CASPER, Wyo. — The Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming Program is currently searching for women of achievement who are wheelchair mobile to serve as contestants in the First Annual Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming event. Contestants can be nominated by a person or group or can choose to participate in the program.
Organizations and companies are being encouraged to nominate women who are passionate, dynamic, articulate, and have a message to share throughout the state. The Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming Program is NOT a beauty contest, but rather a competition to select the most well-spoken, accomplished delegate to serve as a role model and spokesperson for people with disabilities in the state of Wyoming. She will successfully advocate, educate, and empower all people on a state level.
Contestants will be scored based on their accomplishments, self-perception, communication, and projection skills. The crowned titleholder will have the opportunity to travel throughout the state of Wyoming educating various groups about the issues of importance to people with disabilities. She will have the opportunity to share her chosen platform, interact with the media, and network with many people throughout Wyoming. Her reign will lead up to the national competition, where she will compete for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America.
The First Annual Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming event will be held on Nov. 19, 2022, from noon to 6 p.m. in the Recreation room at NOWCAP Services in Casper, Wyoming. Contestants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen who is 21 years of age or older
- Utilize a wheelchair for 100% of daily community mobility (are you using a wheelchair/scooter during community activities?)
- Be a resident of Wyoming for at least the past six months
- Marital status is not a consideration
- Have not held a similar title in another state
- Be willing to raise money and obtain sponsors for the state and national entry fees
- Be willing and able to travel throughout the state — this includes having access to reliable and easily obtained transportation, being ready and willing to successfully advocate, educate, and empower all persons through various opportunities over the course of the year
Organizations, companies, or individuals can nominate women by submitting an application via email. Interested participants must then send in a completed application with a good-quality headshot and a $20 entrance fee. Applications must be sent via email by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.
To learn more about the Ms. Wheelchair Wyoming Program, to become a contestant, or to nominate a woman of achievement, please contact Masha Flinn, State Coordinator, at (435) 659-0282 or via email at mswheelchairwy@gmail.com.
