INTERVIEW: UK’s National Jr Miss West Midlands

Interview with Millie Greenway - UK’s National Jr Miss West Midlands

Title, name & age?

My name is Millie Greenway, I am 13 and I am your Uks National Jr Miss West Midlands.

What made you enter pageants in the first place?

The first pageant I entered was Miss Teen Great Britain, I entered in 2019 and I saw on the website that it said it was a confidence booster and as someone who wasn’t always confident, I thought I should give it a go!

Have you competed before? If so, can you tell us about your journey?

My previous title was Little Miss Teen Coventry, that was my title when I first competed in Miss Teen Great Britain.

What made you decide to compete in your current system?

Uks National Miss is such an amazing system that has made me feel so welcome. I first watched the 2021 finals on livestream and once I saw Eva Grant, the reigning Uks National Junior Miss, I knew that this system was the one for me! The sportswear round may have also influenced my choice

What the best thing that pageants have taught you?

Pageants have taught me to have confidence in myself and that it isn’t always about the competition.

What’s your pageant platform and why?

My pageant platform is Parkinson’s, I picked this charity after my nan sadly passed away on the 28th of November 2021. I was always really close with my nan, and I was heartbroken when she passed. My platform is extremely close to my heart, and I have been very happy to raise awareness about it and to be donating money towards helping this horrible disease.

What’s your dream title?

My dream title is Uks National Jr Miss because I love what the system stands for and would love the chance to represent it.

If you were to win what would it mean to you?

If I were to win it would mean the absolute world to me because of what the system represents, and I think it would give me better opportunities to continue my charity work. One of the things I would do if I were to win would be to host a pageant ball in aid of Parkinson’s Uk and The Christie.

What’s the best advice you have for fellow pageant queens/finalists?

The advice I would give to fellow pageant queens and finalists is to give it your all, be yourself, you will have the time of your life and have friendships that last forever.

What have you been doing in the run up to your pageant final?

In the run up to my pageant finals I have been raising money and awareness for my platform Parkinson’s UK. I have also raised money for the ExtraCare Charitable Trust and over Easter I gave a donation of Easter eggs for their residents. Another charity I have supported is the Christie, I have hosted bake sales, raffles, and football cards to do this. I have enjoyed supporting my fellow pageant girls with their charity events and campaigns and I have also been busy finding outfits for my finals!

What is your favourite ever appearance?

My favourite appearance so far would be my Easter raffle for The ExtraCare Charitable Trust as not only were the residents delighted with their prizes and the funds raised but I also got to watch them plant a tree in honour of the Queen’s 70th jubilee.

What makes a good pageant role model?

I think a good pageant role model is someone who is compassionate, determined, and elegant.

What’s your favourite pageant round?

I am most looking forward to fashion wear, as I believe my fashion wear outfit in particular shows my bubbly personality. It is tough decision as I also love the elegance of the evening round.

How do you deal with pageant nerves?

I try to channel my nerves and remember to make the most of my time on stage as the judges only get to see me for a short period and I want to walk off the stage knowing I gave it my all.