2025 CHAMPION

Originally from Nicaragua, Mars is a one-person band, producer, and visual artist based in New York City who incorporates elements from industrial rock, noise pop, latin rock, and electronic music to create her own unique sound.

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Duplexity is the sibling duo from Los Angeles that’s bringing ’90s alt-rock back—with a twist. Blending nostalgic grit with sharp metal undertones, Savannah and Luke Judy are multi-instrumentalists with serious stage presence and raw energy.

2024 FAB OVER 40 CHAMPION

Beauty, brains, and benevolence! Rooted in faith and family, April's greatest passions are giving back to others and sharing the joy in her heart. April will take home $40,000 and reveal her supreme smile on the cover of NewBeauty — one of her favorite magazines!

2023 FAB OVER 40 CHAMPION

Gina is a licensed psychologist living her best life at 43. The secret to staying fabulous? Yoga—the Fountain of Youth that keeps her running marathons and inspiring others. Reflecting on her fast-paced life, Gina has made a conscious decision to slow down and embrace the present. Her dream of waking up in Italy on her 45th birthday is now closer to reality than ever.

2022 FAB OVER 40 CHAMPION

When April enters the room, people look. Partly because of her innate physical beauty and also due to an inner glow that stops time for a moment. This fabulous aesthetics nurse's mission is to help women of any age feel beautiful in their own skin. April is a shining example of living a youthful and healthy life over 40.

2021 FAB OVER 40 CHAMPION

Teri is a shining example of how to unapologetically be yourself everywhere you go. Teri is always down for adventure and trying new things. This inspired her to enter the competition and show her grandkids that you can do anything you put your mind to, no matter how old you are!

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2025 AMERICA’S FAVORITE TEACHER

Humble, passionate, and deeply dedicated, Jonathan followed a calling from extreme sports to education, where he now empowers students through confidence, wonder, and heart. As a second-grade teacher in Newark, NJ, he inspires students to embrace failure, stay curious, and become the best version of themselves.

2024 AMERICA’S FAVORITE TEACHER

This dynamic Arizona educator schooled the competition to become the first-ever America’s Favorite Teacher. As founder of the Phoenix chapter of the Southwest National Robotic Challenge, he’s raising the bar on STEM education and inspiring students to think big. Class dismissed—cheers to Mr. Milgrim for making learning an adventure!

2024 FACE OF HORROR

Elvia's mother introduced her to horror at a young age, sparking fond memories of laughing together through some of the most terrifying movies ever made. Since creating home horror movies with her siblings as a child, Elvia has dreamed of becoming a director. She went on a real-life paranormal experience with one of the silver screen’s most prolific killers, Kane Hodder, and the Hollywood Ghost Hunters.

2023 FACE OF HORROR

Lifelong horror enthusiast and self-taught SFX makeup artist Nell McGee became the Face of Horror in 2023. Hailing from rural Maine, where resources were scarce and isolation prevailed, and now settled in the woods of Georgia, McGee has found a deep-rooted passion for the macabre. She recently cemented her status among horror icons after being featured as the Bride of Frankenstein in Rue Morgue.

2021 FACE OF HORROR

Megan Higby, known in the burlesque circuit as Whiskey Tango, has been devouring horror since the age of four after seeing Gremlins for the first time. She is a big fan of camp horror (Killer Clowns, Psycho Goreman, Friday the 13th) and likes to relish in the glorious Halloween season by watching the bloodletting on-screen 24/7, starting in September. “It’s a daunting but noble endeavor,” she says.

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2025 INKED ORIGINAL

Kylie is a Denver-based force of nature blending style, activism, and purpose. Her body art tells a story of transformation and hope; a living canvas that reminds her that even in the darkest moments, she’s a connector, a creator, and a seeker of light.

2023 INKED ORIGINAL

At a young age, this architectural technologist found inspiration in the tattoos of his three older brothers, which ultimately led him to acquire his own ink. Geoff’s body art narrates the story of his family’s evolution from the turbulent times of the Russian Revolution to the present day, skillfully encapsulating the essence of this human experience through the lens of dark realism.

2024 BAR BOSS

Bartending out of New Jersey, Marisa began her career taking master mixology and flair classes in NYC. After hours of intense competition against 7 fantastic bartenders, Marisa came out on top with two unique drinks: The Smoky Desert, a mango-jalapeño cocktail featuring Hiatus Tequila, and her effervescent Sweet Dragon featuring Owen’s Craft Mixers. Check out the recipes in an upcoming special edition of Food & Beverage Magazine.

2023 BAR BOSS

For nearly 20 years, Mirian has been working the wood and currently calls Drinkology NYC in Queens his ‘home.’ This dapper drink slinger moved to New York City from Albania five years ago with a big dream: to open his own bar. With that dream now accomplished, he can achieve even more as the 2023 Bar Boss.