Miss Penticton Program

Miss Penticton Program Miss Penticton 2026 Young Women's Ambassador Program

If you are interested in becoming a candidate in 2026 fill out the form below!

https://forms.gle/vXDPJMvojvMBwD5c6 The Miss Penticton Pageant started in 1948 when Miss Beverly Ann Young was crowned as the first Queen Val Vedette. Since those early days, the Miss Penticton Pageant has become a development program for young women, teaching confidence in public speaking, encouraging self-esteem, boosting community involvement and creating ambassadors for Penticton. The Miss Pen

ticton program has strong ties to the community and continues to be an exciting opportunity for young girls in Penticton. Through the duration of the candidacy, participants work together to improve their skills in areas of public speaking, interviewing, volunteerism, self esteem, community involvement, confidence, and friendship. Weekly meetings act as as preparation time for the judged events, which include:
- a debut speech, introducing their program sponsor (a community business or name)
- a talent night, where they share a skill they are passionate about
- a long speech, on a topic of their choosing
- two interviews with the panel of judges where they are able to talk about themselves and their strengths
- involvement in 2023 Peach Festival
- a final Pageant night, where there is an opportunity to get dressed up and awards are given out, including the titles of Miss Penticton 2023/2024 and Miss Penticton Princess 2023/2024, as well as Miss Congeniality and the Blossom Award (most improved!)

Please note that our Pageant night does not include points for beauty or a swimsuit competition as many young women's pageants do - this is an ambassadorship program. Miss Penticton and the Penticton Princess will be asked to represent the city for one year, and have the opportunity to travel to communities around British Columbia, meet ambassadors from other community programs, and mentor the incoming candidates for 2024. DM us with any additional questions you have about this esteemed program, and to get yourself or someone you know involved as a 2024 candidate.

✨💫👑 Introducing Your 2026/2027 Penticton Royalty Team! 👑💫✨On Friday, we had the pleasure of crowning our new Royalty Tea...
08/10/2026

✨💫👑 Introducing Your 2026/2027 Penticton Royalty Team! 👑💫✨

On Friday, we had the pleasure of crowning our new Royalty Team!

👑 Queen Val Vedette, the 79th Miss Penticton — Lauren Taylor

👑 Penticton Princess — Emaya Vega-Baric

Congratulations, ladies! We are so excited for the year ahead. 🎉

To all of our incredible candidates — thank you for representing your sponsors and our community with such grace and enthusiasm this year. Your hard work and dedication shone through, and we couldn't be prouder. 💛

TODAY IS THE BIG DAY! 💫Now that we've introduced our 4 incredible candidates, it's time to say thank you and farewell to...
08/07/2026

TODAY IS THE BIG DAY! 💫
Now that we've introduced our 4 incredible candidates, it's time to say thank you and farewell to our retiring royalty as they prepare to hand down their titles tomorrow evening. We are so grateful for their leadership and community advocacy this past year, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
If you haven't already, please meet, thank, and congratulate Chanelle Steyn, Queen Val Vedette the 78th, Miss Penticton 2025/2026:
This evening at Peach Fest, my reign as Miss Penticton 2025-2026 will come to an end, and I will pass the crown to the new Queen. While I'm sad this chapter is ending, I'm so grateful to the Miss Penticton Ambassador Program and Peach Fest for this incredible opportunity to represent and promote the city I love.
This year has been a whirlwind of personal growth, new experiences, and travel. During pageants, festivals, and parades I've met wonderful people and made lifelong friends.
I strongly encourage all young women to take part in the Miss Penticton Ambassador Program - you will have so much fun and gain so much.
Thank you to Peach Fest and everyone who supported the Program, especially the Committee, sponsors, volunteers, past royalty, judges, and our float team. A special thank you to the people of Penticton for their kindness and unwavering support.
To the candidates, I wish you all the best - you've always been so encouraging of one another. To the new Queen and Princess, I know you'll make Penticton proud.
I'll miss meeting other ambassador teams, the excitement on children's faces when they see our gowns and tiaras, weekly Vees games, and dancing on the float in parades.
To Princess Maia, it's been a pleasure sharing this experience with you. And thank you to my family and friends for your unwavering love, support, and guidance.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Coronation this Friday, August 7 at Peach Fest, where I'll deliver my farewell speech.
I will forever be your Miss Penticton 2025-2026, Queen Val Vedette the 78th. 💛

