Aeowyn Holmes, of Baldwinsville, recently won the national title of USA National Jr. Princess 2016. Holmes bested delegates from throughout the United States to claim the national crown, scholarship money and an extensive prize package during the national pageant, which was held at the Boca Resort and Beach Club in Florida this summer.

As part of her prize package, she will also cruise to the Caribbean this spring and will spend her year participating in professional photo shoots, extensive travel, speaking in schools, appearance opportunities and be featured in national ad campaigns.

Holmes received a three-year modeling contract from MMG Model Management in New York City as part of her national title.

Holmes is a student at the Empire State Dance Center, where she studies tap, ballet, jazz, acro and hip hop and is coached for runway, interview and talent.

Holmes is the founder of Books 4 Bedtime, a charity she started to provide children that are sick in the hospital with books that can be read to them at bedtime. She has walked in charity fashion shows including Models for Miracles, Make A Wish, and the Ronald McDonald charity fundraisers, among others.

As part of a charity-driven organization, Holmes will work with USA National Miss’ national anti-bullying platform, The Crown CARES (Creating a Respectful Environment in Schools) during her reign.