Fourth Annual 2025
Recap of Events
#MoreThanAPageant
A Year of Leadership, Legacy, and Liberation
The 2025 Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® was more than an event season — it was a national movement of excellence, cultural pride, and sisterhood in motion.
Across workshops, parades, panels, and performances, our young ladies led with heart and purpose. Together, we honored history, inspired futures, and built a living legacy rooted in the spirit of Juneteenth.
Scroll below to explore video recaps from each of this year’s unforgettable experiences.
Meet the
2025 Honorees
Junior Miss Juneteenth America® 2025
Queen Savannah Jones
Mobile, AL
Savannah is a dedicated student, community leader, and future veterinarian. As a rising high school freshman in Mobile, Alabama, Savannah is passionate about education, service, and making a difference in her community.
Teen Miss Juneteenth America® 2025
Queen Victoria Howell
Mobile, AL
Victoria is a brilliant scholar, dedicated leader, and aspiring pediatric surgeon who is on a mission to make a difference in medicine and community advocacy. As a rising senior at Baker High School in Mobile, Alabama, she excels in academics, extracurricular activities, and service, all while preparing for a career that will positively impact children’s health and well-being.
Junior Miss Juneteenth America® 2025
First Runner-up
Ms. Brooklyn Mitchell
Daphne, AL
Brooklyn is more than a student—she is a young lady with vision, determination, and a deep passion for education. As a rising high school freshman from Daphne, Alabama, Brooklyn is already making a meaningful impact in her community.
Teen Miss Juneteenth America® 2025
First Runner-up
Ms. Harmoni Sanders
Mobile, AL
Harmoni is a young lady breaking barriers in technology and leadership. A high-achieving rising senior at Mary G. Montgomery High School in Mobile, Alabama, Harmoni has dedicated herself to innovation, education, and service.
2025 Pageant Category Winners
Junior Miss Juneteenth America
Category Winners
- Best Unsung SheRose: Queen Savannah Jones
- Best Talent Tribute: Queen Savannah Jones
- Best Career Aspirations: Queen Savannah Jones
- Best Juneteenth Reflections: Queen Savannah Jones
Teen Miss Juneteenth America
Category Winners
- Best Unsung SheRose: Queen Victoria Howell
- Best Talent Tribute: Ms. Tamia Moye
- Best Career Aspirations: Ms. Harmoni Sanders
- Best Juneteenth Reflections: Ms. Harmoni Sanders
2025 Legacy Leadership Awards
- Shelectricity Star Award: Ms. Kenya Stallworth
- Philanthropic Award: Ms. Tamia Moye
- Salesmanship Award: Queen Victoria Howell
- Traveler’s Award: Ms. Tamia Moye
- The Maynard 4 Foundation Spirit Award: Ms. Alisyn Bonney
2025 Juneteenth Impact & Legacy Honors
Each year, the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® proudly recognizes institutions and individuals whose work uplifts the spirit of Juneteenth through education, cultural preservation, and community leadership.
These honors celebrate those who do more than remember history — they carry it forward. Through service, storytelling, and generational impact, they ensure that freedom, pride, and progress remain living traditions within our communities.
HBCU Juneteenth Spirit Award Recipient:
Bishop State Community College
Juneteenth Community Award Recipient:
Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail
Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2025
2025 Participants
Celebrate the young ladies who brought their brilliance to the stage this season.
Alisyn Bonney
Mobile, AL
Alisyn is a talented dancer, dedicated student, and aspiring entrepreneur with a heart for creativity and leadership. As a rising junior at Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama, Alisyn has already made a name for herself in dance, community service, and academics.
Tamia Moye
Beatrice, AL
Tamia is a high-achieving scholar, dedicated leader, and aspiring anesthesiologist who is on a mission to make a difference in the medical field. As a rising senior at the Alabama School of Math and Science in Mobile, Alabama, she is committed to academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
Consuella Phillips
Mobile, AL
Consuella is a driven, compassionate, and accomplished young woman with a passion for healthcare, leadership, and service. A rising college freshman, Consuella has dedicated her academic career to excellence, mentorship, and making an impact in her community.
Kenya Stallworth
Mobile, AL
Kenya is a young woman with big dreams, artistic talent, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire. As a rising junior at W.P. Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama, she is already on the path to success in architecture and music production.
Trinity Sutton
Mobile, AL
Trinity is a accomplished leader and future criminal psychologist with a passion for justice, advocacy, and personal growth. As a rising college freshman, Trinity has excelled academically, participated in a variety of leadership roles, and committed herself to helping her community thrive.
Kaitlen Wiggins
Saraland, AL
Kaitlen is a passionate leader, advocate, and community-driven scholar. As a rising college freshman, Kaitlen has made it her mission to empower and support young people through leadership, service, and mental health awareness.
Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Tour
Walking Through History.
Participants explored Mobile’s historic Africatown and engaged in deep cultural education through the Dora Finley African-American Heritage Trail Tour — tracing the resilience, brilliance, and legacy of our ancestors.
Workshops Series
Confidence. Clarity. Crowned from Within.
Our young ladies engaged in dynamic leadership sessions led by professionals across mental health, branding, self-advocacy, and vision planning.
Ms. Phenicia West
Licensed Massage Therapist • Entreprenuer • Speaker • Author
Workshop Topic:
Glow & Flow: Self-Care for Confidence & Calm
Dr. Tracey Childs
CEO, Class 101-Mobile • Educator • College Planning Expert
Workshop Topic:
Goal-Getter: Tips on How to Set Goals and Develop the Perseverance to Make Them Come to Life
Ms. Shonnda Smith
Executive Director, City of Mobile Public Works • Community Strategist • National Recreational Leader
Workshop Topic:
Crowning Your Future: Vision Boarding with Purpose & Power
Ms. Ashley Danielle, M.A.
Lifestyle Influencer • Brand Strategist • Entrepreneur • Speaker
Workshop Topic:
Being the Change You Want to See & Investing in Your Future
Ms. Isabella Ashley
Associated Licensed Counselor • Educator • Entrepreneur
Workshop Topic:
Managing Your Mental Health in Pageantry
Sister Circle
Where Legacy Meets Leadership.
This sacred space brought our participants face-to-face with powerful career professionals — from attorneys and artists to engineers and educators — for wisdom-sharing, connection, and mentorship over gumbo and greatness.
Felicia L. Wilson, M.D.
Pediatric Hematologist / Oncologist & Professor of Pediatrics
Tierany Hatcher, Esq.
Family Law, Criminal Defense, & Estate Planning
Ms. Jasmine Washington
Capital Improvement Project Manager
Ms. Kirsten Hollisman
Founder, Klean Kosmetics
Ms. Terri Clausell-Hannon
Supervisory Training Specialist, DHS & CEO, Epitome of Brilliance
Qshequilla Mitchell, Ph.D, MPH
Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies / Assistant Professor
Ms. Melanie Thomas, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, USA Orthopedics
(Foot and Ankle)
Ms. Jazmine Green
Veterinary Technician
Ms. Marcia Joiner, LPC
Mental Health Therapist
Queens Circle
Leadership. Light. Legacy in Sisterhood.
Past and present titleholders gathered in the Queens Circle to pour into this year’s participants — holding space for truth-telling, affirmation, and community.
Topgolf Sisterhood Social
Laughter. Bonding. Empowered Play.
Sometimes legacy is built through joy. Our Topgolf social brought participants together for fun, friendly competition, and deepened bonds in a light-hearted setting.
Second Line Parade
The Streets Called — And We Answered.
Led by Simone Sharod and the mighty John L. LeFlore Marching Rattlers, this unforgettable cultural celebration brought Mobile to life with music, movement, and ancestral pride.
Parade Hostess: Simone Sharod
WKRG News 5 Anchor and the 90th Miss Tuskegee University — led this year’s Second Line Parade with elegance, pride, and purpose.
John L. LeFlore Mighty Marching Rattlers
This renowned band brought Mobile’s musical heritage to life with every step. Their performance was the heartbeat of the year’s Second Line Parade.
Post-Parade Reception Hosted by Sophiella Gallery
Community refreshments & celebration space.
Pageantry Night
Brilliance in Motion. Confidence Crowned.
From Unsung SheRose™ tributes to Juneteenth Reflections, this year’s pageant was a breathtaking showcase of excellence, leadership, and self-expression.
Red Carpet Correspondent: Simone Sharod
WKRG News 5 Anchor and the 90th Miss Tuskegee University
Mistress of Ceremony: Ms. Katrina Kinn
Founder, Elevate Consulting & Communications
Welcome Greeting: Rep. Barbara Drummond
Champion for Mobile • Legacy Builder • Civic Trailblazer
Judge #1: Ms. Jessica Fairley
Manager of Clotilda: The Exhibition, Africatown Heritage Home
Judge #2: Ms. Samantha Francois
Ambassador International • Author • Humanitarian • Entrepreneur
Judge #3: The Honorable Vicki M. Davis
Circuit Court Judge, 13th Judicial District of Alabama
Scholarship Brunch
Celebrate the Vision. Toast the Future.
An elegant closing celebration honoring this year’s scholarship recipients, community grantees, and keynote inspiration from Dr. Ashley Y. Williams.
