Each year, the OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN AMERICA PAGEANT honors an outstanding woman who has dedicated her life to promoting excellence, leadership, community service and achievement in women. This year, our "Honoree" is the esteemed Dr. Lori Sikorszky!

Many of us know Dr. Sikorszky as the founder and director of the famed "MISS AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM". But there is so much more to Lori. She has spent her life encouraging others to become the best that they can be. Whether by counseling individuals, to pageants, to writing articles that may encourage and bless people. She is truly an OUTSTANDING woman.

Please join us in celebrating this year's honoree, Dr. Lori Sikorszky!

Founder & President of Coronation, Inc. Dr. Sikorszky holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she received her B.S. degree & Kent State University, where she received her M.A. & Ph.D. Dr. Sikorszky is currently employed as Director of Clinical Services at a psychiatric hospital. A national multi-titleholder & member of Mensa (the International High IQ Society), Dr. Sikorszky believes that there are not enough opportunities for achievers in the "traditional" pageant world. The Miss American Achievement Scholarship & Recognition Program is her contribution to furthering the propositions that "Smart is Beautiful" and "Achievement is Cool." That's why Miss American Achievement is called "The Crown with Credentials!"

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Psychology, Kent, Ohio Ph.D. awarded May 1998. M.A. Degree awarded May 1991

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. Degree in Psychology awarded May 1988. Magna Cum Laude graduate

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

1999-now ASSISTANT CEO / CLINICAL SERVICES, Massillon Psychiatric Center, Massillon, Ohio

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 1994-98 PSYCHOLOGY ASSISTANT II, Massillon Psychiatric Center, Massillon, Ohio

1994-96 OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN, Westcare Mental Health Center, Massillon, Ohio

1993-94 PSYCHOLOGY INTERN, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine 1992-93

1988-92 PSYCHOLOGY INTERN, MHC of Eastern Stark County, Alliance, Ohio

1986 PSYCHOLOGY TRAINEE, Psychological Clinic, Kent State University

VOLUNTEER, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

1989-93 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Kent State University, Department of Psychology

1987-88 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, PA

CONSULTATION & TEACHING:

1997 ADJUNCT FACULTY, General Psychology, Kent State University

1996 LECTURER, National Depression Screening Day, Massillon, Ohio

1996 MENTOR, for a student seeking a career in the mental health field

1990-91 ADJUNCT FACULTY, Social Psychology, Kent State University

1988-90 ACADEMIC ADVISOR, Psychology Advising Office, Kent State University

1993-now OHIO PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

1993 SIGMA XI SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SOCIETY, Associate Member

1991-now AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC. & Division 12, Clinical Psychology

1990-94 MIDWESTERN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC., Student Affiliate Member

1983-now MENSA, LTD., The International High IQ Society

Professional Women's Advisory Board

Who’s Who Among American Executives & Professionals

Best Student Research, Honorable Mention

Outstanding Young Women of America

Outstanding College Students of America

University of Pittsburgh Honors Convocation

Full scholarship, Kent State University

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society

Golden Key National Honor Society

Mortar Board National Honor Society

Omicron Delta Kappa

Druids Honor, Scholarship, & Leadership Society

Kappa Kappa Gamma Rehabilitation Scholarship

Lambda Sigma Sophomore National Honor Society

Inter-Honorary Council Leadership Conference

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman National Honor Society

University of Pittsburgh Honors Program

Dean’s Honor List every semester, Univ. of Pittsburgh

Dr. America 2000

Outstanding Woman in America 2000

Miss United Ohio 2000

Top 5 Miss United America

Top 8 Finalist, Mrs. Ohio America 1999

Miss Ideal International 1998

Miss Stars N Stripes 1992

Miss Tri-State 1992

America's Cover Miss (Prelim.)

Beauty Winner 1992

Miss Western PA North America 1992

Miss Pleasant Valley 1991

Top 10 at Miss PA / America 1991

Miss Greater Johnstown 1990

Top 10 at Miss PA / America 1990

USA Dixie Darling Beauty Winner 1990

Miss Debutante 1989

Miss Petite Pennsylvania 1989

Miss Petite USA 1989

Miss Northcoast USA 1989

Miss Cleveland Venus USA 1989

Ohio Young Miss of America 1989

YMOA National Talent Winner 1989

OH Sunburst Beauty Winner 1989 (Preliminary)

Miss Laurel Highlands 1988

Hawaiian Tropic Prelim Winner 1988

Ujena Swimsuit Prelim Winner 1988

Miss Pittsburgh 1987

Miss Snowqueen 1985

Top 40 finalist ~ 10,000 entries ~ 'TEEN Magazine Miss

Teenage America 1984

Miss Sunshine Celebrity 1983 Prelim

Miss PA National Teen-Ager 1983

1999, January. Announcement of my job promotion on PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE'S website.

1998 - now. PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE, Associate Writer. Column entitled "Winning Psychology: A Guide to Mentally & Emotionally Healthy Competition."

1998, April. Announcement of my Ph.D. on PAGEANT NEWS BUREAU website.

1998, March. Telephone interview by THE LEARNING CHANNEL for a special about pageants. My interview, however, did not air on the program.

