Nicole Bartley
National Ambassador
Nicole was born and raised in Osceola, Wisconsin, where she resides with her husband Brett, three children (Scarlett, Bo, and Violet), their pet bunny Marvin, and two kitties. Nicole graduated from Rasmussen College with her BS in Human Resources in June 2020. She works for a woman-owned construction business, American Construction Supplies, Inc., as a human resources and sales assistant. When Nicole isn’t working or spending time with family, you will find her volunteering with several of her favorite nonprofit groups. She is the creator and President of Power of 100 Women Osceola River Valley, a charitable alliance group that donates an annual $10,000 to local nonprofits. Nicole’s love for volunteering is evident in her successful completion of 509 community service hours from June 2023 through May 2024, helping her earn the Gold President’s Service Award. Nicole’s focus for her reign will be to continue her passion project, “Capture America.” This initiative is focused on growing American Pageant’s presence throughout the United States and helping shape AP’s future. She hopes to do this in partnership with local and regional programs as well as with Special Olympic chapters throughout the United States. Nicole also plans to fine-tune her platform “Think Big, Think Small.” The idea aims to help connect individuals with volunteer opportunities within their own local community.
Josie Mae Bonham
Little Miss of America
Josie Mae Bonham is an 8-year-old from Mahomet, Illinois and in the 3rd grade. One of her passions is community service and volunteering throughout the state. Josie Mae’s pageant journey began in 2022 when she decided to compete in a local fair pageant and was named the 2022 Little Miss Fisher Fair Queen. In 2024, she was appointed Little Miss of the Midwest based on her academic record and community service work. Josie Mae’s platform is Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. In the Spring of 2024, Josie Mae raised $2512.18 for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals of St. Louis by taking donations for her “I Support Shriners Hospitals” bracelets in honor of her late grandfather. She takes every chance she gets to volunteer throughout her community. Since Josie Mae was 4 years old, she has been volunteering and active in her community. For years, she has been involved with the Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Salvation Army Bell Ringer, local cleanups of fairgrounds and festivals, stocking local food pantries, and several marathons. Josie Mae is involved with a variety of sports, including basketball, softball, dance, soccer, and cheer. She was awarded the President’s Service Award (Gold Level) for almost 140 hours of community service in under a year. Josie has made amazing memories with her queen sisters and is looking forward to inspiring others during her reign. Always remember, “serving your community has no age limit.”-Josie Mae Bonham
Audrey Tidmore
Young Miss of America
Audrey Tidmore is 12 years old and from Powder Springs, Georgia. She is in the 7th grade at Liberty University Online Academy and has a 4.0 GPA. In 2023, she was crowned Young Miss of Georgia. In June of 2024, she traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete on the national stage and was honored to be crowned Young Miss of America 2024! This prestigious title means a lot to Audrey as American Pageants has an accent on service, scholastic and personal achievement. Enhancing the lives of veterans and their families is Audrey’s platform. Spreading the importance of serving the veteran community is very important and she loves sharing how everyone can be involved in this initiative no matter your age. Currently, she volunteers with The American Legion Junior Auxiliary and makes bracelets to raise funds to contribute to this noble cause. Audrey is a classical ballerina. She has been dancing since the age of 3! She spends a minimum of 8-10 hours, 6 days a week in ballet class and performs for the Atlanta community throughout the year. Her favorite performance is The Nutcracker. This Christmas tradition is a special part of her family, and she loves sharing her love of dance with the community in hopes
of always bringing a smile to adults and children in the audience. During her reign as Young Miss of America 2024 she has many goals, but the key focus is spreading awareness for her platform and for American Pageants. She has made so many
wonderful memories and friends that she will have for a lifetime! Her crown is her microphone, and it is such an honor to be a part of the Sensational Seven!
Bekka Bloom
Junior Miss of America
Bekka Bloom is 15 years old and from Villa Grove, Illinois. Bekka started her pageant journey in 2020 by competing in her local town pageant, where she won 1st runner-up. From there, she was hooked. In the fall of 2023, Bekka joined the AP family as Junior Miss of Illinois and competed at Nationals in Vegas in June 2024. There she won the title of Junior Miss of America 2024. Bekka is excited to represent American Pageants, where their accent is on service, scholastics, and personal achievements.
