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Miss America 2014

{{Short description|87th edition of the Miss America competition}}

{{Infobox beauty pageant

| winner = Nina Davuluri

| represented = New York

| image = Miss America 2014 contestants in Atlantic City.jpg

| date = {{start date|2013|09|15}}

| presenters = {{Hlist|Chris Harrison|Lara Spencer}}

| venue = Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/america-pageant-returning-abc-atlantic-city-article-1.1264635 |title=Miss America pageant returning to ABC, Atlantic City |newspaper=www.nydailynews.com |date=2013-02-14 |access-date=2013-02-14}}

| broadcaster = ABC

| entrants = 53

| debuts =

| returns =

| before = 2013

| next = 2015

|placements=15

|congeniality={{Ubl|Ciera Pekarcik|Utah|Brooke Mosteller|South Carolina}}

}}

Miss America 2014 was the 87th Miss America pageant, held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on September 15, 2013.

Mallory Hagan of New York crowned Nina Davuluri of New York as her successor at the end of the event.

Overview

File:Nina Davuluri.jpg: Miss America 2014]]

File:Crystal Lee.jpg, 1st runner-up: Miss America 2014]]

File:Miss America 2014 contestants.jpg America's Choice: Miss America 2014]]

Previously held in the month of January in the Las Vegas Strip's Theatre for the Performing Arts (Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino), the Miss America Pageant returned to both its original location and September broadcast after nine years.{{cite web|url=http://mobile.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2013/03/20/miss-america-to-air-from-atlantic-city-on-sept-15 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412023501/http://mobile.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2013/03/20/miss-america-to-air-from-atlantic-city-on-sept-15 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-04-12 |title=Miss America to air from Atlantic City on Sept. 15 |publisher=www.usnews.com |date=2013-03-20 |access-date=2013-03-20 }}[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2013/06/12/miss-america-mallory-hagan-in-d-c-making-most-of-short-tenure/ Miss America Mallory Hagan in D.C.: Making most of short tenure] Prior to the pageant, the partially restored Boardwalk Hall Auditorium Organ was played for the first time in more than 40 years.{{cite web|last=D'Amico|first=Diane|title=Boardwalk Hall organ to be part of Miss America|url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/boardwalk-hall-organ-to-be-part-of-miss-america/article_34e1c71c-1773-11e3-944c-0019bb2963f4.html|publisher=pressofAtlanticCity.com|access-date=6 November 2013}} The program was co-hosted by Chris Harrison and Lara Spencer and was broadcast live on ABC.{{cite web

|url=https://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/chris-harrison-lara-spencer-to-host-miss-america-2014-034817578.html

|title=Chris Harrison, Lara Spencer to Host Miss America 2014

|access-date=March 18, 2016

|date=May 20, 2013

|publisher= ABC News

}} The panel of celebrity judges for the top 15 finalists were: Deidre Downs Gunn, Carla Hall, Barbara Corcoran, Amar'e Stoudemire, Lance Bass, Joshua Bell, and Mario Cantone.{{cite web|url=http://pageantcast.com/2013/08/the-2014-miss-america-national-judges-panel-announced/|title=THE 2014 MISS AMERICA NATIONAL JUDGES PANEL ANNOUNCED|date=August 21, 2013|publisher=PageantCast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227041607/http://pageantcast.com/2013/08/the-2014-miss-america-national-judges-panel-announced/|archive-date=2014-12-27|url-status=dead}}

