Victoria Huggins

Miss North Carolina 2017

Age: 23

Hometown: St. Pauls, North Carolina

Platform Issue: The ALZ Project: Alzheimer’s Awareness

Talent: Vocal – “I Will Always Love You”

College Major: Mass Communication

Scholastic Ambition: Master’s degree in Government with an emphasis in Political Communication

My Hobbies: I love reading, cross stitching, creative coloring, and collecting Holiday Barbies.

My Proud Accomplishment: I was chosen by my Alma Mater, UNC Pembroke, as one of 20 Prestigious Alumni. I am so humbled that my portrait is displayed representing the Mass Communication Department for success in both academic and career accomplishments.

Bio: Victoria has enjoyed traveling as a motivational speaker and vocalist nationwide since the age of seven. She was honored to represent her community on a variety of television shows, including It’s Showtime at the Apollo, Star Search, American Idol (Top 100), and the American Bible Challenge. She is also an Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador and a strong advocate for music therapy. Over the past five years in the Miss North Carolina Organization, Victoria was the recipient of the 2015 and 2017 Dana Reason Quality of Life Award and has raised over $50,000 for The Alzheimer’s Association, CMN Hospitals, and the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Fund.