Junior Miss Pageant Contest 20082avi [new]

: Brinton was awarded over $54,000 in scholarship funds.

: Lindsey Brinton from Salt Lake City, Utah, was crowned the 2008 America's Junior Miss on June 28, 2008. junior miss pageant contest 20082avi

Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, America’s Junior Miss was designed as an alternative to traditional beauty pageants. From its inception, the program emphasized that it was not a "beauty contest" but a scholarship program. Participants were judged on categories that highlighted their potential as future leaders, including: : Brinton was awarded over $54,000 in scholarship funds

opened the competition with a violin performance before passing the crown. A Year of Competition From its inception, the program emphasized that it

The 2008 national finals culminated on , at the Mobile Civic Center.

Before we begin, a quick reminder: our judges are looking for heart, confidence, and that special sparkle that makes each of you unique. And don’t forget—while the judges score on stage, get to vote for the People’s Choice through our live poll on the screen. So keep those phones handy!