Third time’s the charm for Emma Dingle. The Women in Crisis support worker and pageant veteran finally claimed her crown and won the Miss Ontario Regional Canada pageant in front of an energetic crowd in Sudbury this past Saturday. Capping off her third and final year at the provincial competition, Dingle outscored 20 other women from across Ontario to bring home Sault Ste.
Marie its first title since the pageant was established nearly two decades ago. She’s also celebrating her 22nd birthday tomorrow — talk about a great present. “It was so surreal,” Dingle told SooToday .
“I knew it was going to be my last time competing, and I really committed to nine months of growth, personal work, and levelling up in every area of my life.” “When they called my name, it was such a rush,” she added. Contestants from Greater Sudbury and Ottawa finished as first-runner up and second runner-up respectively.
Running since 2006, the three-day pageant consists of interviews with five judges, as well as an essay, public speaking, and scored questions on stage. While the hopeful queens are judged on attire and presentation, a significant portion of the final score is tabulated from the portfolio each contestant submits. That portfolio covers their volunteerism efforts and personal achievements.
For Dingle, the principles she wanted to highlight over the weekend were focused on a personally driven passion in the arts, as evidenced by her platform name: “Artful Hearts.” “Th.
