Contestants...

Ms. Dawni
"Finding Joy in a Broken Body"
                 


Second Attendant!
Ms. Misty
"Different Abilities not Dis-Abilities!"




Ms. Nancy
"I gain strength by
knowing I am an
example to my children."

 

 

Ms. Darla
"Do your part to save Mother Earth, just plant a flower!"

 Ms. Wheelchair Utah 2009
was a HUGE success!

The Grand Ballroom of the Salt Palace was packed!

Parker and Dallan ROCKED.

And the messages were inspiring.

Thanks to all who participated!

The 2009 Ms. Wheelchair Utah Royalty is as follows:

Kim Yeoman, Ms. Wheelchair Utah
Becky Bruschinski, I Attendant
Misty Hearnesberger, II Attendant

Each contestant is truly worthy of being Ms. Wheelchair Utah - this pageant is just a way for us to make friends and take turns. Each contestant was awarded with a gift bag from Aon stuffed full with over $400 of prizes, as well as a flower bouquet.

Each contestant also received their own personal award signed by the judges. The awards presented are as follows:

Spirit: Dawni Hill
TWIGA: Jessica Frischknecht
Stop, Drop, and Roll: Darla Peterson
Keep on Rollin': Becky Bruschinski
Open Hand: Kim Yeoman
Honor Roll: Misty Hearnesberger
High Roller: Nancy Becerril
Leadership: Fanny Munoz

And a special Thank You to our special escorts, the Smokin' Hot Firemen from the Salt Lake City Fire Department - who are like soft baked cookies...they can take the heat and come out sweet!