In the final moments of the pageant, Miss California Crystal Lee and Miss New York Nina Davuluri were the last contestants left on the stage. They were approached by co-host Lara Spencer who asked how they were feeling at that moment. Davuluri stated that she and Lee were "both so proud. We’re making history right here, standing here as Asian-Americans.”{{cite news|last=Stern|first=Marlow|title=Nina Davuluri Crowned Miss America: The First Miss America of Indian Descent|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/16/nina-davuluri-crowned-miss-america-the-first-miss-america-of-indian-descent.html|agency=Daily Beast|date=September 16, 2013}}{{cite web|date= September 16, 2013| title=Miss America's runner-up is Miss Silicon Valley, a Stanford grad| url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_24104772/miss-americas-runner-up-california-crystal-lee|access-date=2014-02-04}}[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbAW-iIxe1M&list=PLfR3JsjKzC8TmyxFsKYBfaXw1afB-ta0A "Groundbreaking Miss America Winner Miss New York Takes Home Pageant Crown."] ABC News, September 16, 2013{{cite news|last=Martin|first=Michael|title=Is Nina Davuluri American Enough to be Miss America? (NPR Interview)|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=223695339|access-date=October 5, 2013|agency=NPR|date=September 18, 2013}} However, shortly after Davuluri was crowned Miss America 2014, xenophobic and racist comments{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/16/nina-davuluri-miss-america-religion_n_3934428.html#|title=Nina Davuluri's Miss America 2014 Win Prompts Twitter Backlash Against Indians, Muslims|last= Hafiz|first=Yasmine|date=September 16, 2013|work= Huffington Post}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2013/09/first-indian-american-miss-america-has-racists-very-very-confused/69439/|title=The First Indian-American Miss America Has Racists Very, Very Confused|last=Abad-Santos|first=Alex|date=September 16, 2013|magazine= The Atlantic}}{{cite web|url=http://www.elle.com/news/culture/miss-america-bollywood|title=Is Bollywood the New Zumba?|last=Wischhover|first=Cheryl|date=September 26, 2013|publisher= ELLE}} relating the proximity of the event date to the nine-eleven anniversary and to anti-Indian sentiment appeared in American social media.{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/a-lot-of-people-are-very-upset-that-an-indian-american-woman|title=A Lot Of People Are Very Upset That An Indian-American Woman Won The Miss America Pageant|last=Broderick|first=Ryan|date=September 16, 2013|publisher= BuzzFeed}}{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/miss-america-fights-post-pageant-racism-with-a-beauty-queens-poise/2013/09/22/a90590ac-22f8-11e3-966c-9c4293c47ebe_print.html

|title=Miss America fights post-pageant racism with a beauty queen's poise|last= Judkis|first=Maura|date=September 22, 2013|newspaper=Wall Street Journal}}{{cite news|last=Greenhouse|first=Emily|title=COMBATTING TWITTER HATE WITH TWITTER HATE|url=http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/09/combatting-twitter-hate-with-twitter-hate.html|newspaper=The New Yorker|date=September 20, 2013}} News agencies cited tweets that misidentified her as Muslim or Arab, associated her with groups such as Al-Qaeda, and questioned why she was chosen over Miss Kansas Theresa Vail.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/pigment-of-our-imagination/article5142670.ece|title=Pigment of our imagination|last=Editorial|date=September 19, 2013|newspaper= The Hindu}}{{cite news|url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/09/fox_host_todd_s.php|title=Fox Host Todd Starnes Outraged That Indian-American Nina Davuluri Won Miss America|last=Stuart|first=Tessa|date=September 16, 2013|newspaper=The Village Voice|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004095427/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2013/09/fox_host_todd_s.php|archive-date=October 4, 2013}} Davuluri said that she was prepared for the social media response because "as Miss New York, I was called a terrorist and very similar remarks."{{cite news|url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/miss-america-promotes-cultural-dialogue-amid-racist-stereotypes/article_979e6e38-1859-5569-8551-78198af53ab1.html

|title=Miss America promotes cultural dialogue amid racist stereotypes|last=Khemlani|first=Anjalee|date=November 16, 2013|newspaper=The Press of Atlantic City}}{{cite news|last=Keeler in the Morning|title=[AUDIO] Miss America on Keeler in the Morning|url=http://wibx950.com/audio-miss-america-on-keeler-in-the-morning/|access-date=October 2, 2013|agency=WIBX950 AM|date=October 2, 2013}}{{cite news|title=Miss America visits Michiana alma mater|url=http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Miss-America-discusses-diversity-at-Michiana-alma-mater--260000421.html?ref=421|newspaper=WNDU|date=May 20, 2014}} Davuluri is the second Miss Syracuse to win the title after Miss New York 1983, Vanessa Lynn Williams who was the first African American winner and Miss America 1984. Both Davuluri and Williams won when the pageant was held in Atlantic City and both faced a backlash over their respective wins.{{cite web

