Miss America award winners explained

The most frequently presented Miss America awards are for preliminary talent and swimsuit. The talent award was introduced in 1936, and the swimsuit award in 1940. In the 2000s, preliminary awards for evening gown and interview were briefly introduced but were discontinued after two years as it was felt that they made the semi-finalists too predictable.

Other awards include Miss Congeniality, given out in the early years of the pageant and re-introduced at Miss America 2006, and the Quality of Life Award for a contestant's platform, first awarded in 1989.

Preliminary awards

Preliminary on stage interview/Social Impact Pitch award

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2023Kelsey HollisGeorgiaAutism Acceptance: A Platform for Change4th Runner-up
Bailey HodsonIowaAmericans for the Arts – Advocate, Educate, Invest
2022Emma BroylesAlaskaCreating Inclusive Communities Through SportsWinner
Mallory FullerTexasMallory's Mission: Suicide PreventionTop 10
2021The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020Victoria Hill[1] Georgia1st runner-up[2] Double preliminary winner
Jade Glab[3] New JerseyTop 15[4]
2019Gabriela Taveras[5] MassachusettsAmericans' interactions abroad4th runner-up[6] STEM Scholarship[7]
Emili McPhail[8] VirginiaKneeling during the national anthem
Tianna Vanderhei[9] WisconsinHigher education Top 15[10]
1921–2018Not awarded at these pageants