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 💫Now that we have introduced our 4 incredible candidates, we will be saying thank you and farew...
08/06/2026

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 💫
Now that we have introduced our 4 incredible candidates, we will be saying thank you and farewell to our retiring royalty as they prepare to hand down their titles tomorrow evening. We are so extremely grateful for their leadership and community advocacy through this past year and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
If you haven’t already, please meet, thank, and congratulate Maia Dodd, Penticton Princess 2025/2026. 👑
Time flies when you’re having fun, and this year has been one of the best of my life. The moment my name was called, I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be. This program taught me how to speak up for myself, value my own voice, and find a confidence I didn’t know I had.
So many thank you’s: to my mom for driving me everywhere and always showing up. To Bev, Andy, Richelle, Laurie & Annika for the guidance, warmth, and consistency. To our judges for making me feel seen, not judged. To my incredible candidates — Lauren, Evan, Emaya, Ariella — you’re all going to change the world in your own way. To my fellow sparkle heads for the best year together. And to Chanelle, my Queen — your kindness inspires me daily. Good luck at UBC!
To everyone who welcomed me into this community — thank you. This experience changed how I see myself and the world.
I am, and will forever be, Penticton Princess 2025/2026 👑
— Maia Dodd

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along ...
08/05/2026

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along with our retiring royalty, right here on our social media pages. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as we celebrate everything they bring to Peach Fest. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, August 7 for Coronation Evening!

✨ Please help us welcome Ariella Isted, Miss Kiwanis Club of Penticton.

Ariella is 18 years old, and a 2026 graduate from Penticton Secondary School. Having grown up in the Penticton area, Ariella became interested in the program so that she might be able to support and explore our community from a different perspective.
As a Miss Penticton candidate, Ariella has had the opportunity to learn about the history, and the people of our city. During this program, she got the opportunity to explore the SS Sicamous for the first time, and had found a feeling of connection and hope for the future while onboard. Ariella has also grown in confidence, having been stretched in doing things beyond her comfort zone, such as public speaking events.
Ariella has truly enjoyed the program and all she has learned over the past number of months and she will cherish the friendships she’s made during this time.
Ariella has a passion for photography, and in her future, she plans on sharing her photos with as many as she can, so that she may spread joy and capture moments of love.
She thanks the City of Penticton and the Kiwanis Club of Penticton for this amazing opportunity and wishes her fellow candidates all the best on Friday night and in the coming years.

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along ...
08/04/2026

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along with our retiring royalty, right here on our social media pages. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as we celebrate everything they bring to Peach Fest. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, August 7 for Coronation Evening!

✨ Please help us welcome Emaya Vega-Baric, Miss Rotary Club of Penticton!

Emaya has been honored to participate in the Miss Penticton Ambassador program. Through this journey she has gained confidence in public speaking, learnt the importance of leadership, volunteered at fun events and made lasting friendships with fellow candidates. These are memories she will cherish forever.
Growing up in beautiful Penticton, Emaya enjoys swimming, art and hiking. She hopes to pursue Law in the future and believes that even small acts of kindness can make the biggest difference in our world. Emaya strives to bring positivity and a happy smile to those around her.
One of Emaya’s favorite parts of the program was meeting new people and building connections throughout the community. Speech night at Bench 1775 was another highlight, as it challenged her to step outside of her comfort zone and speak confidently in front of an audience. She’s loved attending markets and the valuable life skills that the program has taught her that she will carry through life.
Representing the program at community events has allowed Emaya to connect with community members, hear their stories and gain a greater appreciation for the place she calls home.
The support and encouragement she’s received throughout the program made the experience truly unforgettable. She is grateful for everyone’s encouragement and guidance throughout the program and will take unforgettable memories with her.

