The Miss Orange County Pageant unfolded with grace and elegance on Saturday, April 7, 2024, at the Julie Rogers Theatre. This year’s event was made possible by the generous support of sponsors: Top Deck Flooring Company, Mooney Boys Ju Jitsu, Merle Norman- Orange & Bridge City, InsureLife Insurance Agency, Catt Lawfirm, Petite n Pretty, and Crowned Prisstique.
The pageant showcased the exceptional talents and grace of young local women. The Mauriceville Heritage Association extends its heartfelt appreciation to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who contributed to the success of this year’s pageant. As they eagerly anticipate the upcoming 2024 Crawfish Bash, they look forward to fostering community spirit and celebrating cherished traditions together.
Evei Juneann Shipley was Crowned as Miss Orange County, where she won a $2,500 scholarship. Evei is the daughter of Jolei and Terry Shipley. She is a senior at Nederland Highschool and plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University for a business degree and then law school and become a family law attorney helping children in the CPS system.
Other winners include:
Miss Orange County Division (16-18 yrs old)
- Miss Orange County – $2,500 Scholarship Evei Juneann Shipley
- 1st Runner Up – $1,500 Scholarship Brynli Felps
- 2nd Runner Up – $1,000 Scholarship Kinley Faith Shillings
- Miss Photogenic Alesandria Marie Cardenas
- Miss Personality Evei Juneann Shipley
Junior Miss Queen Orange County Division (13-15 yrs old)
- Jr Miss Orange County Brelyn Nicole Venable
- 1st Runner Up Reese Renee Peltier
- 2nd Runner Up Brylee Ann Walker
- Miss Photogenic Brylee Ann Walker
- Miss Personality Reese Renee Peltier
Pre-Teen Miss Queen Orange County Division (11-12 yrs old)
- Pre-Teen Miss Orange County Charlie Larue Cutchins
- 1st Runner Up Kourtlyn Michelle Clark
- 2nd Runner Up Chandler Sophia Scott
- Miss Photogenic Victoria Nicole Carter
- Miss Personality Kourtlyn Michelle Clark
Young Miss Queen Orange County Division (9-10 yrs old)
- Young Teen Miss Orange County Bostyn Gray Pardue
- 1st Runner Up Linley Kathleen Yarbrough
- 2nd Runner Up Kerstin Layne Wright
- Miss Photogenic Kerstin Layne Wright
- Miss Personality Bostyn Gray Pardue
Little Miss Queen Orange County Division (7-8 yrs old)
- Little Miss Orange County Kynzlee Elizabeth Bevil
- 1st Runner Up Anslee Reina Guy
- 2nd Runner Up Melanie Anne DeBlanc
- Miss Photogenic Keira Ann Escareno
Petite Miss Queen Orange County Division (5-6 yrs old)
- Petite Miss Orange County Millie Jean Melancon
- 1st Runner Up Brynn Reese Blackshear
- 2nd Runner Up Penelope Kate Netterville
- Miss Photogenic Brynn Reese Blackshear
Mini Miss Queen Orange County Division (3-4 yrs old)
- Mini Miss Orange County Aria Brielle Hancock
- 1st Runner Up Braye Morgan Blackshear
- 2nd Runner Up Oaklynn Nicole Powell
- Miss Photogenic Aria Brielle Hancock
Tiny Miss Queen Orange County Division (2 yr old)
- Tiny Miss Orange County Maelie Kayte Sutton
- 1st Runner Up Elzie Raye Menard
- 2nd Runner Up Tynslee Brooke Conner
- Miss Photogenic Tynslee Brooke Conner
Baby Miss Queen Orange County Division (12-23 mo old)
- Baby Miss Orange County Ava Arleen Young
- 1st Runner Up Truett Kate Rogers
- 2nd Runner Up Demi Marie Vandevender
- Miss Photogenic Ava Arleen Young
Infant Miss Queen Orange County Division (0-11 mo old)
- Infant Miss Orange County Imberleigh Rae McGaha
- 1st Runner Up Ginny Lynn Sleeman
- 2nd Runner Up Willow Rayne Ludlow
- Miss Photogenic Essie Sloane Dallas
People’s Choice
- EllaMae Copeland
