Miss California CYE

08/24/2026

CYE in the News!!!

Click below to read article

[Pageant program showcases leadership, personal growth and community service | The Alpine Sun](https://thealpinesun.com/pageant-program-showcases.../)

Super excited that we were given the opportunity to let folks know about CYE and the amazing job our team is doing to give back to our CYE Ambassadors and our communities.

Soooo proud of what we do !!!!

Thank you Ms. Billie and all the original founding members.
Thank you for allowing us to continue on with CYE's legacy after your retirement.



CYE Miss El Cajon Pageant
Don De Mars Photography

08/04/2026

Hi Everyone!!!

THE "CYE" APPLEBEES PANCAKE FUNDRAISER is back....it will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH at the
El Cajon Applebees on Fletcher Parkway.
8am-10am breakfast will be served!

GUESTS MAY ARRIVE ANYTIME BETWEEN THIS WINDOW TO BE SERVED.

IF YOU ARE AGES 15 & UP YOU WILL BE THE SERVERS AND BUSSERS....Arrival will be by 7:30am.

AGES 14 & UNDER, YOU WILL BE THE HOSTESSES AND RAFFLE BASKET ORGANIZERS...Arrival by 7:55am.

Tickets are $15 for guests, family and friends.

Follow our link-tree in bio to purchase your tickets in advance.

Everyone that wants a plate must have a ticket including kids, servers and hostesses.

Breakfast includes Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice, Coffee, Syrup & Butter!!!

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY 🙂
INVITE FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, NEIGHBORS, ANYONE WHO LOVES BREAKFAST!!!

***IF YOU ARE AGES 15 & UP AND WOULD LIKE TO BE A SERVER...PLEASE RESPOND IN THE COMMENTS. I WILL TAKE THE FIRST 14 TITLEHOLDERS THAT COMMENT

***IF YOU ARE 14 & UNDER, YOU WILL HELP WITH HOSTESSING AND RAFFLE BASKETS.

***IF YOU CAN DONATE A BASKET FOR OUR RAFFLE OR ITEMS FOR A RAFFLE BASKET, PLEASE LET JULIE OR KAREN KNOW AT: [email protected]

***IF UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, A PARENT WAIVER MUST BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO THE EVENT START.

https://linktr.ee/cyepageants?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2faae75d-081e-4ec5-8f95-5a7658467376

07/20/2026

We have exciting news 🥳
It's Official....RELAY FOR LIFE - 24 HOURS IS BACK!!!
Our CYE team is called....
"CROWNS FOR A CURE, CYE"

Relay for Life "2026" starts on:
Saturday, August 29th at 10am
and ends on Sunday, August 30th at 10am

Wait until you hear the amazing theme for the Relay this year.....

TO INFINITY & BEYOND ✨🚀✨
There will be many themed laps throughout the Relay including Disney Themed apps!!!!!

Location will be same as last year:
NTC Park- Liberty Staton (Field D)
2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

That means they are allowing overnight campers this year...Woo-Hoo!!! Who's going to pitch a tent, walk for the team all night, bring your generators and your air mattresses, all members of the families welcome!!!!

You can sign up now to be on the team (link below) and you can start your fundraising journey right now on the American Cancer Society app!

More important info, timeline, attire and themed laps will be sent out as we receive them.

Sign up or donate to our team, Follow the link below:
"CROWNS FOR A CURE, CYE"

https://mobileacs.org/yChiKe

07/12/2026

“Yesterday, we were honored to recognize many current and former CYE ambassadors, their families, and fellow pageant sisters at our Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony. While some were unable to join us in person, their awards will be on the way soon. The countless hours these incredible individuals have dedicated to serving their communities truly reflects the heart of who they are.”

Our 2025 CYE Volunteer of The Year Award

recipient is Janette Ochoa

Congratulations Miss Ochoa -

2025 CYE Miss Teen City of San Diego

Numerous CYE families also received awards today along with their daughter/s.

CYE is so proud of our young ladies and their families

Thank you LaDonna Renee for helping CYE secure this location for our ceremony.

To view and (free) download all these pictures please click onto this link..

https://www.dondemarsphotography.com/2026-CYE-Events-Pageants/n-j5C25S/2026-07-11-CYEs-Volunteer-Service-Awards

Council for Youth Empowerment CYE Miss Caifornia 2026 CYE Miss Southern California 2026 CYE Miss North County CYE Miss San Diego CYE Miss City of San Diego Miss Coastal Cities Pageant CYE 👑 Miss El Cajon Pageant Julie Crawley Karen De Mars Valerie Vizkeleti Jemima Dutra Don De Mars

07/12/2026

"Yesterday, we were honored to recognize many current and former CYE ambassadors, their families, and fellow pageant sisters at our Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony. While some were unable to join us in person, their awards will be on the way soon. The countless hours these incredible individuals have dedicated to serving their communities truly reflects the heart of who they are."

