BIG NEWS!! Nick Cannon presents Jordan Somer, 2010 NE Teen, with the NickTeen Halo Awards!

Jordan Somer, NAM Miss Nebraska Teen 2010 is no stranger to "pageantry." A former NAM Nebraska Jr. Teen and avid pageant competitor, Jordan claims that it's pageantry that has given her confidence and the ability to dream big. Five years ago, Jordan decided that she wanted every girl to be able to grow in the same ways that pageantry had allowed her to.

Thus, the Miss Amazing pageant was born. Since then, the Miss Amazing pageant has given confidence to and promoted public speaking for dozens of women ages 5-35 with physical & mental disabilities across the state of Nebraska. Also, it has raised more than $15,000 to aid in local charities.

Monday afternoon seemed like a typical day, as Jordan was busy at pom squad practice. But, then something BIG happened. A red carpet rolled out, a silver podium went up, and Nick Cannon ( host of America's Best Dance Crew, Chairman of the TeenNick Halo awards, & Mr. Mariah Carey) appeared with good news to share. Jordan is 1 of 4 teens selected across the country as the recipient of this year's TeenNick(Nickelodeon) Halo Award. The Halo awards are given out by celebrities to deserving teens who support philanthropic causes. Along with the news, Jordan received $20,000 to use towards her college education & $25,000 to use towards the Miss Amazing pageant, as well as she will be spending the day with a secret celebrity - to be revealed to her soon!!!

The news of Somer's achievement has spread like wildfire, being featured on just about every news station & paper in Nebraska, even USAtoday picked up on this awesome news. AND of course, the OFFICIAL NAMISS ROCKS BLOG SPOT is eager to spread the news about one of their own! But, you can also check out Jordan's interview of the experience at The Omaha Morning Blend here

Nickelodeon spent all day Monday & Tuesday filming for an upcoming episode featuring Jordan as the recipient - and will be shooting this weekend and next. Stay posted HERE at the Official NAMiss Rocks Blog to find out more information on all the exciting news.

( Jordan, above, tears up at finding out from Nick Cannon that she will receive $25,000 from Nickelodeon to help continue in her quest to make a difference)

On a personal note - National American Miss is one of the official sponsors of this year's Miss Amazing pageant, which takes place October 29th & 30th in Omaha, NE. Myself, Ryan, and a whole slew of NAM queens will be on hand to help produce this years Miss Amazing pageant and support our girl, Jordan, as well as NAM will be awarding scholarships to the winners to compete in National American Miss & donating to the silent auction!!!! If you are in Omaha October 29th & 30th - be sure to stop by the Omaha Holiday Inn Convention Center to see something "amazing" happening!

I'll be sure to post lots of pictures of the event!!!!