Former NAM Iowa Jr. Preteen Cover Girl - making a BIG NAME for herself in a SMALL TOWN!

You might think that just because you live in a place like... "Ottumwa, Iowa," that there are not many opportunities for you to DREAM BIG. Well, on the contrary my friends! Just ask the 2009 Miss Iowa Jr. Preteen Cover Girl, Chelsea Lanphier who is making a BIG NAME for herself in a SMALL TOWN!

Since Chelsea won her title with National American Miss, she has made quite the name for herself at the local children's community playhouse in Ottumwa, taking on roles in Oliver Twist and The Wizard of Oz, this past year alone. In August, Chelsea auditioned for a modeling and talent competition from the Barbizon school of management and made the cut to compete in the national level in Grand Cayman, Mexico. Chelsea not only competed, but succeded in both the runway and acting competitions.

Chelsea's mom, Mary, told us at National American Miss that, "her pageant experience of communication skills, poise and stage presence, and natural beauty placed her in the top 10 spot out of over 70 boys and girls in her division. She received Honorable Mention recognition.

And as for Chelsea, she shares a bit of advice for all you small town girls out there, "I have been involved with the NAM family since 2008 when I entered for the first time. Every year I have learned so much and it has helped me with other competitions and events. To other girls of all ages, dream big, pursue the impossible, and believe always.''

Whether you live in NYC, LA, or Ottumwa, Iowa - we hope that girls like Chelsea are an inspiration. You don't just have to live in a BIG TOWN to DREAM BIG!!! National American Miss is a great place to start your journey to realizing your BIG DREAMS!