Our 2025 CYE Volunteer of The Year Award

recipient is Janette Ochoa

Congratulations Miss Ochoa -

2025 CYE Miss Teen City of San Diego

Numerous CYE families also received awards today along with their daughter/s.

CYE is so proud of our young ladies and their families

Thank you LaDonna Renee for helping CYE secure this location for our ceremony.

To view and (free) download all these pictures please click onto this link..

https://www.dondemarsphotography.com/2026-CYE-Events-Pageants/n-j5C25S/2026-07-11-CYEs-Volunteer-Service-Awards

Don De Mars Photography

07/09/2026

YOU could be next...
CYE Miss North County
N. County, Carmel Valley & 4S Ranch we're looking for Ladies that would like to join our CYE family.
Council for Youth
Empowerment “CYE” is
A 501 C3 Non-Profit
Charity Organization

The mission of the Council is
to recognize and reward outstanding young people and
to emphasize the positive
contribution of youth
involvement in this great State.

We believe that young people are our greatest natural
resource, and that their
education and commitment to service is a cornerstone of a strong and successful nation.

Our programs are designed to inspire individual leadership values, promote commitment
to community, encourage
academic excellence,
reinforce high ethical
standards and enhance growth and development.

ALL 2026 CYE crowned contestants / title holders become eligible to compete in our CYE Miss California Pageant this November. Council for Youth Empowerment

Scan the QR code for more information. We hope to meet you real soon!!
CYE Miss Caifornia 2026 CYE Miss Southern California 2026
Julie Crawley Karen De Mars Valerie Vizkeleti Jemima Dutra Don De Mars

05/23/2026

Thank you to our CYE Titleholders and their families that came together and helped raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego!!!
Thank you to our donors and all the people of El Cajon who stopped in traffic and rolled down their windows to donate and fill up our Red Shoes ❤️
We appreciate you so much!!!

05/14/2026

Hi CYE Family!!!

We are participating again this year in
RED SHOE DAY, benefitting the Ronald McDonald Charities of San Diego ♥️

Event is on:
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
7am-9:30am
We will be in the same spot this year:
The corner of Main & Magnolia in El Cajon

Park in the parking lot behind the Starbucks, I will meet you there.

Our team name is:
CROWNS FOR A CAUSE, CYE
Follow the link below to sign up to be a part of the event!

***Wear your Tiara and Sash
If you ordered an official red shirt, I will have that for you.
If you did not order a shirt, please wear a red top or sweater and jeans with good walking shoes.

This event is a lot of fun...bring Pom Poms if you have them.

Come before school, parents may help out too! Stay as long as you can.
Please help support the organization by donating to our team.

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating YOU, the heart behind Red Shoe Day! 🥰

Because of your involvement as a Red Shoe Day volunteer, families staying at
San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House can remain close to their hospitalized children when it matters most. We’re so grateful you’re part of this mission.

OUR TEAM LINK TO SIGN UP
OR
DONATE IS:

https://give.rmhcsd.org/rsd2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to ALL the amazing Moms !!! You are honored and cherished especially today!! ❤️❤️ Thank you for all you do everyday.

05/09/2026

CYE is proud to announce our 2026 pageant season schedule !!

June 14th 2026 CYE Miss El Cajon - Miss Rancho San Diego - Miss Jamul - Miss Rancho Jamul Pageant

July 11th 2026 Council for Youth Empowerment Distinguished Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony

July 12th 2026 CYE Miss San Diego - Miss City of San Diego - Miss South Bay Pageant

August 23rd 2026 CYE Miss North County - Miss Carmel Valley - Miss 4S Ranch Pageant

September 20th 2026 CYE Miss Coastal Cities - Miss West Coast - Miss La Jolla Shores Pageant

October 2026 CYE Miss Murrieta - Miss Temecula - Miss Menifee - Miss Orange County - Miss Pacific Coast Pageant

November 7th & 8th 2026 - CYE Miss California & Miss Southern
California Pageant

CYE Linktree....
https://linktr.ee/cyepageants?fbclid=IwY2xjawL-YlxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhTHVaRDRJcDRId0lIQ3E5AR5AACerL7L2gazPdFKPUbmbv9RANHeldQyX9wuBSMt_9SumUaCqAf_nf4eo3w_aem_P7Mm8saF_YgtzBq7SO2iEQ

CYE Website.....
https://sites.google.com/.../1j3K6oo4ZOTQQ986eTOra.../edit

Pageant organization encouraging youth to volunteer in their communities