Katie’s Project Announces Contestants for 2012 Mr. Myrtle Beach

Who will win?

We already told you to save the date for Mr. Myrtle Beach and you were wondering, who was going to be in it?  The males hotties were just announced! The 4th annual fundraiser, presented by The Melting Pot and benefiting Katie’s Project, will feature some of the strand’s finest vying for the coveted title of Mr. Myrtle Beach:

Jimbo Newton, Salon Edge

Brandon Herring, WMBF Anchor/Reporter

Andrew Philips, WBTW Meteorologist

Ron Roberts, Mix 97.7

William Baker, MAC Cosmetics

Sean Fredericks, The Melting Pot

Craig Adkins, Ripley’s Aquarium

Merle Sutphin, Best Exterminating

Chris Nash, Pirates Voyage & North Myrtle Beach Fire Department

Christian Sliker, Myrtle Beach Fire Department

Alan Reid, Turnstyle Enterprises

We would add pictures, but it may burn up the page, so you will just have to go see in person.  A Meet & Greet with the contestants will be held next Thursday, July 19th at the Zbar, located upstairs in Revolutions, Broadway at the Beach from 7-9PM. The annual meet & greet is the first opportunity to see all of the contestants for Mr. Myrtle Beach and kicks off a two month period where contestants will be seen throughout the Grand Strand promoting Katie’s Project and raising funds in the form of votes from their fans. The meet and greet is free and open to the public; a cash bar will be available.

So be ready to cheer for your favorites in preparation for the big show which will be September 15^th at Revolutions, Broadway at the Beach.  On the big night, the winner will be picked on the basis of :

50%- Money raised prior to pageant
30%- Audience votes during pageant (which will include a talent portion)
20%- Judges score

Katie’s Project is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the self worth and esteem of underprivileged youth by providing support in attending milestone social events and opportunities for positive development.