We proudly post the bio of our accomplished new Queen:
Leadership, Community Service and Volunteerism are the principles Shawn Cunningham is trying to instill in the countless numbers of young people she'll encounter during her service as a multiple titleholder in the State of Maine.
Embarking on a statewide speaking tour, Shawn has traveled to many communities throughout the Pine Tree State spreading her message that through leadership and service individuals CAN make a difference...and empower themselves, their communities and subsequently America to change toward the better! In addition to her speaking tour, Shawn continues to meet with state dignitaries, civic leaders and community organizations on a slew of appearances.
Shawn's motto:"Succeed and Soar!!!"
Shawn is an Anchor/Reporter for WAGM-TV and serves as the anchor for the station's 5:30 p.m. newscast, "The First Edition" AND the Primetime Anchor/Producer of "The Late Edition", as well as the station's Ten O'Clock newscast "Newsource 8 at Ten". Shawn is also the station's Education Beat reporter, Consumer Reporter for "Consumerwatch" and the Health/Medical Reporter for "Medical Mondays".
Since joining WAGM, she has received several awards including two 2003 Aegis Media Awards, three Maine Association of Broadcasters awards and two Telly Awards. Shawn won awards from the National Federation of Press Women. Some of Shawn's stories have appeared on CBS Newspath, Maine Public Broadcasting and CNN Network.
Shawn is a Past President of the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women and was named by the organization as its 2005 and 2003 Maine Young Career Woman of the Year.
Shawn is extremely proud of her pageant background and experiences. Shawn was crowned Ms. US of America, Ms. Royal America, Ms. Outstanding Woman in America 2008 after being crowned and Miss Maine OWA she placed first runner up at the 2006 Outstanding Woman in America Competition. In addition she also received two prestigious awards for Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Leadership.
Shawn has also been Ms. African American United Lifetime Ambassador, Ms. African American United 2008, Miss African American United 2005, Miss Woman of Color.
"Pageants...have been very good to me!"
Shawn is currently involved with several community service projects in Northern Maine including Board Memberships of the PI Chamber of Commerce and Momentum Aroostook. She is an active committee chair for the PI Kiwanis Club, Caribou BPW and Team WAGM for the Aroostook County Branch of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Shawn belongs to many professional organizations including Business and Professional Womens Clubs/USA, RTNDA, NABJ, SPJ and the National Federation of Press Women.
