Welcome to Our Kingdom...
Every kingdom is built on something.
Ours is built on belonging, growth and influence.
Ours is built on belonging, growth and influence.
WHO WE ARE
At Exquisite Royalty, we believe pageantry is more than a competition. It is a place where confidence is cultivated, character is strengthened, and every queen is encouraged to use her influence to leave the world better than she found it.
We don't simply crown winners.
We cultivate Leaders.
OUR MISSION
At Exquisite Royalty, we believe pageantry is more than a competition. It is a place where confidence is cultivated, character is strengthened, and every queen is encouraged to use her influence to leave the world better than she found it.
We don't simply crown winners.
We cultivate Leaders.
OUR MISSION
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BELONG
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BECOME
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INFLUENCE
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Every queen deserves a place where she is welcomed, encouraged and valued exactly as she is.
Exquisite Royalty is more than a pageant system. it is a family built on kindness, respect and genuine connection. |
Growth doesn't happen over night.
Through mentorship, competition, and community, we challenge every contestant to discover her confidence, strengthen her character, and grow into the leader she was created to become. |
A crown carries influence.
We believe every titleholder has the opportunity to make a difference through service, compassion, and leadership. The greatest legacy isn't the title you win. It's the lives you touch. |
OUR STORY
Founded in 2014, Exquisite Royalty began as a small local pageant with one simple dream: to create a place where every contestant felt seen, celebrated and valued.
Over the years, the dream has grown beyond what we ever imagined. Today, Exquisite Royalty proudly serves families across multiple states while remaining committed to the values that started it all.
Although we have grown, our heart has never changed.
Every contestant is still welcomed home.
OUR VISION
Our vision extends far beyond the stage.
We believe pageantry can develop leaders, strengthen communities, and inspire lasting change.
Through annual themes, meaningful service initiatives, and partnerships with our Legacy Queen's Community platforms, we strive to leave a positive impact wherever our kingdom grows.
Because every reign has purpose.
THE PROMISE
Every decision we make comes back to one belief.
THE CROWN IS NOT THE REWARD. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY.
Every title is an opportunity to lead with grace, serve with humility, and leave a lasting legacy.
Founded in 2014, Exquisite Royalty began as a small local pageant with one simple dream: to create a place where every contestant felt seen, celebrated and valued.
Over the years, the dream has grown beyond what we ever imagined. Today, Exquisite Royalty proudly serves families across multiple states while remaining committed to the values that started it all.
Although we have grown, our heart has never changed.
Every contestant is still welcomed home.
OUR VISION
Our vision extends far beyond the stage.
We believe pageantry can develop leaders, strengthen communities, and inspire lasting change.
Through annual themes, meaningful service initiatives, and partnerships with our Legacy Queen's Community platforms, we strive to leave a positive impact wherever our kingdom grows.
Because every reign has purpose.
THE PROMISE
Every decision we make comes back to one belief.
THE CROWN IS NOT THE REWARD. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY.
Every title is an opportunity to lead with grace, serve with humility, and leave a lasting legacy.
Meet the Founder
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A letter from Neahna.
When I founded Exquisite Royalty in 2014, I wasn't simply creating another pageant.
I was creating the kind of place I wished every contestant could experience.
A place where young women would feel safe to grow.
Where kindness mattered.
Where leadership was celebrated.
Where every contestant knew she belonged long before a crown was placed on her head.
As a wife, mother, and director, those values guide every decision I make.
My hope is that every person who walks through our door leaves stronger, more confident, and ready to use her influence to make the world a little brighter.
Welcome Home.
I'll be cheering for you every step of your journey.
-Neahna Lee
Founder & National Director
When I founded Exquisite Royalty in 2014, I wasn't simply creating another pageant.
I was creating the kind of place I wished every contestant could experience.
A place where young women would feel safe to grow.
Where kindness mattered.
Where leadership was celebrated.
Where every contestant knew she belonged long before a crown was placed on her head.
As a wife, mother, and director, those values guide every decision I make.
My hope is that every person who walks through our door leaves stronger, more confident, and ready to use her influence to make the world a little brighter.
Welcome Home.
I'll be cheering for you every step of your journey.
-Neahna Lee
Founder & National Director
Meet The people behind the kingdom. |
Teresa McDonald: National Co-director
Teresa came on as our assistant director after her reign as Exquisite Royalty's Victorians Miss Georgia. Her dedication to the system and her title made her the perfect person to step in and help with the Royal Family. Teresa is a resident of Oglethorpe County. She has been married to her husband Wesley for 14 years, and together they have six children, including a set of twins and three grandsons. Her hobbies include reading, writing poetry, riding motorcycles, watching College football, soccer and dirt track racing.
Teresa is a United States Air-force Veteran. She attended Brenau University and is a clinical nurse supervisor with Northside Hospital. She is currently pursuing her masters in Nursing as a family nurse practitioner. Teresa has held several local, state and national titles with many different systems and her pageant experience spans 30+ years encompassing not only competition but also serving as a judge, tabulator, emcee, coordinator, mentor and volunteer. Her community involvement focuses on sepsis and breast cancer awareness, military and veteran affairs, domestic abuse, Alzheimer's and MS and any activity involving our youth.
Teresa came on as our assistant director after her reign as Exquisite Royalty's Victorians Miss Georgia. Her dedication to the system and her title made her the perfect person to step in and help with the Royal Family. Teresa is a resident of Oglethorpe County. She has been married to her husband Wesley for 14 years, and together they have six children, including a set of twins and three grandsons. Her hobbies include reading, writing poetry, riding motorcycles, watching College football, soccer and dirt track racing.
Teresa is a United States Air-force Veteran. She attended Brenau University and is a clinical nurse supervisor with Northside Hospital. She is currently pursuing her masters in Nursing as a family nurse practitioner. Teresa has held several local, state and national titles with many different systems and her pageant experience spans 30+ years encompassing not only competition but also serving as a judge, tabulator, emcee, coordinator, mentor and volunteer. Her community involvement focuses on sepsis and breast cancer awareness, military and veteran affairs, domestic abuse, Alzheimer's and MS and any activity involving our youth.
STAFF AND STATE DIRECTORS
Carolina's State Director: Heather Roper
Florida State Director: Colleen Shor
Media Manger/National Advisor: Tanya Rogers
Legacy and Queen Liason: Skylar Rogers
Carolina's State Director: Heather Roper
Florida State Director: Colleen Shor
Media Manger/National Advisor: Tanya Rogers
Legacy and Queen Liason: Skylar Rogers