Miss Hispanic Seafair Announces Candidates for 2011 Scholarship Pageant

Seattle, WA / February 10, 2011 - The Hispanic Seafair Organization has announced the candidates for  the Miss Hispanic Seafair 2011.  This year participation is unprecedented with a record 20 nominees, all representing the Hispanic community of greater Western Washington and various higher education institutions.  All the candidates can be viewed at http://hispanicseafair.org/candidatas2011.html.  The public will be able to meet the candidates at the Hispanic Seafair Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner on March 26, 2011 and tickets will be available soon.

“We’re very excited to see our scholarship program grow, and to see so many great girls wanting to represent Washington’s Hispanic community. ” Says Michelle Font, Director of Miss Hispanic Seafair Pageant.

Scholarship candidates will work on their presentation and media skills, as well as develop a community platform,  through a series of workshops held bi-weekly until the queen is crowned at the Miss Hispanic Seafair Coronation on May 21, at which time she will also be presented with a nominal scholarship.

About Hispanic Seafair Organization

The Hispanic Seafair Organization (HSO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement and education of Hispanic women and representing the Hispanic community during Seattle's Seafair celebration and throughout the year.

HSO provides college scholarships to qualifying young women, and has celebrated Seafair the Latin way at the annual Hispanic Seafair Festival at Seward Park, since 1980.  This year's festival will be held in July 2011 at the Seattle Center.  It is a free event, which includes a full day of Latin music, dance, and arts and crafts, and an opportunity to sample diverse regional cuisines.

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BlueShoes Media
(425) 361-2754 office

amalia@blueshoesmedia.com

Miss Hispanic Seafair Holds Orientation for College Scholarship Program at Univision Seattle

Miss Hispanic Seafair Promotes Academics, Community Service and Leadership

Seattle, WA / January 4, 2011 - The Hispanic Seafair Organization will host an orientation on Saturday, January 29, 2011 to inform and sign-up potential candidates for the Miss Hispanic Seafair Scholarship Program, which provides collegiate scholarships, to the elected Miss Hispanic Seafair, and her court, depending on funds raised.  

The orientation will take place 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Univsion Television Seattle, located in Fischer Plaza at 140 Fourth Avenue, in the Forum.   Special guests include:  Michelle Font, Miss Washington USA 2008 and Krystal Hernandez, Miss Hispanic Seafair 2010, as well as Univision News personalities.  Univision Seattle will also be recording this event for future broadcast.  

Candidates that qualify and choose to participate in the program following the orientation will receive training in public speaking, interviewing, etiquette and grooming over the course of three months through a series of workshops and appearances.  Training is designed to help build well rounded role models and community advocates, and to position each young woman for success and life-long leadership.  Candidates must be 18+ by August 2011 and be enrolled in a college, university or technical school.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements, community service platform, creative expression, a personal interview, and participation in program events.


About Hispanic Seafair Organization

The Hispanic Seafair Organization (HSO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement and education of Hispanic women and representing the Hispanic community during Seattle's Seafair celebration and throughout the year.

HSO provides college scholarships to qualifying young women, and has celebrated Seafair the Latin way at the annual Hispanic Seafair Festival at Seward Park, since 1980.  This year's festival will be held in July 2011 at the Seattle Center.  It is a free event, which includes a full day of Latin music, dance, and arts and crafts, and an opportunity to sample diverse regional cuisines.

For additional information, including how to become a member of HSO, and to volunteer, perform, sponsor or become a vendor at the festival, please contact hispanicseafair@gmail.com

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Media Contact:

Amalia Martino
BlueShoes Media
(425) 361-2754 office
amalia@blueshoesmedia.com