Meet the New Miss America 2023 and the 50 Lovely Ladies Who Make Up Her Court

Miss Texas, Miss New York, Miss Virginia and Miss Georgia were all runners-up to Miss America.

The votes have been counted and there’s a new Miss America for 2023! Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was awarded with the Austrian Crystal emblazoned crown, and the $50,000 scholarship.

“Being crowned Miss America 2023 is impossible to put into words -- it is a dream come true and has literally changed my life in an instant,” said Stanke.  “I am so grateful for the opportunity to compete alongside so many inspiring, brilliant, talented women. I hope to live up to the impeccable legacy of Miss America, serving as a positive role model for women of all ages and my community. It’s been an honor to represent the great state of Wisconsin and I look forward to the opportunity to change the world through my social impact initiative Clean Energy, Cleaner Future on the national stage.”

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Who won Miss America tonight?

Stanke, 20, a nuclear engineering student at the University of Wisconsin, whose talent was the violin, is an advocate for a transition to nuclear energy with her social impact initiative, “Clean Energy, Clean Future.” She earned a cumulative total $68,900 in scholarship assistance through her state and Miss America competitions.

Stanke’s mission statement reads: “America needs to convert to zero-carbon energy sources, and I’m helping to make that happen by breaking down misconceptions surrounding our most powerful source of zero-carbon energy: nuclear power. I advocate for nuclear power and improved communication about nuclear science with both the general public and nuclear engineers to bridge the gap of the unknown between the two groups of people.”

Who was the runner-up for Miss America 2023?

First runner-up: Miss New York Taryn Delanie Smith gets a $25K scholarship.

Second runner-up: Miss Texas Averie Bishop gets a $20K scholarship winner.

Third runner-up: Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Lynch gets a $15K scholarship.

Fourth runner-up: Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis gets a $10K scholarship.

The Miss America Competition crowned Miss America for 2023 on Thursday night. The event took place live from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut— and Parade has a look at all 51 of the Miss America candidates who vied for more than $500,000 in scholarship money.

Launch the gallery to see who’s representing your state.

When is Miss America 2023?

Watch the Miss America competition, which, in 2023, is only available to stream at pageantslive.com and on the Pageants Live app on various streaming platforms on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 8p.m. ET.

Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles of Alaska will crown her successor at the end of the event.

Who will host Miss America 2023?

The final night of competition will be hosted by Laura Rutledge, host of ESPN’s NFL Live and SEC Network’s SEC Nation, Miss Florida 2012 and top 15 at Miss America 2013.

Who are the judges for Miss America 2023?

The judges include TV personality Aparna Shewakramani; former professional NBA player Trevor Booker; Trish Regan, an award-winning journalist and host of ‘The Trish Regan Show’ podcast and former Miss New Hampshire; Home Improvement actress Debbe Dunning; and Mirai Nagasu, American figure skater and two-time Winter Olympic athlete.

Who Made the Miss America Top 5?

Kelsey Hollis, Georgia
Grace Stanke, Wisconsin
Averie Bishop, Texas
Elizabeth Lynch, West Virginia
Taryn Delanie Smith, New York

Who made the Top 7 for Miss America 2023?

Kelsey Hollis, Georgia 
Grace Stanke, Wisconsin
Heather Renner, Nevada
Averie Bishop, Texas
Elizabeth Lynch, West Virginia
Elizabeth Hallal, Indiana
Taryn Delanie Smith, New York

Who made the Top 11 for Miss America 2023?

Kelsey Hollis, Georgia
Grace Stanke, Wisconsin
Heather Renner, Nevada
Averie Bishop, Texas
Elizabeth Lynch, West Virginia
Elizabeth Hallal, Indiana
Taryn Delanie Smith, New York
Lauren Teruya, Hawaii
Sophia Takla, Oregon
Elizabetta Nies, Ohio
Monica Nia Jones, Illinois -- America's Choice Winner

How much does Miss America make?

Miss America 2023 will win a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong national tour to advocate for the social issue she has chosen.

Related: There She Is! See Photos of the 100th Miss America 2022 and Her Fellow Candidates

Who are the candidates for Miss America 2022?

The 51 candidates are:

Lindsay Fincher
Alabama 2022

Jessica Reisinger
Alaska 2022

Melody Pierce
Arizona 2022

Ebony Mitchell
Arkansas 2022

Catherine Liang
California 2022

Savannah Cavanaugh
Colorado 2022

Sylvana Gonzalez
Connecticut 2022

Grace Otley
Delaware 2022

Alivia Roberts
District of Columbia 2022

Lindsay Bettis
Florida 2022

Kelsey Hollis
Georgia 2022

Lauren Teruya
Hawaii 2022

Sarah Jensen
Idaho 2022

Monica Nia Jones
Illinois 2022

Elizabeth Hallal
Indiana 2022

Bailey Hodson
Iowa 2022

Ayanna Hensley
Kansas 2022

Hannah Edelen
Kentucky 2022

Gracie Reichman
Louisiana 2022

Madison Leslie
Maine 2022

Kayla Willing
Maryland 2022

Katrina Kincade
Massachusetts 2022

Melissa Beyrand
Michigan 2022

Rachel Evangelisto
Minnesota 2022

Emmie Perkins
Mississippi 2022

Clare Marie Kuebler
Missouri 2022

Alexa Baisch
Montana 2022

Steffany Lien
Nebraska 2022

Heather Renner
Nevada 2022

Sarah White
New Hampshire 2022

Augostina Mallous
New Jersey 2022

Kaitlin Kerl
New Mexico 2022

Taryn Delanie Smith
New York 2022

Karolyn Martin
North Carolina 2022

Sidni Kast
North Dakota 2022

Elizabetta Nies
Ohio 2022

Megan Gold
Oklahoma 2022

Sophia Takla
Oregon 2022

Alysa Bainbridge
Pennsylvania 2022

Abby Mansolillo
Rhode Island 2022

Jill Dudley
South Carolina 2022

Hunter Widvey
South Dakota 2022

Lauren Dickson
Tennessee 2022

Averie Bishop
Texas 2022

Lindsey Larsen
Utah 2022

Alexina Federhen
Vermont 2022

Victoria Chuah
Virginia 2022

Regan Gallo
Washington 2022

Elizabeth Lynch
West Virginia 2022

Grace Stanke
Wisconsin 2022

Hazel Homer-Wambeam
Wyoming 2022

Related: Photos: Check Out Miss America 2020 and Her Fellow Candidates

Will there be a Miss America swimsuit competition?

No, the swimsuit competition has been eliminated as the focus on the Miss America Competition is on scholarships.

What is the Miss America song?

"There She Is, Miss America" is the song performed every year when the new Miss America is crowned. The song, which was written by Bernie Wayne for the Miss America competition, has been sung every every year since 1955. From 1955 to 1979, host Bert Parks sang the song.

When was the last time Miss Texas won Miss America?

Miss Texas has been crowned Miss America three times in the history of the competition: Jo-Carroll Dennison in 1942, Phyllis George in 1972 and Shirley Cothran in 1975.

Visit https://www.missamerica.org/titleholders/ to see everyone who has won from your state.

Who was the first Black Miss America?

In 1983, Vanessa Williams was crowned the first Black Miss America. Less than a year later, she gave up her crown after nude photos. Years later, she reemerged and has built a successful music and acting career. You may remember her from Ugly Betty or "Love Is" the romantic song from the Beverly Hills 90210 soundtrack.