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The 2025 Ms. Florida Corporate America competition lit up the Rosen Centre Hotel on Saturday, March 29th, as ten accomplished women took the stage to compete for the chance to represent the state at the national Ms. Corporate America competition this June.
After nearly two hours of competition—including compelling personal pitches and a stunning formal wear showcase—childcare center owner Jessica Ann Nelson was crowned Ms. Florida Corporate America 2025. Jessica also received the Pageantry Spirit Award and the “You’re Hired” Best Interview Award. She was crowned by outgoing titleholder Maurita Sutton-Brown, Ms. Florida Corporate America 2023–2024.
This year’s contestants were selected based on their professional experience, leadership qualities, and commitment to community service. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65, have a minimum of five years of professional experience, and at least two years of community service involvement.
2025 Winners
Jessica Ann Nelson
Ms. Florida Corporate America 2025
Recipient of the Pageantry Spirit Award and the “You’re Hired” Best Interview Award
Janelle Jacques
Ms. Kissimmee – 1st Runner-Up
Nicole Marie Martin
Ms. Minneola – 2nd Runner-Up
Shantel Doggett
Ms. Orlando – 3rd Runner-Up
Honored with the titles of Ms. Congeniality and the Flawless Photo Award
Amanda Shisler
Ms. West Palm Beach – 4th Runner-Up
Voted as the People’s Choice Award recipient
Marianna Jazmine Mitchell
Ms. St. Petersburg
Awarded the Cinderella Award for Best Formal Wear
The competition was hosted by Philomena Moncoeur, Florida State President of the Ms. Corporate America Organization, and emceed by the charismatic Kim C. Shaw, who brought both energy and humor to the evening’s festivities. A number of distinguished guests were also in attendance, including Anissa King-Paul, Founder of the Ms. Corporate America Organization; Shawn Fair, Ms. Corporate America partner and executive leadership coach; Dr. Marcea Burnette Whitaker, the Lead Life Coach for the Ms. Corporate America competition, and former pageant titleholders.
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