Joy Rose Murphy crowned Mrs. Oklahoma 2012

The Mrs. Oklahoma pageant, official state preliminary competition for Mrs. America celebrating the achievements, poise, and personality of Oklahoma’s accomplished married women, was held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple.  Eleven delegates competed for the coveted title and were judged on communication skills, achievements, poise and appearance. Fifty percent of the overall score went to the interview competition, and twenty-five percent went to fitness and evening wear competitions, respectively. At the end of the evening, the statuesque, green eyed brunette, Joy Rose Murphy of Choctaw, was crowned Mrs. Oklahoma 2012.

Joy Rose is married to Glen Murphy, a popular thoroughbred jockey in the Midwest region. Together, they have a one-year old daughter, Noelle Kathleen.

During her reign as Mrs. Oklahoma, Joy Rose will bring awareness to a non-profit charity, the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund for which she has raised over $50,000 for the cause since her involvement in 2005.

Joy Rose is also employed at Remington Park Race Track and Casino in Oklahoma City where she holds the position of Promotions and Sponsorship Manager. She also hosts a nationally television simulcast program during the track’s live racing seasons.

Joy Rose is also an ambassador for the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Oklahoma Society of Association Executives. She enjoys traveling with her daughter to visit her husband at various race tracks, planning a party and exploring the newest restaurants in town. Her family is a member of St. Philip Neri parish in Midwest City.

Joy Rose will compete at a national level in the Mrs. America Pageant later this year and represent the great state of Oklahoma.

The competition seeks married women who are involved in their communities, who want to make a difference, and who are excited about celebrating marriage.

1st Runner up - Kelly Davis
2nd Runner up - Rosanne Frazier
3rd Runner up - Simone Goelz
4th Runner up - Lisa Walker

Other Award Winners:
Mrs. Facebook Photogenic – Kelly Davis
Interview Award- Simone Goelz
Fitness Award – Joy Rose Murphy
Evening Gown Award – Rosanne Frazier
Directors Award – Simone Goelz / Kelly Davis
Community Service – Tiffany Poe
Marriage Longevity – Rosanne Frazier
Non-finalist Interview - Tiffany Poe
Non-finalist Fitness – Bree Lopez
Non-finalist Gown –  Courtney Chandler
Ambassador Award –  Kelly Davis
Career Achievement – Jennifer Beard
Most Beautiful Smile – Courtney Chandler
Contestants Choice – Melissa Miraeidi
Mrs. Congeniality –  Kelly Davis
Most Ticket Sales – Simone Goelz
Memory Book Award – Melissa Miraeidi
 

The Mrs. Oklahoma America Pageant encourages every married woman in the state to come together to discuss marriage, family issues, and community service. The Mrs. Oklahoma America Program, in partnership with the Mrs. America Pageant and the Mrs. World Pageant, is the largest system of its kind in the world. With a record number of applicants seeking to participate in the Mrs. America Pageant, it is now projected that this is the fastest-growing pageant program in the United States. Alyssa will represent Oklahoma in the Mrs. America Pageant, Established in 1977, this National Competition is devoted to proving that America's 60 million married women are extraordinarily poised, articulate, hard-working and versatile.

CONTACT: Tracy Crist, Executive Producer of Mrs. Oklahoma America Pageant, 757-427-0767 or visit our website at www.MrsOklahomaAmerica.com