Welcome to Nation of States Pageant!

A  mother of 6  (one who is now an angel in heaven) and grandmother of 3.  A multi- national and 5 time international pageant winner, entrepreneur, business woman and lover of coffee, are just a few words that describe Kristi. 

Six years ago, as I stood on a stage moments from crowning my successor, I spent a few moments reflecting on the past year and what it meant to me.  It was at that moment in time that I came to realize there was something more for me.  That what I started was not done.  That I needed to create a pageant where women of all ages, shapes and sizes would be welcomed, appreciated and treasured.  A pageant that allowed and encouraged each woman to flourish and to become more than just a crown.  A pageant where giving back, making a difference and serving the community at large would be rewarded.  In other words- redefining beauty.  Over the course of the next few years, through hard work, through perseverance and challenges and even a little doubt, the Nation of States and Nations International pageant was born. 

When I created the pageant, I sought to find a motto, a phrase, a meaning that would not only service as a reminder of who and what we are, but what our titleholders will be.  One’s that embrace, engage, educate and empower.  Every year as the Nation of States and Nations International titleholders are announced, I fell a sense a pride.  A sense of accomplishment and a sense of relief.  Because I know those who will wear the crowns and titles will  rise to the challenges and set a lasting standard for those who follow them.

I am truly honored and extremely humbled that you are considering the Nation of States pageants as your next journey.

Sincerely,

Kristi