Miss Wantagh Court to honor women of Wantagh in June

“It’s Women’s History Month, so let’s honor the amazing women in our town who have done so much for our community,” Lilly Sloves, Miss Wantagh, said. “I am grateful to have this opportunity to recognize these women once again, but my Court and I cannot do this on our own.We need the Wantagh community to help by nominating women in our community who deserve recognition.”

Miss Wantagh 2014 Kayla Knight started a tradition in town by creating the W.O.W. event. W.O.W. stands for “Women of Wantagh.” Every March since then, Miss Wantagh and her Court have celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring women who have been nominated by the public. “More than 40-women have been honored so far, but we know there are more women out there who deserve the distinction of being celebrated as a Woman of Wantagh,” added Nicole Tobia, Miss Wantagh First Runner Up.

“In the past the Miss Wantagh Court has honored women of Wantagh in the month of March, during Women’s Histo- ry month, but in 2020, the pandemic upended that celebration,” Kylie Masterson, second runner-up, said.

“And in 2021, it was decided to include this event in the Miss Wantagh Pageant,” Julianna Tsempelis, third Runner Up, said.

“The event was a resounding success, so we decided to include it in this year’s Pageant too,” Miss Wantagh Ambassadors Amanda Dvorznak ad Caitlin Wiffler said. The 2023 Miss Wantagh Pageant will be held Friday, June 30th at Wantagh High School.

Miss Wantagh Lilly Sloves and her court are now asking for nominations for Women of Wantagh.

“My court will read and review each of the nominations submitted but we will need these nominations by March 31. Please get your nominations in quickly,” Sloves said. “Thank you, Wantagh, I am proud to represent my peers and now look forward to joining with the Women of Wantagh on June 30 at the 67th annual Miss Wantagh Pageant.”