Winners include:

Ms. Senior Baldwin County 2012 Donna Blankenship-Tindall

First Runner-up Janet Maxwell

Ms. Congeniality Linda Faucett

Donna Blankenship-Tindall, of Foley, was crowned Ms. Senior Baldwin County 2012 in front of a packed house on Jan. 22, at the Foley Civic Center. Special guests included Suzanne Shelley, Ms. Senior America 2006; Karen Guice, Ms. Senior Alabama Board Chairperson; and board members Sally Beth Vick, Ms. Senior Alabama 2009, with her husband Jimmy; and Brenda Emery, Ms. Senior Alabama 2010, who was accompanied by her husband Archie.

Blankenship-Tinda,ll, an Alabama native, captured the heart of both the judges and the audience as she presented her poise, philosophy of life and talent, as well as an interview with the judges. Ms. Senior Baldwin County 2012, who, 19 months ago, married "Mr. Right," Bernie Tindall, has become a leader in the central Baldwin County area since moving to Foley from Nashville.

Prior to relocating to Foley, she was senior adult director of an 1,800 member church, sang in The Nashville Choir, with the Nashville Symphony, provided music for the Billy Graham Library and performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage with Michael W. Smith and Steve Green. Blankenship-Tindall received numerous awards from the Mayor of Nashville, The Governor of Indiana, and the Tennessee Legislature for her work in job development. She now spends time serving the Christian Women's Connection, Foley Kiwanis Club, Foley United Methodist Church and Newcomers Club.

A former member of the Coastal Chorale and New Albany City Choir, the accomplished vocalist presented her flawless rendition of the beloved song "Let There Be Peace On Earth." The mother of seven and grandmother of 14 embodies the "Age of Elegance," and will represent Baldwin County later this year in the Ms. Senior Alabama Pageant.

First Runner-up Janet Maxwell, of Foley, had the audience in her hand during a lively tap dance. The avid golfer is well known in Baldwin County for her leadership roles.

Should Tindall-Blankenship win the state pageant or for any other reason be unable to fulfill her duties as MSBC, Maxwell would step up to wear the crown.

Linda Faucett, of Gulf Shores, captured the most coveted award of any pageant, Ms. Congeniality. Faucett honored her late husband's 65th birthday with an interpretive dance routine. The Perdue University graduate is active in tennis, dancing and was ranked in the Top 100 Young Women in America.

This 10th Anniversary pageant, which was emceed by Director, MSBC 2006 and First Runner-up to Ms. Senior Alabama, Charlotte Below, and pageant founder and Ms. Senior Alabama 2001, Nancy Dean Hunt. The event featured entertainment by Ms. Senior America 2006, Suzanne Shelley; Ms. Senior Alabama 2010, Brenda Emery; MSBC 2009, runner-up to Ms. Senior Alabama, Barbara Shepard; and MSBC 2008 and runner-up to Ms. Senior Alabama, Kay Pierce Owen. Pianist Jackie Craig Dahlman provided musical backup during many segments of the pageant. Many Cameo Club members as well as community volunteers provided production assistance and services.

Prior to her final address, Joanie Moore, the reigning MSBC, presented her signature song, "You Raise Me Up." This year's winner received a cash award as well as a package of prizes from area hotels, artisans and merchants. Seven Ms. Senior Baldwin County winners, including Moore, have placed in the top three in the Ms. Senior Alabama pageants-a record of which they are proud.

Both the current Ms. Senior Baldwin County and the Cameo Club, consisting of past winners and contestants, are available for entertainment and presentations for churches, civic groups and other meetings. Services are always provided at no charge to county venues. To book, please call Director Charlotte Below at 965-3611.