Miss Kent County USA 2024
A visible milestone in leadership, representation, and platform work.
Awards & Recognition
Recognition that reflects service, visibility, and voice.
Dez Durden brings pageantry, authorship, advocacy, and community leadership into every room she enters.
These milestones reflect a public platform built around confidence, service, mental health awareness, and authentic storytelling.
Ms. Michigan Petite 2025
Recognition connected to confidence, presence, and authentic storytelling.
Published Poet & Author
A growing body of written work that anchors the public-facing voice of the brand.
Leadership & Advocacy Recognition
Recognition rooted in care work, visibility, and direct community engagement.
Featured Panels & Engagements
Public conversations that extend the mission into broader rooms and audiences.
Platform in Community
Visibility is carried into public rooms.
From pageant appearances to community partnerships, Dez uses recognition to keep the conversation connected to mental health awareness, youth support, and When Roses Bloom.
Credentials & Service Training
Documents that support the advocacy and care work.
Certificates and recognitions connected to mental health awareness, trauma-informed care, accessibility, and international leadership visibility.
Be Nice Pledge Certificate
A public pledge to spread mental health awareness through simple daily actions.
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Trauma-Informed Care
Completion of Introduction to Trauma Informed Care 2023 online training.
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Limited English Proficiency
Completion of LEP training for more accessible, culturally aware community care.
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Global Icon Award
International Excellence Awards 2025 recognition for Dez Durden, Founder of When Roses Bloom.
View CertificateMedia & Recognition Links
Public features that connect the title to the mission.
Ms. Michigan Petite USA 2025
West Michigan Newspop covered Dez's title, platform, authorship, and plans to grow When Roses Bloom.
Read FeatureWGVU News Interview
Dez joined The Shelley Irwin Show to talk about her journey, platform, competition, and history-making title.
ListenJAR Breakers
A pageant-focused interview highlighting Dez Durden and her public platform.
ListenMs. Michigan Petite USA
A public title announcement from Dez's pageant platform archive.
View PostMiss Michigan USA 2024
Watch the 2024 Miss Michigan USA event connected to Dez's Miss Kent County USA 2024 title.
WatchShades Magazine
A January 2025 magazine feature from Dez's public platform archive.
View FeatureMuseum Dress Donation
A public archive moment tied to Dez's Miss Kent County title and Grand Rapids Public Museum connection.
View MomentPuroSound Labs
A commercial lifestyle photoshoot archive featuring Dez and her daughter.
View ArchiveRecognition is most useful when it opens the next door.
For speaking invitations, media requests, or panel opportunities, the next conversation can start from here.