Black Press Media is a proud partner of the Miss BC pageants, with this year91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s event taking place June 29 - July 1 in Fort Langley. As part of the People91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Choice Award, we are posting contestants91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ biographies online for readersto learn more about the women and girls from their communities and to put in their vote.

Submitted by Sophie C. from New Westminster:

A local musician from the historical city of New Westminster, with a passion for improving my community locally and globally. I believe that the Miss BC program will allow me to further grow as a young woman, meet likeminded and driven women, and give me the platform to express my opinion on important issues such as environmental conservation and children91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s literacy in developing countries. Through this program I91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ve already been able to start fundraising for important causes by hosting music shows at local venues with talented local artists. I believe that through this program I will be able to gain the confidence I need to become a positive role model for girls interested in joining the pageant in years to come.