Preliminary talent award

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2024Maya AmoreMichiganSpeed Painting
Taylor LoydNorth CarolinaOperaTop 11
Veronica DruchniakMaineAerial Arts
2023Elizabeth HallalIndianaVocalTop 7
Grace StankeWisconsinViolinWinner
2022Sydney ParkNew YorkOriginal Monologue3rd runner-up
Isabelle HansonIllinoisClassical ViolinTop 10
2021The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020Victoria Hill[11] GeorgiaClassical Vocal1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Camille SchrierVirginiaChemistry PresentationWinner[12]
2019Taylor TysonFloridaClassical Piano3rd runner-up[13]
Lydia TremaineIndianaVocalTop 15
Holli' ConwayLouisianaVocal2nd runner-up[14]
2018Laryssa Bonacquisti[15] LouisianaVentriloquismTop 7[16] Double preliminary winner
Brianna Drevlow[17] MinnesotaClassical Piano
JessiKate Riley[18] UtahClassical Violin
2017Savvy ShieldsArkansasJazz Dance Winner
Arianna QuanMichiganPiano
Grace BurgessTennesseeVocalTop 10
2016Betty CantrellGeorgiaVocalWinner
Taylor Wiebers IowaVocalTop 12Double preliminary winner
April Nelson LouisianaVocal3rd runner-up
2015Ramsey Carpenter[19] KentuckyFiddleTop 12
Mackenzie BartOhioVentriloquismTop 10
Amanda SmithPennsylvaniaVocal
2014Myrrhanda JonesFloridaBaton Twirling3rd runner-up
Rebecca YehMinnesotaViolin4th runner-up
Samantha RussoNew HampshireVocal
2013Joanna Guy[20] MarylandVocalTop 10
Rosie SavageauNorth DakotaPiano and Vocal
Alicia CliftonOklahomaTap Dance2nd runner-up
2012Lauren CheapeHawaiiRope Jumping
Betty ThompsonOklahomaIrish Step Dancing1st runner-up
Laura KaeppelerWisconsinOperatic VocalWinner
2011Teresa ScanlanNebraskaPianoWinner
Adrienne CoreNorth CarolinaClogging
Deborah Saint-VilRhode IslandVocalTop 15
2010Kristy CavinderCaliforniaBallet en pointe1st runner-up
Nicole BlaszczykMichiganLyrical Dance
Caressa CameronVirginiaVocalWinner
2009Galen GiacconeDelawarePianoTop 15
Chasity HardmanGeorgiaVocal1st runner-up
Ashley WheelerVermontVocal
2008Dana Elaine DaunisConnecticutVocal
Diana ReedIowaBatonTop 10
Valerie J. AmaralMassachusettsVocal
2007Jacquelynne Fontaine[21] CaliforniaOperatic VocalTop 10
Pilialoha Gaison[22] HawaiiTahitian DanceTop 10
Shilah Phillips[23] TexasVocal1st runner-up
2006Dustin-Leigh Konzelman[24] CaliforniaFiddle
Jennifer Berry[25] OklahomaBallet en PointeWinner
Erika Grace PowellSouth CarolinaVocalTop 10
2005Veena GoelCaliforniaJazz Dance4th runner-up
Danica TisdaleGeorgiaVocalTop 10
Erika EbbelMassachusettsClassical Piano
2004Kanoelani Gibson[26] HawaiiVocal1st runner-up
Laurie Gray[27] Rhode IslandClassical ViolinTop 10
Tina Sauerhammer[28] WisconsinClassical cello2nd runner-up
2003Tangra Riggle[29] IndianaContemporary VocalTop 15
Camille Lewis[30] MarylandCrossover Classical Violin4th runner-up
Casey Preslar [31] OklahomaJazz Vocal2nd runner-up
2002Marshawn Evans[32] District of ColumbiaRhythmic Dance Twirl3rd runner-up
Becky Pruett[33] MississippiVocalTop 20
Katie Harman[34] OregonClassical VocalWinner
2001Rita Ng[35] CaliforniaClassical Piano2nd runner-up
Junnie CrossDelawareVocal
Jennifer Powers[36] IllinoisClassical Vocal
Faith Jenkins[37] LouisianaVocal1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
2000Julie Lawrence [38] LouisianaBallet
Crystal Lewis [39] VirginiaVocal
Mary-Louise Kurey[40] WisconsinOperatic VocalTop 10
1999Chera-Lyn Cook [41] KentuckyVocal4th runner-up
Nicole MessinaDistrict of ColumbiaTap DanceTop 10
Julie Payne[42] OklahomaTap DanceTop 10
1998Michelle Warren[43] North CarolinaVocal1st runner-up
Christy Neuman[44] FloridaRhythmic Gymnastics DanceTop 10
Katherine Shindle[45] IllinoisVocalWinner
1997Shani Lynn NielsenIndianaVocalTop 10
Patricia Leines[46] OregonOperatic Aria2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Melissa Short[47] HawaiiOperaTop 10 Double preliminary winner
1996Amanda Moody[48] UtahPiano
Lisa Bamford[49] North CarolinaPiano
Helen Louise GoldsbyNew YorkVocalTop 10
1995Heather WhitestoneAlabamaBallet en PointeWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Trisha ShafferKansasVocalTop 10
Yvonne Ku DehnerMontanaClassical VocalTop 10
1994Titilayo Rachel Adedokun[50] OhioClassical Vocal2nd runner-up
Lenena Holder[51] MississippiOperatic Aria
Patricia Ann-Regan McEachern [52] New HampshireVocal
1993Pam McKelvyKansasVocal3rd runner-up
Catherine Ann Lemkau[53] IowaVocal1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Heather Hertling[54] New JerseyClassical Vocal
1992Debra Renea Fries[55] MarylandBaton
Lisa Somodi[56] IowaClassical Piano3rd runner-up
Marisol A. Montalvo[57] New YorkOpera1st runner-up
1991Marjorie Vincent[58] IllinoisClassical PianoWinner
Scarlet Annette Morgan[59] North CarolinaOpera
Suzanne Lawrence [60] TexasVocal3rd runner-up
1990Kimilee Bryant[61] South CarolinaClassical Vocal
Tamara Denise Toshiko Marler[62] OklahomaVocalTop 10
Kristin Huffman[63] OhioClassical Vocal4th runner-up
1989Sophia Christine SymkoUtahClassical Piano
Gretchen Elizabeth CarlsonMinnesotaViolinWinner
Lori Lee KelleyOklahomaOperatic Aria2nd runner-up
1988Maria KimWisconsinPiano
Patricia BrantLouisianaVentroliquism1st runner-up
Stacie JamesNevadaVocal2nd runner-up
1987Kelly GarverMichiganFiddle3rd runner-up
Kellye CashTennesseePiano/VocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Stephany SamoneTexasVocalTop 10
1986Jonna FitzgeraldTexasFiddle2nd runner-up
Laurie Jean BroderickIndianaBatonTop 10
Suellen CochranOhioPianoTop 10 Double preliminary winner
1985Lauren Susan GreenMinnesotaClassical Piano3rd runner-up
Mary-Ann FarrellNew YorkPianoTop 10
Margaret Marie O'BrienMassachusettsVocalTop 10
1984Barbara WebsterMissouriFiddleTop 10
Suzette CharlesNew JerseyVocal1st runner-up
Vanessa WilliamsNew YorkVocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1983Dianne EvansMississippiVocal2nd runner-up
Debra MaffettCaliforniaVocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Gwendolyn Suzann WittenKentuckyVocalTop 10
1982Sandra TruittIllinoisOperatic Vocal1st runner-up
Suzanne AlexanderNew YorkOperatic VocalTop 10
Sheri RhymanTexasGymnastics4th runner-up
1981Paige PhillipsAlabamaVentriloquism1st runner-up
Cheryl FlanaganNew YorkTap DanceTop 10
Susan Powell (tie)OklahomaClassical VocalWinner
Doris Janell Hayes (tie)WashingtonVocalTop 10
1980Pam WenzelArizonaGymnasticsTop 10
Kelli Diane KrullNew YorkBatonTop 10
Tana Kay CarliOhioAccordion1st runner-up
1979Teresa CheathamAlabamaSemi-Classical Vocal1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Lori Ann BergenKansasFiddleTop 10
Carolyn Cline (tie)FloridaPiano/Vocal2nd runner-up
Guylyn Remmenga (tie)NebraskaClassical PianoTop 10
1978Catherine LaBelleFloridaVocal4th runner-up
Susan PerkinsOhioVocalWinner
Lynne Carol GrotePennsylvaniaPianoTop 10
1977Dorothy Kathleen BenhamMinnesotaClassical VocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Sonja Anderson (tie)New YorkClassical Vocal4th runner-up
Carmen McCollum (tie)TexasSaxophone2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Pamela PolkVirginiaOperatic VocalTop 10
1976Cynthia Marie CarpenterMassachusettsClassical PianoTop 10
Diana Lynn PaciniMontanaClassical Piano
Susan Kay BanksOhioClassical Vocal3rd runner-up
