BREMERTON — Brittney Brown, a 20-year-old from Poulsbo, was chosen as Miss West Sound for 2016, Oct. 3.

Maddie Farrell, a 16-year-old junior at Klahowya Secondary School, was selected as Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen 2016.

The 10 contestants earned a combined total of over $11,000 in cash scholarships and awards.

Moments after being selected, Brown shared her excitement about winning the Miss West Sound title.

“I am overjoyed with the opportunity to give back to this community that I proudly call home,” she said.

“I am excited to serve as a role model for the community, to get to know each individual on a personal level and leave a lasting impact. Fostering interaction between those with and without disabilities is a goal that I am very eager to see come to life.”

Farrell echoed Brown’s sentiments. “I’m most looking forward to serving our community and learning how to be an inspirational role model, for girls to help build their confidence, which is my platform.”

Brown is a junior at Western Washington University, and plans to graduate with a degree in biochemistry and pursue a career as a dentist. She is the WWU Pre-Dental Club president, and is a member of the WWU Special Olympics Unity Club and the Association for Women In Science Club. Brown was on the dean’s and president’s lists last year.

Farrell is a member of the Klahowya Cheer Squad and is junior class president. She is active in the choir, Drama Club (with 19 productions under her belt), and Honor Society, and is a Teen Mentor.

Both have begun to make appearances and will serve the community throughout the year while preparing for the Miss Washington and Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen Pageants in 2016.