1997, Spring. PAGEANT LIFE MAGAZINE, Authored a feature article "Ethics 101: Don't Practice Beyond Your Realm of Expertise". The article addressed concerns about mental health & other professionals expressing unqualified negativity about children's pageants following the much publicized death of a child beauty queen.

1997, Spring. PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE. Letter to the Editor printed regarding concerns about mental health & other professionals expressing unqualified negativity about children's pageants following the much publicized death of a child beauty queen.

1997, Spring. WINNING MAGAZINE. Letter to the Editor printed regarding concerns about mental health & other professionals expressing unqualified negativity about children's pageants following the much publicized death of a child beauty queen.

1997, Spring. TRIBUNE-REVIEW NEWSPAPER (Western PA). Interviewed & comments printed in an article entitled "Pageant Backers, Foes Debate Impact on Young Contestants."

1997, Spring. TRIBUNE-REVIEW NEWSPAPER (Western PA). Letter to the Editor printed regarding concerns about mental health & other professionals expressing unqualified negativity about children's pageants following the much publicized death of a child beauty queen.

1997, Spring. OBSERVER-REPORTER NEWSPAPER (Western PA). Interviewed & comments printed in an article entitled "Child Pageants: Runway to Poise or Problems?"

1990. PAGEANT MAGAZINE. Photo & article about my titles & awards up to this point.

1990. PAGEANT PEOPLE'S PUBLICATION. Authored a feature article entitled "Expanding the Pageant Industry."

1989. JOAN RIVER'S SHOW. Appeared on national television as Miss Petite USA on a show focusing on unusual pageants.

1989. PAGEANT PEOPLE'S PUBLICATION. Photo & article about my titles & awards up to this point.

1989. PAGEANTRY MAGAZINE. Photo printed as 1989 Ohio Young Miss of America.

1989. INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT REVIEW. Photo & article printed as 1989 Ohio Young Miss of America.

1999. Little Miss & Mister Hawaiian Tropic, Akron, Ohio Preliminary

1998. Tropical Kids USA National Finals, Springfield, Illinois

1998. Miss Greater Cleveland Scholarship Pageant (Miss Ohio/America prelim.)

1998. Little Miss & Mister Hawaiian Tropic, Ohio State Finals, Columbus, Ohio

1996. Miss Sunshine Celebrity Pageant, Sandusky, Ohio

1995. Kidsfest Talent Contest, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1992. Ohio’s Favorite Preteen Pageant, Columbus, Ohio

1990. Mrs. Pennsylvania National U.S. Pageant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1989. Miss Mid Mon Valley Pageant, Monessen, Pennsylvania

1989. Battle of the Best Male Dance Groups in PA & OH, Cleveland, Ohio

1988. Miss Pennsylvania National Pre-Teen Pageant

1988. Miss Italian Heritage Pageant, Washington, Pennsylvania

1988. Miss Donora Ethnic Days Pageant, Donora, Pennsylvania

1988. Young American Beauty Pageant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1987. Canonsburg Christmas Queen Pageant, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

1987. Fayette County Fair Queen Pageant, Uniontown, Pennsylvania

1987. Stardancer Beauty & Dance Contest, Greensburg, Pennsylvania

1987. Miss Photogenic t Miss Pittsburgh Pageant, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

1987. Lil’ Adorable, Teen & Miss Adora-belle Pageant

1987. Albert Gallatin Regatta Queen Pageant, Point Marion, Pennsylvania

1987 Yough High School Talent Contest

1986. Miss Metro-Pittsburgh National Teen-Ager Pageant

1985. Miss Metro-Pittsburgh National Pre-Teen Pageant

Founder & President of Coronation, Inc., promoter of the following

2000-present. MISS YEAR 2001 and MISS MULTINATIONAL online photo-pageants.

1997-present. MISS AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP & RECOGNITION PROGRAM™. National scholarship & recognition program designed to honor intelligent, beautiful, achievement-oriented girls, teens, & women. 51 state winners. National winners receive $1,000 cash, national title, national exposure.

1998. MISS WORLDWIDE PHOTO CONTEST. Online photo contest with interactive voting.

1992-97. MISS PITTSBURGH PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT PAGEANT. In 1997, Coronation, Inc. offered over 30,000 worth of prizes to the winners of the Miss Pittsburgh Pageant. Over the years, I have personally arranged hundreds of self-esteem building and community service oriented appearances for the winners of the Miss Pittsburgh Pageant. Also, I developed the "Crown & Banner" Newsletter to keep all Miss Pittsburgh winners informed about appearance opportunities & to honor them for their community service & personal appearances.

1996. AMERICA’S FESTIVAL OF BEAUTY PAGEANTS. Produced a series of pageants at a festival site in Pittsburgh over a 4 month period. Pageants reflected festival themes & included: Miss Mardi Gras, Miss Three Rivers, Miss Caribbean Queen, & America’s Festival Queen.

1990-91. MISS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT.

1987-97. MISS MON VALLEY PAGEANT™. Over the years, I arranged hundreds of self-esteem building and community service oriented appearances for the winners of the Miss Mon Valley Pageant. Developed "Crown & Banner" Newsletter to keep all Miss Mon Valley winners informed about appearance opportunities & to honor them for their community service & personal appearances.

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