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California Newswire, February 10, 2025

After two years the company is now expanding its annual event the Mr and Ms Military Showcase. "My goal is to turn this event into a reality competition series that military veterans can be part of and enjoy for years to come. This would be great for Netflix, Hulu, or Prime," says Hill. In addition to educating military veterans in financial literacy, the event also celebrates and appreciates the accomplishments of active duty and military veterans from all branches of service. Anyone looking to promote their favorite nonprofit may become a local title-holder and a representative of the MMMO in their local city. For more information about the MMMO and the Mr. & Ms. Military Showcase, please visit www.MMMilitary.com, or email info@mmmilitary.com, or call/text 619.800.2790.

World Insiders, December 28, 2024

Some people call the event a pageant for nonprofits that features military veterans. That is because military veterans can't participate without a nonprofit organization to promote. Calvin Hill the event's creator says, "Unlike other events our focus is not on beauty - but the community. It is my job to get our military veterans to understand that, especially the men who may feel they are too macho to compete in a competition for a Mr. Military title."This event changes lives and impacts communities not only locally but nationwide as well. Hill says, "Many of the contestants have told me that participating in the event has increased the confidence within themselves and that they would participate again. "The event showcases veterans who promote their favorite nonprofit on social media to help them receive new donations, new members and extra exposure for their causes. "When we make our nonprofits stong, then the individuals and families that rely on those nonprofits will be even - stronger." says Hill. To stress it's importance, this category is where the bulk of the scoring is placed.

Bingham News, December 5, 2024

The event was hosted by U.S. Navy veterans, Ms. Amy Forsythe, @amyforsythe760 and Mr. Tyrome Thompson, @mac_rome. Special Guest: Mr. Richard Lawson, U.S. Army Vet. The event was sponsored by Dr. Laila Contractor, https://www.lailacontractormd.com. The judges who had the challenging task of scoring the contestants were: Sherry Knight (of KyXy 96.5 FM in San Diego), Arthur Edwards (Real Estate Entrepreneur), Melanie Wallace (Pageant Professional), Raymond Lott (aka, Marine Rapper), Dr. Laila Contractor (Integrative Psychiatrist), Reem Samawi (CEO of Ayla Events). MMMO wants to give a special thanks to all of the military veterans who participated in the event and their favorite nonprofit organizations. Their goal was to help nonprofits receive, new donations, new members and extra exposure for their causes. Hill says, "Unlike other events, our focus is not on beauty, but - the community. This is how we at the Mr Ms Military Organization change lives and impact communities locally and across the nation. If the nonprofits are strong, then the families that rely on them are even stronger."

Fox 5 San Diego, November 1, 2024

Mr. & Ms. Military Showcase is an event that celebrates military veterans from all branches of service. Calvin Hill, Mr. Ms. Military Organization founder, joined Fox 5 to talk more about this event and its significance.

KYXY 96.5 San Diego, March 7, 2024

Living Better in San Diego on KYXY 96.5 with Pepper. The Mr. and Ms. Military Pageant provides titleholders with an international platform to affect positive change personally, professionally, and philanthropically as inspirational leaders and role models. Founder Calvin Hill discusses this event, coming to Oceanside Performing Arts Center the weekend before Veterans Day.

Nonprofit Pro, July 10, 2023

This annual pageant will feature nonprofit organizations and a military veteran, male or female of their choice to shine a spotlight on veterans and active-duty military personnel who are engaged in community service and are making a positive impact on society. Founder of the Mr. & Ms. Military Organization, Calvin Hill, expressed his motivation behind creating this unique pageant, stating, "Most times, our service members are honored and recognized on a military base outside of public view. I wanted to change that by giving veterans and active-duty service members the spotlight, showcasing their talents, and acknowledging their exceptional contributions to their chosen nonprofits."

March 7, 2023

“We had some amazing contestants this year, but in the end, the judges were blown away by Claude’s vocal performance and his thoughtful answers, so we are honored he will serve as the king for MMMO. Riley struck the judges with her poise and confidence. Watching her bobsledding video performance sealed it for the judges that she would make the perfect queen in our pageant. I am confident both of these dedicated service members will represent MMMO well,” said Calvin Hill, founder of MMMO. The Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant was created by Hill, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime advocate for service members who wanted to highlight the achievements of fellow veterans and their contributions to local communities. During his 20-year tenure in the Navy, Hill was stationed mainly in the Southwest region, with most of his service in the San Diego area.

Fox 4 KC, February 24, 2023

Two contestants, a man and woman, will be named the winners at the end of the pageant showcase. The two winners will individually represent MMMO and use their platform to encourage, inspire, and uplift their communities for the remainder of the competition year. For tickets to the event and more information about the Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant, visit www.mmmilitary.com or follow MMMO on Facebook and Instagram at MrMsMilitary. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Veterans of Hope, a sponsor and non-profit organization. The Mr. & Ms. Military Organization is a private organization and is not affiliated in any way with the United States military or any of the United States armed services.

Military Press, November 11, 2022

The organization is spotlighting outstanding men and women who served in the military by providing an extraordinary platform in the Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant. The Mr. & Ms. Military Pageant is a unique, annual competition unlike any other, which celebrates veterans and active service members who are also engaged in community service. The pageant will judge the top 10 men and top 10 women on five criteria as they raise money for the nonprofit organization of their choice. MMMO aims to register at least one man and woman representing each U.S. state and territory in the pageant. The top 10 men and women chosen for the pageant will be notified by
January. 31, 2023.

AP News, November 2, 2022

The MMMO pageant was created in 2009 by the organization’s founder Calvin Hill, a veteran with 20 years of experience who served on active duty at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, California. Hill is also currently a Community Care Coordinator with the San Diego VA Healthcare System. Hill is a staunch advocate for veterans and has a deep appreciation for the U.S. armed services. He designed the pageant to give more visibility to the service men and women who deserve recognition for their efforts on and off base. “Most times, our service members are honored and recognized on a military base outside of public view. I wanted to change that by giving veterans and active-duty service members the spotlight they deserve with an extraordinary platform worthy of our service men and women — an opportunity they can be proud of for years to come,” said Hill.