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Athenna Crosby of California bested over 40 other contestants to win the Miss World America 2024 pageant on Sunday, November 17 in Seattle, Washington. The 26-year-old American-Venezuelan model and actress succeeds last year's winner Victoria DiSorbo and will now prepare to represent the United States of America at the 72nd Miss World. Kimberly Nwankolo of Oregon was named first runner-up while Anne Li of the District of Columbia, Aishwarya Kumar of Central Washington, and Heather Alexia Santos of Washington were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss World America is a devoted advocate for people with disabilities. Aside from modeling and acting, she is also a journalist, singer, and a TV presenter. No stranger to pageantry, Athenna is a former Miss California Teen USA who went on to compete at Miss Teen USA 2016 and made the Top 15. She also joined last year's Miss World America while representing Utah and placed first runner-up. The Miss World ...

USA's Janelis Leyba was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 on Monday, October 7 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Philippines. The 20-year-old model and student from New York City beat over 30 other contestants to become the first representative from the United States of America to win the international title. Karen Sofia Nuñez of Mexico was named first runner-up while Selena Ali of Belgium, Blessa Ericha Figueroa of the Philippines, and Jennifer Prokop of Germany were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 finalists were Mya Bao of Canada, Katharina Weischede of New Zealand, Wanja Jennifer Grace Olsson of Sweden, Kanyaphatsaphon Rungrueang of Thailand, and Anh Vuong Pham Thi of Vietnam. Completing the Top 20 were Gabriela De Paiva Padilla of Bolivia, Luisa Valentina Muñoz Ruiz of Colombia, Julie Goye Dogan of France, Keshia Lee Llarenas of Guam, Mercedes Pair of Hong Kong, Sophiya Singh of India, Merel van Roon ...

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," ...

Washington's Heidi Stephens was crowned Mrs. American 2024 on Tuesday, August 27 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. The 37-year-old certified emergency nurse and a mother of two bested over 40 other contestants from across the country to win the national title. Christina Joymon of Colorado was named first runner-up while Stacie Proctor of Utah finished as the second runner-up. Georgia's Caroline Kiernan, North Carolina's Madeline Stewart, and Tennessee's Corrin Stellakis Hein rounded out the Top 6 finalists. "As I embark on this incredible journey, I first want to pause and thank those who helped me to achieve this dream of becoming Mrs. American 2024," Heide wrote online. "My husband Jeff, and the best of us, Julian and Inez: you have brought out a strength in me that I didn’t know I was capable of. Thank you for growing me in my perseverance and heart," she added. The new Mrs. American succeeds last year's winner, Ballerina Farm's...

Alma Cooper from Michigan was crowned Miss USA 2024 on Sunday in Los Angeles making her the fourth woman from her home state to become Miss USA. Her road to the national crown started when she won Miss Michigan USA 2024 last April in Port Huron where she made history as the first active-duty army officer to take home the state title. The new Miss USA graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, with a degree in mathematical science and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. During her senior year, she became the youngest recipient of the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and is currently pursuing her master's degree in statistics in the number one statistics program in the USA at Stanford University. Alma is dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented minorities through data science. While at West Point, she was a brigade adjutant and was responsible for creating and enforcing accountability measures for 4,400 cadets during emergencies and crises. She...

Michigan's Alma Cooper was crowned Miss USA 2024 during the national final on Sunday, August 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 22-year-old scholar, advocate and US Army officer bested 50 other contestants to become the 73rd Miss USA. She will represent the USA at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Alma is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. The US Army second lieutenant officer and a Knight-Hennessy Scholar is currently pursuing her master's degree in data science at Stanford University in California. She's the fourth woman from Michigan to win Miss USA after Carole Gist (1990), Kenya Summer Moore (1993), and Rima Fakih (2010). This year's pageant was hosted by Emmy Award-winning TV personality and bestselling author Keltie Knight with Haitian-born actress and executive producer Garcelle Beauvais. The new Miss USA received the new crown by Mexican crown and jewelry Ri...

Miss Teen Mississippi, Addie Carver, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2024 on Thursday, August 1 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 17-year-old bested 50 other teens from across the country to become the second contestant from Mississippi to win the national title next to Miss Teen USA 1987 Kristi Addis. This year's competition was televised on The CW network marking the 42nd edition of the annual pageant. Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay and TV personality Justin Sylvester hosted the show. Former Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris and former Miss World America who placed first runner-up at Miss World 2022 Shree Saini were among the distinguished panel of judges. The new Miss Teen USA was the first winner to receive the new crown "Nova" by Mexican crown and jewelry designer, Ricardo Patraca. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) FINAL RESULTS Miss Teen USA 2024: Mississippi – Addie Carver 1st runner-up: Georg...

The Miss Teen USA 2024 pageant officially kicked off in Los Angeles, California last weekend with the arrival of the 51 contestants vying for the national title. This year's final competition will air live on The CW network next Monday, August 1 from the Peacock Theater in downtown LA. Head to the official Miss Teen USA website to vote for your favorites. The People's Choice winner will automatically earn a spot in the semifinals. Who will become the 42nd Miss Teen USA? Here are the contestants competing for the crown: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Teen USA (@missteenusa) Alabama - Ava LeBlanc Alaska - Nevaeh James Arkansas - Siyona Karkera California - Paige Gonor Colorado - Reece Revious Connecticut - Ava Celentano Delaware - Kayla Kosmalski District of Columbia - Chelsea Chambers Florida - Kennedie Clinton Georgia - Ava Colindres Hawaii - Hokuaoka'ale Emma Gilman Idaho - Aly Feely Illinois - Arianna Thompson Indiana ...

Miss Lake Nona, Peyton Lewis, was crowned Miss Florida USA 2024 during the state final on Sunday, July 7 at the Coral Springs Performing Arts Center in Coral Springs, Florida. The 25-year-old is an integrated business graduate of the University of Central Florida and currently working as a global real estate advisor. Peyton succeeds Caroline Dixon, last year's winner and Miss USA 2023 Top 20 semifinalist. She will represent Florida at Miss USA 2024 in Los Angeles, California this August. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peyton Lewis | FL Realtor (@peytonllewis) FINAL RESULTS Miss Florida USA 2024 - Peyton Lewis (Lake Nona) 1st runner-up - Breauna Washington (Orlando) 2nd runner-up - Lou Schieffelin (Winter Park) 3rd runner-up - Vanessa Van Dyke (Central Florida) 4th runner-up - Narissa Adside (Homestead) TOP 16 Christiana DiNardo (Boca Raton) Delaney Milian (Carnaval Miami) Matea Mahal Smith (Coral Springs) Preslie Ross (Delray Beach) Johana Va...