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An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC Takes Top Honors in Pageant Awards
An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC (AOAGWLLC) was awarded top honors in the annual Pageant Planet Best in Pageantry Awards.
1/22/20 Washington, D.C. An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC (AOAGWLLC) was awarded top honors in the annual Pageant Planet Best in Pageantry Awards 2020.
A subsidiary within AOAGWLLC, the Mrs. DC America pageant, took home top honors in the Best State Pageant category, coming in as #2 on the list. A state preliminary to the Mrs. America pageant the pageant recognizes woman who have obtained personal, professional and community achievements. Made for married woman, the phases of competition include Swimsuit, Interview and Evening Gown! Mrs. DC America creates an amazing experience for every single one of its contestants and fosters an event where women can celebrate their professional accomplishments.
The Mrs. DC America pageant, alongside its sister pageant, Miss DC for America, were produced, last year, at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The pageant will be produced there again this year on April 4, 2020. Applications for the pageant are being accepted until Feb 1, 2020.
Also topping the Best in Pageantry list was AOAGWLLC owner, Raquel Riley Thomas. She was selected as the overall #2 State Pageant Director. Raquel is a producer, director, pageant queen and military-veteran, with a long history in the pageant and fashion industry. Raquel is dedicated to helping and recognizing those that have served in the military, so she gives a portion of all pageant proceeds to a non-profit which supports veterans. Raquel Riley Thomas has been featured in countless magazines, newspapers and periodicals and is currently a recurring fashion and beauty expert on ABC7, "Let’s Talk Live," "Good Morning Washington" and Fox5 "Good Day DC." She was also recently inducted into the Library of Congress!
An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC (AOAGWLLC) is a Veteran-Owned media and entertainment company specializing in theatrical productions, television commercials and casting. We oversee the following brands: Miss DC for America Beauty Pageant, Mrs. DC America Beauty Pageant, Mrs. DC America World, LittleMiss North America , AOAGWLLC Casting, Raquel Riley Thomas Imaging Consulting, and Ria’sSlime Shop.
For interviews, please contact pr@aoagwllc.com
AOAGWLLC INTRODUCES “QUEEN V DAY” TO PAMPER FEMALE VET
The project called “Queen V Day” will pamper one female Veteran with complimentary services to include: hairstyling, makeup services, fashion styling and lunch.
AOAGWLLC INTRODUCES “QUEEN V DAY” TO PAMPER FEMALE VET
11/5/19 Washington, D.C. An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC is accepting nominations from the public to recognize a deserving Veteran for a day of pampering. The project called “Queen V Day” will pamper one female Veteran with complimentary services to include: hairstyling, makeup services, fashion styling and lunch.
The idea came to the owner of AOAGWLLC, Raquel Riley Thomas while she was getting her own hair styled at a salon, Hair Meets Art. Riley Thomas, a United States Army Veteran herself, started talking to her hairstylist, Artcye Dozier about how nice it would be to give the same service to one of her fellow comrades. Dozier loved the idea and was the first to sign her salon up for complimentary hair services. Next to sign on was makeup artist, Schnelle Jefferson, owner of Faithgirl Beauty Studios, located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
“Queen V Day is a day to show our gratitude to a female Veteran for her commitment and sacrifice. She served our country, now we will serve her,” states Riley Thomas.
To be eligible for the service, the Veteran must have an honorable discharge status from the military on her DD214 (must show proof). She must live within a 25-mile radius of Washington DC. The deadline for nominations is November 7, 2019 at 5pm.
To nominate a Veteran, click here.
For businesses who want to donate their products or services, click here.
An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC (AOAGWLLC) is a Veteran-Owned production company located in the heart of Washington, DC. They specialize in theatrical productions, television commercials and casting. Currently, the production company produces the Miss DC for America, Mrs. DC America, and Little Miss North America Pageants. They also oversee: AOAGW Casting, Ria’s Slime Shop and RRT Image Consulting.
For interviews, please contact pr@aoagwllc.com