|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/21/vanessa-williams-the-first-black-miss-america-on-nina-davuluri-and-racism.html|title=Vanessa Williams, the First Black Miss America, On Nina Davuluri and Racism|last=Stern|first=Marlow|date=September 21, 2013|website= The Daily Beast}}{{cite web|url=http://www.atlanticcityweekly.com/news_and_views/vanessa-on-valentine-s-day/article_f05e75df-87ee-5ade-96b3-d63d66e03ace.html|title=Vanessa on Valentine's Day:The most successful Miss America in the entertainment world, Vanessa Williams brings her love of the stage to Caesars on Feb. 14.|date=2014-02-12|publisher=Atlantic City Weekly}} In addition, Congressperson Grace Meng compared Davuluri to Miss New York 1945, Bess Myerson (the first and to date only Jewish-American winner and Miss America 1945){{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/world/1890130/report-nina-davuluri-s-win-similar-to-bess-myerson-s-us-lawmaker|title=Nina Davuluri's win similar to Bess Myerson's: US lawmaker|last=Jha|first=Lalit K|date=September 17, 2013|newspaper= Daily News and Analysis}} who also faced bigotry during her time as Miss America.{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/missamerica/filmmore/pt.html|title=PBS American Experience: Miss America Transcript|date=2002|publisher= PBS American Experience}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/06/nyregion/bess-myerson-miss-america-and-new-york-official-tarnished-in-scandal-dies.html?emc=edit_th_20150106&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=19530762&_r=2|title=Bess Myerson, New Yorker of Beauty, Wit, Service and Scandal, Dies at 90|last= Nemy|first=Enid|date=January 5, 2015|newspaper= New York Times}}{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-bess-myerson-20150105-story.html#page=1|title=Bess Myerson, Miss America who rose in politics and fell in scandal, dies at 90|last= Woo|first=Elaine|date=January 5, 2015|newspaper= Los Angeles Times}}{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/bess-myerson-beauty-queen-turned-nyc-public-servant-dies-at-90-1420497010|title=Bess Myerson, Miss America who rose in politics and fell in scandal, dies at 90|last= Hollander|first=Sophia|date=January 5, 2015|newspaper= Wall Street Journal}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20096618,00.html|title=Downfall of An American Idol|last=Green|first=Michelle|date=June 29, 1987|magazine= People Magazine}}

Miss Kansas Theresa Vail denounced this response on her blog and in interviews.{{cite news|last=Vail|first=Theresa|title=Theresa's September Blog|url=http://www.misskansas.org/42-blogs/miss-kansas-2013-blog/273-theresa-s-september-blog.html|agency=Miss Kansas|date=September 2013}}{{cite news|last=Brady|first=Dani|title=The story behind the crown: an interview with Miss Kansas 2013|url=http://www.kansan.com/features/the-story-behind-the-crown-an-interview-with-miss-kansas/article_8a2bf7f1-b3cf-5a61-b13b-ef19a2aae8c9.html|agency=University Daily Kansan|date=September 29, 2013}} In addition, Vail, herself, was the first contestant to display tattoos in the swimsuit competition (the United States Army Dental Command insignia on her left shoulder and the Serenity Prayer along her right side).{{cite news|last=Vail|first=Theresa|title=God, Grant Me the Courage to Change the Things I Can|url=http://www.misskansas.org/42-blogs/miss-kansas-2013-blog/275-god-grant-me-the-courage-to-change-the-things-i-can.html|agency=Miss Kansas Blog|date=August 22, 2013}}{{cite news|last=Linton|first=Caroline|title=Miss Kansas Bares Her Tattoos|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/witw/articles/2013/09/13/miss-kansas-theresa-vail-bares-tattoos-is-in-the-army-national-guard-is-an-expert-marksman.html|agency=The Daily Beast|date=September 14, 2013}} Nicole Kelly, Miss Iowa, became the first contestant born without part of one arm (her left forearm)[http://www.today.com/style/miss-america-contestant-born-without-forearm-im-just-you-8C11116194 Miss America contestant born without forearm: 'I'm just like you'] and Miss Florida, Myrrhanda Jones, won the preliminary talent competition for her baton twirling routine in the week prior to the Miss America 2014 pageant, despite suffering a torn ACL and MCL in rehearsal just a few hours prior to her scheduled performance. During Miss America 2014, she performed with a decorated leg brace.{{cite web|date= September 13, 2013| title=Miss Florida, Despite Knee Injury, Wins Miss America Talent Competition|publisher=ABC News| url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/09/miss-florida-despite-knee-injury-wins-miss-america-talent-competition/|access-date=2014-06-12}}{{cite news|date= September 15, 2013| title=Miss Florida Myrrhanda Jones' Bedazzled Knee Brace Gets Twitter Attention At Miss America 2014|newspaper=International Business Times| url=http://www.ibtimes.com/miss-florida-myrrhanda-jones-bedazzled-knee-brace-gets-twitter-attention-miss-america-2014-photo|access-date=2014-06-12}}{{cite news|date= September 13, 2013| title=Miss America 2014: Baton twirling Miss Florida wins talent with knee injury|newspaper=The Star-Ledger| url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/09/miss_florida_wins_talent_with_a_knee_injury_miss_america.html|access-date=2014-06-12}}{{cite news|date= September 16, 2013| title=Fans show support for Miss Florida Myrrhanda Jones|newspaper=The Miami Herald| url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/16/3631243/fans-show-support-for-miss-florida.html|access-date=2014-06-12}}{{cite news|date= September 14, 2013| title=UF senior competes for Miss America crown Sunday night despite painful injury|newspaper=The Gainesville Sun| url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130914/ARTICLES/130919754?tc=ar|access-date=2014-06-12}}

