From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE – Piper Madison Smith, 9, of Trussville, has qualified as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Alabama Pageant, which will be held May 26-28, 2023, at the Marriott Resort and Spa in Opelika, Alabama.
This pageant is held for girls ages 4 to 24 in six different age divisions.
“Representing the Trussville and greater Birmingham Alabama community, Piper Smith a 4th grader, dancer at Birmingham Academy of Dance, and community junior philanthropist through her nonprofit Piper’s P.A.D.” her mother, Jennifer Smith said. “This young lady is competing for the title and honors of National American Junior Pre-Teen Miss title. Best of luck and thank you for all you do.”
Smith’s activities include Contemporary Dance at Birmingham Academy of Dance of Trussville. She also enjoys reading, drawing and building avatars on her iPad.
The newly crowned Miss Alabama Junior Preteen will receive prizes and awards, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and will compete in the national pageant in Orlando, Florida. She has the chance to represent the great state of Alabama for the entire year.
Contestants will compete in four overall categories: Formal Wear Modeling, Personal Introduction, Interview, and Community Service Project.
National American Miss also offers optional contests, such as the Top Model Search, Talent, Actress, and more. National American Miss is dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders.
Each year, the pageant awards thousands in prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young ladies nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented.
The National American Miss Pageant System is the largest in the nation. The focus of this organization is to create future leaders and equip them with real-world skills to make their dreams a reality. The program is based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “All-American spirit of fun for family and friends.”
Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence and learning new skills, such as good attitude about competition, as well as setting and achieving personal goals.
Smith’s sponsors are Linda Adams, Jacinta Burrell, LaTorria Cantillano-Valladares, William Coleman, Anthony Cook, Eddie Cuttwright, Jameeleh Davis, Lucy Eatmon, Sonya Greene, Dontae Franklin, Damien Jones Jr., Ryan Jones, LaShanda Ladson, Steve Miller, Adriana Muniz, K.D. Owens LLC, April Perkins, Ashley Potts, Octavia Scott, April Straugh, Janice Thomas, Alisha Sparks Williams, Angelia Willis, Prentice&PrincessWinston, and Laquita Witherspoon.
Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program may visit https://www.namiss.com/