NYC sanitation supervisor from Staten Island locations in Top 5 at Mrs. International 2025

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Today’s magnificence pageants have fun each outer and inside magnificence, recognizing girls who embody these qualities.

Westerleigh resident Nicole Doz-Pillarella not too long ago positioned as third runner-up within the prestigious Mrs. International 2025 pageant.

The 31-year-old skilled pageant competitor, who’s a New York City Department of Sanitation Supervisor by day, wowed a panel of judges and swept the pageant circuit when she claimed the title of Mrs. New York International 2025 on the stage competitors again in March.

Her win constituted her eligibility to enter the Mrs. International Pageant staged on the Meadowview Conference Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport, Tenn. — the place 45 contestants showcased highly effective performances.

Each contestant competes in an Interview Competition, which is value 50% of the general scoring, Evening Gown, 25% and Fitness Wear, 25%, and is offered with the chance to pick a platform of her alternative that she spends the yr selling.

Husbands are an integral a part of the present, escorting their wives within the Evening Gown competitors and having the chance to crown their spouse if she wins.

In talking of her latest win, Doz-Pillarella says she’s nonetheless over-the-moon.

“I am shocked, proud and exhausted,” she gushed. “My team and I worked so hard for this and to place as the third runner up to an international title, is a huge win!”

And she’ll proceed to advertise an environmental platform she calls “Grit and Glam” the place she educates on the significance of well being and sustainability.

To date, she’s accomplished greater than 120 seashore and park cleanups.

No stranger to the highlight, Doz-Pillarella, who nonetheless holds the title of Mrs. New York International, has been featured in over 20 totally different, high-profile media platforms together with: Fox 5 NY, CBS 2, Z-100 radio, Project Runway and the Drew Barrymore Show, showcasing how she executes her unconventional profession and life as a pageant competitor in a balancing act she manages to execute to perfection.

When she received the state title, she additionally was named Miss Photogenic 2025 and walked away with the Overall Interview Award for scoring highest in that part of competitors — and she or he was escorted on stage by her husband, Michael Pillarella, a metropolis police officer.

Of his spouse’s efficiency, Pillarella mentioned, “I knew she could do it. We trained for this pageant for the last year. I am so proud of her. And you can support her journey by following her on Instagram at: NYBeautyClean.”

“The pageant’s motto is to make a difference and getting to do it at a glamorous state pageant background alongside my husband made it all the more wonderful,” Doz-Pillarella revealed. “It was really an amazing competition.”

Pillarella, 31, and her biggest pageant supporter, has been deeply concerned in his spouse’s coaching and train routine. And he couldn’t be extra pleased with his position.

A critical contender, Doz-Pillarella made it a observe to work out within the couple’s residence gymnasium, and runs two miles a day, 4 to 5 occasions per week as she prepped and polished for the massive day.

“My husband loves the pageant so much,” she added. “He helps me with the prep. And has such a good time. He’s actually a part of the competition. And he got to put the crown on my head when I won.”

But then once more, the 31-year-old metropolis chief is not any stranger to the world of pageants.

She did Staten Island proud when she nabbed the titles of Miss Staten Island 2018, Miss Big Apple 2019 — and Miss New York for America Strong 2021 — with poise, grace and magnificence.

MRS. NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL’S PAGEANT CAREER

After being topped Miss Staten Island, Doz-Pillarella went on to compete on the state degree for the title Miss New York inside the Miss America program. And although she didn’t advance, she continued to check her mettle in what’s known as “open pageants.”

Then, in October 2022 after the couple mentioned their “I’do’s,” she tried her hand on the Mrs. International Pageants, that are comprised of married girls ages 21 to 56.

And as she says she grew to become acquainted with the Mrs. Pageant program after she linked with Mary Moulds, the present director of the Northeast International Pageant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In talking about her supervisory position within the metropolis Department of Sanitation, she famous that it employs some 10,000 staff, however solely 10% are girls.

Doz-Pillarella’s job description consists of directing operations of her district and supervising road cleansing, waste assortment, and snow elimination operations — and the operation of a complete storage.

BACKGROUND

She’s an alumna of Brooklyn College, the place she earned a bachelor’s diploma in English.

“I certainly enjoy my job,” she exclaimed earlier than occurring to discuss the tons of congratulatory greetings she obtained from staffers and pals as quickly as she obtained again to work at her storage in Brooklyn.

“And even on Staten Island, she added. ”The outpouring of affection has been wonderful.

MORE ON THE MRS. INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT

Under the management of CEO Mel Richardson and Executive Director, Mary Richardson, the Mrs. International Pageant has been developed to advertise at present’s married girls, their accomplishments, and dedication to household and marriage.

The pageant system additionally gives alternatives to work with husbands and households and provides a manner for girls to turn into constructive position fashions and open doorways for married girls world wide — whereas sustaining the very best ethical values.

Organized some 36 years in the past with a mission to make a distinction, the pageant provides delegates the chance to study customs and household life in different nations, together with the possibility to share beliefs and make new pals through the week of actions main as much as two thrilling evenings of competitors.

The focus behind Mrs. International® is to showcase girls 21 to 56 years previous, married at the very least six months and a resident of the state or a citizen of the nation she represents.