Nassau, Bahamas -
Former model and
stylist, Delano Sweeting—the man behind the country’s most beautiful
ambassadors—was recently accorded the Miss Earth Bahamas pageant franchise and
announced that applications are available to contest the 2013 crown.
His company, the
Bahamas Beauty International (BBI), will now manage the Miss Earth Bahamas
franchise, honing and preparing Bahamian pageant queens to compete against
beauties around the world.
With extensive
knowledge and experience in fashion and the pageant industry, Mr. Sweeting has
traveled the world, working with and for some of the best pageant systems and
trainers. Later, Mr. Sweeting founded BBI and is taking what he learned and
experienced to make The Bahamas a true contender.
Although sharing
the stage with other competitive pageants, the Miss Earth franchise owner is not
stirred by a little rivalry. Mr. Sweeting is poised to take Bahamian pageantry
to the next level.
“I have always
performed with a ‘Go for Gold’ mentality. The desire to motivate, protect,
guide and nurture the inner and outer beauty of positive young ladies is always
present in my life,” he said.
Mr. Sweeting has
styled and coached an impressive roster of beauty queens, including the latest Miss
Teen Bahamas Yamease Swain, Miss Universe Bahamas Celeste Marshall and Miss
Earth Bahamas Brooke Sherman, who will be passing on the crown and title later
this year.
Reflective of the
“phenomenal” past year, Ms. Sherman said having the opportunity to
represent the most wonderful country on God’s green earth with dignity, class
and pride was an unforgettable experience.
“I have been a servant to my
community in every sense of the word. This year got off to a great start and I
know that as my year comes to a close, I will continue to make a great impact
throughout the length and breadth of my beautiful country, as Miss Earth
Bahamas,” said the Grand Bahama native.
The young lady that Ms. Sherman
passes the crown to must have a strong sense of self, understands her purpose
and sets concrete standards. According to Ms. Sherman, a Miss Earth queen is
beautiful, mature, strong-willed, yet open-minded; self-less and has a passion
for service.
“The absolute best for Miss Earth
is a young woman, who believes in giving her best and confidently exuding poise
no matter how stressful or difficult her circumstance is. If she can walk
worthy of the crown, then she would definitely be the best fit for the role of
Miss Earth,” she said.
Before there is a crowning however,
applicants must first get through next month’s open calls. As a part of the
preliminary round of competition, potential contestants will have to highlight
their personalities, individualism and style.
“Each contestant will be given a
chance to shine bright and, at the end of the pageant, the brightest diamond
will be recognized,” Ms. Sherman said.
Those interested
in being a contestant of the 2013 Miss Earth Bahamas pageant and attending next
month’s open call must send a letter of interest to info.bahamasbeautyinternational.com. Or, visit Bahamas Beauty
International on its official website or on Facebook.