1975Jean AhernIllinoisBallet en Pointe2nd runner-up
Darlene ComptonKentuckyVocal3rd runner-up
Deborah Humphries KincaidTennesseeVocalTop 10
1974Colleen Ann MetternichIllinoisPianoTop 10
Debbie WardLouisianaVocal3rd runner-up
Tina Louise ThomasPennsylvaniaVocal4th runner-up
1973Catherine LawtonDelawareBanjoTop 10
Debby RobertLouisianaClassical VocalTop 10
Terry Anne MeeuwsenWisconsinVocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1972Sandy RingsKansasVentriloquismTop 10
Allyn E. WarnerMaineVocal4th runner-up
Cynthia Cook (tie)GeorgiaVentriloquismTop 10
Maureen Wimmer (tie)PennsylvaniaOperatic Vocal3rd runner-up
1971Suzanne DennieAlabamaPiano/Vocal
Lisa Louise DonovanFloridaVocalTop 10
Judy Ann AdamsOklahomaViolinTop 10
1970Judith MendenhallMinnesotaFlute4th runner-up
Patricia BrummetNew MexicoClassical VocalTop 10
Kathy Lynn BaumannOhioAcro dance1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1969Linda FittsFloridaDanceTop 10
Judith Anne FordIllinoisTrampolineWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Cherie Suzanne DavisVirginiaOperaTop 10
1968Dawn Lauree CashwellFloridaBaton Twirling4th runner-up
Mary Lynn HaglundIndianaFigure SkatingTop 10
Marilyn Gail CocozzaRhode IslandVocal3rd runner-up
1967Charlene Diane DallasCaliforniaPiano1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Sharon Elaine PhillianOhioClassical Vocal3rd runner-up
Jane Anne JayroeOklahomaVocal / Orchestra ConductingWinner
1966Linda FolsomAlabamaOperaTop 10
Eileen Mary SmithIndianaVocal Medley2nd runner-up
Nancy Janice MooreSouth CarolinaPiano SoloTop 10
1965Vicki Jane PowersAlabamaOperaTop 10
Barbara Phyllis HasselbergMinnesotaMedley of Authentic Polynesian Dances4th runner-up
Karen Victoria KopsengNorth DakotaClassical Vocal
1964Judith Antoinette ShortAlabamaMarimbaTop 10Double preliminary winner
Rosanne TuellerDistrict of ColumbiaSinging in French & Jazz Dance1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Dorcas Dara CampbellVirginiaClassical & Popular Vocal MedleyTop 10
1963Patricia Lei AndersonHawaiiOpera4th runner-up
Charlotte Ann CarrollMississippiPopular Vocal & DanceTop 10
Beverly Ann Smith (tie)MarylandOrgan & Piano Solo
Mary Lee Jepson (tie)NebraskaFlaming Fire Baton ActTop 10
1962Susan Ann HenrysonCaliforniaPopular Vocal MedleyTop 10
Linda Jacklyn LoftisTexasOpera3rd runner-up
Carolyn Deann LasaterUtahPantomime Dance2nd runner-up
1961Tommye Lou GlazeIndianaOpera4th runner-up
Marian Faye WalkerUtahOperaTop 10
Teresa Rinaldi (tie)AlabamaOperaTop 10
Nancy Fleming (tie)MichiganPresentation of Dress DesignWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Iris Elaine ThurwellCanadaVocalBest Popular Singer in Talent
1960Suzanne Ingeborg JohnsonIllinoisVocalTop 10
Ann Penelope MarstonMichiganArchery Demonstration
Virginia Noble Pailes (tie)District of ColumbiaVocal
Diana Martha Klug (tie)ConnecticutFashion Design Presentation & Speech
Lois Janet Piercy (tie)PennsylvaniaOriginal Flute Solo & Art DisplayTop 10
1959Lee ThornberryAlabamaSong & DanceTop 10
Billie June TurnerConnecticutBallet en PointeTop 10
Mary Ann MobleyMississippiClassical & Popular Vocal Medley & DanceWinner
1958Gloria RupprechtIndianaComedy Vocal
Sara Ann CooperMissouriDancing the CharlestonTop 10
Judith Hanson (tie)OregonOperaTop 10
Jennie Blatchford (tie)PennsylvaniaBaton Twirling
1957Anne Stuart AriallAlabamaVocal / Dance2nd runner-up
Barbara BanksArkansasInterpretive Ballet
Diane KnotekNebraskaClassical Vocal
1956Patricia Byrd HuddlestonAlabamaClassical VocalTop 10
Sandra WirthFloridaFire BatonTop 10
Virginia MaffucciMassachusettsDramatic MonologueTop 10
1955Linda WeisbrodDistrict of ColumbiaClassical VocalTop 10
Barbara Maxine QuinlanOhioClassical VocalTop 10
Janice Hutton Somers (tie)MichiganVocal4th runner-up
Heather Jo Taferner (tie)New YorkOperatic Vocal
1954Lois Ann AlavaDelawarePianoTop 10
Delores JerdeSouth DakotaPiano
Anna Lee CeglisVirginiaClassical Vocal2nd runner-up
1953Iris Ann FitchDistrict of ColumbiaVocal
Neva Jane LangleyGeorgiaClassical PianoWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Joan Elizabeth KayneNew York City, NYDanceTop 10
1952Jeanne MoodyAlabamaDrama
Lu Long OgburnNorth CarolinaPiano2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Colleen Kay HutchinsUtahDramatic MonologueWinner
1951Renee RoyConnecticutComedy SketchTop 16
Sandra Joanne StahlDistrict of ColumbiaClassical VocalTop 16
Irene O'ConnorSouth DakotaDramatic Monologue1st runner-up
1949Jacque MercerArizonaDramatic MonologueWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Margaret Lynn MunnCanadaClassical VocalTop 15
Gloria Yvonne BurkhartMinnesotaClassical ViolinTop 15
1948Patti Anne LuerMontanaVocal / DanceTop 15
Dorothy Jane FreeTennesseeVocal
Marilyn RobinsonUtahDramatic MonologueTop 15
1947Barbara Jo WalkerMemphis, TNVocal & Art DisplayWinner
Pepper Donna ShoreMiami Beach, FLHula / RhumbaTop 15
Elaine Mary CampbellMinnesotaClassical Vocal1st runner-up
1946Emma Dale NunnallyAlabamaOperatic Vocal
Jane MillerAtlanta, GAClassical Vocal2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Eleanor D. KramerPennsylvaniaVocalTop 16
1945Polly EllisCaliforniaVocalTop 13
Arlene AndersonMinnesotaVocal / Marimba4th runner-up
Frances Dorn (tie)Birmingham, ALTap Dance2nd runner-up
Bess Myerson (tie)New York City, NYClassical Piano & Flute SoloWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1944Betty Jane RaseBirmingham, ALVocal4th runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Venus RameyDistrict of ColumbiaSong & DanceWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Virginia WarlenFloridaVocal2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1943Helena Frances MackBoston, MASamba Dance2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Jean BartelCaliforniaVocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Joan HyldoftCincinnati, OHIce Skating
1942Barbara PattersonCincinnati, OHVocal
Marion MosellNew YorkOperatic Vocal
Jo-Carroll DennisonTexasVocalWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1941Virginia MacGrawBirmingham, ALVocalTop 15
Joey Augusta PaxtonNorth CarolinaIloilo Ang Banwa Ko 4th runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Roselle Marie HannonWestern PennsylvaniaBucasoy Folk Dance1st runner-up
1940Catherine Virginia HowellDistrict of ColumbiaDance
Mary Eleanor ParishMyrtle Beach, SCTap Dance
Monnie Drake (tie)MichiganVocal2nd runner-up
Kay Kittendorf (tie)MontanaOperatic VocalTop 15
1939Marguerite Louise SklirisCaliforniaDramatic Monologue3rd runner-up
Marion RudeenMinnesotaAcro-DanceTop 15
Margaret WoodNorth CarolinaVocalTop 15
1938Ruth BradyAsbury Park, NJVocal / Tap Dance3rd runner-up
Gloria SmileyJacksonville, FLAcrobatic Dance4th runner-up
Muriel LaVon GoodspeedUtahClassical Vocal / Piano2nd runner-up
1937Phyllis RandallCaliforniaVocal / Dance3rd runner-up
Claire NevulisMassachusettsVocal / Tap DanceTop 16
Grace TravisNew York City, NYVocalTop 16
1936Gloria LevingsBirmingham, ALPandanggo sa Ilaw Folk Dance4th runner-up
Phyllis Hume DobsonCaliforniaDrama1st runner-up
Rose Veronica CoylePhiladelphia, PAVocal / Tap DanceWinner

