Congratulations to the 2013 AKD Sports Model Search Winner!

Angela King Designs is proud to announce the 2013 AKD Sports Model Search Winner is Alexa Kobylarz of New Orleans, Louisiana!

Originally from the Jersey Shore, Alexa is a captain of the New Orleans Hornets "Honeybees" Dance Team. At the age of 21, she will soon complete her bachelor's degree in marketing from Tulane University. Recently she was cast as a featured role in a Spike Lee film and danced onstage with Beyoncé during the Super Bowl halftime show.

As the 2013 AKD Sports Model Search Winner, Alexa will appear in an upcoming photo shoot modeling the latest fashions by Angela King Designs, the creator of costuming for NBA, NFL, NHL and other performance teams. She will be the featured cover girl on Facebook, Gowildwear.com, and numerous marketing campaigns in the coming year. Alexa will also have the opportunity to serve as an AKD and Go Wild! Wear brand ambassador at dance and cheerleading events.

Alexa noted, "It would be an honor to be chosen as a model for Angela King Designs to not only positively represent myself but my entire Honeybees dance team. We all put in so much time and effort for our team, and I think that our love for our job shines through, from performing on the court to interacting with Hornets fans at appearances."

Alexa's commitment to her team will be rewarded as well. Not only will Alexa receive a $500.00 personal Go Wild! Wear merchandise credit, but her team will be outfitted in Go Wild! Wear practice attire. Alexa and Honeybees Manager Ashley Deaton will work together to create a new rehearsal look for the 2013-2014 season.

Alexa was selected over a two month process with over 165 applicants taking part. Applicant criteria included women over the age of 18 residing in the United States or Canada who are currently or have at one time performed on a collegiate, semi-pro or professional performance team, typically athletic organizations and educational institutions. Applicants hailed from numerous states and leagues.

In round one, the public voted based soley on applicant photos, narrowing the pool to 60 Semifinalist candidates. In round two, Semifinalist photos and applications were presented to a panel of AKD Celebrity Judges including producers of sports entertainment, reality television, film, modeling, pageantry, fitness and professional cheerleading. These judges selected 30 Finalists to advance to the Video Round. In this round, candidates submitted short personal statements by video, which again were viewed by the judging panel. After much deliberation, the National Top Ten Winners were introduced, leading to the announcement of the 2013 AKD Sports Model Search Winner!

"I was won over by Alexa's energy and charisma. She has a defined style that's really appealing. Alexa will represent the AKD line beautifully," said AKD Sports Model Search Judge Fred Gaudelli, Producer of NBC Sunday Night Football and multiple Super Bowls.

AKD Founder and President Angela King-Twitero remarked about the 2013 contestants, "I am impressed beyond words. The strength of talent and intelligence, in combination with beauty, is rather amazing. The cheerleading world needs to take notice! This industry is made of high achievers! Thank you all for being role models and caring about the legacy you are creating."

Congratulations once again to winner Alexa Kobylarz! YOU are the 2013 Face of Angela King Designs!

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