Mrs. Curve BVI – Sophia Rubaine and Mrs. Classique BVI- Deborah Maddox both departed the territory on June 18th, to represent at the international leg of the pageants to be held in Palm springs, California on June 26th.
Both ambassadors were officially appointed on March 5th, 2021 and began preparations in pursuit of the international titles.
Director of WIN BVI franchise, Alicia Green said “In as much as we are amidst a pandemic, we still need to embrace opportunities where we can encourage living and working including social stimuli and this initiative provide that. These ladies have a unique opportunity to represent women of the Virgin Islands in two very distinct divisions and stand on a platform of mental wellness and changes as we age encouraging all women to live their best life no matter what.”
Mrs. Classique BVI Deborah Maddox is a 62 year-old Venezuelan who grew up in New York. It was there that she met her husband Hezikiah Maddox in New York, and has since lived and worked in the BVI for the past 20 years.
Mrs. Maddox said “I am grateful and trilled to take on this journey of discovery and I want to thank the WINBVI organization for giving me this opportunity.
My platform will focus on women and the changes that occur as we age. Aging is often a taboo subject that can affect our, health, wellness and how we feel about ourselves.”
“I want to spotlight not only on how we age and evolve but also why change can be good as we experience each birthday. The unique challenges we as women face in today’s youth oriented world requires dialogue with a willingness to learn from others. I’m hoping that we can be supportive of one another on this journey of discovery and transformation,” she added
Mrs. Curve BVI, Sophia Rubaine is a radio and TV personality in Virgin Islands media for the last 23 years. Her voice has been heard on just about every popular radio station in the Virgin Islands to include ZROD FM, Kiss 101.3FM Radio 1 AM 1000 and 105 JAMS. Sophie B is also the creator and host of Talk On All where she highlights Virgin Islands food, entertainment and artist just to name a few.
Ms. Rubaine said “It is my goal as Mrs. British Virgin Islands to shed much needed light on how important mental health is among women, women who are mothers, wives, widows and divorcees. It is known that depression and bipolar disorder affects more women than men and yes mental health is also important for men but I am of course more passionate to shed light on mental health for women because, I am a woman and I have suffered from depression and overcame. An important fact to remember is, we need our women because they are the ones who mold and support the men and everyone else in the family and community circle.”
Residents can support both of the representatives by voting virtually;
Mrs. Classique BVI- Mrs. BVI CLQ ’21 | mrsglobe
Mrs. Curve BVI- Mrs. BVI Curve’ ’21 | mrsglobe
If voted #1, contestants will automatically become a finalist in the competition. Votes are $10 each and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Women in Need global foundation.
Mrs. British Virgin Islands is a unique competition produced annually open to women aged over 25. The pageant is heavily involved with charity work, funds are raised for the charity Woman in Need in the British Virgin Islands and by extension WIN Foundation.
The franchise celebrates beauty, culture goodwill, tourism awareness, and most of all charitable acts through community affiliation and healthy competition.