The following Special Awards are not taken into the judges' consideration or tallies:

Mrs. Congeniality is voted by the contestants and staff based on their experiences with each other during rehearsals.

Best in Swimsuit is awarded to the contestant with the fittest figure.

The recipient of Best in Evening Gown epitomizes poise, beauty and grace during the evening gown competition.

Most Creative Mask is awarded to the contestant with the most original representation of themselves during the opening production.

The award for Most Photogenic goes to the contestant who is, well, most photogenic.

photo:Special Mask Presentation

Marie F. Kallay
Married Woman of the Year Award

Each year, Loni Kallay, Director, selects a special individual to receive this award. The person may have shown exceptional courage in her life, been exemplary in her efforts in community service or shown a special attitude which sets her apart from others. Some years the selection process for a single individual is very difficult. The past winners of this award are:

Je'Anice Butler 2007
Weni Wilson 2006
Traci Fox-Harvey 2005
Nicole Gearing, 2004
Grace Alanis, 2003
Jill Letho, 2002
Lillian Mitchell, 2001
Judy Dewyer, 2000
Jenny Lee, 1999
Eva Castillo, 1998
Gloria Richardson, 1997
Wendy Knapp & Sheila Kearns, 1996

Photo: Sherri Chavez, Mrs. California® 2005 and Weni Wilson