Led by the Cayman Islands Director Celeste Broderick and accompanied by chaperones, parents and friends twelve Cayman Islands Contestants did their country proud when they traveled to Las Vegas to compete in the Cinderella International Pageant held last month.

The young Caymanian contestants competed against 250 girls from around the world, including Russia, South Africa, Hawaii and the whole of the United States.

This year The International Cinderella Scholarship programme celebrated the 30th anniversary of the organization that describes itself as the biggest youth development programme in the world.

"The competition as usual was intense but we came away the proud winners in two major events and received many awards in a number of others," said Mrs Broderick.

"Our International Woman, Stephanie Espeut won the International "Cameo Girl Crown". She also came away with the International Woman interview award. Angelita Borden won the "International Model of the Year" crown."

She went on to explain that Christene Jackson won the Cinderella Woman Character dance award and Tatianna Barnes received the award for "most Endearing Tot."

Nicole Whittaker was 2nd runner up to the Cinderella Beauty award and Jodie Geneao was awarded 'Miss novelty talent winner.

"Jessica Jackson the Cinderella teen "Novelty talent winner" and Ashleigh Mascarenhas the "Miss Cinderella Teen Spirit winner," Mrs Broderick added.

"All our girls had a most enjoyable time and are made ready through experience to do even better next year. They were fortunate to have as their coach this year Nicole Broderick Gordon a past Cinderella teen overall winner and a past Miss Florida Teen winner."

Ms Broderick Gordon has promised to stick with them and assist in their continuing development.

The Cayman Cinderella International directors said they would like to thank all those business organizations and private individuals for their sponsorship and assistance with the expenses of our contestants.

"Their contributions not only helped with these young lady's endeavors but it also achieved the priceless promotion of our Islands. The most coveted award sought after by all the contestants is the trip to Grand Cayman given to the five overall winners. We look forward to their visit with our friends and family during our Cayman Pageant next year," Mrs Broderick said.