Beginning at the age of five, I joined the Miss Illinois Princess Mentoring Program and began my journey in the Miss Illinois Organization. Since that time, I have participated in the state competition for 11 years. I received 4th runner-up and 1st runner-up in the Miss Illinois Outstanding Pre-Teen competition, and most recently placed within the top 10, received 4th runner-up and 1st runner-up for two years in the Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen competition. I essentially grew up in this organization, and I treasure the many people whose advice and guidance have shaped me into the woman I am today ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nic Skovgaard                AlterEgo Marketing                618.967.8637 When Imani Muse was crowned Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen in June 2019, she was “shocked,” “hopeful “ and “astonished” about what the year ahead of her would bring. Little did she know at the time that her “year” would extend throughout all of 2020 because the world’s Covid-19 pandemic canceled the normal crowning of a new Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen in 2020. Imani was “shocked that all my hard work led me to receive such a prestigious ...
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We will be returning to Marion, Illinois to crown Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen and Miss Illinois! Join us on June 14th to see who our Miss Illinois’ Outstanding Teen 2019 will be and June 15th to see our Miss Illinois 2019 competition! ...
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