Matthew Lamar Edwards is 27th annual Beautillion’s new king
11/22/2023, 6 p.m.
Matthew Lamar Edwards was crowned king of Professionals Reaching Out to the Community (PROC) Foundation’s 27th annual Beautillion which took place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
With the theme “Creating the Narrative for a Better Tomorrow,” the black-tie event culminated the Beautillion’s eight-month program for the four young male participants.
Mr. Edwards, the son of Mr. Marvin L. Edwards and Mrs. Letitia M. Edwards, is a junior at Matoaca High School. His escort for the event was J’adore Cadet.
Also presented during this year’s Beautillion were:
Bishop Ramon Foster, the son of LaMarr R. Daniel and Philip Foster and a junior at Collegiate School of Richmond. His escort was Tyeia Lewis.
Jahleel Kenan Miller, the son of Mr. Perry J. Miller and Mrs. Tanya C. Fisher-Miller and a senior at Deep Run High School. His escort was Alexa Elizabeth Sneed.
DeWight Alan Robinson, Jr., the son of Mr. Dewight A. Robinson Sr. and Mrs. Monica W. Robinson, and a junior at Richmond Christian School. His escort was Jhaelyn Gordon.
Mr. Edwards was awarded an educational scholarship toward college attendance and a book scholarship for achieving the highest GPA. The foundation also presented each participant a scholarship for their achievements.
More information and applications to participate in the annual Beautillion event may be found online at www.procfoundation.org.
The application deadline for 2024 is March 24.
