2026
Peter Young
Peter Young is the Creative Director of INTA Gems & Diamonds and a passionate pageant enthusiast who has judged more than 20 local and state pageants. A second-generation jeweler, he has designed for celebrities including Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Olympic legend Michael Phelps, with his jewelry appearing on the red carpets of the Grammys, the Academy Awards, and the Golden Globes. This year, Peter designed the engagement rings for Issha Rose Mata, Miss Hawaii USA, and Alicia Michioka, former Miss Hawaii and Director of Miss Hawaii USA. He also served as a wish-granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, fulfilling more than 20 wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, and has traveled to over 60 countries.
Sydney Agudong
Born and raised on the island of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, Sydney Agudong is a multi-talented actress and singer-songwriter best known for lighting up the screen as Nani in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, which premiered last year, became a global box office hit surpassing $1 billion, and is now streaming on Disney+. She is also a series regular on the Lionsgate show Ripple, which has ranked in Netflix’s top ten both nationally and internationally. Sydney will next star in the psychological thriller Ether, on which she also serves as an executive producer, and has appeared as the lead in At Her Feet with supporting roles in Trapped in a Farmhouse and Infamously in Love. Her television credits include a recurring role as Charlize in season four of Netflix’s On My Block and a guest appearance on NCIS. She is currently filming the comedic slasher Bach Sh*t Crazy, the debut feature from writer-director Josie Andrews, alongside Gillian Bolt and Thomas Lennon. In addition to acting, Sydney is a songwriter working with FR8Train Music Publishing under Westlake Studios, creating music for sync and other artists; she released her debut single “Welcome to Hollywood” in 2022 under the name Jayne Doe, earning recognition from outlets such as Earmilk and SweetyHigh, and is preparing to release more original music soon.
Ron Comeau-FreitasÂ
Ron Comeau-Freitas is a seasoned hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources and hotel operations, working with globally recognized brands including Delta, Renaissance, Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, Westin, The Luxury Collection, Halekulani, and Ala Moana Hotel by MANTRA. A graduate of the University of Moncton in Canada, he has earned multiple honors for excellence in human resources, including the Award of Excellence from the International Professional Management Association for Human Resources and several Marriott International HR Excellence Awards. With a background as a dancer, Ron developed a passion for pageantry in the 1990s as a choreographer and talent coach. He expanded his expertise in 2020 through coursework in accounting, data analysis, negotiation, and corporate law, and transitioned into hotel operations in 2023. He currently serves as Hotel Manager at Ala Moana Hotel by MANTRA and is Six Sigma Green Belt certified. through the Hawaii Employers Council, and was recently appointed to its Board of Governors, bringing a well-rounded, service-driven perspective as a pageant judge.
Moses Goods
With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Moses Goods has become one of HawaiÊ»i’s most prominent actors on screen and stage. Currently, Moses can be seen on Apple TV as Moku in the hit series “Chief of War.” Moses has also had recurring guest-star roles on RESCUE HI-Surf, “NCIS Hawai’i,” and the MARVEL series “Inhumans.” On stage, Moses has created a vast body of work deeply rooted in Native Hawaiian culture and perspective. Several of his one-man shows have toured extensively, including “DUKE,” a portrayal of the life of legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku, and his most recent play, based on the life of Joseph Kekuku, the originator of the Hawaiian steel guitar.
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Kristen Bradford
Kristen Bradford is proud to serve as Executive Director of Miss California USA, a role she has held for the past four years. With more than 25 years of experience in the Miss Universe Organization—starting as a contestant and later serving as a coach, sponsor, and preliminary, and now as state director—she has become a trusted mentor to countless young women. Kristen has guided contestants to success at the state, national, and international levels, building a reputation for empowering others through confidence, goal setting, and self-development. Beyond pageantry, she has produced and planned celebrity-driven events, from red-carpet premieres and award shows to exclusive private celebrations, working with some of the most recognized names and brands in entertainment. Blending her expertise in pageantry and event production, Kristen has built a career dedicated to creating meaningful, transformative experiences on and off the stage.