Madelyn Shamel is Named Miss Ludington Area 2020

Photo courtesy of Photography by Sue Brown
The pageant is open to never-married women between the ages of 17-24 (or high school seniors) from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties. Contestants are judged based on-stage question, interview, talent and evening gown/social impact statement. The winner is qualified to enter the Miss Michigan Pageant, a precursor to the Miss America Pageant.
Awards from the 2019 pageant included:
Peoples Choice Winner: Andrea Shoop
Miss Congeniality: Mariah Gregurek
Platform Award: Paige Whitaker
Community Service Award: Jordan Goodman
Talent: Madelyn Shamel
First Runner Up: Jordan Goodman
Miss Ludington Area 2020 - Madelyn Shamel
For more information on the pageant, visit missludingtonarea.org.
About Miss Ludington 2017, Leah Massie
22-year old Leah Massie was crowned the 2017 Miss Ludington Area, held at West Shore Community College's Center Stage Theater.

2017 Miss Ludington, Leah Massie
Massie is a 2012 graduate of Ludington High School and also holds a Bachelor's Degree in social work from Grand Valley State University. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in social work and she is the daughter of Tim and Brenda Massie of Ludington. Her platform during her reign will be "LIGHT", "Leading Improvement, and Giving Hope Together: Changing the Conversation About Adoption," which is an adoption advocacy group.
Leah follows Shelby Soberalski, 2016 Miss Ludington Area, and competed against 5 other women for the title.
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- Visit Downtown Ludington!
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- Ludington Area Center for the Arts
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- Move to Ludington...Living Here is Great!
- The Ludington Area Jaycees: Building Young Leaders Since 1947
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- Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Mason County Cultural Trails
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- Great Food....Ludington Style!
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- Putt-Putt for a Purpose at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf
- Enjoy Concerts and Performances During the Holidays
- Where to Find a Fresh Christmas Tree
- Christmas in Scottville
- The Ludington & Scottville Branches of the Mason County District Library Offer Numerous Programs for Children & Families
- New Year's Eve in Downtown Ludington
- Pentwater's Christmas in the Village Festivities
- The Season for Giving
- The Holiday Season Shines at Bear Lake's Sparkle in the Park
- Home for the Holidays Events in Hart & Silver Lake
- Holiday Parties Made Easier
- Good Cheer is Found in West Michigan During the Holiday Season
- Aglow on the Avenue Parade & Christmas Festivities in Downtown Ludington
- Manistee's Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
- Shop Local and Keep Money in Your Community
- Local Bazaars and Holiday Arts & Crafts Shows
- Frequently Asked Questions About Ludington
- Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
- History Comes Alive at Historic White Pine Village
- Downtown Ludington Map with Business Locations
- Discover Ludington State Park Trails for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing & Cross Country Skiing
- Father Jacques Marquette Shrine
- Lake Winds Energy Park
- Art Scene in the Ludington Area
- Visit Downtown Ludington!
- Your Pet is Welcome in the Ludington Area!
- Ludington Area Center for the Arts
- Sandcastles Children's Museum Offers Great Opportunities for Learning and Play
- Move to Ludington...Living Here is Great!
- The Ludington Area Jaycees: Building Young Leaders Since 1947
- Birthday Parties are a Blast at Sandcastles Children's Museum!
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Mason County Cultural Trails
- Cool Things to do in Ludington
- Great Food....Ludington Style!
- Street Pianos Bring Music to Downtown Ludington
- Putt-Putt for a Purpose at the Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf