Testimonials

What the Contestants 2009 Said About Us:

I absolutely LOVED Ms. Kim Jones the dance teacher. She really inspired the contestants. The DP Staff was extremely friendly and organized.

Tivika Taswell-Richardson, Mrs. Essence 2009-2010

This was by far the best pageant experience ever! You did an excellent job hosting the contestants and our husbands. I would recommend this pageant to others.

Tonoah Hampton, Mrs. District of Columbia Essence

Drakeford Productions Rocks!

Monica Brokenborough -Miss West Virginia Essence

I give it a 10 the pageant was on the money! I loved the husbands program, staff/contestant communication & conference calls.

Tamika Hall- Mrs. Maryland Essence

Great Pageant overall!  I loved seeing the married portion of the competition: husbands escorting their wives on stage and the marriage luncheon speech.

Rena Herbert, Mrs. Nebraska Essence

I give this pageant a 10. If I was the Executive Director I would have done Exactly what Sue did because she put on a good show and made everybody feel comfortable.

Kimberly Simmons, Miss Kansas Essence

I love the fact that there were Free massages.This has been the best pageant I have ever competed in. I will be back next year. I am very happy with my results, we got judges comments and scores back.

Regina Bulter, Miss New York Essence

My absolute favorite thing about the pageant was the staff and spirit  of love and friendship that filled the air from the moment I got to KC until the moment I left. I also love the lunch the day of the pageant. The food was great and the speakers, as well as topics, were awesome!  This was far the most welcoming pageant that I have done.

Jacqueine Echols, Miss Washington Essence

I liked the husbands involvement, luncheon and the people I met. The most valuable experience was the husband's sash contest!

Ashley Snelson, Mrs. Missouri Essence

Good Pageant and Good Communication.

Angel Jackson, Miss Florida Essence