Results

=Placements=

class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"

! Placement

! Contestant

Miss America 2014

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  • {{flag|New York}} – Nina Davuluri{{cite news| first=Ann |last=Oldenberg |title=Miss America crowns 2014 winner |newspaper= USA TODAY |url= https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/09/15/miss-america-2014-crowned-in-atlantic-city/2818393/|date=September 17, 2013 }}
1st Runner-Up

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2nd Runner-Up

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  • {{flag|Oklahoma}} – Kelsey Griswold
3rd Runner-Up

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4th Runner-Up

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  • {{flag|Minnesota}} – Rebecca Yeh
Top 10

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  • {{flag|Connecticut}} – Kaitlyn Tarpey
  • {{flag|Georgia (U.S. state)|name = Georgia}} – Carly Mathis
  • {{flag|Kansas}} – Theresa Vail *
  • {{flag|Maryland}} – Christina Denny
  • {{flag|Texas}} – Ivana Hall
Top 12

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  • {{flag|Missouri}} – Shelby Ringdahl
  • {{flag|Wisconsin}} – Paula Mae Kuiper
Top 15

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  • {{flag|Arkansas}} – Amy Crain
  • {{flag|Kentucky}} – Jenna Day
  • {{flag|Mississippi|2001}} – Chelsea Rick

* – America's Choice

Contestants

53 contestants competed for the title.

class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 90%;"

! State

! Name

! Hometown

! Age

! Talent

! Placement

! Awards

! Notes

{{flagicon|Alabama}} AlabamaChandler Champion{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/06/chandler_champion_uses_passion.html |title=Chandler Champion uses passion to win Miss Alabama 2013, learns to ride a bike on the way|publisher=www.al.com |date=2013-06-12 |access-date=2013-06-12}}Leeds20Ballet en pointeNon-finalist Talent Award
{{flagicon|Alaska}} AlaskaMichelle Taylor{{cn|date=October 2023}}Anchorage20Piano
{{flagicon|Arizona}} ArizonaJennifer Smestad{{cite web |url=http://www.trivalleycentral.com/maricopa_monitor/news/miss-maricopa-wins-miss-arizona-pageant/article_bc7926ba-ddb8-11e2-a6b8-001a4bcf887a.html |title=Miss Maricopa wins Miss Arizona pageant|publisher=www.trivalleycentral.com |date=2013-06-25 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Gilbert20Vocal
{{flagicon|Arkansas}} ArkansasAmy Crain{{cite web |url=http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/21/5583889/new-miss-arkansas-to-promote-anti.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130722044856/http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/21/5583889/new-miss-arkansas-to-promote-anti.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-22 |title=New Miss Arkansas to promote anti-bullying message |publisher=www.al.com |date=2013-07-21 |access-date=2013-07-21 }}Hot Springs23Contemporary CloggingTop 154th runner-up at National Sweetheart 2010 pageant
{{flagicon|California}} CaliforniaCrystal Lee{{cite web |url=http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/06/29/3367465/san-francisco-woman-wins-miss.html |title=San Francisco woman wins Miss California crown |publisher=www.fresnobee.com |date=2013-06-29 |access-date=2013-06-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703101111/http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/06/29/3367465/san-francisco-woman-wins-miss.html |archive-date=2013-07-03 }}San Francisco22Ballet en pointe1st runner-upSTEM Scholarship AwardPreviously Miss California's Outstanding Teen 2008{{cite web|first= Nikhita|last=Obeegadoo |work=The Stanford Daily |title=Crystal Lee '13 is first runner-up in Miss America 2014 |url=https://www.stanforddaily.com/2013/09/23/crystal-lee-13-is-first-runner-up-in-miss-america-2014/ |date=September 23, 2013}}
Top 10 at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2009 pageant{{cite web|title= Next in Line for Greatness |work= Pageantry Magazine |url= http://www.pageantrymagazine.com/magazine/features/2008/d08/MAOT-2008/MAOT-2008.html |date=August 20, 2008}}
{{flagicon|Colorado}} ColoradoMeg Kardos{{cn|date=October 2023}}Denver23Vocal
{{flagicon|Connecticut}} ConnecticutKaitlyn Tarpey{{cite web |url=http://www.remindernews.com/article/2013/06/24/miss-connecticut-2013-crowned |title=Miss Connecticut 2013 crowned|publisher=www.remindernews.com |date=2013-06-25 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Stamford21Irish Step DancingTop 10Previously Miss Teen America 2008–09 representing New York

