Berkley Bryant Crowned Miss Volunteer America 2025 in Spectacular Ceremony at Historic Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, TN!

*MISS SOUTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEER, BERKLEY BRYANT, CROWNED AS MISS VOLUNTEER AMERICA 2025 DURING THE PAGEANT ON JUNE 22, 2024 AT THE CARL PERKINS CIVIC CENTER IN JACKSON, TN*

*PHOTO BY RYAN MILES FOR MISS VOLUNTEER AMERICA*

L-R: JANE ALDERSON ( VICE-PRESIDENT, MISS VOLUNTEER AMERICA), DYLAN DEMARCUS, MISS VOLUNTEER AMERICA 2025 BERKLEY BRYANT, MADELINE DEMARCUS AND ALLISON DEMARCUS (CEO/FOUNDER MISS VOLUNTEER AMERICA AFTER THE MISS VOLUNTEER PAGEANT ON JUNE 22, 2024 AT THE CARL PERKINS CIVIC CENTER IN JACKSON, TN.

*PHOTO BY RYAN MILES FOR MISS VOLUNTEER AMERICA*

In a stunning ceremony held this evening, June 22, 2024, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, TN, Berkley Bryant, the reigning Miss South Carolina Volunteer, captured the prestigious title of Miss Volunteer America 2025. The prestigious pageant, now in its third year, was streamed live globally on MissVolunteerAmerica.net.

Hannah Perrigin, the previous Miss Volunteer America, gracefully passed the torch to Berkley, crowning her as the new ambassador for the esteemed pageant.

The evening was hosted by Miss Volunteer America founder and CEO, Allison DeMarcus.

“We are ecstatic to welcome Berkley Bryant as Miss Volunteer America 2025,” said DeMarcus. "Berkley truly exemplifies the values and qualities that define our pageant system, and we are excited to have her represent the Miss Volunteer America organization in the coming year."

“Wow! Tonight was seriously a dream come true," said the new Miss Volunteer America 2025, Berkley Bryant, just minutes after her crowning. “I've worked so hard in my state of South Carolina to grow the Miss Volunteer America organization and to be rewarded for all of the hard work and dedication that goes into being a state title holder is just so exciting! I look forward to putting my skills to work this year as Miss Volunteer America. I want to say thank you to Allison DeMarcus, the national board for hosting us here in Jackson, TN as well as all of the amazing women I've met through this program.”

Berkley Bryant's outstanding achievement not only earns her the prestigious title but also opens the door to numerous exceptional opportunities. Along with $50,000 in scholarship funds, Berkley will have the chance to meet with CAA (Creative Artists Agency) Nashville, receive a Sherri Hill Designer package that includes a trip to New York City for NY Fashion Week, and engage in meetings with Big Machine Label Group and Red Street Records, among other exciting prospects.

Throughout the week, titleholders from all 50 states competed in preliminary rounds, leading up to the exhilarating finale. Over $125,000 in scholarship money and prizes were awarded, with these remarkable women representing their respective states during the national finals for Miss Volunteer America in Jackson, Tennessee. The entire week was a splendid celebration of glamour, talent, and the spirit of volunteerism.

The Miss Volunteer America Pageant is more than just a beauty competition. It honors young women who demonstrate a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in their communities through volunteer work. This esteemed event highlights exceptional individuals who embody the values of service, compassion, and leadership.

The crowning of Berkley Bryant as Miss Volunteer America 2025 was an unforgettable moment for attendees. They experienced an evening filled with entertainment and inspiration, culminating in the well-deserved recognition of the new ambassador.

This year's pageant success would not have been possible without the generous support of the presenting sponsors: Jane Alderson, Delta Dental of Tennessee, Allison & Jay DeMarcus, Jackson Madison County Community Economic Development Commission, and Sherri Hill.

The spirit of service is at the heart of the Miss Volunteer America program. The organization partners nationally with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross.

Connect with Miss Volunteer America:

www.missvolunteeramerica.net
www.instagram.com/missvolunteeramericapag

ABOUT ALLISON DEMARCUS

Allison DeMarcus is a former Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Miss Tennessee America and Miss Tennessee USA and is the only woman in pageant history to represent the state of Tennessee at the Miss Teen USA, Miss America and Miss USA pageants. DeMarcus began working with Country Music Television in January 2007 when she co-hosted the Miss America Pageant with Mario Lopez and has worked as a television personality for Country Music Television for ten years.

Allison is married to Jay DeMarcus of the country music supergroup, Rascal Flatts. In 2020, Allison and Jay - along with their adorable children - warmed hearts in their own NETFLIX reality show, DeMarcus Family Rules.

Additionally, the couple has appeared together on The Chew, NASHVILLE, Good Morning America and Chrisley Knows Best.

When she is off camera, DeMarcus enjoys serving in her third year as President of the Board of Directors of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and recently finished chairing an $18M Pediatric Cancer Campaign. She also enjoys serving as a Board Member for the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center’s Board of Overseers, Board member for the Memorial Foundation on the Grants Committee, as well as the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant.

She formerly served on the Board of Directors for Cheekwood, The Women’s Fund, Sigma Epsilon Chi Omega Advisory Board at Vanderbilt, Chi Omega’s National Recruitment Team and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and has enjoyed volunteering for The Nashville Symphony, Sexual Assault Center, Swan Ball, Nashville Humane Association, Nashville Ballet, Second Harvest Food Bank, Nashville Alliance, Warner Parks, The Frist Center, Nashville Zoo and the Oasis Center.

Allison’s most important job is being a wife to Jay, and mother to Madeline and Dylan.

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