On August the 17th, 2002- the World Images of Elvis, now called Images of the King, announced the new world winner- BRANDON BENNETT! The title carries with it the knowledge that this man is the WORLD's Best Elvis. Second place went to England based entertainer, MARIO . And the Third title went to William Stiles. Congratulations to all!!!
Complete with busloads of fans and screaming women Brandon accepted his first place win standing on the famous Memphis stage in front of thousands of people. Meanwhile many disappointed Elvis artists were still trying to slow down the accelerated heart rate that the adrenaline rush of running to the stage had just caused!
Although the guys standing at the back of the stage appeared to be smiling, it was impossible to see the thoughts that had been taking place in their heads for the past week leading up to this powerful moment. It goes without saying that the disappointment would be more then evident after all had departed for their homes. Mixed with emotion many of them would complain to anyone that listened that they should have at least placed in the top three categories. To one another they would say who they thought were the best and who should have done what. None of them would ever be able to agree, but it didn't really matter.
It also doesn't really matter that it was Brandon that won. Heck no matter who it was, the scene would be the same. Complaints would attack the various judges, along with the slamming of the organizers of the event.
For that matter any Elvis competition that takes place can be a target for dissatisfied Elvi, and their fans.
Images of the King is a once a year contest, run by Doc and Jackie Franklyn, (Doc was the veterinarian that Elvis hired to care for his animals). They now also have Nance Fox and Doug Church of the Elvis Entertainers Network, along with Ronnie Craig to help them along, lend a hand, or offer advice.
Go across a few highways you could find yet another contest going on,the Elvis Extravaganza contest being orchestrated by Jamie Coyne. Now the guys would don their sequined jumpsuits for a 1:00 start on stage with Jamie's Contest, then many of them would leave and race over the few blocks to compete in the Images contest that would begin later on.
