And, 'thanks to you guys and girls, I won!'

Leighton Stultz, who has been smashing all the page view records on Connex247 for the past two months showed his immense popularity by winning the Handsome Male Models contest for the second quarter of 2006.

Competing against more than 200 other models from all over the world who are ranked by visitors to the popular model web site, Leighton consistently stayed at above 85 percent in the 'Handsome' ranking to ensure he earned the title.

"Thank you to all of those who voted and supported me in the most Handsome Male Model contest!!!! I won thanks to you guys and girls," Leighton said after receiving the news. "I also thank everyone at Handsome Male Models who has been so great to me."

Handsome Male Models provides an opportunity for models to gain exposure globally, and it is free. the site says that "If you are an aspiring or experienced male model looking for assignments, this website is for you.

We are unique. We do not ask for a percentage or cut.  "We are simply one of the best online modeling websites to showcase your looks and talents to the world."

For Leighton, who has just completed a shoot with Thomas Watkin, the well known American photographer for fitness magazines, winning the Handsome Male Models contest gives his already busy schedule a boost.

"I will be in Montreal for a personal appearance assignment, then to Boston for a shoot for a major international publication and off to Houston." Other assignments are being scheduled all the time, he said from Savannah, where he is currently based.

Photos are by Thomas Watkin. Copyright 2006. All rights reserved.