Miss Destin 2012
All contestants must be high school students between the ages of 16 and 19 on the day of the contest, must have a 32541, 32540 or 32550 zip code, be single and never married, and must live within the boundaries of Destin Bridge, South shore of Choctawhatchee Bay, Eastern boundaries of Sandestin and the Gulf of Mexico.
Application Deadline is Monday, March 5, 2012.
Click here for application and for pagent details (PDF).
For assistance, please call 850.8374.6734.
About Miss Destin 2011 Peyton LoCicero
"I am so honored to have the opportunity to take part in Destin's living heritage. It is a great privilege to help promote the fishing heritage and the fishing rodeo, which are at the heart of the Destin Community," said Miss LoCicero upon being crowned Miss Destin 2011. "To be forever tied to the community I grew up in and love so deeply is a dream come true," she exclaimed! Peyton feels that as Miss Destin, she has the opportunity to educate tourists on all of the wonderful aspects of Destin AND remind locals how fortunate we are to live here.
As a member of the Destin Fishing Rodeo and the Billfish Foundation, Peyton said she has seen first-hand how Miss Destin candidates are a positive role model for younger children in the community. "I have always looked up to "Miss Destin" and loved watching each year's winner help weigh in the fish along the docks," she added. Peyton is a lady angler and she enjoys both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Her favorite fish to catch is Triggerfish, two at a time preferably!
Peyton is a senior at Fort Walton Beach High School. She is the daughter of Heidi and Brian LoCicero. Peyton spends most of her time with her family; fishing and boating with her dad and brother, Andrew, volunteering with her mom, church activities as a family and enjoying the beach with friends. She also spends time pursing one of the areas she is most passionate about... dance. Peyton was recently invited to dance in London, England this December. She tries to squeeze a little time in for homework, too!
Peyton is currently serving as Vice President of both the Viking Ladies and the Key club. She has danced on the Stars dance team and played on the Powder-puff football team. Peyton participates in Destin United Methodist's Youth Group. She is the co-founder of the Tickled Pink Party benefiting the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation. She is also active in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Peyton's future goals include attending a university in the South, such as Tulane, University of Florida, Auburn or Ole Miss to study journalism, fashion and photography.
Peyton resides in Destin with her family, a rambunctious Golden Retriever, "King Rex" and an adorable mini Schnauzer, "Cj." If you don't see her on the docks...she is probably on the water reeling in a fish or at the mall shopping!
2011 Miss Destin Awards
The Dee Brush-Sanborn Miss Photogenic Award
$100 Cash and Plaque from Guy Donaldson, Guy's Glass & Mirror
The Nancy Cheney Miss Congeniality Award
$100 Cash and Plaque from Michael R. Cheney Insurance
2nd Runner Up - Cassidy Whitson
Bonnie Orr Memorial Award
$500 Scholarship
Courtesy of the Larry Hatchett Fishing FUNd
1st Runner Up - Callie Kaltz
$750 Scholarship
Miss Destin 2011 - Peyton LoCicero
$3,000 Scholarship
Each of the additional contestants will receive $250 scholarship to be used for education expenses.
Pageant Crown from Gerry Roy, Broker, Gerry Roy Agency. Rodeo Crown, Sashes & Sash Pin by Captain Kelly & Mary Anne Windes and the Charter Boat Sunrise. Contestant Roses and Miss Destin presentation bouquet courtesy of The Fresh Market
2011 Miss Destin Pageant
Contestants
Martina Berrios, Callie Kaltz, Katrina Lathi, Peyton LoCicero, Cassidy Whitson,
Katherine Wilson
Judges
John Brashears, Owner, For Reel Photos, Inc.
Tim Broom, Vice President, Half Hitch Tackle, Inc.
Lisa Firth, Deputy Recreation Director, The City of Destin
Becky McFarland, REALTOR, Rising Star Realty
Escorts
Will Ellison and Cole Holland
Committee
Marion Palmgren, Chairperson. Bonnie Bachman, Mary Broom, Becky Campbell Kathleen Earley, Joan Graham, Rhea Jones, Joelle Miller, Wendy Parker, Mitzi Richardson, Gerry Roy, Darla Smith, Ann White.
Soda Party
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Jean Melvin, Museum Director
Boat Cruise
Southern Star Dolphin Cruises
Capt. Steve & Wendy Wilson
Judge's Tea
Kathleen Earley
Contestant Sportswear
Mojo Sportswear, Teva Shoes and Costa del Mar Sunglasses
Escort Tuxedos
The Men's Wearhouse
Master of Ceremonies Accommodations
Dale E. Peterson Realty/Destin Resorts
Sponsoring Organization
Destin Fishing Rodeo, Inc.
Helen Donaldson, Executive Director
