On Saturday evening, young ladies of Italian Descent competed for the Miss Italia Peekskill title at the Harbor at Charles Point in Peekskill, NY. The categories they competed in was photogenic appeal, casual wear, evening wear and interviews. The winner of the Miss Italia Peekskill title is Nadia Manginelli from Peekskill, NY. Miss Manginelli has competed in several pageants such as Miss New York State and Miss Westchester. The First Runner up was Alexa Carvajal from Brooklyn, NY. Second Runner up was given to Amanda Daley from Rexford, NY. The Miss Congeniality title was awarded to Arianna Memoli from Peekskill, NY.
Also crowned last night was Little Miss Italia Peekskill. The winner chosen is Jennifer Morriss of Peekskill, NY. The Little Miss Italia Peekskill competition was open to young girls of Italian Descent between the ages of 5 and 9 years of age. Miss Morris won her title by submitting 2 digital pictures and an essay on what her Italian heritage means to her. The Little Miss Italia Peekskill competition is not a full beauty pageant contest. It is primarily judged on the essay and on the photogenic appeal and character displayed in the digital photographs
