| A breakfast buffet before a busy day of judging, workshops and fun! |
| THE JUDGES |
| A NIGHT AT THE RACES DINNER To celebrate the proximity to Saratoga Springs and honor the best known horse race from the then Executive Director, Pat O'Bryant's home state of Kentucky the contestants, family and friends donned 'bonnets' and had a fun night at the races! |
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<Kristen
<Connors,
<Ms.Wheelchair
<Massachusetts
<and her mother
<Jane Labdon
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<Rhode Island,
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<Jane Labdon
| Ms. Wheelchair Colorado, Chanda Hinton (right), and her Mom |
| Laurel and Ms. Wheelchair Maryland, Joy Limo |
<Ms. Wheelchair
<Virginia, Angie
<Wilkerson and
<her husband, James
<Virginia, Angie
<Wilkerson and
<her husband, James
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Laurel with Ms. Wheelchair Texas, Sarah Whitlock. |
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts and Ms. Wheelchair Iowa, Shonnae Lundy tip their hats! |
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts with her Independent Delegate Coordinator and then MWA Executive Director, Pat O'Bryant |
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MWA 2005, Juliette Rizzo, relinquished her crown for the night and joined in the fun with a colorful hat! |
| Once Again, another great party after an exhausting day of judging, workshops and fabulous opportunities to meet all of the amazing contestants! |
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<Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts,
<Laurel Labdon, sports the most
<outrageous hat she could find in
<preparation for a night at the races!
<Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts,
<Laurel Labdon, sports the most
<outrageous hat she could find in
<preparation for a night at the races!
| <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Elaine Stefanowitz was Ms. Wheelchair America 1997. During her reign she met President and Mrs. Clinton and Christopher Reeve. She has a Master's Degree in Human Resources and currently works as a recruitment specialist at a Tacoma College. |
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Head Judge, Smokey Spencer, is a prominent businessman as well as a dedicated advocate working as a lobbyist for the home health care industry. He currently the CEO of Dreams, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about disability issues and awareness. |
| Peggy Kirkwood has been involved with the Ms. Wheelchair Programs for many years. She has judged on both state and national levels. |
| She has worked for the Equal Opportunity Commission for 34 years. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> |
| Gloria Murray has worked in health care for many years, as a nurse and running a Home Medical Equipment company. She is a member of several medical equipment associations in New York and New England. <<<<<<<<<<<<<< |
| >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Vicki Nisich was Ms. Wheelchair South Dakota 1998-99 and served on the MWA Board for several years. Vicki has worked in the disability field for 13 years. She loves swimming, skiing, traveling and playing the flute |
| Judging Coordinator, Linda Jones has served as a judging coordinator for several MWA pageants and is very active in the Ms. Wheelchair Georgia program. Linda is an avid quilter. |
| Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation A Program of Achievement, Advocacy and Opportunity for Women with disAbilities in Massachusetts |