Preliminary swimsuit award

There have multiple instances of ties for this preliminary award. This occurred at Miss America pageants in 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1953, 1972, 1979, 1987, and 1993.

This award was discontinued since the Miss America 2019 competition and was replaced with state titleholders participating in a live interactive session with the judges, "to highlight her achievements and goals in life and how she will use her talents, passion, and ambition to perform the job of Miss America."[64] [65] [66] [67]

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2018Sara ZengFlorida
Laryssa BonacquistiLouisianaTop 7Double preliminary winner
Margana WoodTexas4th runner-up[68]
2017Cierra JacksonDistrict of Columbia
Hannah Brewer MarylandTop 7
Alice Magoto Ohio
2016Daja Dial South CarolinaTop 7
Mary Katherine Fechtel FloridaTop 10
Taylor Wiebers IowaTop 12Double preliminary winner
2015Victoria CowenFlorida3rd runner-up
Alex EpplerOklahomaTop 10
Jade KennyMaryland
2014Carly MathisGeorgiaTop 10
Kelsey GriswoldOklahoma2nd runner-up
Chelsea RickMississippiTop 15
2013Mandy SchendelWashingtonTop 10
Megan ErvinIllinoisTop 10
Ali RogersSouth Carolina1st runner-up
2012Danica OlsenUtah
Kendall MorrisTexasTop 10
Kaitlin MonteNew York2nd runner-up
2011Jalee FuselierHawaii2nd runner-up
Ashley DavisAlabama
Emoly WestOklahoma4th runner-up
2010CC BarberOregonTop 15 Selected as Contestant's Choice
Alyse ZwickNew York
Miriam PabónPuerto Rico
2009Katie StamIndianaWinner
Leigh-Taylor SmithNew York3rd runner-up
Christine KozlowskiMississippi
2008Kirsten HaglundMichiganWinner
Ashley BickfordRhode Island
Molly HazlettTexasTop 8
2007Molly McGrathNebraska
Lauren NelsonOklahomaWinner
Emily WillsPennsylvaniaTop 10
2006Shannon SchambeauDistrict of Columbia4th runner-up
Julia BachisonUtah
Kristi Lauren GlakasVirginia3rd runner-up
2005Jenna EdwardsFlorida
Jennifer DupontLouisiana1st runner-up
Amy DavisUtah
2004Nicole LamarcheCalifornia4th runner-up
Candace GlickmanNew HampshireTop 10
Nancy ReddVirginiaTop 10
2003Lauren DavidsonArkansas
Jennifer AdcockMississippiTop 10
Tiffany WalkerNew YorkTop 10
2002Emily FosterGeorgia
Abbie Lynne Rabine Massachusetts1st runner-up
Stephanie CulbersonTennessee2nd runner-up
2001Angela Perez BaraquioHawaiiWinner
Whitney BoylesKentucky4th runner-up
Faith JenkinsLouisiana1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Christy MayMississippi3rd runner-up
2000Heather FrenchKentuckyWinner
Gina GiacintoNevada
Karen LindsayRhode Island
1999Joslyn Jamie TinkerAlaskaTop 10
Lissette GonzalezFlorida2nd runner-up
Kelli BradshawNorth Carolina1st runner-up
1998Rebekah Ann KellerCalifornia4th runner-up
Erika KauffmanHawaiiTop 10
Kathy NejatNew Jersey
1997Melissa ShortHawaiiTop 10Double preliminary winner
Tara Dawn HollandKansasWinner
Patricia LeinesOregon2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1996Tiffany StokerCalifornia3rd runner-up
Tracy HayesIllinois4th runner-up
Amy Beth KellerKansasTop 10
1995Heather WhitestoneAlabamaWinnerFirst deaf Miss America

