The Miss West Virginia Organization reached a milestone as it celebrated 80 years of providing opportunities for personal growth and achievement for young women.  Among those to reap the benefits is the newly crowned Miss West Virginia’s Teen, Delanie Graham of Kearneysville, as well as the many young women she will meet this year.

A senior at Jefferson High, Delanie plans to apply her $3,550 in scholarship earnings towards a degree in marketing and public relations. Delanie aspires to become a Marketing Director for a high-end fashion brand, utilizing her industry experience as a model for New York Fashion Week. As Miss West Virginia’s Teen, she will apply those skills to represent the Mountain State and promote her Community Service Initiative, Project PowHERful.

From access to professional attire to career readiness workshops, Project PowHERful addresses the real-world barriers that too often stand in the way of a young woman’s future. Closing the opportunity gap for young women by equipping them with the essential tools and resources to navigate their career paths is the goal. Building self-confidence and bright futures is the result. From presenting mentoring workshops to collecting clothing and hygiene products, Delanie is helping high school students reach their full potential.

Learn how you can become a contestant, discover the power of Project PowHERful, and invite Delanie to a career fair, community event, or school here!