Dear Authentic Women:

I created the Authentic Women Model Search™ in 2002 out of the philosophy that all women are beautiful and fashion is for every woman. I invited women from across Canada and the U.S. regardless of shape, size and age to submit a letter answering two simple questions: “What is important to you?” and “What makes you an Authentic Woman?” Although a snapshot was requested, their physical appearance was not considered in choosing the winners. Their words and stories were the only criteria.

Over two thousand letters later, I was thrilled to have found my group of sixteen Authentic Models – women from across North America representing every age, shape and size. I have had the privilege of watching their lives transform as they were taken on a journey of self-discovery and then given the opportunity to discover what it is like to be a fashion model – a real fashion model. The search was uplifting, proving that “true beauty” comes from within” The Authentic Woman Model Search™ Winners are living proof that this statement is true.