2019 was a record-breaking year for black women in pageantry. For the first time in our history, nationally-recognized pageants crowned black women as titleholders.
Kaliegh Garris (Miss Teen USA), Cheslie Kryst (Miss USA), Nia Franklin (Miss America), Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe), and Toni-Ann Singh (Miss World 2019) have received an overwhelming amount of media recognition for their historic win.
But the list of black pageant winners doesn’t end there. There are pageants for corporate professionals and entrepreneurs that are celebrating the accomplishments of women between the ages of 21 and 65.
On June 22nd, 2019, Catherine Clark was crowned Ms. Corporate America 2019in a pageant held in Orlando, Fl.
It is my absolute privilege and honor to serve as Ms. Corporate America 2019. The journey has just begun.
Catherine Clark, Ms. Corporate America 2019
While most pageants have a reputation for glitz and glam, the mission of the Ms./Mrs. Corporate America (MCA) organization is to recognize the accomplishments of women all over the world and give them a platform to empower others.
You have meaning, you have value, and you have a destiny that is waiting for you to come into being. Allow time to unveil the best version of you.
Catherine Clark, Ms. Corporate America 2019
The Ms. Corporate America pageant experience consists of three days of networking, education, and skill development. The final day of pageant weekend commences with the mainstage competition that focuses on formal wear (30%), fitness wear (20%) and on-stage Q&A (10%). Because communication skills are the foundation of what it takes to win the title of Ms. Corporate America, the interview portion of the competition accounts for 40% of the total score.
Catherine Clark, an inspirational Spoken Word Artist, Writer, former Radio Personality, Author, Actress, Voice Actor, Print Model, and Zumba Fitness Instructor, had everything she needed to reign victorious in this competition. Clark brought all of her gifts to the stage and won the judges over with her authenticity and passion.
Ms. Clark is the Founder of 1 Message LLC. Through this organization, she educates and empowers individuals to positively exercise the power of voice. In 2016, she founded the nonprofit organization, Beauty Boxx. This was created to provide financial and development resources to those who have been victimized by human trafficking.
In addition to being a game-changing social entrepreneur, Clark has positioned herself as one of Orlando’s emerging leaders. She is currently a presidential member of Sigma Alpha Pi – the National Society of Leadership and Success. She also partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to facilitate fitness and poetry classes.
Congratulations Catherine Clark, Ms. Corporate America 2019!
Do you want to share your gifts with the world and compete for the title of Ms./Mrs. Corporate America? Join a casting call or event in a city near you!
If you are interested in the Ms./Mrs. Corporate America pageant, visit the website for more details! Follow Catherine Clark’s journey as Ms. Corporate America 2019 on the MCA Facebook page.