Contestant at National Sweetheart 2012 pageant
{{flagicon|Delaware}} DelawareRebecca Jackson{{cite web |url=http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/dovers-rebecca-jackson-wins-miss-delaware-title/1024989 |title=Dover's Rebecca Jackson wins Miss Delaware title|publisher=capegazette.villagesoup.com |date=2013-07-06 |access-date=2013-07-06}}Kennett Square, PA21Broadway VocalNon-finalist Talent Award
{{flagicon|District of Columbia}} District of ColumbiaBindhu Pamarthi{{cite web |url=http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2013/06/20/on-the-record-miss-d-c-winner-bindhu-pamarthi-l-15/|title=On the Record: Miss D.C. Winner Bindhu Pamarthi|publisher=blog.georgetownvoice.com |date=2013-06-20 |access-date=2013-06-21}}Washington, D.C.23Bollywood Dance
{{flagicon|Florida}} FloridaMyrrhanda Jones{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/14/3499651/fort-lauderdale-woman-crowned.html |title=Fort Lauderdale woman crowned Miss Florida |publisher=www.miamiherald.com |date=2013-07-14 |access-date=2013-07-14}}Gainesville19Baton3rd runner-upPreliminary Talent AwardPreviously Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2009{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantopolis.com/2005-2009-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030061406/http://www.pageantopolis.com/2005-2009-1.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 30, 2017|title=Miss America's Outstanding Teen Results 2005–2009|website=Pageantopolis}}
2nd runner-up at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 pageant{{cite web |publisher=Miss America's Outstanding Teen |title=Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen, Jeanette Morelan, Wins Miss America's Outstanding Teen Competition |url=http://www.maoteen.org/memo/2009/8.15.2009.htm |date=August 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100129132904/http://www.maoteen.org/memo/2009/8.15.2009.htm |archive-date=January 29, 2010}}
{{flagicon|Georgia (U.S. state)}} GeorgiaCarly Mathis{{cite web |url=http://www.accessatlanta.com/gallery/entertainment/miss-georgia-2013-crowned/gCBbJ/#3572068 |title=Miss Georgia 2013 crowned|publisher=www.accessatlanta.com |date=2013-06-25 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Leesburg22VocalTop 10Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness AwardContestant at National Sweetheart 2012 pageant
{{flagicon|Hawaii}} HawaiiCrystal Lee{{cite web |url=http://www.honolulupulse.com/2013/06/crystal-lee-miss-hawaii-2013/ |title=Crystal Lee crowned Miss Hawaii 2013 |publisher=www.honolulupulse.com |date=2013-06-09 |access-date=2013-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612003525/http://www.honolulupulse.com/2013/06/crystal-lee-miss-hawaii-2013/ |archive-date=2013-06-12 |url-status=dead }}Waipahu22Contemporary Dance
{{flagicon|Idaho}} IdahoSarah Downs{{cite web |url=http://www.pageantlovers.com/sarah-downs-is-miss-idaho-2013/ |title=Sarah Downs is Miss Idaho 2013 |publisher=www.pageantlovers.com |date=2013-07-14 |access-date=2013-07-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502144751/http://www.pageantlovers.com/sarah-downs-is-miss-idaho-2013/ |archive-date=2014-05-02 }}Emmett23ViolinFour Points Award
{{flagicon|Illinois}} IllinoisBrittany Smith{{cite web |url=http://thesouthern.com/news/miss-illinois-is/article_fdde0ef6-e13f-11e2-a035-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Miss Illinois 2013 is …|publisher=thesouthern.com/ |date=2013-06-30 |access-date=2013-06-30}}Elmhurst23Irish Step Dancing
{{flagicon|Indiana}} IndianaTerrin Thomas{{cite web |url=http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/indiana/miss-indiana-2013-terrin-thomas1372093672411#.UcpPvNieGyw |title=Miss Indiana 2013: Terrin Thomas |publisher=www.wthitv.com |date=2013-06-24 |access-date=2013-06-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627230636/http://www.wthitv.com/dpp/news/indiana/miss-indiana-2013-terrin-thomas1372093672411#.UcpPvNieGyw |archive-date=2013-06-27 }}Auburn20Vocal
{{flagicon|Iowa}} IowaNicole Kelly{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/06/nicole-kelly-born-with-one-arm-wins-miss-iowa/ |title=Nicole Kelly, Born With One Arm, Wins Miss Iowa|publisher=abcnews.go.com |date=2013-06-11 |access-date=2013-06-11}}Keokuk23VocalBorn without left forearm
{{flagicon|Kansas}} KansasTheresa Vail{{cite web |url=http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/06/10/k-state-student-crowned-miss-kansas-2013/ |title=K-State student crowned Miss Kansas 2013 |publisher=www.kansasfirstnews.com |date=2013-06-10 |access-date=2013-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914031448/http://www.kansasfirstnews.com/2013/06/10/k-state-student-crowned-miss-kansas-2013/ |archive-date=2013-09-14 |url-status=dead }}Manhattan22VocalTop 10America's ChoiceSection leader in the Kansas Army National Guard Medical Detachment

