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.
2025 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
2025 Queen’s Scholarship Recipient — Ella Johnson
Daughter of Kyle & Andie Johnson
PRINCESS’ SCHOLARSHIPS
Sponsored by the Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Scholarship Fund
Each Princess selected will receive a $5,000 scholarship
2025 Princess’ Scholarship Recipients —
Daeja Carlson
Daughter of Janelle Carlson
Yasmin Perez
Daughter of Santiago Perez & Isabet Torres
Queen Ella Johnson
Princess Daeja Carlson
Princess Yasmin Perez
7 CANDIDATES
Sponsored by the Floor Factory
Each of the remaining 7 Candidates received a $1,000 scholarship
Ava Smeller, daughter of Matt & Sarah Smeller (W)
Sierra Rodriguez, daughter of Tony & Susie Rodriguez (W)
Alona Simbirskiy, daughter of Boris & Vera Simbirskiy (E)
Tessa Schall, daughter of Ryan & Danielle Schall (E)
Jenna Daley, daughter of Craig & Trisha Field (E)
Mia Tostado, daughter of Jose & Luz Tostado (E)
Addie Sangster, daughter of Cindy Sangster, and Corey & Cheryl Sangster (W)
Candidate Mia Tostado
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.
2025 Most Photogenic Award Recipient — Mia Tostado
Daughter of Jose & Luz Tostado
Candidate Ella Johnson
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!
2025 Achievement Award Recipient — Ella Johnson
Daughter of Kyle & Andie Johnson
Candidate Daeja Carlson
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.
2025 Most Original Speech Award Recipient — Daeja Carlson
Daughter of Janelle Carlson
Candidate Yasmin Perez
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.
2025 Congeniality Award Recipient — Yasmin Perez
Daughter of Santiago Perez & Isabet Torres
Candidate Ava Smeller
