National Queens 2023

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Tymberlynn Cosner

Tymberlynn is a preschooler from Lorimor, Iowa. She lives with her parents and two sisters. In her free time, she loves dancing and playing sports like tee ball and soccer. On of her favorite things to do is go hunting with her daddy!

Even though she is young, she is fierce! Through her platform, "Never Too Young", she shows that age is just a number. Her goal with her platform is to volunteer and dream big by getting young kids involved in supporting their communities through simple acts of kindness. 

Follow Tymberlynn's year with AEM on Facebook: @AEMPrincess

Annalyse Kossman

Annalyse is a third grader from Michigan. Through her platform, she shows young kids that they can do anything they put their minds to! Through Sparkle with Annalyse, she passes out smile cards to those she meets to brighten their day. SOK it to Me is her second platform. SOK stands for Service, Open-Heart, Kindness. Through this platform she collects socks for the homeless community in Detroit. So far she has collected and distributed over 2,000 pairs of socks! She believes that all people should have access to basic necessities, and we are so proud of her dedication to this community!

When she isn't volunteering, you can find Annalyse competing in dance, swimming, rocking the runway, making arts and crafts, playing with her favorite American Girl dolls, and spending time with family and friends. 

Follow Annalyse's year with AEM on Facebook: @AEMJrPreteen

Bella Roark

Bella Roark a fourth grader from Covington, Virginia, and she is no stranger to the pageant world or fashion industry! Bella has modeled for designers such as Marc Defang, Charjean Couture, and many more at New York Fashion Week and Disney Fashion Parade.

Bella’s heart for service is with her platform Bella’s Birthday Bags- an organization that provides birthday presents for nursing home residents to provide them with a magical experience! Bella has her heart set on adding ambassadors to her program over the next year to spread joy nation-wide!

When she’s not putting smiles on faces with her birthday bags you will find her practicing her dancing and clogging and spending time with friends and family. 

Follow Bella's year with AEM on Facebook: @AEMPreteen

Jasmine Buchholz

Jasmine is a high school student from Aurora, Missouri. In addition to winning the National Jr Teen title, she was also awarded the National Elegant Senior Star title!

During her Freshman year of high school, she served as Class President, and plans to run for reelection. In addition to student government, Jasmine is also a member of the school's Volleyball and Color Guard teams.

Jasmine's love for reading and writing helped launch her platform, Jasmine's Journals. Through her platform, she collects and donates journaling supplies to kids and teens going through family court or navigating the foster care system. Jasmine explains, "I grew up in the family court system. Even when I had people I could talk to, I always felt like the best therapy I had was putting my words on paper".

Her hope is that Jasmine's Journals can help kids have a positive coping mechanism in these situations.

Follow Jasmine's year with AEM on Facebook: @AEMJrTeen

Kiersten Anadore

Kiersten is high school student from Enfield, Connecticut and has been competing in pageants since the age of five. In 2017, she became increasingly ill and was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This is how she found her passion for volunteering through her platform, The LymeLight Foundation.

The mission of the LymeLight foundation is to provide grants to children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease.

Kiersten shared, "I have chosen to turn my struggles into light and spread awareness about Lyme Disease, prevention and to help raise money for those in need. To date I have raised almost $2200 for this foundation and genuinely enjoy speaking with others about the importance of acknowledging the early  symptoms and seeking treatment within the first 21 days of possible exposure. In the near future my goal is to expand my platform to help provide tens units to those seeking alternative and expensive treatments". 

Kiersten is a proud member of her school's golf team and loves hanging with friends when she is not on the stage or volunteering.

Follow Kiersten's year with AEM on Facebook: @AmericasElegantMissTeen

Antanya Hardy

Atanya is a fourth grade teacher from Martinsburg, West Virginia and is the daughter of our 2022 National Ms. In her free time you can find her crafting, working on DIY projects, shopping, and traveling. 

Last year, Antanya developed her platform, PEACE. LOVE. GIRLS. (PLG). She established her platform to help implement good mental health (peace) and positive self-esteem (love) in young girls and teenagers. She is a proud advocate for these young ladies and sends monthly Sunshine Cards to encourage them.

If you know someone that could benefit from her program, please register them here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScddbcDgl81xBluERjBBlPt2FkKwLjAJ7YyuVL1YLUFRwMUOw/viewform.

Follow Antanya's year with AEM on Facebook: @AEMMiss

Jacqueline Robinson

Jacqueline is an IT Manager from Martinsburg, West Virginia and has been working in the industry for nearly 30 years. She is also the mother of the reigning America's Elegant Miss.

Jacqueline serves her community through her platform, Voices Against Domestic Violence. This non-profit organization provides transition services to survivors that have come out of domestic violence situations.

When she is not working or volunteering, you can find Jacqueline traveling, cooking, reading, practicing her photography skills, and spending time with the special people in her life.

Follow Jacqueline's year with AEM on Facebook: @aemnationalms