Hanover Park’s little beauty queen, Keegan “Apple” Croy, is still racking up the pageant titles.
The latest gem to be added to her crowning glory is Miss Pre-Teen Western Cape.
In addition to the main prize, Apple also won the best dressed and Miss Personality categories.
The Miss Western Cape, Miss Teen Western Cape and Miss Pre-Teen Western Cape pageants were all held at Canal Walk on Tuesday night.
The pretty 12-year-old impressed the judges and was lauded for giving the best interview in her age group.
Logan Hansen, of Atlantis, won Miss Teen Western Cape 2019 while Alisa Elizabeth Pretorius is the new Miss Western Cape 2019.
More than 50 girls and young women participated in the pageants.
Meanwhile, Keegan is rapidly building up her portfolio and is already a motivational speaker, and works with a local government project where she speaks out on bullying and teenage pregnancy.
Last year she became a Lifetime Ambassador for the Jedi Tedi Campaign which makes teddy bears for sick kids and raises awareness about rare diseases.
She was also crowned Miss Pre-Teen South Africa 2018 at the age of 11.
Apple, who is expected to start high school next year, says she prepped hard for the pageant while also making time for her school work.
TOP NOTCH: Apple, flanked by fellow competitors. Picture: Supplied
She says she appreciates her grandparents, coaches and school principal for all their help and understanding.
“I am very proud of myself because it took hard work and dedication,” the well-spoken and poised teen says.
“I practised a lot and I put a lot of effort into it. I did charity work and motivational speaking.
“I want to thank the people who have always been there for me and inspiring me, like my principal, coaches and counsellors.
“I want to thank my grandparents for always believing in me.”
Apple’s proud ouma, Daphne Croy, says her granddaughter’s strong personality will take her places some day: “She is determined and works hard and to her this is not just about a beauty pageant. It is about being an example and inspiration for others and for her community. I know one day she will take the lead and set an example.”
Apple is being coached by Riana van Tonder, the owner of RVT modeling school, while Carly-Leigh Whelan of Boss Models Cape Town is her assistant coach.