Miss New Hampshire USA 2024 is Ariel Sullivan
Ariel Sullivan was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA 2024 on Sunday, June 9 at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The 28-year-old, representing SeaCoast, bested nine other contestants to win the state title. She also bagged the Miss Photogenic award.
Ariel succeeds last year's winner Britney Lane and will now prepare to represent New Hampshire at Miss USA 2024 this August in Hollywood, California.
The new Miss New Hampshire USA is an emergency department registered nurse and an advocate for women's and children's health and abuse.
"Last night my childhood dream came true and I have been trying to find the words to express all my emotions but they just don't exist," Ariel wrote on social media.
"So much time, energy, perseverance, and resilience was put into this one single moment and I truly would not be here without any of you," she added.
FINAL RESULTS
Miss New Hampshire USA 2024 - Ariel Sullivan (SeaCoast)
1st runner-up - Mykala Green (Pelham)
2nd runner-up - Kayshauna Montaño (Manchester)
3rd runner-up - Catherine Reina (Salem)
4th runner-up - Lauren Brophy (Rockingham)
Miss Hanover, Tara Marshall was also crowned as Miss New Hampshire Teen USA 2024 during Sunday's event. She will also travel to California in the summer for Miss Teen USA 2024.
Photos: The Code Creatives, Miss New Hampshire USA / Instagram