Courtney Rice of Egg Harbor Crowned Miss New Jersey for America Strong
Thursday, June 15, 2023
(Egg Harbor Township, NJ; June 14, 2023): Courtney Rice was crowned Miss New Jersey for America Strong at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City last month. The New Jersey America pageant made the official announcement via their social media channels.
Rice, 31, will compete for the title of Miss for America Strong later this summer in Las Vegas. The Atlantic Cape Community College and Rowan University graduate made her return into pageantry for the first time in 15 years knowing it came at the right time. The Miss for America Strong pageant will be held at the Westgate Hotel owned by the famous Jackie and David Siegel.
“Everyone loves a good comeback story. I was inspired to see my friend Danielle Sammut, the previous Miss New Jersey for America Strong 2022, compete around this exact timeframe. After witnessing her reign while promoting her platform towards literacy, it rejuvenated my original aspect of pageantry that it’s more than just the glam.” Rice said.
Next to Suzette Charles (Miss America 1983) and Cierra Kaler-Jones (Miss New Jersey 2014), Rice is the third African American female to hold either a state or national title from Atlantic County. Her platform Operation Sparkle will focus on two issues with the support of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey: Food and Menstruation Inequity.
“I feel I’m in a good position with my job as a Public Relations Coordinator in the Hospitality PR field and Miss New Jersey for America Strong to ensure everyone has a place to feel seen while being in relationship with not just my county but throughout the entire Garden State.”
Photo Credit to Respectfully Ryan
ABOUT MISS FOR AMERICA STRONG
Founded in 2019, Miss for America Strong was created to honor single, divorced, or widowed women across the nation. In August 2019, 52 women gathered at the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV to compete for the title of Miss for America Strong. What no one could predict was how much demand there would be for a pageant experience that honored single women of all types. Miss for America Strong is a part of the 46 year old Mrs America organization which is owned by Elaine Marmel.