Double preliminary winner
Tiffany StormIndiana4th runner-up
Cullen Johnson[69] Virginia1st runner-up
1994Lisa DuncanCalifornia
Kara Kim MartinGeorgia1st runner-up
Cynthia SimsWest Virginia
1993Shelli Yoder (tie)Indiana2nd runner-up
Catherine Lemkau (tie)Iowa1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Tawyna MullinsKentuckyTop 10
Carrie Lee DavisSouth CarolinaTop 10
1992Carolyn SappHawaiiWinner
Christi PageLouisianaTop 10
Elizabeth Anne JohnsonUtah
1991Karrie MitchellColoradoTop 10
Beth HowellMississippi
Dana DaltonFlorida
1990Jeri Lynn Zimmerman[70] Illinois3rd runner-up
Stacy KingLouisiana
Debbye TurnerMissouriWinner
1989Melissa AggelesFloridaTop 10
Valerie BrossetLouisianaTop 10
Carla HaagMississippiTop 10
1988Kelly JerlesGeorgia
Kaye Lani Rae RafkoMichiganWinner
Nancy HumphriesSouth Carolina
1987Tamara TungateMissouri4th runner-up
Dawn Elizabeth Smith (tie)South Carolina2nd runner-up
Kellye Cash (tie)TennesseeWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Julianne SmithVirginia1st runner-up
1986Angela TowerAlabama4th runner-up
Susan AkinMississippiWinner
Suellen CochranOhioTop 10Double preliminary winner
1985Katherine ManningMississippi2nd runner-up
Tamara HextTexas4th runner-up
Sharlene WellsUtahWinner
1984Wanda GeddieMississippi3rd runner-up
Vanessa WilliamsNew YorkWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Pamela RigasOhio4th runner-up
1983Debra MaffettCaliforniaWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Elizabeth WilliamsNorth Carolina
Desiree DanielsTennessee1st runner-up
1982Elizabeth WardArkansasWinner
Karen HopsonMississippiTop 10
Kristine WeitzWashington
1981Lencola SullivanArkansas4th runner-up
Debra GoodwinMinnesota
Donna PopeMississippi2nd runner-up (tie)
1980Shelly PeikenMaryland
Cheryl PrewittMississippiWinner
Monta MakiNorth Carolina
1979Teresa Cheatham (tie)Alabama1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Janice Anne AlbroDelaware
Sue EricksonMinnesota
Cheri Brown (tie)Mississippi
1978Bunnie HolbertArkansas
Catherine HinsonSouth Carolina2nd runner-up
Linda MooreTennesseeTop 10
1977Dorothy BenhamMinnesotaWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Lavinia CoxSouth Carolina1st runner-up
Carmen McCollumTexas2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1976Paula RoachArkansas
Janet CarrCalifornia2nd runner-up
Debra CusickRhode Island
1975Lucianne BuchananCalifornia1st runner-up
Karen SmithKansas
Shirley CothranTexasWinner
1974Suzanne PlummerNew Jersey2nd runner-up
Leslie Ann MaysWashingtonTop 10
Judy HiekeWisconsin1st runner-up
1973Rebecca Sue GrahamIndiana4th runner-up
Cindy Lee SykesKansasTop 10
Terry Anne MeeuwsenWisconsinWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1972Carolyn StonerCalifornia
Laurie Lea SchaeferOhioWinner
Linda Moyer (tie)Virginia
Susan Buckner (tie)WashingtonTop 10
1971Kathleen O'SullivanHawaii
Claudia TurnerSouth Carolina1st runner-up
Phyllis GeorgeTexasWinner
1970Carol NorvalConnecticut
Pamela EldredMichiganWinner
Kathy BaumannOhio1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1969Dellynne CatchingAlabamaTop 10
Judith Anne FordIllinoisWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Susan ThompsonIowa2nd runner-up
1968Sharon Ann EvansArkansas
Kristine PhillipsIdaho
Debra Dene BarnesKansasWinner
1967Charlene Diane DallasCalifornia1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Nancy Anne NaylorNew Hampshire4th runner-up
Barbara Ann HarrisSouth Carolina
1966Deborah Irene BryantKansasWinner
Patricia Anne PuckettMississippi1st runner-up
Kathryn Elizabeth BlaikieNevada
1965Sherri Lee RaapCalifornia
Jane NelsonNew MexicoTop 10
Ella Dee KesselWest Virginia2nd runner-up
1964Judith Antoinette ShortAlabamaTop 10Double preliminary winner
Donna AxumArkansasWinner
Rosanne TuellerDistrict of Columbia1st runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1963Pamela GilbertIllinois
Carole Jean Van ValinMichiganTop 10
Joan Mary EnghWisconsin1st runner-up
1962Frances Jane AndersonArkansas1st runner-up
Nancee Ann ParkinsonMinnesota4th runner-up
Maria FletcherNorth CarolinaWinner
1961Ruth ReaDistrict of Columbia3rd runner-up
Nancy FlemingMichiganWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Edith Sandra BrowningSouth CarolinaTop 10
1960Bonnie Jo MarquisNew YorkTop 10
Sharon Joyce VaughnWashington2nd runner-up
Mary Alice FoxWisconsin1st runner-up
1959Sandra Lee JenningsCalifornia3rd runner-up
Anita Marie HurshIndiana
Betty Lane EvansNorth Carolina4th runner-up
1958Lynn FreyseArizonaTop 10
Jody Elizabeth ShattuckGeorgia1st runner-up
Elaine HerndonNorth CarolinaTop 10
1957Joan Colleen BeckettCaliforniaTop 10
Sandra Jean StuartChicagoTop 10
Jere WrightHawaiiTop 10
1956Barbara Mamo VieiraHawaiiTop 10
Clara Faye ArnoldNorth Carolina3rd runner-up
Ann CampbellOklahoma4th runner-up
1955Lee MeriwetherCaliforniaWinner
Ann Gloria DanielFlorida1st runner-up
Polly Rankin SuberSouth Carolina2nd runner-up
1954Patricia Ann JohnsCaliforniaTop 10
Evelyn Margaret AyPennsylvaniaWinner
Elaine HolkenbrinkWyomingTop 10
1953Gwen Harmon (tie)Alabama3rd runner-up
Jeanne Shores (tie)California2nd runner-up
Jo HoppeChicago4th runner-up
Neva Jane LangleyGeorgiaWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1952Charlotte Rosalie SimmenArkansas3rd runner-up
Lu Long OgburnNorth Carolina2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Marlene Margaret RiebSouth DakotaTop 10
1951Yolande BetbezeAlabamaWinner
Mary JenningsArkansas3rd runner-up
Joanne DurantCaliforniaTop 16
1949Jacque Mercer (tie)ArizonaWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Jone Ann Pedersen (tie)California4th runner-up
Sylvia CanadyColorado3rd runner-up
Trudy GermiIllinois2nd runner-up
1948Jerry LongAtlanta, GATop 15
Vera RalstonKansas3rd runner-up
BeBe ShoppMinnesotaWinner
1947Peggy Jane Elder (tie)Alabama3rd runner-up
Margaret MarshallCanada2nd runner-up
Evelyn L. MurrayKentucky
Raven Malone (tie)New York CityTop 15
1946Rebecca Jane McCallArkansas1st runner-up
Janey Miller (tie)Atlanta, GA2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Marilyn BuferdCaliforniaWinner
Eileen Henry (tie)New York CityTop 16
1945Lee WielandChicagoTop 13
Bess MyersonNew York CityWinner
Lee HensonTennesseeTop 13
1944Betty Jane RaseBirmingham, AL4th runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Venus RameyDistrict of ColumbiaWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Virginia WarlenFlorida2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
1943Helena Frances Mack (tie)Boston, MA2nd runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Jean BartelCaliforniaWinnerDouble preliminary winner
Dixie Lou RafterDistrict of Columbia4th runner-up
Emma Hammermeister (tie)Western PennsylvaniaTop 10
1942Marie DuncanBirmingham, ALTop 10
Bette BrunkChicago1st runner-up
Jo-Carroll DennisonTexasWinnerDouble preliminary winner
1941Rosemary LaPlancheCaliforniaWinner
Dorothy SlattenKentuckyTop 15
Joey Augusta Paxton (tie)North Carolina4th runner-upDouble preliminary winner
Lillian Helen O'Donnell (tie)Westchester County, NY3rd runner-up
1940Rosemary LaPlancheCalifornia1st runner-up
Dorothy SlattenKentucky4th runner-up
Frances Marie BurkePhiladelphia, PAWinner

Jean Bartel Quality of Life / Social Impact Initiative Scholarship award

The Quality of Life Award was initially sponsored by Fruit of the Loom. From its inception in 1989 until 2002, the winner received a $10,000 scholarship. For Miss America 2003, the value of the award was reduced to $6,000 for the winner, and the amount was reduced again to $3,000 from Miss America 2006. In 2008, the scholarship returned to $6,000. In 2020, award named was changed to the "Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Scholarship Award."[71]

YearWinnerStatePlatformPlacement at Miss America
2023Emmie PerkinsMississippi"Music is Medicine"
2022Lauren BradfordAlabamaUNPLUG: The Digital Diet Plan1st runner-up
2021The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020Annika Wooton[72] KansasThe Artist's Fingerprint: The Transformative Power of the ArtsTop 15[73]
2019Claudia Raffo[74] ArkansasNew Life Saves Lives: Umbilical Cord Donation
2018Jessica Procter[75] AlabamaStep Up to the Plate: Decreasing Food InsecurityTop 7[76]
2017Hayley Barber[77] AlabamaSight for Small Eyes
2016Lindsey GianniniNew JerseyDangers of Distracted Driving
2015Caitlin BrunellAlabamaCaitlin's Closet: One Stop Shopping for LifeTop 10
2014Haley WilliamsMichiganThrough a Child's Eyes: Conquering Childhood Grief
2013Anna Laura BryanAlabamaP.A.W.S. for Autism: People and Animals Working Side-by-sideTop 12
2012Ann-Blair ThorntonKentuckyAlzheimer's Awareness Research
2011Katie LaRocheMichiganRaising Awareness of Human Trafficking
2010Taylor TreatOklahomaService LearningTop 12
2009Emily CoxKentuckyUniquely Me: Promoting Self-Esteem in Adolescent GirlsTop 12
2008Caleche ManosNevadaM.A.D.D. – Prevention of Drinking and Driving Through Education
2007Allison RogersRhode IslandGo Green! Global Warming Awareness
2006Tracey BrownIdahoBreast Cancer Awareness: Education, Support and Research
2005Deidre DownsAlabamaCuring Childhood Cancerdata-sort-value="1" Winner
2004Catherine CrosbyAlabamaFirst Vote: America's Freedom to ChooseTop 15
2003Teresa BenitezNevadaPoverty: A N.E.W. Focus3rd runner-up
2002Jaclyn HuntUtahOrgan, Eye and Tissue DonationTop 10
2001Faith JenkinsLouisianaIlliteracy Prevention/Eradication1st runner-up
2000Brandee HelbickNew HampshireEducational Disabilities Awareness
1999Heather DavisMarylandDrug-Free L.I.F.E. for Youth/Peer Mentorship
1998Jennifer OstergaardMinnesotaChild Abuse Education, Awareness, and Prevention
1997Alison McCrearyAlabamaHospice: A Special Kind of Caring3rd runner-up
1996Dena Querubin[78] New JerseyAdopt-A-Grandparent
1995Stacy AgrenArizona
1994Amanda MurrayArizonaAsthma Support Program
1993Kim Wimmer[79] AlabamaEducation of Homeless Youth
1992Cheryl Lynn MajercikIllinoisAIDS Hospice service
1991Suzanne Lawrence[80] Texas"Smiles Against Cancer" organization3rd runner-up
1990Michelle KlinePennsylvaniaOrgan DonationTop 10
1921–1989Not awarded at these pageants