First Miss America contestant to display tattoos during the swimsuit portion of the competition
{{flagicon|Kentucky}} KentuckyJenna Day{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/2013/06/29/2698051/jenna-day-miss-berea-area-wins.html |title=Jenna Day of Louisville, a UK student, is crowned Miss Kentucky 2013 |publisher=www.kentucky.com |date=2013-06-29 |access-date=2013-06-29}}Louisville21VocalTop 15Top 10 at National Sweetheart 2011 pageant
{{flagicon|Louisiana}} LouisianaJaden Leach{{cite web |url=http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130629/NEWS01/130629013/Jaden-Leach-wins-Miss-Louisiana?nclick_check=1 |title=Jaden Leach wins Miss Louisiana |publisher=www.shreveporttimes.com |date=2013-06-29 |access-date=2013-06-29}}West Monroe20VocalNon-finalist Talent Award
{{flagicon|Maine}} MaineKristin Korda{{cite web |url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14856053-kristin-korda-crowned-miss-maine-2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628030527/http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14856053-kristin-korda-crowned-miss-maine-2013 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-06-28 |title=Kristin Korda crowned Miss Maine 2013 |publisher=www.allvoices.com |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25 }}Saco21VocalNon-finalist Talent AwardPreviously Miss Maine's Outstanding Teen 2009{{cite news |first=Summer |last=Dorr |title=Saco resident to represent Maine in beauty pageant |url=http://courier.mainelymediallc.com/news/2013-07-11/Neighbors/Saco_resident_to_represent_Maine_in_beauty_pageant.html |work=Biddeford Courier |date=July 11, 2013 |quote=In 2009, while a junior at Thornton Academy, she was crowned Miss Maine’s Outstanding Teen.}}
{{flagicon|Maryland}} MarylandChristina Denny{{cite web |url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/06/23/christina-denny-named-miss-maryland/ |title=Christina Denny Named Miss Maryland|publisher=baltimore.cbslocal.com |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Owings Mills22VocalTop 10Later Miss Maryland USA 2016
{{flagicon|Massachusetts}} MassachusettsAmanda Narciso{{cite web |url=http://www.telegram.com/article/20130630/NEWS/306309873/1116 |title=New Miss Massachusetts title goes to Cranberry Country |publisher=www.shreveporttimes.com |date=2013-06-30 |access-date=2013-06-30}}Taunton22Dance2nd runner-up at National Sweetheart 2011 pageant
{{flagicon|Michigan}} MichiganHaley Williams{{cite web |url=http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/06/miss_michigan_2013_crowned_mis.html |title=Miss Michigan 2013: Miss Saginaw County wins crown at state pageant|publisher=www.mlive.com |date=2013-06-15 |access-date=2013-06-15}}Saline20Baton TwirlingQuality of Life AwardPreviously Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen 2009{{cite news|first=Lisha |last=Arino |url=http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/06/miss_michigan_2013_haley_willi.html |title=Miss Michigan 2013 Haley Williams looking forward to year-long reign, helping kids overcome grief |work=Muskegon Chronicle |date=June 16, 2013 |quote=...the winner of the 2009 Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen competition.}}
{{flagicon|Minnesota}} MinnesotaRebecca Yeh{{cite web |url=http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3070399.shtml |title=Nisswa Woman Crowned Miss Minnesota 2013 |publisher=kstp.com |date=2013-06-17 |access-date=2013-06-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623014208/http://kstp.com/article/stories/S3070399.shtml |archive-date=2013-06-23 |url-status=dead }}Nisswa20Violin4th runner-upPreliminary Talent Award
{{flagicon|Mississippi|2001}} MississippiChelsea Rick{{cite web|url=http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2013/07/chelsea_rick_crowned_miss_miss.html |title=Chelsea Rick crowned Miss Mississippi as Marie Wicks' reign ends |publisher=blog.gulflive.com |date=2013-07-14 |access-date=2013-07-14}}Fulton23VocalTop 15Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award