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along ...
08/03/2026

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along with our retiring royalty, right here on our social media pages. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as we celebrate everything they bring to Peach Fest. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, August 7 for Coronation Evening!

✨ Please help us welcome Evan Franz, sponsored by JCI Penticton!

Evan is a 17-year-old student entering Grade 12 at Penticton Secondary School. Growing up in Penticton has given her a deep appreciation for the beauty of her community and the importance of caring for the place she calls home.

Wanting to challenge herself and step outside her comfort zone, Evan became involved in her school’s leadership program and the Miss Penticton Ambassador Program. Through these experiences, she has developed confidence, strengthened her public speaking skills, and discovered a passion for volunteering and connecting with others.

One of the highlights of the program has been the friendships she’s built with her fellow candidates. Their encouragement and support have helped Evan grow into a more confident and authentic version of herself.

Looking ahead, Evan hopes to pursue a career where she can make a positive difference in the lives of others. Whether she becomes a veterinarian, teacher, baker, or follows another path, her goal is simple: to create meaningful change, no matter how big or small. For Evan, success is measured not by what you earn, but by the impact you make.

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along ...
08/03/2026

Over the next week, leading up to our Coronation Evening, we’ll be introducing each of our incredible candidates, along with our retiring royalty, right here on our social media pages. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as we celebrate everything they bring to Peach Fest. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, August 7 for Coronation Evening!

✨ First up, please help us welcome Lauren Taylor, Miss Grooveyard!

Lauren, is currently 16 years old and is attending Penticton Secondary School. She has lived in Penticton her whole life and is very grateful for this opportunity to represent her community.
As a quite outgoing person she has learned
more public speaking skills on a deeper level. She has loved going to the farmers markets, city wide activities, and the odd event here or there. Connecting with the community is very meaningful to her, as she can learn and grow as an individual.
Getting to know her fellow candidates, as well as the committee has been a wonderful experience. Seeing how each girl acts with such kindness and poise was very comforting throughout these six months.
In the future she hopes to go to Vancouver Film School, and study acting along with directing. She is inspired by women in film, such as Greta Gerwig, Sofia Coppola and Emma Watson.
She loves being surrounded by nature, hanging out with her friends and family and collecting records.
Throughout her candidacy she has made hundreds of memories, however she has
one that sticks out the most. During the talent portion of Debut Night her music cut out halfway through the song she was singing. Instead of stopping she persevered and kept going. She remembers looking to the wings and seeing the other girls cheering her on and telling her to keep going. This experience taught her, even if things don’t go your way it’s best to keep your head held high and don’t stop. This has been one of the most rewarding
experiences of her life and she hopes to maintain the skills she has learned and the friendships she has gained.

Join us for an inspiring evening at the Miss Penticton Ambassador Program Speech Night!Our incredible candidates will ea...
07/09/2026

Join us for an inspiring evening at the Miss Penticton Ambassador Program Speech Night!

Our incredible candidates will each deliver a 5-minute memorized speech on a topic they're passionate about, showcasing their confidence, leadership, and public speaking skills. It's always an inspiring night filled with meaningful stories, fresh perspectives, and plenty of community spirit!

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Bench 1775 Winery
🎟️ Tickets: $15 & available at the door

Food and wine will be available for purchase, so come early, grab a glass and a snack, and enjoy one of the most beautiful patios in the Okanagan while cheering on our amazing candidates.

Bring your family and friends for a wonderful evening of inspiration, community, and support. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Join us for one of the most exciting nights of the year ✨The Miss Penticton Ambassador Program Debut & Talent Night is h...
04/20/2026

Join us for one of the most exciting nights of the year ✨
The Miss Penticton Ambassador Program Debut & Talent Night is happening April 30 at 7:00 PM at the Cleland Theatre!
Come cheer on our incredible candidates as they take the stage for the very first time, each sharing a speech about their sponsor and showcasing their unique talents. It’s a fun, inspiring evening you won’t want to miss!
🎟 Tickets available at the Valley First Box Office (South Okanagan Events Centre) or online at valleyfirsttix.com

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