Mistress of Ceremony
Queen Leatha Joyner
Teen Miss Juneteenth America 2024
Scholarship Prayer Brunch
Dr. Yvette Jackson
Director of Surgical Technology, Coastal Alabama Community College
Keynote Speaker
Ashley Y. Williams, M.D.
Trauma Surgeon • Advocate • Change Agent
2025 Scholarship & Community Impact
A Year of Purpose-Driven Giving and Empowered Growth
Participants in the Fourth Annual Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® collectively earned:
$6,111.00
in scholarships to support their educational and creative pursuits.
Since our inaugural year in 2022, a total of $33,816.00 in scholarships has been awarded — a growing legacy of educational empowerment, leadership development, and purpose-driven opportunity for young ladies across the country.
Scholarships may be applied toward academic advancement, leadership training, creative development, or other eligible educational uses — empowering each young lady to walk in her purpose with greater confidence and opportunity.
2025 Charitable Grant Recipients
Honoring Community. Advancing Legacy. Giving Back.
Each year, our participants select charitable organizations that reflect their values, passions, and sense of service. In 2025, we proudly awarded grant funding to the following nonprofits — each making mission-aligned impact across health, education, family support, and creative empowerment:
African American Diabetes Association
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast
Community Action Agency of South Alabama
Disruption Service Organized
Family Counseling Center of Mobile
Mobile SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Momentum Church
Opportunity 4 Entertainers
Ronald McDonald House
Samuel Edward Company
Total Charitable Awards Distributed: $1,935.15
These contributions are a reflection of what happens when young women are empowered to lead with heart, purpose, and vision beyond themselves.
Participant Interviews
Voices of the Future.
In their own words, our young ladies reflect on their growth, their dreams, and what it means to be part of this national legacy.
With Gratitude to Our 2025 Partners, Sponsors & Supporters
Honoring Those Who Helped Make the Vision Possible
Every moment of excellence throughout the 2025 season was made possible by the generous support of individuals, businesses, organizations, and institutions who believe in this vision.
Program Partners
The Big We Foundation • Shelectricity
Proud sponsor of the 12-Week Shelectricity Confidence-Building Program, equipping each young lady with the emotional clarity, identity pride, and self-leadership tools to rise with confidence — long before the spotlight.
Learn more about their work: www.thebigwe.com
Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail
Proud partner providing a powerful, curated heritage tour that connects our young ladies to the sacred legacy of Mobile’s African American history — honoring the past while empowering the future they are called to lead.
Learn more about their work:
dffaaht.org
The Empowerment Approach
A purpose-driven partner empowering the next generation through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development — building bold legacies of excellence and service.
Learn more about their work:
www.tealegacy.org
People United to Advance the Dream-Mobile, Inc.
A proud civic partner advancing education, equity, and remembrance through annual MLK Day celebrations and the transformative Advance the Vote Tour to Selma — deepening each young leader’s understanding of justice, history, and the power of legacy.
Learn more about their work:
puad-mobile.org
Samuel Collins III • Galveston, Texas
Certified Tourism Ambassador and historian serving as host and Memory Keeper for our Queens and First Runners-Up in Galveston, Texas — ensuring each young lady walks the sacred grounds of Juneteenth and carries its legacy forward with pride.
Ms. Yolanda Richardson-Hunter
Official beauty professional and makeup artist for the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program, Ms. Yolanda creates sacred moments of care, confidence, and connection — helping each young lady feel radiant, worthy, and powerful before ever stepping onto the stage.
Gold Sponsors
100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, Inc.
Proud mentoring partner supporting the next generation through education, economic empowerment, and wellness — building a lasting legacy of excellence and service for Mobile’s youth since 1997.
Learn more about their work:
100blackmenofmobile.org
BankPlus
A proud community-focused sponsor investing in youth education, financial wellness, and long-term community development — helping families thrive and futures flourish across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Learn more about their work:
bankplus.net
Downtown Mobile Alliance
Proud supporter of vibrant community experiences, helping shape a thriving future rooted in the culture, commerce, and bold legacy of Mobile’s historic downtown.
Learn more about their work:
downtownmobile.org
Crown Sponsors
BankPlus
Dr. Carla Vincent
Publix
Ms. Shonnda Smith
In-Kind Sponsors
Bishop State Community College
Boiling Pot Restaurant
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Chick-fil-A
Klean Kosmetics
Mobile Arts Council
Sophiella Gallery
The Breakfast Spot
Toomey’s Mardi Gras
Topgolf Mobile
Unlimited U Too Custom Fits and Notary Services
Legacy Supporters
Dr. Aston & Mrs. Sherry Archibald
Ms. Coretta Catlin
Ms. Erica Wells