The 2022 Miss Pink Warrior Pageant was held Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Evans County Wildlife Club in Hagan, with two pageants, one at 10 a.m. pageant and another at 3 p.m.  

The pageants, hosted and directed by Tracy Cowart and Gayle Bland, both of Reidsville, were a fundraiser event to raise money for Amanda Marshall Lockwood of Reidsville, who is battling invasive ductal carcinoma. 

Ninety contestants competed in beauty as well as optionals, including Prettiest Dress, Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Smile, and Photogenic. A People’s Choice Award was also given in each pageant to the girl who had the most money overall donated in her name.  The divisions ranged from Infant to Ms. Division, which consists of single moms, married ladies, and divorcees. 

Amanda and her family were the guests of honor, and Amanda was crowned as Miss Pink Warrior by her husband, Troy, and sons, Jackson and Tyson.  All proceeds from the pageant went to Amanda and her family for expenses she has incurred during her fight.  

Tracy and Gayle extend thanks to their sponsors: Ginger Russell and G’Maries of Lyons for the crowns, Ty Nolan and Jeff Johnson with Sash in The City for the Sashes, Shellie Thompson Stuckey and Hometown Trophy and D&K Wrecker Service for the Trophies, and Heather Anderson Dykes and the Evans County Wildlife Club for the use of the facility.

Thanks are also extended to the many volunteers who helped with the pageant, because without them, it wouldn’t have been possible.

Faith Ayala-Mills, 22, of Claxton won the title of Ms. Pink Warrior. Her court included 1st Runner-up Kayleigh McCall, 33, of Register and 2nd Runner-up Taylor Smith, 28, of Reidsville. 

Emma Waters, 20, of Glennville was crowned as Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Marky and Tracy Waters. Her court included 1st Runner-up Natalie Perez, 17, of Reidsville and 2nd Runner-up Katelyn Reninger, 19, of Swainsboro. Perez is the daughter of Efrain and Ashley Perez. Reninger is the daughter of Cathy and Ed Daniels. 

Katelyn Harris, 16, of Guyton is Teen Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Emily and Joshua Harris. Her court included 1st Runner-up Mel Smith, 16, of Statesboro and Kylin Alexa Miller, 15, of Alamo. Smith is the daughter of Tony and Betty Smith. Miller is the daughter of Sheldon and Casey Miller. 

Madison Altman, 14, of Baxley is Junior Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Nicole Altman. Her court included 1st Runner-up Kenzie Hinson, 14, of Collins and 2nd Runner-up Kaydance Snellgrove, 13, of Glennville. Hinson is the daughter of Stevie and Brook Hinson. Snellgrove is the daughter of Rachael and Robbie Block of Glennville and Adam Snellgrove. 

Aubrey Harmon, 12, of Vidalia is Pre-Teen Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Craig and Leslee Pittman. Her court included 1st Runner-up Hadden Waters, 12, of Glennville and 2nd Runner-up Shelby Phillips, 10, of Statesboro. Waters is the daughter of Timmy and Alana Waters. Phillips is the daughter of Shelly and Billy Phillips. 

BallLaura Altman, 9, of Baxley is Petite Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Nicole Altman. Her court included 1st Runner-up Finley Wallace, 8, of Reidsville and 2nd Runner-up Harper West, 7, of Claxton. Wallace is the daughter of Ben and Haley Wallace. West is the daughter of Adrian and Bendi West. 

Brynlee Thompson, 6, of Reidsville is Little Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Morris and Alaina Thompson. Her court included 1st Runner-up Brooklyn Rush, 6, of Claxton and 2nd Runner-up Ryder Meeks, 6, of Collins. Rush is the daughter of Hunter and Harley Rush. Meeks is the daughter of Treasure Meeks. 

Savannah Walker, 3, of Collins is the Tiny Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Travis and Myranda Walker. Her court included 1st Runner-up Everly Wallace, 3, of Reidsville and 2nd Runner-up Jaylee Brazell, 4, of Collins. Wallace is the daughter of Ben and Haley Wallace. Brazell is the daughter of Justin and Jessica Brazell.

River Sapp, 2, of Glennville is Toddler Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Josh and Allison Sapp. Her court included 1st Runner-up Ella-Kate Sapp, 2, of Claxton and 2nd Runner-up Addison Rhodes, 2, of Glennville. Sapp is the daughter of Patrick and Melissa Sapp. Rhodes is the daughter of Tyler and Summer Rhodes.

Ryleigh Hitchcock, 2, of Uvalda is Wee Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Katelin and Nolan Hitchcock. Her court included 1st Runner-up Josie May, 21 months, of Claxton and 2nd Runner-up Lynlee Carter, 15 months, of Baxley. May is the daughter of Jessie and Abby May. Carter is the daughter of Chip and Laci Carter.

Susanna Breaux, 8 months, of Claxton is Baby Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Kacy and Hutch Breaux. Her court included 1st Runner-up Betlei Ware, 10 months, of Statesboro and 2nd Runner-up Harlee Hendrix, 7 months, of Helena. Ware is the daughter of Brian Ware and Katelyn Hudson. Hendrix is the daughter of Justin and Jessica Hendrix.

Evelyn Vongsouvanh, 6, of Tarrytown is Infant Miss Pink Warrior. She is the daughter of Eddie and Sara Vongsouvanh. Her court included 1st Runner-up Elora Weaver, 1 month, of Twin City. Weaver is the daughter of Arden and Allan Weaver. 

Mattie Kearse, 8, of Reidsville was chosen as the People’s Choice winner for the morning pageant. She is the daughter of Williw and Jessica O’Neal and Jeff and Cindy Kearse.

Autumn McCormick, 17, of Metter was chosen as the People’s Choice winner for the evening credit. She is the daughter of Brandon and Amber McCormick.