STEM Scholarship Award
{{flagicon|Missouri}} MissouriShelby Ringdahl{{cite web|url=http://articles.ky3.com/2013-06-09/springfield-cardinals_39855453|title=Miss Springfield crowned Miss Missouri|publisher=articles.ky3.com|date=2013-06-09|access-date=2013-06-09|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613032434/http://articles.ky3.com/2013-06-09/springfield-cardinals_39855453|archive-date=2013-06-13}}Columbia21VocalTop 12
{{flagicon|Montana}} MontanaSheridan Pope{{cite web |url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/sidney-woman-crowned-miss-montana-skyview-student-named-outstanding-teen/article_10e864b3-3074-5271-9896-c2b998a2a9fa.html|title=Sidney woman crowned Miss Montana, Skyview student named outstanding teen|publisher=billingsgazette.com |date=2013-06-16 |access-date=2013-06-16}}Sidney21Tap Dance
{{flagicon|Nebraska}} NebraskaJacee Pilkington{{cite web |url=http://www.starherald.com/news/local_news/local-woman-crowned-miss-nebraska/article_c14becd8-d140-11e2-b725-001a4bcf887a.html|title=Local woman crowned Miss Nebraska 2013 |publisher=www.starherald.com |date=2013-06-09 |access-date=2013-06-09}}Minatare21VocalPreviously Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen 2009{{cite web|first=Roger |last=Holsinger |url=http://www.starherald.com/gering/news/local_news/jacee-pilkington-of-minatare-is-the-latest-to-wear-tiara/article_90610530-d466-11e2-82cb-001a4bcf887a.html |publisher= Gering Courier |title=JaCee Pilkington of Minatare is the latest to wear tiara |date=June 12, 2013}}
{{flagicon|Nevada}} NevadaDiana Sweeney{{cite web |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jun/15/new-miss-nevada-miss-nevada-outstanding-teen-crown/#axzz2WuKzuVcZ |title=New Miss Nevada, Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen crowned |publisher=www.lasvegassun.com |date=2013-06-15 |access-date=2013-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619032118/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jun/15/new-miss-nevada-miss-nevada-outstanding-teen-crown/#axzz2WuKzuVcZ |archive-date=2013-06-19 |url-status=dead }}Mound House19Lyrical DanceContestant at National Sweetheart 2012 pageant
{{flagicon|New Hampshire}} New HampshireSamantha Russo{{cite web |url=http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_23126170/nashua-woman-wins-miss-new-hampshire-crown |title=Nashua woman wins Miss New Hampshire crown|publisher=www.lowellsun.com |date=2013-04-28 |access-date=2013-04-28}}Nashua22VocalNon-finalist Talent Award