Miss Congeniality

width=10%Yearwidth=18%Winnerwidth=18%Statewidth=18%Placement at Miss America
Cydney BridgesIndiana2nd runner-up
Hannah EdelenKentucky
Mariah LarocqueMaine
2021The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Grace ZimmermanIdaho
Julia CraneVermont
2018Angelina Klapperich[81] AlaskaTop 15[82]
2017Madeline Van Ert[83] Minnesota
2016Jeanné KapelaHawaii
2015Jacky ArnessNorth DakotaTop 16
2014Brooke Mosteller (tie)South Carolina
Ciera Pekarcik (tie)Utah
2013Sloane RobertsArkansas
2012Kayla BattNebraska
2011Katie Lynn LaRocheMichigan
2010Raeceen WoolfordHawaiiTop 7
2009Rebecca RobinsonTexas
2008Ashley YoungNorth Dakota
2007Melinda TooleAlabama4th runner-up
2006Malika DudleyHawaii
2005Olena RubinHawaii
1976–2004Award was discontinued
1975Rhonda Kay Pope (tie)Arkansas
Coline-Helen Kanaloku Aiu (tie)Hawaii
1974Kanoelehua KaumeheiwaHawaii
1973Sally PetersonUtah
1972Paula KusmerDelaware
1971Debbie MayIndiana
1970Jane Deliese BriggemanNebraska
1969Karen MaciolekNew Mexico
1968Sharon Evans (tie)
Tia Tyler (tie)
Sheila Scott (tie)
1967Linda MacLim
1966Marie MushroIowa
1965Vonda Kay Van DykeArizonaWinner
1964Jeanne Flinn SwannerNorth Carolina
1963Margaret Farrar WassNew Hampshire
1962Susan Henryson (tie)Top 10
Rosita Giusti Haito Rey (tie)
1961Susan TalbertNew York
1960Gordean Leilehua LeeHawaii
1959Ann Louise WillisRhode Island
1958Glynnelle HubbardNew Mexico
1957Sandra SimpsonVermont
1956Barbara Mamo VieiraHawaiiTop 10
1955Patsy BruceIllinois
1954Patricia CondonNew Jersey
1953Iris Fitch (tie)District of Columbia
Shirley Barbour (tie)Oklahoma
1952Claire Katherine Heen (tie)Hawaii
Otilia Jimenez (tie)Puerto Rico
1951Dell'finn Kalaupaona PoahaHawaii
1949Carol Rosebel Fraser (tie)Montana
Betty Jane Crowley (tie)New JerseyTop 15
1948Yun Tau ZaneHawaii
1947Luna McClainTexas
1946Violet MellarNew YorkTop 16
1945Georgina E. PattersonNorthern British Columbia
1944Joyce CourregeTexas
1943Toula HagestratouBirmingham, AL
1942Dorothy FoxMississippi
1941Mifaunwy Dolores ShunatonaOklahomaTop 15
1940Not awarded at this pageant
1939Doris CogginsMississippi
1921–1938Not awarded at these pageants

America's Choice

In 2008, the Miss America Organization introduced this award in which viewers could cast votes online for a specific state titleholder a month before the final night of pageant. The state titleholder with the most votes is then given an automatic spot in the semi-finals, regardless of her performance in the preliminary competition.[84] In 2022, the state titleholder with the most votes won an extra $5,000 scholarship.

width=10%Yearwidth=18%Winnerwidth=18%Statewidth=18%Placement at Miss Americawidth=36%Notes
2023Monica Nia JonesIllinoisTop 11
2022Vivian ZhongMichiganSTEM Scholarship award
2021
2019–2020
2018Abby Foster[85] IllinoisTop 15
2017Laura Katherine JonesKentuckyTop 12
2016Hannah RobisonTennesseeTop 7
2015Sierra SandisonIdahoTop 16
2014Theresa VailKansasTop 10
2013Alexis WinemanMontanaTop 16
2012Betty ThompsonOklahoma1st runner-up
2011Kayla MartellDelawareTop 10
Claire BuffieNew YorkTop 12
2010Sarah SlocumArkansasTop 15Selected from the Miss America pre-pageant special, Miss America: Behind the Curtain
Mallory ErvinKentucky4th runner-up
2009Amanda TapleyAlabamaTop 15Selected from TLC show, Miss America: Countdown to the Crown
Chastity HardmanGeorgia1st runner-up
Katie StamIndianaWinner
Alexandra HoffmanSouth DakotaTop 15
2008Jill StevensUtahTop 15
1921–2007Not awarded at these pageants

STEM scholarship award

At the Miss America 2014 pageant, the Miss America Organization introduced this $5,000 scholarship to be given to state titleholders with strong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds with the goal of highlighting the vital and active roles women have in these fields.

width=10%Yearwidth=18%Winnerwidth=18%Statewidth=18%Placement at Miss Americawidth=36%Notes
2023Victoria ChuahVirginia
Vivian ZhongMichiganAward Sponsored by Miss America
Lauren BradfordAlabama1st runner-upAward Sponsored by University of South Dakota
The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Morgan NicholsSouth Carolina
2019Gabriela TaverasMassachusetts4th runner-up[86] Preliminary On Stage Interview Award
Laura HallerMontana
Alexis HiltsNevada
2018Briana Kinsey[87] District of Columbia3rd runner-up[88]
Molly MatneyKentucky
Jillian ZuccoMassachusetts
2017Hayley BarberAlabamaChildren's Miracle Network (CMN) Miracle Maker Award

Quality of Life Award

Jaryn FranklinIllinois
Kendall SchoenekaseKansas
2016Kelley Johnson[89] Colorado2nd runner-up
Hannah RobertsMississippi1st runner-up
Hannah RobisonTennesseeTop 7[90] America's Choice
Alayna WestcomVermont
Lizzi JacksonWashington
2015Maggie Bridges[91] Georgia
Lauren KuhnMassachusetts4th runner-up
Jessica BursonNew Mexico
Mackenzie BartOhioTop 10 Preliminary Talent Award
Lucy EdwardsVermont
2014Crystal Lee[92] California1st runner-up[93]
Chelsea RickMississippiTop 15Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award
1921–2013Not awarded at these pageants

