Dr. David Curnel & Pamela Curnel

Mrs. Washington America State Directors'

Welcome and thank you for visiting the Mrs. Washington America website. 

The concept of a pageant for the contemporary married woman was a vision made possible by television producer David Marmel in 1977. Thirty three years later the Mrs. America pageant is now the "tradition." Like they say, "We're not the best because we're the oldest; we're the oldest because we're the best."  Mrs. Washington is a preliminary to Mrs. America and Mrs. World competitions. 

I became involved in the pageant 19 years ago when I won the title of Mrs. Washington 1993. It was a dream come true at the age of 41. I've spent the next 19 years mentoring women so they could achieve their goals and dreams. 

This is my husband's fifth year co-directing the pageant with me. He enjoys running errands, proofing scripts and being a master of ceremonies. He's always by my side and supports me 200%. I'm blessed to have such a wonderful and caring husband.  We have been married for 26 years and enjoy spending time with our family and grandson David Joseph.

 

We've had the honor and privilege of working with some of the most amazing married women who are not only beautiful but intelligent and articulate. These titleholders have spent countless hours promoting a cause of their choice and volunteering in our communities throughout the state. It's because of them that this program has grown into the most successful pageant for married women in Washington State.

We want to thank our former queens who attend each year.  It's because of you that this pageant is the most successful pageant for married women in Washington State and the only one to be televised state wide.  This pageant family is one of a kind and is celebrated yearly.

 

The pageant will be televised and seen throughout Washington State in December. The televised pageant isn't just about winning a crown and sash. It showcases the contestants' accomplishments, their making a difference in the lives of others, and having fun at the same time. 

The pageant will be held November 3, 2012 at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia, Washington The theatre is beautiful and has great lighting and technical equipment and handicap accessible. Our back drops are hand painted and one of a kind.  You will also be entertained by some of the best entertainment in our state. 

Many Blessings,

David and Pamela Curnel

Mrs. Washington America Directors/Producers

 

Our History

Preliminary to Mrs. America and Mrs. World Competitions

The first Mrs. America competition took place at the Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey in 1938. For several decades, the Pageant selected Mrs. America who best embodied the ideal homemaker: Candidates cooked, served, sewed and ironed their way to the crown.


The pageant was discontinued from 1968 to 1976, a period of major social change in America, and reestablished in 1977, with a new definition. Under the old concept, candidates were judged on their homemaking skills. The new Mrs. America promotes the modern married woman in all her dimensions grace, poise, personal values, professional purpose, physical fitness and community involvement.


Now in its 36th year, the Mrs. Washington America Pageant was created to recognize America's married women. The winner will represent Washington State in the nationally televised Mrs. America Pageant.  The winner will go on to compete for the coveted Mrs. World title.

We are the only pageant system in America for married women to be televised and

Celebrating Pamela Curnel's 20th year as State Director!