The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women.

Last year, the Miss America Organization and it's State and Local organizations
made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.

Miss San Diego, Miss Cities of San Diego, and
Miss San Diego's Outstanding Teen serve as the
Official Hostesses to the Cities and County of San Diego. 

During the week of June 21-25, 2011, Marina Inserra, Shelby Macdonald, Lauren Smolka, Ryan Osborn, Danamarie McNicholl-Carter, and Tierra Gonzalez-Hammonds will be San Diego's Official Representatives at the Miss California and Miss California's Outstanding Teen competitions in Fresno, CA.

During their year as titleholders, they make appearances on behalf of many charities, sponsors, and civic events. Additionally, they work with a team of professionals to further their educational, professional, and personal endeavors.