Women in Business Scholarship award

width=10%Yearwidth=18%Winnerwidth=18%Statewidth=18%Placement at Miss Americawidth=36%Notes
2023Averie BishopTexas
Meghan SinsiPennsylvania
The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Alex FranckeKentucky
2019Penelope Ng PackHawaiiNon-finalist Talent Award
Carrie WintleSouth Dakota
2018Meredith Winnefeld[94] Non-finalist Talent Award
Sarah Clapper[95] Ohio
2017Patricia FordGeorgia
Shruti NagarajanRhode Island
1921–2016Not awarded at these pageants

Equity and Justice Scholarship award

In September 2019, the Miss America Organization announced that a new scholarship, the Equity and Justice Scholarship, will be awarded at the 2020 competition to the candidate, "who best exemplifies inclusion and acceptance of these principles in her social impact initiative."[96] The winner receives a $3,000 scholarship.

!Year!Winner!State!Social Impact Initiative!Placement!Notes
2023Heather RennerNevada"Performing for a Purpose"
2022Sasha SloanUtah"RISE for Refugees: Refugee Inclusivity, Support, and Education"Top 10
2021The 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020Alexandra BadgettNorth Carolina"N.I.N.E.: No is Not Enough"Top 15
1921-2019Not awarded at these pageants

