2025 Royalty Selection Pageant
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
@ the Numerica Performing Arts Center
123 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Tickets were are available for purchase online only through the PAC website beginning January 14, 2025
(509) 663-ARTS, info@numericapac.org
Cashmere Valley Bank has supported the Apple Blossom Festival for over 25 years and have committed to sponsoring our Pageant through 2023 - we are SO thankful for their support!
PAGEANT JUDGING PROCESS
Panel Interviews (Morning Judging) 30%
The 5 judges have 10 minutes as a group to spend with each participant. These questions are selected and approved by all 5 the judges and are geared towards the Candidate’s stance on current worldwide, nationwide and community events.
One-On-One Interviews (Afternoon Judging) 30%
Each judge will meet individually with each participant for 10 minutes. Each judge selects different questions to ask the Candidates to learn more about the participant’s goals and ambitions.
Pageant (Evening Judging) 40%
The judges will see the participants 3 times during the Pageant. The 1st time will be during the Opening Number, the 2nd time will be during the Prepared Speech Segment and the 3rd time will be the Impromptu Segment.
2024 Scholarships & Awards
A TOTAL OF $31,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT THE APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 2024 ROYALTY SELECTION PAGEANT
QUEEN’S SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the Wenatchee Applarians
The Queen chosen to reign over the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival will receive a $10,000 scholarship
2024 Queen’s Scholarship Recipient — Ella Stimmel
Daughter of Taylor & Leah Stimmel
PRINCESS’ SCHOLARSHIPS
Sponsored by the Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Scholarship Fund
Each Princess selected will receive a $5,000 scholarship
2024 Princess’ Scholarship Recipients —
Jenissa Hepton
Daughter of Tiffany & Brad Savage, and Jeff & Heather Hepton
Lexie Fennell
Daughter of Dave & Heather Fennell
Queen Ella Stimmel
Princess Jenissa Hepton
Princess Lexie Fennell
7 CANDIDATES
Sponsored by the Floor Factory
Each of the remaining 7 Candidates received a $1,000 scholarship
Betsy Gomez-Aviles, daughter of Alberto Gomez & Celina Aviles
Samantha Dodd, daughter of Greg & Karen Dodd
Dania Cuevas Sandoval, daughter of Jose Luis & María Adriana Cuevas
Catelyn Shearer, daughter of Jim & Christy Shearer
Ava Porter, daughter of Kristy Allen, and Sean & Shelby Porter
Laurel Patterson, daughter of Libby Hickman and Carl Patterson
Esty Gonzalez, daughter of Juan & Cristina Gonzalez
Candidate Betsy Gomez-Aviles
MOST PHOTOGENIC AWARD
Sponsored by Parson’s Photography
The recipient of this award was the most relaxed, comfortable, and natural during her photo session. The Participant chosen for the Photogenic Award will receive in-kind photography and beauty services, valued at $1,000.
2024 Most Photogenic Award Recipient — Betsy Gomez-Aviles
Daughter of Alberto Gomez & Celina Aviles
Candidate Lexie Fennell
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sponsored by Davis, Arneil Law Firm
The $1,000 Achievement Award is selected by an independent scholarship committee. This award is based on outstanding GPA, school activities, and club and school awards!
2024 Achievement Award Recipient — Lexie Fennell
Daughter of Dave & Heather Fennell
Candidate Laurel Patterson
MOST ORIGINAL SPEECH AWARD
Sponsored by Kottkamp, Yedinak & Esworthy Law Firm
The $1,000 Most Original Speech Award is presented to the Candidate that the judges and audience determined had the “Most Original Speech”! This award is based on creativity, originality, and delivery of the Candidate’s speech pertaining to the topic they were given.
The public’s vote counts as 45% of the vote, and the judge’s vote counts as 55% of the total vote.
2024 Most Original Speech Award Recipient — Laurel Patterson
Daughter of Libby Hickman and Carl Patterson
Candidate Esty Gonzalez
CONGENIALITY AWARD
Sponsored by Hankins Tibbits Law Firm PLLC
The $1,000 Congeniality Award is voted by the Ten Candidates to show their appreciation to the girl among them who has exemplified the attributes of kindness and friendliness, and who has also given personal support during the past few weeks.
2024 Congeniality Award Recipient — Esty Gonzalez
Daughter of Juan & Cristina Gonzalez
Candidate Samantha Dodd
