Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant

Editor | November 1, 2012

The Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky committee and its partner, Frazier Rehab Institute, held the 16th annual Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant Oct. 27 at Holiday Inn Louisville East on Hurstbourne Lane. The Voice-Tribune’s Managing Editor Angie Fenton emceed the event.

Instead of a beauty contest, the organization holds the competition each year in order to select an accomplished and articulate spokesperson for millions of disabled Americans. Candidates were judged based on accomplishments, communication and public relation skills, and self perception and projection.

Heather Markham was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky. Markham will travel the state during her reign to spread a message of achievement and advocacy.

Photos By JAMES EATON | Contributing Photographer

: Emcee Angie Fenton and Heather Markham with Sophie.

: Texas A&M University Alumni: Lisa Warne, Shane Christian, Pauline Fincke, and Heather Markham with Sophie.

: 2013 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant.

: University of Louisville Air Force ROTC Cadets: Ryan Blais, James Corcoran, Cody Demuth, Lucas Crisp, Sarah Rash and Ashley Young.

: The Judges: Robbin Head, Cheryl Medley, Denise Gray Lackey and Robert Meehan.

: 2013 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Heather Markham, spoke to the crowd.

: Heidi McKenzie crowned Heather Markham as the winner of the 2013 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant.

: Emcee Angie Fenton announced Heather Markham as the winner of the 2013 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant.

: Outgoing 2012 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Heidi McKenzie spoke to the crowd.

: Cake and Punch were served after the Pageant.

: 2013 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant.

: Friends and family watched the Miracle Dancers perform.

: The Miracle Dancers of the Diane Moore Dance Academy provided entertainment, while the judges decided on the winner.

: 2013 Miss Wheelchair Kentucky Pageant.

: Each of the contestants responded to a series of questions.

: Each of the contestants responded to a series of questions.

: Each of the contestants responded to a series of questions.

: Each of the contestants responded to a series of questions.

: Each of the contestants responded to a series of questions.

: Julie Stilwell, Mary Stitzer, Laura Warburg, Louisa Dunford and Mary Tomes.

: Debie Stickler, Cris Miller, Ramona Davis, Christina King and Lisa Wice.

: Diane Moore Dance Academy Miracle Dancers: (B) Katherine Davis, Brooke Morrow, Breanna Cornetet, Kirsten Webb, and Avery King. (F) Jessica Drury, Leah King, Noah Stickler, and Heather Stengel.

: Diane Moore Dance Academy Miracle Dancers: (B) Kylee Auten, Karli Kemper, Kailah Garrett, Rhomie Davis, Emily Stillwell, and Skylar Tomes. (F) Madison Stitzer, Candice Warburg, Claire Wice, and Ashley Dunsford.