Local resident wins Miss Personality Canada 2024 award

By Keely Ross

Miss Personality, Emilee Schevers.

At the 2024 National Personality Pageants Competition, Emilee Schevers was crowned Miss Personality Canada. Schevers is a 22-year-old from Omemee who has been legally blind her entire life and is an advocate for the disability community.

Schevers has been determined to win this award for the past few years. She says that as someone with a disability, she never thought this would happen.

“This title has been a dream in the making over the past three years. I never thought there was a place for me in the beauty and fashion industry as a person with a disability, so this is not just a win for me but a win for the entire community. It truly feels so surreal and I am immensely grateful.”

Schevers is a role model for the disability community by not only being part of the beauty and fashion industry but also by creating an online community for individuals with disabilities. In 2018, Schevers and her sister, Hannah, created a website called Tru Faces. It’s for people to be able to connect and share their stories.

She says they were inspired by their childhood to start this project.

“Growing up in a rural community, we often did not have the opportunity to engage with other people with disabilities. When we were able to attend programs at the school for the blind in Brantford. Meeting other people with similar conditions inspired us to create Tru Faces online where everyone could join in and experience connection.”

Since the beginning of Tru Faces it has gained more than 250 entries, they’ve created an advocacy apparel line and have spoken internationally about their campaign. While breaking down barriers and challenging misconceptions, Schevers hopes to inspire people with disabilities to step outside their comfort zone.

“Take the leap and try something new even when people tell you, you can’t or even when you’re unsure how it will turn out. I never thought I’d win a national pageant title in my life and here we are. Anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.”

1 Comment

  1. Lynn M. Teatro says:

    Well deserved! Emilee is a creative dynamo!

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