Who We Are
The 
Ms. Wheelchair America Program, Inc., is “A program of Achievement, Advocacy and Opportunity.”
Established in 1998, The Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky Program is part of Ms. Wheelchair America, Inc.
The Kentucky program holds state pageants to choose accomplished women and gives them the opportunity to travel the state spreading our message of achievement and advocacy.
Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky speaks for all women within our state who have disabilities. Bringing the message to both the able-bodied and the disabled that women with disabilities have the same hopes and dreams as those women without disabilities. They just accomplish their goals with wheels for mobility! Our State Titleholder also represents the Great State of Kentucky at the Annual Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant.
Our Mission
The mission of the Ms. Wheelchair America Program Inc. is to provide an opportunity for women of achievement who utilize wheelchairs to successfully educate and advocate for individuals with disabilities.
Unlike the Miss America Pageant, the Ms. Wheelchair America program is in no way a beauty contest. It is instead a competition to select the most accomplished and articulate spokesperson for the millions of disabled Americans.
The selected titleholder must be able to communicate both the needs and accomplishments of her constituency to the general public, the business world and the legislature when the opportunity arises.
Meet The Board
MWKY's 2006 Board Members
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Bethaney Adams |
Vice President
Jenny Smith
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Past President
Robbin Head |
State Coordinator/ Treasurer
Pat O'Bryant
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Secretary (MWKy 05)
Michelle Brazeley |
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Committee Members
MWKY's 2006 Committee Members
Ann Combs (MWKy 95)
La Donna Brock (MWKy 01)
Melissa Jenkins (MWKy 03)
Stephanie Sharp (MWKy 04)
Laura Reynolds (MWKy 06)
Jill Farmer
Yolanda Keltee
Jessee Thomas
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Paul Erway
Tom Stokes
Karey Lkienhenz
Victoria Reid
Stan Cook
Kelly Feulner
Tom Wills |
Judging Criteria
The Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky judging is based upon the criteria established by the National Board of Directors of the Ms. Wheelchair America Program. They are:
Accomplishments: Personal Achievements Accomplishments since onset of disability in the following areas: Academic, Vocational, Personal and Adjustment to disability.
Communication Skills: Public relation skills
Ability to deal with media, peers and civic groups—Advocacy for persons with disabilities, showing self-confidence, motivation, initiative and creativity.
Self Perception/Projection:
Poise, Demeanor, Appropriate Attire and Personal Presentation.
Ms Wheelchair Kentucky is not a beauty contest and this category is not taken as a license to choose the most attractive entrant. Instead, the items in this category are simply to express a desire to have a pleasing appearance, capable of obtaining favorable responses from any audience before which Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky may appear.
Past Titleholders - Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky
(select a linked name below to read bio)
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Sherry
2007 Titleholder
Louisville |
Laura
2006 Titleholder
Louisville |
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Missy
2003 Titleholder
Paducah |
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Amy
2000 Titleholder
Lexington |
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Jenny
1998 Titleholder
Louisville |
Terri
1997 Titleholder
Louisville
MWA 1998 |
Ann
1995 Titleholder
Lancaster |
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Nancy
1976 Titleholder
Lancaster |
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A little History of MWKy in Pictures
Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky pageant contestants.
UOFL Honor Guard with Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky pageant contestants.
Miracle Dancers
The Committee
Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky pageant judges
Laura Reynolds, Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2006,
with local media WHAS 11 NEWS.
Laura Reynolds, Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2006,
with local media WAVE 3 NEWS.
Laura Reynolds, Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2006,
with contestants
and Michelle Bazeley, MWKy 2005.
