Ms. Wheelchair Virginia Applications
The next crowning event will be Spring 2010 visit this summer for an updated application.
Contestant Requirements:
- MUST BE A WOMAN between the ages of 21 and 60;
- marital status does not matter;
- must use a wheelchair for 100% of her public mobility;
- must be a resident of Virginia for the last 6 months;
- must demonstrate effective communication skills;
- must be available to travel throughout the state as a representative for people with disabilities;
- must have a platform of advocacy.
As Ms. Wheelchair Virginia:
- MWVA does get a crown and sash to wear during her year reign.
- Given an array of gifts.
- Brochures and other written material provided to her to distribute during her reign.
- If she chooses, will receive a living allowance.
- MWVA will represent Virginia at the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant.
- MWVA will have the esteem honor spending her year representing people with disabilities, the pageant, and all Virginians at different engagements all over the state.
(540) 332-7905 or (800) 345-9972 ext. 7905
E-mail:
Contestant Information Request
My name
is Angie Wilkerson and I am the Contestant Coach
for the Ms. Wheelchair Virginia program. I was Ms. Wheelchair Virginia
2005-2006, second runner-up in Ms. Wheelchair America 2006. From March 2006 to June 2008 I was Assistant Coordinator for MWVA. I have
worked with many contestants just like yourself preparing them for the weekend
gala, some have gone on to become MWVA. I've been in your place and I
know the questions and concerns you have, which I can address. Also, I know things you can do now to help
you be a strong applicant. I recommend contestants start planning as
soon as possible. I will work with you as soon as you want to start and
I'll work with you all year if you want. My services are free to you and
confidential. I do this because I am passionate about helping
contestants and the MWVA program. I am here to help you through the
application and preparation process and I want you to contact me so I can guide
and help you. I look forward to hearing
from and working with you soon. You can reach me by contacting Ms. Wheelchair
Virginia program Attention: Contestant Coach or Angie Wilkerson.
God bless,
Angie Wilkerson
Ms. Wheelchair Virginia Contestant Coach
Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006



