NICEVILLE — The inaugural Miss Okaloosa County Pageant crowned five young women in a crown and sash ceremony on April 29.
The Teen Miss winner is Isabella Reyes, daughter of Diane and Bobby Reyes of Crestview.
Also taking the honors are Tiny Miss, Karley Odom, daughter of Chris and Tammy Kelley-Odom, Destin; Little Miss, Tessa Marino, daughter of Greg and Sarah Marino, Destin; Young Miss, Erin Zimmerman, daughter of Jarrod and Amanda Eckert, Fort Walton Beach; Junior Miss, Riley Cleveland, daughter of Jerrett and Mindy Cleveland, Niceville; Jessi Miceli, a junior at Niceville High School, was crowned Miss Okaloosa County. She is the daughter of Phillipe and Gail Miceli, Niceville.
The Miss Okaloosa County Pageant is an opportunity for young women to learn, boost, and polish their communication skills, confidence levels, and appreciation for the multiplicity of Okaloosa County.
During their year, the queens will meet, and learn from the men and women who make up the county’s agrarian sectors, entrepreneurs, private business men and women, industrialists; health care professionals, and Okaloosa County’s many active duty and retired military members and those who work in support of them; as well as those in the tourism and hospitality trade.
Teen Miss, Isabella Reyes, attends Davidson Middle School in Crestview where she is a member of the Davidson Diamonds Dance Team and attended the Davidson Writer’s Camp. She is a member of the award winning Triple Threat Competitive Dance Team. She was recently cast as Dorothy in an upcoming production of "The Wizard of Oz." She draws and collects memorabilia of The Flash and Night Wing comic characters. Isabella is the daughter of Diane and Bobby Reyes, and big sister to Brandon.
Miss Okaloosa County queens chose the “Boot Campaign” as their philanthropic platform for 2016-2017. Their “Boots on the Beach” event is coming soon.
The Boot Campaign mission is to promote patriotism for America and the 1,360,000 active duty military members; raise awareness of the unique challenges service members face during and post-service; and provide assistance to military personnel, past and present, and their families.
Miss Okaloosa County queens chose the campaign as it provides an outlet for them to promote awareness, patriotism and support for Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt and Duke Fields, the U.S. Army Ranger Camp, and the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal School.
The Miss Okaloosa County pageant is under the direction of Paula Stokes-Kelley, Niceville, a nationally certified pageant judge and coach.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Miss Okaloosa County pageant winners include Crestview resident