A 5-year-old girl from Gainesville earlier this month was crowned 2024 National American Miss Florida Princess.
Elle Nguyen, daughter of Michelle and Dennis Nguyen, was crowned July 11 during the state pageant at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Elle was also honored as a Heart of Service winner, most commended winner, and runner-up in the art competition.
She also received more than $1,000 in scholarships for the Nationals, which will be held in Orlando Thanksgiving week.
Elle’s philanthropic work includes cleaning the beach, making art for seniors, and volunteering at animal shelters.
In her free time, Elle enjoys dancing competitively, learning languages, playing checkers and chess, cycling, and playing outdoors.
National American Miss calls itself a “pageant unlike any other!” according to their website. “Our goal is to build confidence and teach real-world skills.”
Pageants are held in each state for girls aged 4 to 24 in six different age groups. Girls under 12 years old cannot wear makeup.
This article originally appeared in The Gainesville Sun: Gainesville girl crowned Miss Florida American National Princess
