Holly Matz to National Sweetheart Pageant

Holly Matz, Miss Montana's Sweetheart 2009. Photo by Mark Bryant.

Holly Matz, first runner up to Miss Montana 2009, is off to represent Montana at the National Sweetheart Pageant! Held annually in Hoopeston, IL over Labor Day weekend, the National Sweetheart Pageant is an annual competition that invites the first runner-up from each Miss America state pageant to attend. In 2009, over 40 runners-up will compete for the coveted National Sweetheart title.

At the Miss Montana 2009 Coronation Reception, Holly was officially crowned as Miss Montana's Sweetheart. Our sincere appreciation to Dr. Glenn Harman for generously sponsoring the official crown, sash, and scholarship to helping Miss Montana's Sweetheart attend the national competition. Good luck wishes can be sent to Holly at:

National Sweetcorn Festival/Sweetheart Pageant Attn: Holly Matz, Montana's Sweetheart Box 28 Hoopeston, IL 60942

Best wishes, Holly!