Miss New Hampshire

Candace Glickman

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
As an Ambassador of Education for the National Music Foundation, I had the opportunity to go to the 2003 American Music Awards. While in California, I was lucky enough to take a ride in one of the original Bat Mobiles, walk down the red carpet right before Ashanti and Sean Paul, and also meet the one and only Dick Clark at the AMA after-party!

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
High School: Manchester West High School; Year Completed: 2000
College: University of New Hampshire; Area of Study: Communication Arts; Degree: Bachelor's in May of 2005.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
H-ARTS: Helping and Healing Through the Arts - www.h-arts.net: Since founding this award-winning organization in 2001, I've spent over 1500 volunteer hours with this group as the director, business manager and choreographer. H-ARTS is an organization that volunteers through the performing arts while promoting Arts Education.
American Heart Association's (AHA) NH Heart Walk: I have volunteered as the Director of Entertainment and a team captain from 2000 - present. In that time, I have spent over 100 hours volunteering, and my teams have raised over $15,000 for the AHA.
Children’s Miracle Network: I volunteered 10+ hours with the Children's Miracle Network and raised over $1000 for the organization.
VH1 Save the Music Foundation: I volunteered 12+ hours with this foundation for their annual national instrument drive in 2003 in NYC and Boston, MA.
Boys and Girls Club: As a volunteer/performer for a fundraiser held for this club by a local dance company, I also helped to organize an event to bring in local pageant titleholders to perform and speak about their accomplishments and experiences. I've spent over 12 hours volunteering with this organization.
Salvation Army Kid's Cafe: As a volunteer for several visits, I have spent over 20 hours working with this organization. I have also brought my H-ARTS group to perform for the children there for seasonal visits/shows.
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life: I volunteered 10+ hours at the American Cancer Society's local Relay for Life events.
VSA Arts of NH: As a performer for their VSA Arts Access Event in 2003, along with other events to promote the organization, I have volunteered 7+ hours with this organization.
Jayden's Ladder Fundraising Event: I appeared as Miss NH USA 2005 to promote the fundraiser for Jayden's Ladder, along with being a model in their sleepwear fashion show. I volunteered for 4 hours.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
Professional singer/actress and/or Entertainment Talk Show Host.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
Being the founder and director of H-ARTS: Helping and Healing Through the Arts is my greatest accomplishment. As the choreographer and director of H-ARTS I have organized a group of young, talented performers who volunteer through the performing arts. These children are learning the skills necessary to be successful (leadership, self-confidence, organization, etc.) and the value of giving back to their community through something they love. We started off with just 6 performers and now have 25. H-ARTS was recently recognized for their outstanding talents and community service by the National Festivals of Music and the Caregivers Inc.

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Going to foreign car shows and the 1/4 mile race track, Snowboarding, Bowling, Singing/Songwriting, Acting, Playing piano, Dance-tap and hip hop.