During Bekka’s freshmen year, she was president of her class and ranked 1st with a perfect 5.0 GPA. As she starts her sophomore year, she strives to continue down the path of academic excellence. She is very active in her school. She is on the cheer team, golf team, and dance team. She is also a member of the FFA and participates in state and local competitions. Bekka loves serving her school and community. Bekka’s platform is Veterans with Voices. She has helped her local VFW behind the scenes. Her family has a strong military history, and her paternal grandmother is part of DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. Bekka is hoping to become part of DAR in the future.
Noreen Martin
Miss Teen of America
Noreen Martin, 17, is a senior in high school, a proud big sister, and a pet lover with three dogs and a cat. Passionate about gardening, powerlifting, and inspiring others, she lives by Dolly Parton's quote: “If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” Noreen has earned multiple powerlifting medals, including 3rd place at the state level and 4th at nationals, and is known by her teammates as “Noreen the Machine.” Despite having a learning disability, Noreen has excelled academically with the support of an IEP and has become a strong self-advocate for both special and general education students. She created her platform, Mindset and Muscles, to inspire others to embrace their struggles, be brave, and never give up. As a motivational speaker, Noreen teaches people of all ages how to find their voice, stay motivated, and become their own champions—both inside and out. Noreen was crowned Miss Teen of Wisconsin 2024. She competed at the National Pageant in Las Vegas, where she was honored to win the national title of Miss Teen of America. Throughout her reign, she plans to continue spreading her message, partnering with organizations like Special Olympics, and highlighting educators who make a difference in students' lives. Noreen’s future goals include pursuing a career in athletic training and continuing to inspire and motivate others through speaking opportunities.
Victoriah Madrigal
Miss of America
Victoriah Madrigal is a passionate advocate for literacy and education and is committed to making a profound impact on communities through her platform, Read to Succeed. Recently graduating from Western Governors University (WGU) with a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Human Services, she is now advancing her expertise by pursuing a Master’s in Healthcare Administration. In her role as Miss of America, she is championing several key initiatives aimed at promoting literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of reading: a major component of her platform involves the establishment of Little Free Libraries in local communities. These grassroots libraries, designed to be accessible and inviting, provide free books to individuals of all ages. This effort is aimed at fostering a culture of reading and making literature available to those who might otherwise have limited access. Another significant aspect of her platform is the Read to Succeed: Stories of Success interview series. This series features conversations with individuals whose lives have been transformed by the power of reading and education. By sharing these inspiring stories, the initiative seeks to motivate others and highlight the profound impact that literacy can have on personal and professional success. Additionally, the “Read Like Miss of America” school visits tour is a cornerstone of her year. This tour includes engaging in interactive story time sessions in schools, where she reads to students, discusses the importance of reading, and donates new books to enhance school libraries. Victoriah’s literary initiatives aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities, reinforcing the vital role of education in achieving success and individual growth.
Melanie Ladd
Ms. of America
Melanie Ladd was crowned Ms. of America 2024 on July 2, 2024 at UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Minnesota native now residing in Indiana, she represented the Great Lakes region. Melanie has a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She has worked as a Chemist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and published her research in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Melanie currently works in healthcare as a Medical Laboratory Assistant and as her schedule allows, enjoys teaching chemistry as an Adjunct Professor of Science at Trine University. For the past 11 years Melanie has worked as a clean water advocate, volunteering and hosting events that raise funds to provide safe drinking water to those who lack access to this basic need. Partnering with charity: water this year, Melanie founded the Well Wishes for Water Campaign to personally impact one community by raising $10,000 to fully fund a clean water well.
Melanie is an avid runner and completed her first full marathon last fall. She loves volunteering with Girls on the Run, an organization that teaches 3rd – 5th grade girls life skills and discipline through running. She also enjoys taking weekly Irish step dancing lessons, combing Great Lakes’ shores for beach glass, and visiting one new coffee shop each month in search of the best chai tea latte!
