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Hannah Wise of Tennessee was crowned Mrs. America 2024 in a national competition held last Wednesday, August 28 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The 31-year-old devoted wife and mother of two from Nashville triumphed over 45 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Regina Stock from Texas and will soon represent America at the Mrs. World 2024 pageant. Anedra Million of Ohio and Ana Christina Bowers of Georgia were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Mikala McGhee of Missouri, Amanda Diekman of Nebraska, and Deborah Arnold of Texas completed the Top 6 finalists. "I am feeling humbled and incredibly gracious to have been trusted with this job. America, I promise to represent you well. I will cherish this opportunity in my heart forever," said the new Mrs. America. An advocate for abused and neglected children, Hannah shared: "Child neglect has affected my family personally as a result of drug add...

Texas native representing North Carolina, Jacklyn Drake, was crowned Miss for America Strong 2024 on Monday, August 26 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 32-year-old racecar driver, sports reporter, host, and media strategist bested over 40 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Candy Cáceres of California. Molly May of Alabama and Allison Redman of Florida were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Regina Catherine MacDonald of Alaska, Bailey Staff of Michigan, and Ricki Stewart of West Virginia rounded out the Top 6 finalists. "To bring home this national win last night for the great state of North Carolina might be the biggest honor of my life," said the new Miss for America Strong. "This past week, I've gained sister queens from all over the country and felt a profound sense of peace, trusting in whatever God had in store for me as I stepped onto that stage," ...

Miss America, the iconic 100+ year brand, and Miss America's Scholarship Foundation have announced a 3-year commitment supporting the American Heart Association's women's initiative, Go Red for Women raising awareness of women’s heart health and bringing fitness initiatives back to the national competition stage. Miss America's CEO Robin Fleming feels that "Empowering women in America means making health a priority - heart disease is the leading cause of death for women ages 20 and older. We need to raise awareness and incorporate fitness initiatives to create better outcomes." The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, has been at the forefront of fighting heart disease and strokes for a century. Since 2004, Go Red for Women has supported women through every season of life as their trusted, relevant source for credible, equitable health solutions.​ "In the 20 years Go Red for Women has worked to save and improve women...

California's Candy Cáceres was crowned Miss for America Strong 2023 on Friday, August 24 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Emmy-nominated journalist and bilingual weather anchor hailing from the Dominican Republic bested more than 40 other contestants to win the national competition for the most accomplished and single women of America. Jessica Wallace of Kentucky was named first runner-up while Jonét Nichelle of Rhode Island was announced as the second runner-up. The representatives from Idaho, Katarina Schweitzer, Oklahoma, Chesney Ann Monroe, and New York, Victoria Treadwell rounded out the Top 6. Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin, and Utah were the rest of the Top 15 semifinalists. Last year's winner Chelsi Rose from West Virginia crowned her successor at the end of the event. Before winning her national title, the new Miss for America Strong was proclaimed Miss California for A...

Mrs. Texas America Regina Stock was crowned Mrs. America 2023 in a national competition held on Saturday, August 26 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Nevada. The 27-year-old mother of four hailing from Odessa, Texas edged out over 40 other competitors to win the coveted national title. She succeeds last year's winner Nicole Zwiercan of Illinois. Shelby Petey of California and Brandi DeVries of Minnesota were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 6 finalists were Keri Sanders of Alabama, Tatiana Kharina of Connecticut, and Tomilynn Clark of Nevada. The rest of the Top 15 semifinalists were from the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. No stranger to pageantry, the new Mrs. America is a former contestant at Miss Texas USA. She previously held the titles Miss Big Bend, Miss Permian Basin, and Miss Ector County. Regina will now prepare to represent America...

Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was crowned Miss America 2023 on Thursday, December 15 at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 20-year-old classical violinist and nuclear engineering student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison edged out 50 other competitiors to win her national title. She also bagged the Talent award during the peliminary competition. "I am so incredibly honored. I'm representing the women who can, we're not put in boxes, we're here to make a change and change the world so thank you so much, i am so honored," she emotionaly replied when asked how she feels about winning Miss America shortly after her coronation. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were first runner-up Taryn Delanie Smith of New York, second runner-up Averie Bishop of Texas, third runner-up Elizabeth Lynch of West Virginia, and fourth runner-up Kelsey Hollis of Georgia. Elizabeth Hallal of Indiana and Heather Renner of Nevada completed th...

A total of 51 incredibly talented young women from across the country are now in Uncasville, Connecticut competing for Miss America 2023. One of them will succeed last year's winner Alaska's Emma Broyles and walk away with the highly coveted title on Thursday, December 15 at the Mohegan Sun's Earth Expo & Convention Center. Don't forget to vote for your favorite contestants. America’s Choice will automatically earn a spot in the finals and receive a $5,000 scholarship. Where to vote? Find the link here . Who will be the next Miss America? Meet the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss America (@missamerica) Miss Alabama - Lindsay Fincher Miss Alaska - Jessica Reisinger Miss Arizona - Melody Pierce Miss Arkansas - Ebony Mitchell Miss California - Catherine Liang Miss Colorado - Savannah Cavanaugh Miss Connecticut - Sylvana Gonzalez Miss Delaware - Grace Otley Miss District of Columbia - Alivia Roberts Miss Florid...

The Miss America 2023 final competition night will take place this Thursday, December 15 at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. A total of 51 most talented young women from across America are vying for the coveted national title and over $500,000 in college scholarships. Last year's winner Emma Broyles of Alaska will crown her successor at the culmination of the event. Hosted by ESPN’s NFL Live and SEC Network’s SEC Nation host, Miss Florida 2012 and Miss America 2013 Top 15 Laura Rutledge, the forthcoming final show will stream live at 8 p.m ET at PageantsLive.com  and on the PageantsLive app on Roku, Samsung TV, and Apple TV. Visit the Miss America official website for more information on how to purchase tickets for the live show or get access to online streaming. Who will be crowned Miss America 2023? A distinguished panel of judges is tasked to select the next winner. Get to know the judges: Aparna Shewakramani - ...

Fifty-one of the country's most intelligent, confident, talented, and community-minded young women are currently vying for the Miss America 2023 title in Uncasville, Connecticut. Prior to the final night competition that will be held this Thursday, December 15 at the Mohegan Sun, two preliminary nights were held and four contestants bagged special awards. The first preliminary night was held on Monday, December 12. Miss Indiana, Elizabeth Hallal, earned the Talent award, and Miss Georgia, Kelsey Hollis, earned the Social Impact Pitch award. On the second preliminary night which was held on Tuesday, December 13, Miss Wisconsin, Grace Stanke, earned the Talent award, and Miss Iowa, Bailey Hodson, earned the Social Impact Pitch award. The Talent awardees each received a $2500 worth of scholarship provided by Kawai Pianos while the Social Impact Pitch awardees each received a £1500 worth of scholarship provided by Regalia Magnificent Apparel. Don't miss watching the final show liv...