Miss Gulf Coast Pageant Collects 250 Toys for Tyler County Toys for Tots in Its First Year

Kamryn Grammer and her niece delivering 250 donated toys to the Tyler County Booster — making Christmas brighter for local kids, one toy at a time. Photo by Tyler County Booster

WOODVILLE, Texas — The 1st Annual Miss Gulf Coast Pageant, held Saturday, November 22 at Woodville High School, made a strong debut both on the stage and in the community by collecting 250 toys for the Tyler County Toys for Tots campaign.

The pageant, coordinated by Kamryn Grammer, incorporated community service directly into the competition. Each contestant was asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy donation as part of their overall score. The participant who brought the most items earned the title of Miss Gulf Coast Ambassador, an honor recognizing both generosity and leadership.

This year’s Ambassador, Katina Hernandez, distinguished herself by contributing the highest number of toys and will serve alongside the 2025 Queen’s Court throughout the coming year.

Miss Gulf Coast Ambassador 2025, Katina Hernandez — recognized for her generosity and leadership. Photo courtesy of Miss Gulf Coast.

In addition to contestant toy donations, the People’s Choice competition also contributed to the pageant’s charitable impact. Votes cast for People’s Choice baby winner Spencer Kate Minaldi helped raise funds that will be used to purchase additional toys for Toys for Tots. These items will be donated in the coming days, further expanding the pageant’s reach within the community.

People’s Choice baby winner Spencer Kate Minaldi, whose community votes helped raise funds for additional Toys for Tots gifts. Photo courtesy of Miss Gulf Coast.

The toys collected so far will support families across Tyler County, helping ensure that local children experience a brighter Christmas through the Toys for Tots program.

Grammer confirmed the Miss Gulf Coast Pageant will return next November, continuing its mission of supporting Toys for Tots each year.

For updates on next year’s competition or opportunities to get involved, follow the Miss Gulf Coast Pageant on Facebook.