

If You Can Dream Foundation
I really had a lot of fun and success at the 2021 International Junior Miss where I represented the country of the Philippines as Miss Philippines Junior Pre-Teen.
I want everyone to know that I would not have achieved these results without the help and support of a really large number of friends and relatives.
I have created this page to be able to name those who, together with me, lived this incredible adventure.
Overall support team:
- Michaela Abelgas
- Dawn Rivera Vota
- Dominique Rivera
- Jorge Esteban
- Kirsten Regalado
I want to acknowledge also the ones who introduced us to IJM:
- Mia Vanessa Prom
- Anna Marie Baytan
I want to acknowledge also my financial sponsors:
- Viola Oswandel
- Febie Boyes
- Lennie and Mac Delacruz


THE iam LEADERSHIP AWARD - Winner
This award is related to the "If You Can Dream" Foundation so, it is really impossible to name everyone who helped me winning this award.
The photos of all who supported me create and maintain my Foundation are all listed at the "If You Can Dream" Foundation homepage.

THE iam A DIFFERENCE MAKER AWARD - Winner
This award is related to the pageant that we all participated together last October 2, 2021 so I want to acknowledge everyone who are in the photo below which includes all participants sponsored by the "If You Can Dream" Foundation and the respective Ambassador in each location.
I want to acknowledge also those who signed the recommendation letters:
- Kristen Wellborn (4th grade teacher at Timberlin Elementary)
- Marjorie Mariano (Labo Elementary)
- Jane Muller and Nilson Silva (APAE de Cascavel)
I also want to acknowledge the media team who helped on the advertisement:
- Vandre Dubiela (APAE de Cascavel)
- Luis Haab (CATVE)
- Nina Pias Trelli (CATVE)
I also want to acknowledge the following organizations:


THE iam STEM AWARD - Winner
This award is related to the Indoor self-sufficient aquaponics experiment that I am conducting at home. The experiment was referenced during the award ceremony.
I want to acknowledge here all those who are working with me in my Extinction Club project which will also turn into an opportunity to earn $250 from a drawing and an essay that we are preparing with students from Timberlin Creek Elementary and Labo Elementary. The list of students from Timberlin is not complete but the the list of students participating from Labo are:
- Mickaela Louise Sibayan, Jerome Sayno, Daphne Lorraine Pardo, Samantha Gadil, Marian Joy Lusigro, Mary Vianel Mariano, Azzlie Palmero, Darrel James Burac, Danielle Jane Burac, Floiran Acao, Flordelyn M. Acao, Yuri V. Catapang, Jad Allah Pagaran, Marina Crystal Rieza, Ericka T. Lusigro, Jeia Fatima A Mariano, Ma Christina A. Ubana, Lian Princess Gamelo, Arianne Joy Valeros Era, Mike Andriane Diaz Barcelona, Alina Rabina, Carl Andrei Gamelo, Mike Barcelona, Suzanne Cana, Lanz Chriszha Pardo, Marinel G. Ledesma, Aimee G. Ledesma, Ricmar Lara, Jolan Raymundo, Rosediane Raymundo, Jessa Mae Mariano, Hazel Ruth Mariano, Gems-Son Villaflores, Mark Ainsrey Palmero, Chelsey Rieza, Charm Antonette Rafon Silvio, Lizeth T. Lusigro, Ma. Christina Llaneta, Daniel Porcincula Canlas, Alexandra Joy Palmero, Gianne Mikee Z Villadolid, Paul David Quintela, Jaybee Llanda, Bobby Llanda, Aimee Ledesma, Marinel Ledesma, Kim Lara, Bryan Gamelo, Shiela delos Santos, John Allen Balce, Aaron Francois Nedon Par
I want to acknowledge also the work of my Ambassador in Camarines Norte, Marjorie Mariano.
Additional contacts were done with additional schools but the cooperation work was not completely approved so I can't publish here.


Heart of Service AWARD: 3rd Runner-up
This award is related to the "If You Can Dream" Foundation so, it is really impossible to name everyone who helped me winning this award. The photos of all who supported me create and maintain my Foundation are all listed at the "If You Can Dream" Foundation homepage.


Fotogenic AWARD - 2nd Runner-up
I want to acknowledge here the wonderful work done by Abelgas Photography. They really made me look great!
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Spokesmodel AWARD - First Runner-up
I want to acknowledge here the work done by Michaela Abelgas. All other contributors were already referenced on the top of this page.


Callback: Modeling Agencies and Film/Ads.
Agencies that called Nicole:
- Memento
- Modern Muse
- Abby Johnson
These are the agencies interested in representing Nicole

Top Model Search AWARD: First Runner-up
All acknowledgements were done at the top of this page.


Runway Model Search AWARD: First Runner-up
All acknowledgements were done at the top of this page. I want to add here the important of Sessions Modeling Studio which is where I started my career.
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Talent AWARD - 3rd Runner-up
I want to acknowledge here my piano teacher Liz Deal.







Casual Wear Modeling AWARD - 2nd Runner-up
All acknowledgement were done at the top of this page.
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Spirit of America Award - Participation Award

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Red Carpet Award Ceremony
- This is the award ceremony where all the Optional Competition winners are announced
- I had a special participation because I was re-competing for the Runway Competition
- All acknowledgements were done at the top of this page.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
- Awards announced on the Thanksgiving Dinner
- Leadership Award: First Place
- A Difference Maker Award: First Place
- STEM Project Award: First Place
- All acknowledgements were done at the top of this page.


















International Junior Miss Junior Pre-Teen Title which includes
- Interview
- Fun Fashion Presentation
- Gown Presentation
- Award announcement date: November 26, 2021
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