We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization in good standing & your contributions help provide scholarships to young women in Sierra Vista & throughout Cochise and Pima counties. Join us in making a difference and empowering the next generation to achieve their dreams. Every dollar counts and brings us closer to our goal!
Executive Director
Co-Director, Choreographer,
Director of Production & Social Media
Assistant Director
Director of Community Relations
Hennessy Posada
Operation Teddy Bear
Hannah Martin
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Tanyth Lewis
The Winnie the Pooh Project: Inspiring Kindness, Courage, and Honest Hearts
Future Delegates - Without Miss America required competition fitness attire. See registration form for details
Future Delegates - With Miss America required competition fitness attire. See registration form for details.
For young girls ages 5 - 13 who would like to be a part of our mentorship program and the Miss America Opportunity.
1964 Diane Lee Gordon Edeline
1966 Susan Gunn
1970 Gloria Mangum King
1971 Christine Anderson Simmons
1972 Twinkle Nevelle Hank
1973 Janice St. John
1974 Vicki Hall Suemnicht
1975 Debbie Villareal Garrett
1976 Truly Polley Huish
1977 Gwendolyn Stephens Reardon
1978 Babett Shade
1979 Brenda Kappes Troyer
1980 Marla Simms
1981 Lynn Allyson Coleman Jurba
1964 Diane Lee Gordon Edeline
1966 Susan Gunn
1970 Gloria Mangum King
1971 Christine Anderson Simmons
1972 Twinkle Nevelle Hank
1973 Janice St. John
1974 Vicki Hall Suemnicht
1975 Debbie Villareal Garrett
1976 Truly Polley Huish
1977 Gwendolyn Stephens Reardon
1978 Babett Shade
1979 Brenda Kappes Troyer
1980 Marla Simms
1981 Lynn Allyson Coleman Jurbala
1982 Elizabeth Ann Bryan Blair
1983 Daniela Thomas Lwanski
1984 Rita Marie Munoz Gray
1985 Ann Marie Gustafson McEowen 1986 Lezle Renee Deardorff Pfleger
1987 Tracy M. Dennis Cook
1988 Angie Hessler Daddario
1989 Melanie Crouch
1990 Tracy M. Dennis Cook
1991 Stacy Scruggs Birch
1992 Tonya Robins Mena
1993 Roberta Marija Whitney Hughes
1994 Stephanie Stevenson Going
1995 Jamie Goodsell Fryer
1996 Diane DeNigris
1997 Shannon Burer
1998 Titia Faye Lewis
1999 Colette Beatty
2000 Jaime Lyn Tillman Marquez
2001 Jaclyn Cline
2003 Brandi Milloy
2004 Jesika Cline Bailie
2005 Brandi Milloy
2006 Erin Nurss Raczynski
2007 Maggie Giuffrida
2008 Anna Chinen
2009 Kimberly Swift Fuller
2010 Brittany Farrar
2011 Carmen DeLeon
2012 Tamara Vukomanovich
2013 Saige Larry
2014 Kimberley Nason
2015 Charity May
2016 Alexandria Portela Jul 2016 to Dec 2016
2016 Jennie Lovorn Dec 2016 to Jul 2017
2017 Stephanie Deleon
2018 Jennifer Westbrook
2019-2021 Ashley Fryer
2022 Jennifer Westbrook
2023 Caitlyn Kramer
2024 Kylie Holston
2025 KayLyn Gooch
2026 Hannah Martin
2027 . . .
“Thank you so much for having me and helping me out in this amazing event. I owe everything to you because I was on my worst times and you stood by me and gave me hope. You are a wonderful and such beautiful kind human being. I love you with all my heart and I hope to come back.”
“Hi Rachella, I wanted to say thank you for everything. It w
“Thank you so much for having me and helping me out in this amazing event. I owe everything to you because I was on my worst times and you stood by me and gave me hope. You are a wonderful and such beautiful kind human being. I love you with all my heart and I hope to come back.”
“Hi Rachella, I wanted to say thank you for everything. It was so much fun to participate with the girls. I loved them all and had a fantastic time. It helped my stage fright a lot.”
My name is Cienna and I was given the honor of being crowned the 2025 Miss San Pedro Valley’s Teen as part of the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation. I am very thankful for the way this program helped me grow and the opportunities I was given to develop my leadership skills. I am happy to share how much of a difference it made in m
My name is Cienna and I was given the honor of being crowned the 2025 Miss San Pedro Valley’s Teen as part of the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation. I am very thankful for the way this program helped me grow and the opportunities I was given to develop my leadership skills. I am happy to share how much of a difference it made in my life and the impact I was able to make in my community. During my year, I was able to represent my community at events, visit schools and make an impact with my service initiative, Caring Companions with the mission of providing older adults in my community with companionship and support. Talking to the community about this was very meaningful to me. I have always been nervous to speak in front of people, but it did not take long for me to become confident. I learned how to express myself, be professional and represent something much bigger than myself. Preparing for interviews and competing on stage helped me develop skills that go far beyond just competing in a pageant. I learned how to think and answer questions carefully when I was under pressure and clearly state what my goals were. The people who mentored me helped me grow not just as someone who competes but as a leader. I became better at my time management skills and more committed to becoming a leader in my community. The Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation offers opportunities through scholarships. To prepare for the competition you have to work and be dedicated. The financial help from the scholarships makes a difference for young women like me who want to go to college. In today's world that kind of support can have a lasting impact. What is most important is that this organization helps build character. Being Miss San Pedro Valley’s Teen taught me about responsibility, being professional and being a role model. I know that younger girls are watching me and that has made me want to lead with integrity both on and off the stage.
My daughter Cienna Ward, served as the 2025 Miss San Pedro Valley’s Teen as part of the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation. I can tell you without hesitation that this program has positively influenced her development, self-assurance and career aspirations. When Cienna started her journey, she was shy and soft spoken. The Miss Sierr
My daughter Cienna Ward, served as the 2025 Miss San Pedro Valley’s Teen as part of the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation. I can tell you without hesitation that this program has positively influenced her development, self-assurance and career aspirations. When Cienna started her journey, she was shy and soft spoken. The Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation has helped mold her into a leader and strengthen her voice and challenge her to grow beyond her comfort zone. Leadership, mentorship, and accountability needed in this program drove her to becoming poised, disciplined and resilient, qualities that will forever guide her through life. What sets the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation apart is that it’s more than just competition. It is about scholarship, service, style, success and sisterhood. During her year, Cienna learned to confidently interview and speak publicly. She learned time management skills and how to serve her community with integrity. She was taught the value of service, to advocate for causes meaningful to her and to model her strong character both on and off the stage. As a parent, I watched her grow up quickly in her year as Miss San Pedro Valley’s Teen. She learned to be accountable, how to carry herself in a professional manner and I witnessed her being a role model for younger girls in our community. The experience also allowed Cienna to receive scholarships that will directly impact her educational future.
Until 1972, Miss Sierra Vista wore a crown selected by the pageant. In 1972, Mr. Charley Yell designed and donated the Silver and Turquoise Crown/Tiara as a symbol of the area. The crown was worn until the crowning of Miss Sierra Vista 2012–when Miss America requested that all local crowns be retired, and the official crown of the Miss America local titleholder was to be used.
We now have two titleholders with slightly different crowns– one used by the local titleholders for the Miss titleholder and the other used for the Teen Titleholder.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt