Maryland International Pageants
The International Pageant system was created in 1985 as a married woman's pageant to celebrate marriage, family, and community service. Sherry Benson competed and won Mrs. Maryland International in 1996 and in 1998 became the State Director. In 2005 Sherry started the Miss Teen Maryland International Pageant and in 2009 began the first Miss Preteen Maryland International Pageant. Contestants participate in monthly events that range from "Go Red" charity walk, Breast and Ovarian cancer fund raisers, and several feed the homeless events. Contestants also attend many parades including the Preakness Parade, Columbus Day Parade, Thanksgiving and Mayor Christmas Parades. This years pageant was held April 3rd and 4th on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore, Kent Island at the Kent Island High School. I am proud to announce Jessica Simson as my Miss Teen Maryland International 2009 winner, and Lizzy Rice as my Preteen Maryland International 2009 winner. The 2010 pageant is scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the Chesapeake Performing Arts Centerl. For more information about our upcoming contest, please contact me at 410-490-0879 or e-mail me at mrsmaryland@msn.com
