MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A group of young South Florida women put their best face forward in Miami Gardens.
The local students competed in the Miss Miami Gardens Scholarship Competition, held Saturday night at Florida Memorial University’s Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts.
The winner, Edwina Pationet, received a top prize of $1,000 toward her undergraduate and graduate studies. Miss Miami Gardens Teen was won by Jaida Fenn.
“I want to make an impact as Miss Miami Gardens. I really want to tackle the social issues, I want to tackle just any issue as Miss Miami Gardens, I want to be hands-on on it,” said Pationet.
“Same as what she said, and also, [like I said] in my speech, how girls should be themselves and not rely on social media, definitely that,” said Fenn.
7News’ Tavares Jones, who serves as the executive director of the scholarship program, hosted the competition, which empowers women to chase their dreams while also giving back.
Today in Florida’s Jordan Segundo co-emceed the event, and Olivia DiVenti also served as a judge.
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