Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant

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Cheryl Kozera - President
Having been involved in pageant management and production as well as consultation in contestant training for pageant preparation for well over a decade, Ms. Kozera attributes her love and passion of this industry and the personal development of the girls she has worked with to her success. Her philosophy of treating contestants as equals, that they are all winners and that they will leave this experience a stronger, more confident young woman is what encourages contestants to become involved in her pageants. Having earned an excellent reputation with many dignitaries, business owners and organizations, Ms. Kozera makes it her mission statement to treat all people as important as the next and to make them comfortable in her presence. Cheryl Kozera has been awarded the “Crystal Crown Award” from pageant icon, Mrs. Joan Hart, President of Canada Pageant Management Strategy for her dedication and excellence in pageant management and production. The production of the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant is a dream she has held for many years and intends to bring Northern Ontario pageantry into a new era introducing a new approach of stage production and pageant management.

Stacy Kozera - Vice-President
Her journey in the pageant and modeling industry began at age 11 when she entered her first model search and was awarded the overall winner to attend the CMTC Modeling Convention in Toronto. She was awarded “Grand Overall Child Model of the Year” at that venue and from there started her pageant career bringing home the titles of Miss Teen Sudbury 1997, Miss Teen All Canadian 1997, Miss Capreol 2002, Miss Northern Ontario Canada 2002 and Miss All Canadian 2003. Stacy brought her experience as a certified modeling instructor teaching many young boys and girls to discover their inner talents through modeling and dance instruction. It was through her pageant titles that she was encouraged to pursue the great reward of volunteer work, working closely with many great charities, some being “The Crohn’s & Colitis Society” and “Child Find Sudbury Chapter” and “Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer”. She has been Master of Ceremonies to many events, most importantly being the “Northern Star Photo Contest” held in Sudbury in 2002, which she organized and hosted, donating all proceeds to Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. Stacey brings many years of experience through actual pageant participation to this event and will undoubtedly contribute her skills to make this venue one of a kind.
Sue Desrochers - Executive Director
Susan has been involved in the business management sector for many years partnering with her husband as an entrepreneur, successfully managing several businesses through the years. A woman who is able to wear many hats all while maintaining her professional career and family life, her exuding charisma enables everyone in her presence to feel comfortable and welcome, a trait necessary as a pageant Executive Director. In keeping with the positive image that the MNORCP continues to exhibit, Susan will be able offer her healthy lifestyle skills to our contestants as she was recently graduated as a “Certified Food Advisor”, Also, an avid children’s party entertainer, her personality is once again apparent as she entertains young individuals as a professional clown and Barbie, bringing an energy and distinction to each event she participates in. It is with all of Susan’s positive skills and qualities that we introduce our Executive Director, as she likes to be called “Cheerleader Sue” and welcome her endless energy and positive personality to the MNORCP Team.

Joan (Jeanne) Hart - Consultant/Communication Specialist
Joan Hart is the author of the 1998 Best Seller Book, "Pageants - Pageants". Her book is also available at several Canadian Libraries. Presently; President of the N.S.E.W. - Canada Pageant Management Strategy & a Communication Specialist. Visual Art, Artist/"Oil, Acrylic and Water Color". She donated several paintings to successful Fundraising Events. In 1992, one of her paintings was the subject of a postage stamp. Creative Fashion & Pageant Consultant. She directed and hosted the honorary - Sudbury Northern Ontario Wedding Fashion Show for six consecutive years. She conducts workshops on Self Improvement at Cambrian College & Chapters Book Store. Joan also offers to all age youth, private Pageant Teaching and Coaching with respect to Pageant procedures, preparation and competition. Former - Coordinator of the Miss North Bay Pageant, Former - President & coordinator of the Miss Northern Ontario Canada Pageant and total Pageant involvement for the past 33 years.
Certified Judge, Joan Hart has internationally judged over 300 Pageants, Also has a great passion for Volunteer work. In 1994 Honorable Mayor Jim Gordon presented her with the Mayor and Council's Civic Pageant Dedication and Volunteerism Award, for 25 years of acts of kindess. In 2005, The Capreol and North Bay Pageant nominated and honored Joan with a special award, "The Joan Hart's Award", for her warmth, charm and kindess to the girls and her interest in assuring the success of these Pageants has enhanced its popularity. Year 2006, President CHeryl Kozera added this award to her yearly pageant, the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant. This Award "Crown, Banner & Flowers" goes to the Contestant exemplifying respect for all, personality, confidence, presence & dedication to the pageant industry. Her recent accomplishment was being a technical Pageant consultant for the ABC Television movie "Beautiful Girl". She is better known as the Queens of Queens!