Published June 05. 2014 12:00AM
Madison Gagge of Breinigsville participated in the 2014 Miss Pre-Teen Allentown/Harrisburg pageant competition May 11.
Madison competed in one of four divisions with young ladies ages 7 through 19 competing in modeling routines, including casual and formal wear.
Most importantly, Madison displayed her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year's judging panel.
Personality was the No. 1 aspect each contestant was judged on during all phases of competition.
During competetion, Madison was selected as a contestant in the top 10 to win the title of Miss Pre-Teen Allentown/Harrisburg.
The top 10 nominations are given the opportunity to represent Allentown-Harrisburg and the surrounding communities at the national competition in Orlando, Fla. in 2015.
More than $30,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the national competition.
Madison's sponsors included her parents, Beth and John Gagge, Frey-Smiles Orthodontics, Natures Solution Landscaping and Superior Landscaping.
Through sponsorship, each contestant receives training, rehearsals and financial support to become a confident and well-prepared contestant.