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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.
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An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC Receives 2020 Best of Clinton Award
An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC has been selected for the 2020 Best of Clinton Award in the Theatrical Production category by the Clinton Award Program.
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An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC Receives 2020 Best of Clinton Award
CLINTON January 14, 2020 -- An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC has been selected for the 2020 Best of Clinton Award in the Theatrical Production category by the Clinton Award Program.
Each year, the Clinton Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Clinton area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2020 Clinton Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Clinton Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Clinton Award Program
The Clinton Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Clinton area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Clinton Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: Clinton Award Program
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About An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC:
An Officer and Gentlewoman LLC (AOAGWLLC) is a Veteran-Owned media 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, Little Miss North America Online Beauty Contest, AOAGWLLC Casting, Raquel Riley Thomas Imaging Consulting, Ria’s Slime Shop.
To see a list of other awards AOAGWLLC has been selected for, click here.