2010 Fresh Face Model Winner

November 8, 2009

Site Staff,

Top models in the making hit the runway Sunday at the Colony Square Mall.

Twenty-six teenage girls competed in the 3rd annual Fresh Face Modeling Competition sponsored by Jillian’s. The competition is open to any girl in grades 9 through 12 in the state of Ohio. Last year’s winner, Kate Peifer, will be on the cover of Jillian’s prom magazine and will soon be signing a modeling contract with an agency in Cleveland.

"This is just a stepping stone in Zanesville. We wanted there to be something that girls can get interested in the fashion industry and in modeling for Jillians and get more acquainted with us, so we could build a relationship that we could move on with for years to come," says co-owner of Jillian’s, Jill Jones.

Before the ladies even walked the runway, they were judged on their pictures, resumes and an interview.

"We do have an application that we want to make sure we have a well rounded individual we will be working with. There is leadership and academics that also goes into play with our Fresh Face model," says Jones.

While all the competitors are talented, there can only be one winner. The 2010 Fresh Face Model winner is Shala Wallace. She will receive a prize package valued at $5,000. A highlight of her prize package is a trip to Atlanta to meet designers at the largest bridal and prom show in the country.

The winners of the Special Awards and the Runners Up are as follows:

Runners Up