Royalty

Abigail Fundora

World Imperial Preteen

What is your favorite quote or saying?
My favorite saying is to always be kind and humble.

What are you most grateful for?
I’m most grateful for my family who always support me in all my endeavors.

How do you spread kindness?
I spread kindness by always being kind and positive to others even to those who are not. By being genuine and being yourself, it can inspire others to be kind and positive.

Kara Shaw

World Imperial Jr. Teen

What is your favorite quote or saying?
Everything Happens for a Reason

What are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful to my family because they are always there for me.

How do you spread kindness?
I spread kindness by spreading smiles, compliments and being there for people.

Lily May Short

World Imperial Teen

What is your favorite quote or saying?
Winners never quit and quitters never win,” because it reminds me that even the hardest moments can lead to something beautiful if you keep going. It inspires me to stay strong through every setback and never lose faith.

What are three words that describe you?
Compassionate, Resilient, Kind

What makes you unique?
What makes me unique is that no one else can be me — everyone has their own story, strengths, and way of seeing the world. I believe in my individuality, the way I carry myself, and the impact I have on others are what truly set me apart

Kaynia Minnis

World Imperial Miss

What is your favorite quote or saying?
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

How do you define sisterhood?
Sisterhood is a bond built on love, loyalty, trust, and growth. To me it means having people beside you who encourage you, protect your peace, celebrate your success, and help you become the woman you are meant to be. It is a true friendship that feels like family, with love and support that never fades.

What does it mean to be unique and be YOU?
To be unique means embracing who YOU are without comparing yourself to others or apologizing for being someone you are not. It means understanding your values, staying true to your personality, and standing confidently in your individuality even when others try to define you. Be different because the world does not need copies of someone else.
Being “me” is about authenticity, to show up as I am, grow into who I am becoming, and not being afraid to stand apart from the crowd.

Sarah Roberts Lello

World Imperial Mrs

What is your favorite quote or saying?
All that is gold does not glitter.’ – J.R.R. Tolkien.
To me, this is a reminder that true value lies in authenticity and inner strength, not just what the world sees on the surface.

How do you define sisterhood?
Sisterhood is the strength that comes from women standing side by side, supporting, empowering, and believing in each other. I’m incredibly grateful to have a strong group of women around me who remind me of my worth and inspire me to do the same for others.

What legacy do you want to leave through your involvement in pageantry?
I hope to leave a legacy where every woman I’ve connected with feels seen, supported, and stronger in herself. Through my Woman of Power movement and my belief in uplifting others, I want to show that true impact comes from how we empower those around us.

What makes you unique?
What makes me unique is that I embrace every part of who I am, even when it doesn’t fit expectations. I hope that by showing up as my true self, I can inspire others to feel confident in their own individuality too.

Ruth O’hara

World Imperial Classic Ms.

What is your favorite quote or saying?
You’re never too old to try something new.” For me, that meant getting out of my comfort zone to participate in my first pageant in my 60’s. If I could do it, anyone could do it. In addition, even at my age, I love going on new roller coasters!

What are three words that describe you?
Grateful, positive and happy. I am grateful that my positive attitude helped me fight cancer 4 times. Being able to share my life with a loving family makes me happy.

What legacy do you want to leave through your involvement in pageantry?
I want people to see that you don’t need to be what people expect “pageant girls” to be like to enjoy the pageant experience. It is okay to be short or older (like me) or any size, shape or color to be a great representative of a pageant system.

What message do you want young girls watching you to remember?
Never give up and always try to be the best version of yourself that you can be.