Whitney Carr

MS. SENIOR WORLD 50S

My Platform:

“Wonder Girls Rule: Empowering the Next Generation of Wonder Women”. 

I grew up watching the Wonder Woman TV show in the 70’s with my Dad. My fondness for what the character stood for sparked my life’s journey to become a Wonder Woman myself. I do this by creating opportunities for women of all ages to achieve excellence through community service initiatives, hosting events, connecting them with opportunities and being a 'personality' within the pageantry circuit. I meet girls/women at all the events I travel to each year and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves. 

I want every girl/woman to know that YOU can achieve anything because “You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”. 

My recipe for Success:

1 Cup of Charisma

1 Cup of Wonderful

2 Cups of Fun

Stir in a little Sweetness to create a multi-layered Wonder Cake…with Glitter Frosting! 

I have fostered relationships and built a strong network within the pageant world and throughout my regional business community. I also have a large social media following. With the connections I have established we have been able to do wonderful things. Once I accomplish my goals, I create new ones! If your journey isn’t going in the direction you desire, You can always bake a fresh Wonder Cake! 

My description of today's senior woman:

Senior Women are in an era full of wonderful opportunities with the wisdom and courage to explore. I don’t feel like what I thought I would feel like when I reached my Senior years. I feel unstoppable! I’ve raised my children, explored many careers, met thousands of interesting people and been blessed with a husband who walks alongside this journey of life with me. I feel like I’m in the Prime of my life! Being a Senior “Wonder” Woman is not a character, it’s a mindset.

It's our time to shine!

Dr. Glynis Worthington

MS. SENIOR WORLD 60S

My Platform:

My platform of choice is to inspire and encourage adults aged 60 and older to embrace sports as a way to enhance both brain and body health. Through my research on the flow experience in recreational doubles pickleball, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that physical activity has on mental acuity, emotional well-being, and social connections. My dedication to this platform comes from a deep belief that staying active is not just about longevity but about living a vibrant, engaged life as we age. By promoting participation in sports like pickleball, I hope to empower seniors to discover new passions, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen their minds and bodies in ways that lead to a higher quality of life.

Also, I’ve been told many times that my social media posts encourage older adults to travel, have adventures, and enjoy our communities as we age with friends old and new. 

My recipe for Success:

We have two rules at our house, rules I live by:

1. Remain impervious to public ridicule. Essentially, it means to be true to yourself, set your eyes on your goals, do it, and don't worry about what other people might say.

2. Be good to one another, and party on dudes (from the movie Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, which we adopted in 1989!). The essence is to work together, live by the Golden Rule, not take things too seriously, and enjoy life.

These two rules, plus a genuine interest in living my life with optimism and love, are the keys to my success and have the potential to be keys to success for others as well.

My description of today's senior woman:

Today’s senior woman is a vibrant force of knowledge and ability. She is redefining what it means to age by staying mentally and physically active, engaging with her community, and embracing opportunities to continue learning and growing. Whether playing sports, competing in beauty pageants, conducting scientific research, or mentoring the next generation, she’s driven by purpose and passion. I see her as someone who confidently steps into new chapters, embraces challenges, and becomes a role model for all ages, especially as she contributes to the world in unique, meaningful ways.

Cherie Kidd

MS. SENIOR WORLD 70S

My Platform:

Voices for Veterans. 

As the wife of a retired Marine and the sister of a disabled veteran, I know we owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who served our country. I volunteer to serve individual veterans, as well as grieving Gold star families.

I participate in Honor Flights ceremonies for our older veterans organizing a large welcome home ceremony upon their return from touring memorials in WA D.C.

Serving meals to veterans and providing medical care for homeless veterans in our community.

I volunteer with the Capt. Joseph House to give a respite to the grieving Gold Star families who have lost a loved one serving on active duty.

Wreaths Across America is a special project where we purchase and lay wreaths on the graves of veterans to honor them on Memorial Day.

Service to veterans is heartfelt and their appreciation is genuine.

My recipe for Success:

As a breast cancer survivor, I have learned to be open and willing to take on new challenges and opportunities. It has taught me to be fearless and live powerfully for today. 

My recipe for success is first to know where you are going. Have a specific goal in mind. Persistence is necessary. It often takes years of work and commitment to achieve your goals. Then you must be determined and work harder at your goal than anyone else is willing to do. 

Visualize your goal, break it down into doable steps. Educate yourself, show your determination and and realize that you can roll with the mistakes along the way. It's your personal learning curve, but you cannot let failures deter you. They are merely adjustments to teach you the right path to success. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it!

Always give back and be grateful for every successful step forward. Success is only worthwhile when it is shared. Enjoy the journey.

My description of today's senior woman:

Today's senior woman is a pioneer, a role model and an advocate for breaking down former stereotypes of seniors.  We have lived lives of worthy accomplishments, raised families, experienced illness and overcome difficulties and come out all the stronger for it. We are the leaders in changing the views on aging. We are breaking barriers to show that achieving new goals does not depend on age, but rather determination, energy, experience and your passion. Today's woman is setting a higher standard and is an influencer for women of all ages to pursue their dreams.