2030-Miss-WEIO
by K.J. Lincoln
The coronation of a new Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics has taken place and the winner is Inuraaq Kaylene Evans of Nome.
The World Eskimo Indian Olympics took place in the host city of Fairbanks this past weekend, July 18-21. Five Miss WEIO contestants participated in the event: Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics contestants included: Miss Top of the World – Azara Leavitt of Barrow, Miss Arctic Native Brotherhood – Lisa Lynch of Anchorage, Miss Arctic Circle – Davidann Mills of Noatak, Iñuraaq Kaylene Evans of Nome, and Miss Cama-i – Maritza Nuglene-Gomez of Anchorage/White Mountain.
2017 Miss WEIO Piiyuuk Olivia Shields passed on her crown on coronation night, Saturday July 21st after her year reign.
“Quyana for all of your love and support throughout my year as Miss World Eskimo Indian Olympics. I am very humbled and honored to have represented our people,” she wrote.
Miss Cama-i Maritza Nuglene-Gomez was awarded the 1st Runner Up award. She is next in line for the crown if Miss WEIO is unable to continue to serve. Nuglene-Gomez also won the Most Photogenic Award. She hails from White Mountain and Anchorage.
The contestants had a busy week with their interviews, talent presentations, photo sessions, and speeches.
The new Miss WEIO presented the winners of the Seal Skinning Contest with their medals as her first official duty. Her and her court also participated in the Golden Days Parade on Saturday morning.
2018 MISS WEIO RESULTS
Miss WEIO: Kaylene Evans, Nome
1st runner up: Maritza Nuglene-Gomez, Anchorage/White Mountain
2nd runner up: Davidann Mills, Noatak
Miss Congeniality: Davidann Mills
Most Photogenic: Maritza Nuglene-Gomez
Most Talented: Azara-Lee Leavitt
Most Traditional: Kaylene Evans
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