants coming to compete on June 7 in Daphne. They are all over age 60. Some are over age 70.
The pageant is not just a “beauty pageant.” It includes poise, interviews and a number of intangibles.
The winner will be named Ms. Senior Alabama for those aged 60 plus and Ms. Super Senior Alabama for those aged 70 plus.
The event is at the Daphne Civic Center at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Details and tickets here.
The mission of Ms. Senior Alabama is to encourage women that they all have a purpose.
Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, formed in 1987. It is dedicated to enriching the lives of senior women by offering them opportunities to share their experiences, wisdom, and interests with others.
MSA, Inc. promotes confidence and strives to build self-esteem through the encouragement of peers. The women form friendships and network all over the state of Alabama.
The official Mission Statement:
Our goal is to inspire women to pursue interests and dreams through our message that it is never too late, and you always have a purpose. Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc., encourages community outreach, volunteerism, and that it is never too late to follow your dreams, try something new, and that every person has a purpose at all ages. We are women supporting women across the State of Alabama! Our titleholders and delegates form a sisterhood and serve in communities together. You may find them singing at a retirement center, supporting veterans at a horse ranch, serving ice cream to children, uplifting the crowds in a parade or at an event, or speaking about the amazing philosophies of life and platforms they are passionate about. Each delegate has a message for senior women and a recipe for success to share.
The mission of Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc. is to provide advocacy for senior women via a statewide organization. Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc. functions exclusively for charitable, educational, and entertainment purposes to provide opportunities for women ages 60 and above and to inform them on matters of interest and for their well-being. Ms. Senior Alabama, Inc. is an organization designed to honor and celebrate senior women (60 and older) in Alabama. MSA strives to find women who best exemplify the dignity, maturity, and inner beauty to inspire all seniors throughout the State of Alabama.
Categories of competition for all delegates are: Interview with Judges, Philosophy of Life, Elegance and Inner Beauty, Onstage Question, Active Lifestyle, and Fashion Runway. Delegates also participate in the Queen's Dinner Gala, Opening and Closing Numbers, and workshops. MSA, Inc. does not have talent or swimsuit competitions.
The winners advance to the national level and compete in Ms. Senior America.
One Ms. Senior Alabama, Gilda Wear Campbell, won Ms. Senior America in 1988.
Ms. Senior Alabama 2021 Tammy Little Haynes had been Miss Alabama 1984.
The pageant is an exciting experience where women bond and make lifelong friends, have opportunities to share their hearts, and get to shine and celebrate their unique qualities. The delegates and titleholders represent their communities, the State of Alabama, and pave the way for other women for years to come.
Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler’s beat is the colorful and positive about Alabama -- her people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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