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Amanda C. . Coyne . Miss Georgia places first runner-up at Miss America 2020 competition . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . December 19, 2019.
  3. Web site: Amy . Kuperinsky . Miss America 2020: Miss New Jersey wins award at preliminary competition (in Connecticut) . NJ.com . December 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: Miss America 2020 Pageant: Top 15 Contestants Revealed LIVE . Heavy.com. December 19, 2019.
  5. Web site: Wayne . Parry . Miss America contestant: Trump 'caused a lot of division' . The Associated Press . September 7, 2018.
  6. Web site: Jenny . Drabble . Winston-Salem native Nia Franklin wins Miss America pageant . Winston-Salem Journal . September 9, 2018.
  7. Web site: Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin Crowned in Atlantic City. Miss America Organization . September 9, 2018.
  8. News: The Latest: Virginia, Louisiana win Miss America prelims . The Washington Post . September 6, 2018.
  9. Web site: The Latest: Swimsuit-less Miss America competition begins . ABC News . September 5, 2018.
  10. Web site: Erin . Serpico . Miss New York crowned Miss America 2019 in Atlantic City . Press of Atlantic City . September 8, 2018.
  11. Web site: Shaquira . Speaks . Miss Georgia wins preliminary talent night during Miss America 2020 contest . WRBL News . December 15, 2019.
  12. Web site: Joelle . Goldstein . Nick . Maslow . Miss America Is Now a Scientist! Camille Schrier of Virginia Wins Crown After On-Stage Experiment . People . December 19, 2019.
  13. Web site: Alex . Rees . Miss New York, Nia Franklin, Wins Miss America 2019. Cosmopolitan. September 9, 2018.
  14. Web site: Erin . Jensen . Miss America 2019: Miss New York Nia Franklin is crowned the winner . USA TODAY . September 9, 2018.
  15. Web site: Amy . Kuperinsky. Miss America 2018 night 3: Louisiana 2 for 2, Florida bags swimsuit. NJ.com. September 8, 2017.
  16. Web site: Chelsea . Brasted . Miss Louisiana makes top 7 in Miss America 2018 pageant. The Times-Picayune . September 10, 2017.
  17. Web site: Minnesota, Louisiana win 2nd night Miss America prelims. NY Daily News. September 7, 2017.
  18. Web site: Texas, Utah Win 1st Night of Miss America Preliminaries. U.S. News & World Report. September 6, 2017.
  19. Web site: Miss Pennsylvania Wins Talent Competition at Miss America Prelims . NBC Philadelphia . September 11, 2014.
  20. News: Miss ND wins preliminary talent competition of Miss America pageant (with video) . Grand Forks Herald . January 11, 2013.
  21. News: California, Pennsylvania win final Miss America preliminary . Associated Press. 2007-01-28.
  22. News: Hawaii, Nebraska winners in Miss America preliminary . Associated Press. 2007-01-27.
  23. News: Texas, Oklahoma winners in Miss America preliminary . Associated Press. 2007-01-26.
  24. News: California, DC reps win in final Miss America preliminary competition . Associated Press. 2006-01-21.
  25. News: Oklahoma, Virginia contestants win Miss America preliminary . Associated Press. 2006-01-20.
  26. News: California, Hawaii win in opening-night contests . 2003-09-16. Associated Press.
  27. News: Show goes on in Atlantic City, pageant prelims continue . Associated Press. 2003-09-18.
  28. News: Wisconsin, Virginia win in second night of pageant prelims . Associated Press. 2003-09-17.
  29. News: N.Y., Nevada, Md., Ind., Texas win in prelims . 2003-09-17. Associated Press.
  30. News: Missouri, Mississippi, Maryland, Georgia, Ill. win. Associated Press. 2002-09-19.
  31. News: N.J., Illinois, Arkansas, Okla. and Nevada notch wins . Associated Press. 2002-09-18.
  32. News: Massachusetts and District of Columbia win in second night of prelims. Associated Press. 2001-09-19.
  33. News: Tennessee, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Florida win in prelims. Associated Press. 2001-09-20.
  34. News: Georgia, W.Va., Oregon win in first night of Miss America competition . 2001-09-18. Associated Press.
  35. News: La., Calif. Win in Ms. U.S. Prelims . Associated Press. 2000-10-12.
  36. News: Miss Mississippi, Miss Illinois win on second night of pageant prelims . Associated Press. 2000-10-11.
  37. News: Miss Hawaii, Miss Louisiana Win . Associated Press. 2000-12-10.
  38. News: R.I., La. Win Miss America Prelims . Associated Press. 1999-10-15.
  39. News: Miss America Preliminaries Start . Associated Press. 1999-10-14.
  40. News: Miss America Preliminaries Conclude . Associated Press. 1999-10-16.
  41. News: Miss Kentucky, Miss Florida win in final night of prelims . Associated Press. 1998-09-17.
  42. News: Misses Alaska, Oklahoma win in first night of Miss America preliminaries . Associated Press. 1998-09-16.
  43. News: Miss California, Miss North Carolina win in final night of preliminaries . Associated Press. 1997-09-11.
  44. News: Miss Hawaii, Miss Florida win swimsuit, talent in second night . Associated Press. 1997-09-10.
  45. News: Misses New Jersey, Illinois wins in first night of preliminary competition. Associated Press. 1997-09-09.
  46. News: Miss Oregon adds Talent win to earlier Swimsuit triumph. Portland Oregonian. 1996-09-13.
  47. News: Miss Hawaii, Miss Kansas Win In First Night of Preliminaries . Associated Press. 1996-09-10.
  48. News: Miss Utah, Miss Kansas Win in Preliminaries . Associated Press. 1995-09-14.
  49. News: Miss North Carolina Wins Preliminary for Talent: 'A good contender' for crown. The News & Observer Raleigh, NC. Bob. Langford. 1995-09-15.
  50. News: It's Ohio for Talent; Calif. for Swimsuit. The Record. 1993-09-17.
  51. News: Miss Mississippi Wins Talent; Miss Georgia Wins Swimsuit . Associated Press. 1993-09-16.
  52. News: Miss W.Va. Wins Swimsuit Preliminary . Associated Press. 1993-09-14.
  53. News: Miss South Carolina, Miss Iowa Win Preliminary Competitions . Associated Press. 1992-09-16.
  54. News: Miss Iowa, Indiana Share Honors. The Omaha World-Herald. 1992-09-16.
  55. News: Miss Utah Wins A Miss America Swimsuit Contest, Miss Maryland Takes Talent . Associated Press. 1991-09-12.
  56. News: Miss Louisiana, Miss Iowa Win Preliminary Pageant Contests . Associated Press. 1991-09-11.
  57. News: Miss Hawaii Wins Swimsuit Competition, Miss New York Takes Talent Segment. Associated Press. 1991-09-10.
  58. News: Miss Illinois wins in talent category . Tulsa World. 1990-09-07.
  59. News: Miss N. Carolina, Miss Florida Win In Preliminaries. Tulsa World. 1990-09-06.
  60. News: Miss Colorado and Miss Texas Win Preliminary Pageant Competitions . Associated Press. 1990-09-04.
  61. News: Miss Illinois, Miss South Carolina Win Miss America Prelims . Associated Press. 1989-09-14.
  62. News: Miss Louisiana takes swimsuit win . The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. 1989-09-14.
  63. News: Miss Missouri, Miss Ohio Win Preliminary Miss America Competitions . Associated Press. 1989-09-12.
  64. Web site: Miss America 2.0 . Miss America Organization . June 5, 2018 . September 11, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180703072219/http://missamerica.org/2018/06/05/miss-america-2-0/ . July 3, 2018 . dead .
  65. Web site: Doug . Criss . Karma . Hassan . Miss America is scrapping the swimsuit portion from its pageant . . June 5, 2018.
  66. Web site: Matthew . Haag . Miss America Ends Swimsuit Competition, Aiming to Evolve in 'This Cultural Revolution' . . June 5, 2018.
  67. News: 'Miss America' pageant to drop swimsuit competition. 9News . 6 June 2018.
  68. Web site: Tom . Uhler . Miss Texas didn't win Miss America. But her comments won her millions of new fans . The Sacramento Bee . September 12, 2017.
  69. News: Miss Virginia wins preliminary award . Associated Press. 1994-09-14.
  70. News: Miss Illinois wins in swimsuits . Chicago Sun-Times. 1989-09-15.
  71. Web site: Miss America 2020 Competition Magazine by SourceOne Graphics, Inc. - Issuu .
  72. Web site: Miss America 2020 Scholarship Award Winners Announced . Miss America Organization . December 19, 2019.
  73. Web site: Miss America 2020 Pageant: Top 15 Contestants Revealed LIVE . Heavy.com. December 19, 2019.
  74. Web site: Claudia Raffo competes in Miss America . KAIT 8 News . September 9, 2018.
  75. Web site: Ike . Morgan . Miss Alabama Jessica Procter wins Miss America Quality of Life Award. AL.com. September 8, 2017.
  76. Web site: Dona . Bennett . Miss Alabama Jessica Procter ranks Miss America Top 7 . St. Clair News . September 14, 2017.
  77. Web site: Miss America Organization. The 2017 Academy of Honor, Quality of Life, STEM, & Women in Business Scholarship Recipients Honored On Stage. September 11, 2016 .
  78. https://web.archive.org/web/20040709171913/http://www.njin.org/consultants/queberin.htm Adopt-A-Grandparent
  79. News: Denise . Gee . . . Pageant Particulars . 1B . June 14, 1993 . August 23, 2014.
  80. News: Miss Texas wins Fruit of the Loom Quality of Life award. PR Newswire. 1990-09-05.
  81. Web site: Amy . Kuperinsky . Miss America 2018, Cara Mund, takes victory (toe) dip in ocean . NJ.com . September 11, 2017.
  82. Web site: Jacob . Mann . Miss Alaska cracks top 15, takes Miss Congeniality . Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman . September 12, 2017.
  83. Web site: Alyssa. Norwin . Miss Minnesota Wins Miss Congeniality At Miss America 2017 Pageant . Turnto10.com. September 11, 2016.
  84. Web site: Press of Atlantic CIty . Voting contest for 'America's Choice' in Miss America opens. August 10, 2016.
  85. Web site: Jennifer . Bailey . Foster makes Top 15 at Miss America pageant. Commercial News. September 12, 2017.
  86. Web site: Chloe . Melas . Miss America 2019 is Nia Franklin . . September 10, 2018.
  87. Web site: Andrea . Ray. Zucco wins $5,000 science scholarship from Miss America. Sippican Week. September 8, 2017.
  88. Web site: Jon . Anderson . Hoover native Briana Kinsey wins 3rd runner-up in Miss America 2018 Pageant . Hoover Sun . September 10, 2017.
  89. Web site: Seth . Livingstone . Miss America Contestants Embrace STEM Education As Their True Talent . Learning Lift Off . September 17, 2015.
  90. News: Dana . Smithwick . . . . Miss Tennessee places in the top 7 . September 13, 2015.
  91. Web site: . 2015 Miss America Pageant Scholarship Winners . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150818145444/http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/recipients-2015.aspx . August 18, 2015 .
  92. Web site: . 2014 Miss America Pageant Scholarship Winners . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150909205503/http://www.missamerica.org/scholarships/recipients-2014.aspx . September 9, 2015 .
  93. Web site: Ann . Oldenberg . Miss America crowns 2014 winner . USA TODAY . September 17, 2013 .
  94. Web site: Amy . Kuperinsky . Miss America 2018: 10 contestants to watch at the Atlantic City pageant . NJ.com . September 11, 2017.
  95. Web site: Mara . Mason . Ohio State alumna among Miss America contestants . The Lantern . September 18, 2017.
  96. Web site: Writer . VINCENT JACKSON Staff . Miss America Organization announces new scholarship . 2022-06-23 . Press of Atlantic City . en.

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