MAY 10 – 11

2025

Portland, ME

PORTLAND

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. The Old Port waterfront features working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Western Promenade is a public park atop a bluff, offering river and mountain views. Its surrounding district, the West End, is full of Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum.

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STAY & PLAY IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

Experience the best of Portland, Maine. The Holiday Inn By the Bay is set along the picturesque shores of Casco Bay. We effortlessly combine convenience, entertainment, and beauty to create the perfect environment for every traveler. Our spacious rooms can offer ocean or city views. Our downtown waterfront location fully captures the beauty and culture of Portland, Maine

The Hosts

Jackie Bruno

You may recognize Jackie Bruno from the news. She spent the last 10 years anchoring and reporting at NECN and NBC 10 Boston. Before that, she was a trusted source in Springfield, Massachusetts where she worked as an anchor and reporter. Now, Jackie is the proud owner, founder, and CEO of “Newsmaker Marketing”, a PR firm that is revolutionizing how PR is done. This group of former journalists not only pitch stories to the media, but they also create content directly to a company’s social media and website. At “Newsmaker Marketing”, storytelling is paramount and we focus on the stories that matter to your audience. Jackie is also a devoted mentor to other women. She is a member of the alumni mentorship program at Boston University, where she graduated with honors in 2006. She also is the founder of “The Connect-Her”: a networking organization to help professional women achieve their personal and professional goals. Jackie believes that female friendship and support is critical for women throughout their lives. It’s a lesson she first learned in pageants, after representing the Bay State at two national pageants- Miss Teen USA where she made the top five and Miss USA where she placed in the top ten. Jackie resides in her hometown area of the south coast of Massachusetts with her husband, two boys, and beloved shih tzu Buddy.

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Sal Malafronte

Sal is a Master Stylist and the Artistic Director at Salon Mario Russo in Boston.  He has trained in New York as well as in London and worked backstage at fashion shows for Rodarte, Suno, Thakoon, Theory, Monique Lhuillier, John Varvatos, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michael De Paulo and Daniela Corte.  Sal’s editorial work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Boston Magazine, Stuff, the Improper Bostonian and Spirit.  He has appeared on Ambush Makeover and been featured locally on Chronicle. Recently, Sal was named one of Boston’s Best by Allure magazine and the Improper Bostonian.  A self-confesed pageant junkie, Sal has worked at the state level for the Miss Universe Organization for over 20 years as a judge, coach and cohost.  

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We are accepting applications NOW for the upcoming competition next year! There is no experience necessary! Women above the age of 18 are welcome to apply for Miss USA. Teens aged 14-18 are encouraged to apply for Miss Teen USA! Use the APPLY button below to submit your application. There is no fee or obligation to apply!

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