JUDGES AND EMCEES
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Bridget Sarpong
Bridget Sarpong joined ABC Big 2 News and Fox 24 News as a Multi-media Journalist and weathergirl in 2021. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, this Ohio native is proud to call the Buckeye State home, while West Texas is slowly growing on her. Before moving to West Texas, Bridget graduated with a bachelor's degree in Public Affairs Journalism from the Ohio State University and minored in media production and analysis.
Bridget recognized her passion for using her voice for others began at a young age stemming from major church play roles like the birth of Jesus Christ pageants to reciting long Bible verses in front of her entire congregation during their annual Children's Day church service. When she is not working and telling you how to dress for the weather you can find Bridget at the nearest local bookstore looking for the next book to add to her growing personal library, checking out local restaurants, virtually spending time with her family and friends back in Ohio, staying fit, and looking forward to her next nap.
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Isabella Garriga is a native of West Texas, born and raised in Odessa, Texas. She attended Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, where she majored in Communication Studies and minored in General Business.
In the summer of 2022, Isabella joined the First Alert 7 team as an intern before returning to school to complete her degree.
After graduating in May 2023, she moved back to West Texas and accepted a full-time position as a Multimedia Journalist and Reporter. In 2026, Isabella stepped into the role of Evening News Anchor, delivering local news to audiences across the Permian Basin.
A proud West Texan, Isabella is passionate about local journalism and the role it plays in keeping communities informed and connected. She takes pride in telling the stories of the people who make West Texas home and staying involved in the community she has always called home.
Isabella Garriga
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Craig Stoker
Craig Stoker was born at the Gladney Center for Adoption in Fort Worth and was adopted at birth by Carole and Ray Stoker. His grandfather was an attorney and served as the Ector County Judge in the late 1940s, and his father practiced over 53 years at the Shafer Law Firm before his death in 2018. Craig's sister, Cathleen, and her family live in Spring, TX. He attended Gonzales Elementary, Nimitz Jr. High, and high school at Trinity School in Midland. He continued a generations long family tradition by attending Baylor University. After his time in Waco, he moved to Austin where he worked in the Capitol, and just about every other job that would have him. In 2010 he returned home to Odessa where he found his passion, serving others.
In 2014, he began volunteering with the Food 2 Kids Backpack program and was eventually hired as their Executive Director. In 2015 he became the Marketing and Communications director at the West Texas Food Bank where he served for almost seven years. In 2022, Craig took on a new challenge as the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Odessa. Under his leadership, the organization has doubled the number of clients it serves to almost 1,000 a day and has increased its service area to include the entire city limits of the City of Odessa and most of West Odessa.
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Liliana Pérez Márquez
Liliana Pérez Márquez was born on June 7, 1972, in Chihuahua, Mexico, and graduated from Andrews High School. Art has been a lifelong passion for Liliana, who considers her talent a God-given gift that she is blessed to share with others.
She has served as founder and vice president of the Odessa Hispanic Art Association since 2013 and as president of Hispanic Heritage for the past ten years. She previously hosted the “Katrina” Día de los Muertos Fashion Program for eight years.
Her honors include the Mark Tenniswood Volunteer of the Year award in 2018, Keep Odessa Beautiful Volunteer of the Year in 2022, Remarkable Women recognition in 2025, and LULAC Woman of the Year in 2025.
Liliana has participated in numerous art exhibitions and painted several murals throughout the community, including those at Osaka’s Japanese Steak House. Her mission is to inspire younger generations to embrace culture and develop a passion for the fine arts.
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Isela Rose
Isela Rose is a Texas-based model, creative director, and entrepreneur whose work spans commercial, editorial, and runway modeling throughout West, Central, and South Central Texas. Passionate about representation and confidence, she has collaborated on commercial campaigns, creative productions, and fashion events while advocating for greater inclusivity within the fashion industry.
As the Founder and Creative Director of Rose Theory Collective, Isela is dedicated to developing aspiring models through mentorship, workshops, and runway productions that emphasize professionalism, authenticity, and confidence. Her mission is to create opportunities that empower individuals while fostering a more inclusive and supportive modeling community.
Whether she's producing a fashion event, leading creative direction, or stepping in front of the camera for commercial and editorial work, Isela strives to inspire others to embrace their individuality and use their platform to create positive change.
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Corey Williamson
Corey Williams was born and adopted in Houston, Texas, and raised in Kermit before moving to Odessa in the fourth grade. He graduated from Permian High School and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from Texas Tech University in 1994. Following graduation, he began a career in juvenile probation in Ector County, retiring in 2021 after 26 years of service.
Corey's interest in photography began with a high school class and developed into a more serious pursuit approximately 15 years ago. After years of exploring photography independently, he enrolled at Odessa College in 2023 and earned an associate's degree in photography in 2025.
He currently serves as the lead photographer for the Black Cultural Council of Odessa (BCCO). He has also photographed community events for the City of Odessa, United Way, Boys & Girls Club, Midland Hospice, and other organizations. His photography has earned recognition in numerous exhibitions and competitions, including High and Dry, the Texas Photographic Society, Odessa College, and the Museum of the Southwest.