History of Cinderella Con't...
In 1982 that the pageant contracted with a major trophy company to produce a special mold for a custom trophy figure for its trophies. A beautiful replica of the official "Cinderella Crest" at the top of each Cinderella award makes Cinderella's trophy line the "Oscar" of the pageant industry. Over the years Cinderella's international royalty has been among the most celebrated pageant winners in the world. They have appeared in the nationally televised Orange Bowl Parade, Hollywood Santa Claus Parade, Fiesta Bowl Parade and have made personal appearances at the world famous Xanadu Hotel on the Grand Bahama Island. They have traveled thousands of miles appearing at local and state pageants from coast-to-coast.
1983 marked yet another milestone as Cinderella moved its international finals to the new $146-million dollar convention center in Miami, Florida. The nation's premier resort city provided a glamorous setting for the nation's most colorful pageant event. A highlight of the first event in Miami was the introduction of Cinderella's own "Electric Light Fantasy" with over 5,000 twinkle lights outlining Cinderella's Castle and a life-size Pumpkin Coach built at a cost of over $13,000.
1984 will long be remembered as the year that the pageant system topped the $100,000 mark in awards and scholarships. Cinderella has more than doubled the prizes being presented by any similar pageant in the youth field. In 1991 the international finals were moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the heartland of America, to provide better geographical access for state delegations. Oklahoma City's fabulous Myriad Convention Center, which is directly connected by underground tunnel to the Sheraton Century Center Hotel, became the ideal setting for the world's most spectacular youth event of its kind.
In 1989 and in 1991, the Cinderella community was shaken by the passing of its two founders, Craig Toler, Executive Director of the Cinderella Scholarship Program and Carl Dunn, the President of International Productions and Publications, Inc., the parent company of Cinderella. After the passing of its founders, Cinderella was put under the leadership of Fred Vollman, Jr. and Cinderella’s talented Executive Staff, Donna Breen and Allen Smith. With their dedication and creativity, the Cinderella Scholarship Program prepared itself to enter the 21st century as the undisputed leader in the pageant industry.
In 1994 the Cinderella Organization created the Cinderella Woman Age division as a logical “next step” in its youth development program. Held in conjunction with the International Cinderella Tot thru Teen age divisions, this competition, replaced the Cinderella College Age events.
21st Century Leader...
To begin the 21st Century the 23000 International Cinderella Finals moved "out west" and was held in world fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Cinderella selected Las Vegas' Cashman Field Theater as the new home for its International Finals!
Since 2004, Cinderella has enjoyed an ever increasing participation from foreign countries and in 2005 boasted the largest international delegation in the pageants history.
Now, celebrating over 30 years of leadership, Cinderella has become the most revered youth development program of its kind in the world. With its emphasis on the positive development of the individual and its commitment to excellence, Cinderella looks forward to the years ahead. From its position of leadership, the pageant looks to a progressive future as it continues to set the standards for the pageant and youth development industry.
1983 marked yet another milestone as Cinderella moved its international finals to the new $146-million dollar convention center in Miami, Florida. The nation's premier resort city provided a glamorous setting for the nation's most colorful pageant event. A highlight of the first event in Miami was the introduction of Cinderella's own "Electric Light Fantasy" with over 5,000 twinkle lights outlining Cinderella's Castle and a life-size Pumpkin Coach built at a cost of over $13,000.
1984 will long be remembered as the year that the pageant system topped the $100,000 mark in awards and scholarships. Cinderella has more than doubled the prizes being presented by any similar pageant in the youth field. In 1991 the international finals were moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the heartland of America, to provide better geographical access for state delegations. Oklahoma City's fabulous Myriad Convention Center, which is directly connected by underground tunnel to the Sheraton Century Center Hotel, became the ideal setting for the world's most spectacular youth event of its kind.
In 1989 and in 1991, the Cinderella community was shaken by the passing of its two founders, Craig Toler, Executive Director of the Cinderella Scholarship Program and Carl Dunn, the President of International Productions and Publications, Inc., the parent company of Cinderella. After the passing of its founders, Cinderella was put under the leadership of Fred Vollman, Jr. and Cinderella’s talented Executive Staff, Donna Breen and Allen Smith. With their dedication and creativity, the Cinderella Scholarship Program prepared itself to enter the 21st century as the undisputed leader in the pageant industry.
In 1994 the Cinderella Organization created the Cinderella Woman Age division as a logical “next step” in its youth development program. Held in conjunction with the International Cinderella Tot thru Teen age divisions, this competition, replaced the Cinderella College Age events.
21st Century Leader...
To begin the 21st Century the 23000 International Cinderella Finals moved "out west" and was held in world fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Cinderella selected Las Vegas' Cashman Field Theater as the new home for its International Finals!
Since 2004, Cinderella has enjoyed an ever increasing participation from foreign countries and in 2005 boasted the largest international delegation in the pageants history.
Now, celebrating over 30 years of leadership, Cinderella has become the most revered youth development program of its kind in the world. With its emphasis on the positive development of the individual and its commitment to excellence, Cinderella looks forward to the years ahead. From its position of leadership, the pageant looks to a progressive future as it continues to set the standards for the pageant and youth development industry.
