I will always cherish my Miss America experience and my year as Miss Georgia. Thank you to my family, neighbors, special friends, generous sponsors and hard-working volunteers for your support and belief in me and in the Miss America system. I know I could not have done it alone.
Please know the gratitude that my family and I feel for everyone in this system. You have taught me to dream, to work tirelessly towards a goal, to promote worthwhile causes, and to believe in myself. You have changed my life forever. As Sam Haskall, Chairman of the Board of the Miss America Organization, said in Vegas, "A parent has higher odds of having a son to play in the Super Bowl than a daughter to compete for Miss America."
Miss Georgia 2010 Sponsors and Contributors
Automobile
Ed Braun of Kia Autosport of Columbus
Engraver, Trophies & Awards
Cody Road Trophies and Jewelers
Florist
Michael Jarvis of Michael Jarvis Flowers & Gifts
Health & Beauty
Thomas Barnette and John Stupka of Blue MedSpa
Roland Huff of Body Be 1, Inc.
Dr. Byron & Dr. Kreslyn Odum Brooks of Family Eye Care
Dennis Miller & Joel Moore of Hello Gorgeous: The Salon
Julio Cesar of Julio Cesar's Salon & Spa
Fitness 19
Morgan Harrel and Matthew Abraham of Arbonne International
Midtown Athletic Club
Dr. Joe Miller of Rivertown Dental
Tarsha Davis, Mary Kay Consultant of Sparkine Media LLC
Rodney Hullender of Splash Salon
Rick Roy and Kay Eller of The Smoothie Express
Julio Cezar of Urban Body Fitness/Urban Body Studios
Interview/Presentation Skills
Chuck Fallis
Wendy Johnson & Don David of the Dale Carnegie Institute of Atlanta
Photography and Video
Matt and Meredith Body of Matt Boyd Photogaphy
Mark and Lori Koser of Memory Maker Video
Talent
Thomas Barnette
Valerie Kennedy
Tanning
Carla Plazas of New Life Tanning Centers
Wardrobe and Jewelry
American Stitch
Cinderella's Closet
Scott Marchbanks of Frills & Fancies
Greg Ellenberg of Gregory Ellenberg Pageant & Special Occastion
Jim & Judy Neighbors of J & J Designs/Jewelry
Keith Pittman of Lasting Impressions
Randall K. Smith of RKS Couture
Sassy South Jewelry - Atlanta Apparel Mart
W.C. Webb of The Parlor Boutique & Hair Fashions
Miscellaneuous
4th Avenue Car Wash
Karaoke Georgia
Laurie and Darrin Kraetsch of The Flip Flop Shops
Charles Fellingham of Qalias
Special Thanks
The Miss Georgia Board
Miss Southern Heartland Board
Miss Southern Empire Board
Miss Cobb County Board
Miss Cherokee County Board
Columbus Ledger Enquirer
WRBL
Young Miss Harness Festival
Terry Chandler
Chris Greene