Judging
the BBW Philly Pageant
Being a Judge at the BBW Pageant in Philly was a
nice experience. I liked the set up and the room. It
seemed like a very family and community orientated
event. In between the beautiful ladies showcasing
themselves in the pageant. There were performances by
local dancers. Both Spiritual and street style. There
were a few singers who brought interesting character to
the event. They brought it to us Church Style, took it
back in time, and made think about love.
Even
when things didn't go right at the pageant, Mr. Wilkes
kept us laughing as he told them off with loving
kindness. One thing I can say is that the contestants
and former Queens are given a lot of respect and
admiration. New Crowns were issued this year and all
former Queen were adorned with one. Mr. Wilkes spoke
about his Queens as though they were his family, I
believed they are.
This
year was the first year in which contestants from all
over were allowed to enter. Formerly only Philadelphia
residents could enter. Now they want a greater
diversity of ladies to enter. So for the first time
contestants from other states graced the stage. They
were beautiful, talented and graceful examples of
everyday women. They are extraordinary in the fact that
they are just women. Regular women who have dreams and
aspirations. They have the guts to stand on stage and
say. I am Big, Beautiful and Worthy, BBW. It was more
than you can imagine.
I
would be more than happy to judge the pageant again and
I encourage more women from all backgrounds and
locations to enter and have a good time. Bring your
friends to cheer for you and make it not only a day in
which you stand up and say I am beautiful. But a girls
weekend in which you cherish each other and the beauty
of each other.
