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SHINE.
LEGACY.
SISTERHOOD.
✨ When you SHINE, you give others permission to step into their own light.
✨ When you live with intention, you create a LEGACY that lasts far beyond the moment.
✨ And through SISTERHOOD, you find strength, support, and belonging that empowers every step of the journey.
The Lead with Grace Project is rooted in tradition and excellence, offering young women across the United States the opportunities to grow, lead, and become the very best version of themselves.
Here, we believe that grace is not just how you carry yourself — it’s how you uplift others, use your voice for impact, and build a life of purpose. Together, we are creating a community where leadership, service, and authenticity thrive.
This is more than a program or a pageant.
It’s a movement of young women ready to shine boldly, live their legacy, and walk in sisterhood.
We are theÂ
House of Grace Pageant
(formerly known as Purchase District Pageant)
By Invitation Only — A Different Kind of Pageant Experience
We only offer Teen and Miss categories - open to all US states.
And, we support our girls financially to compete in an approved State or National pageant.
The House of Grace Pageant isn’t your typical sash and crown competition.
We are a referral-only, invitation-only program (referred/invited by Ambassadors or Sponsors listed below) designed to prepare exceptional young women for the next level — state and national title competitions.
Our legacy speaks for itself: multiple state titleholders, national placements, and award-winning performances on some of the biggest stages in pageantry.
When you join HGP, you receive:
- A personalized award package curated to elevate your platform, wardrobe, and stage presence.
- Elite coaching and preparation from industry experts who have guided winners at every level.
- Professional modeling and event appearance opportunities to build your brand and visibility.
- Social media strategy and management guidance to amplify your voice and platform.
- A custom branded landing page — your digital home designed to showcase your platform, highlight your achievements, and position you as a leader in grace and legacy.
Every HGP Queen signs a strict Code of Conduct and commits to:
- Delivering regular, high-quality social media content.
- Representing HGP at community events, charitable appearances, and photo shoots.
- Embodying our core values of integrity, excellence, and sisterhood — on and off the stage.
You can’t simply “apply” for HGP — you’re invited.
Invitations come from former HGP Queens, official HGP Ambassadors and Sponsors who see in you the qualities to shine at the highest levels.
If you’ve received an invitation, it means someone believes you have the heart, discipline, and talent to join an exclusive legacy of women who empower, inspire, and achieve.
Simply click the "Request an Invitation" and list your referral on the application.
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Karlie Holmen
AMBASSADOR
2023 Teen
2024 Miss Kentucky Teen USA
2025 Miss Kentucky Teen All American
Courtney Rager
2024 Miss
Hanna Holsapple
2022 Miss
Raina Jo West
2021 Miss
2019 Teen
2018Â Jr Teen
"I'm so excited and I couldn't have done it without you. You have done so much for me and have always believed in me. Thank you for everything and getting me where I am today!! Love you!! 💗💗"
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Karlie Holmen
2025 Miss Kentucky Teen All American2024 Miss Teen Kentucky USA
2023 Miss Teen Purchase District
"I was nervous and excited to be in my first 'big girl' pageant - super high heels and swim suit on stage! This pageant gave me the confidence to do Miss Teen Kentucky USA and place in the Top 5!"
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Caitlyn Hooks
2022 Miss Teen Purchase District
Top 5 2023 Miss Teen Kentucky USA
"This pageant has been one of my favorite. I practically grew up on this stage - from 13 to 19, Jr Teen, Teen and Miss!! Laura is so great to work with and I'm grateful to call her my friend."
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Raina West
2021 Miss Purchase District
2019 Miss Teen Purchase District
2018 Miss Jr Teen Purchase District United States
"To the amazing Laura, thank you for your kindness, your unwavering hospitality, and incredible support throughout this journey. You have a gift for making everyone feel so welcomed, seen, and cared for. Your encouragement to me in moments of doubt and your warmth reminded me of the heart behind this entire experience. I am deeply grateful to have had you in my corner."
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Courtney Rager
2024Â Miss Purchase District
"I'm gonna be very truthful with you. I was starting to fall out of pageants where I didn’t care for them anymore and I honestly was doing it for my mom and grandma. I still wanted to share my platform but pageants weren’t my interest anymore. And something clicked in my mind to do yours and I'm so glad I did. You actually have completely changed my mindset about them and made me excited for it all again like I was years ago. Your speech was very meaningful and I love what you’re doing. So thank you, so much."
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2025 Miss Kentucky All American
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