Photo by:Miss Gay Midwest America Pageant.
Congratulations to Sally Sparkles for winning the crown of Miss Gay America 2013 from the Miss Gay Midwest America Board!
Miss Gay Illinois America Dayonna Hilton 5th Place Solo Talent MGA2013. So proud of our Dayonna!
- The first Miss Gay Illinois America was the legendary Lady Baronessa. "Barry" went on to become Miss Gay America 1974 that year, performing "My Way" by Shirley Bassey and was crowned by Norma Kristie at The Glass Menagerie in Nashville, Tenn. Baronessa was exquisite and epitomized the title of MGA. ( The Lady Baroness Maria Andrea del Santiago) died in 1992.
The first promoter of MGIA was Springfield icon, Mary Lou "Smokey" Schneider of "Smokey's Den." The pageant has produced an impressive roster of former title holders and first alternates as both a regional and state preliminary.
