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WRV Model Team
Meet the 2024/2025 WRV Model Team!
While we had many beautiful competitors, the following girls are the winners of our 2024 WRV Model Search. We gladly welcome both returning and new models to the team for the next calendar year. Read below to meet the members of the 2024/2025 WRV Model Team and stay tuned for our next WRV Model Search this summer!
Model Search Winners

Abby Kendrick (Overall Winner)
Age - 23
Hometown - Virginia Beach, VA
College / Major - N/A
Occupation - Personal Trainer and EMT
Interests / Hobbies - Working out, going to the beach, and hanging with my friends!
Years on the Model Team - 3rd year
What are you passionate about? - Health and Happiness
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My personality
Current favorite song - Suit and Tie by Justin Timberlake
Instagram - @abbykendrickkk


Madison Pugh
Age - 20
Hometown - Nags Head, NC
College / Major - Virginia Wesleyan University / Paul Mitchell
Occupation - Hairstylist
Interests / Hobbies - Going to the beach, working out, hanging out with friends and my puppy, Nash
Years on the Model Team - 3rd year
What are you passionate about? - Making others feel beautiful and confident in themselves
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - I'm a very easy going gal
Current favorite song - Anything by Treaty Oak
Instagram - @madison.pugh8


Addison Nicholas
Age - 18
Hometown - Chesapeake, VA
College / Major - Veterinary Technician at Tidewater Community College
Occupation - Server
Interests / Hobbies - Surf, paint, travel, hike, sing
Years on the Model Team - 1st year
What are you passionate about? - Helping animals
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My authenticity and integrity
Current favorite song - Burn, Burn, Burn by Zach Bryan
Instagram - @addison_nich777


Samantha Churchman
Age - 19
Hometown - Chesapeake, VA
College / Major - Business Administration at Tidewater Community College
Occupation - Server
Interests / Hobbies - Surfing, drawing, diving, snowboarding
Years on the Model Team - 1st year
What are you passionate about? - My cars and surfing
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - I am very team oriented, I like bringing people up around myself
Current favorite song - Son's Gonna Rise by Citizen
Instagram - @sam.churchman


Megan McGuire
Age - 24
Hometown - Virginia Beach, VA
College / Major - Psychology at Baylor University
Occupation - Bar manager
Interests / Hobbies - Pilates, golfing, reading, and experimenting with new drinks
Years on the Model Team - 2nd year
What are you passionate about? - Mixology
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My hair
Current favorite song - Linger by The Cranberries
Instagram - @megannmcguirre


Sydney Fultz
Age - 20
Hometown - Virginia Beach, VA
College / Major - Digital Marketing at Old Dominion University
Occupation - Lifeguard at Virginia Beach Lifesaving Services (VBLS)
Interests / Hobbies - Working out, surfing, and taking photos
Years on the Model Team - 1st year
What are you passionate about? - Traveling
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My mental self awareness
Current favorite song - Flashed Junk Mind by Milky Chance
Instagram - @sydneyfultzz


Kara Beldy
Age - 19
Hometown - Chesapeake, VA
College / Major - General Studies at Tidewater Community College
Occupation - Hostess
Interests / Hobbies - I love going to the beach, drawing, hiking, and hanging with my friends and cats!
Years on the Model Team - 1st year
What are you passionate about? - Spending quality time with my family and friends
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My humor
Current favorite song - Hit the Quan by ILoveMemphis
Instagram - @karabeldy


Aerin Gilday
Age - 25
Hometown - Nags Head, NC
College / Major - Christopher Newport University
Occupation - Waitress & Creative Director at Watermark Painting & Decorating
Interests / Hobbies - Sailing, surfing, painting, roller skating, cooking, gardening, and reading
Years on the Model Team - 2nd year
What are you passionate about? - I'm passionate about the outdoors, water sports, conservation, adventure, fine arts, and literature
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My hunger for new experience, and understanding
Current favorite song - Rio by Duran Duran
Instagram - @salt.worn

Tenured Models
These girls have been on our Model Team for three or more years and are considered to be 'forever models' for WRV. They have a permanent spot on our Model Team and still actively participate in photoshoots, trips, and events.

Allie Ables
Age - 24
Hometown - Virginia Beach, VA
College / Major - Business
Occupation - Insurance sales
Interests / Hobbies - Reading, going to the beach, walking trails with my dogs
Years on the Model Team - 5 years
What are you passionate about? - Self care time !!!
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - How much I value my family
Current favorite song - Snooze by SZA
Instagram - @allieeablees


Sarah Day
Age - 31
Hometown - Portsmouth, VA
College / Major - Visual Merchandising at Marymount Manhattan College NYC
Occupation - Bridal consultant
Interests / Hobbies - Traveling, baking, my two sweet cats and dog, working in the bridal industry, hitting the beach, and biking the Oceanfront!
Years on the Model Team - 4 years
What are you passionate about? - I'm passionate about the life I'm creating for myself, for my best friends, my fiancé Brandon, and animal rescue!
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - Being kind no matter what. And eye color!
Current favorite song - July by Hozier
Instagram - @sayeday


Maddie Meyers
Age - 25
Hometown - Virginia Beach, VA
College / Major - Nuclear Medicine at Old Dominion University
Occupation - Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Sentara Princess Anne
Interests / Hobbies - You can always find me at the beach or checking out new breweries with my dog!
Years on the Model Team - 8 years
What are you passionate about? - Travel! I think it's so important to travel to new places, experience new things, and meet new people!
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - I would say I'm pretty adventurous
Current favorite song - Moving out (Anthony's Song) by Billy Joel
Instagram - @maddie_meyers


Marla Heller
Age - 29
Hometown - Outer Banks, NC
College / Major - N/A
Occupation - Stay at home mom of 2
Interests / Hobbies - Making jewelry, working out, spending time at the beach, and hanging with my kiddos!
Years on the Model Team - 5 years
What are you passionate about? - Being a mom is my true calling. I spend every second of every day trying to be the best mother and give my kids amazing experiences and a great life!
What's your favorite quality about yourself? - My friends always turn to me to listen and give advice
Current favorite song - Tie between Jaded by Miley Cyrus and Taste by Sabrina Carpenter
Instagram - @marlasidheller

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