Preliminary Talent Award
{{flagicon|New Jersey}} New JerseyCara McCollum{{cite web |url=http://www.dailyrecord.com/viewart/20130616/NJNEWS10/306160033/Princeton-student-crowned-Miss-New-Jersey |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624224822/http://www.dailyrecord.com/viewart/20130616/NJNEWS10/306160033/Princeton-student-crowned-Miss-New-Jersey |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-06-24 |title=Princeton student crowned Miss New Jersey |publisher=www.dailyrecord.com |date=2013-06-16 |access-date=2013-06-16 }}Forrest City, AR21Piano
{{flagicon|New Mexico}} New MexicoAlexis Duprey{{cite web |url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14856460-alexis-duprey-crowned-miss-new-mexico-2013 |title=Alexis Duprey crowned Miss New Mexico 2013 |publisher=www.allvoices.com |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627194619/http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14856460-alexis-duprey-crowned-miss-new-mexico-2013 |archive-date=2013-06-27 }}Las Cruces22VocalNon-finalist Interview AwardPreviously Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2009
{{flagicon|New York}} New YorkNina Davuluri{{cite web|url=http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/07/nina_davuluri_named_miss_new_y.html |title=Nina Davuluri named Miss New York at Staten Island's St. George Theatre |publisher=www.silive.com |date=2013-07-14 |access-date=2013-07-14}}Fayetteville24Bollywood Fusion DanceWinnerFirst Indian American to win the title

Previously Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen 2006{{cite news|url=http://www.tana.org/about-us/news/2006/10/09/our-own-nina-davuluri-is-miss-michigan's-outstanding-teen-2006-winner |title=Our own Nina Davuluri is Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen 2006 winner |work=TANA |date=October 8, 2006}}
1st runner-up at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2007 pageant{{cite web|first=Fred |last=Abel |title=MAOT's Ready for Prime Time Debut |work=Pageantry Magazine |url=https://www.pageantrymagazine.com/magazine/features/2006/d06/d06_MAOT2006/d06_MAOT2006.html }}
{{flagicon|North Carolina}} North CarolinaJohna Edmonds{{cite web |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/06/23/2984633/third-times-a-charm-edmonds-named.html |title=Third time's a charm: Johna Edmonds named Miss North Carolina |publisher=www.newsobserver.com |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503042823/http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/06/23/2984633/third-times-a-charm-edmonds-named.html |archive-date=2014-05-03 }}Lumberton24Vocal
{{flagicon|North Dakota}} North DakotaLaura Harmon{{cite web |url=http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/event/article/id/69212/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615103232/http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/event/article/id/69212/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-06-15 |title=Harmon crowned Miss ND |publisher=www.thedickinsonpress.com |date=2013-06-08 |access-date=2013-06-08 }}Grand Forks23VocalContestant at National Sweetheart 2011 pageant
{{flagicon|Ohio}} OhioHeather Wells{{cite web |url=http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/589378/Howland-graduate-named-Miss-Ohio.html?nav=5021 |title=Howland graduate named Miss Ohio|publisher=www.tribtoday.com |date=2013-06-25 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Warren23Dance
{{flagicon|Oklahoma}} OklahomaKelsey Griswold{{cite web |url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Tulsan_Kelsey_Griswold_crowned_Miss_Oklahoma_2013/20130609_11_A7_CUTLIN879668?subj=1|title=Tulsan Kelsey Griswold crowned Miss Oklahoma 2013 |publisher=www.dailyrecord.com |date=2013-06-09 |access-date=2013-06-09}}Tulsa20Vocal2nd runner-upPreliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award
{{flagicon|Oregon}} OregonAllison Cook{{cite web |publisher=Oregon Institute of Technology |location=Klamath Falls, OR |title=Oregon Tech Student Wins Miss Oregon 2013 |url=http://www.oit.edu/news/2013/07/03/oregon-tech-student-wins-miss-oregon-2013 |date=July 3, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2015}}Klamath Falls19ViolinLater Miss Oregon USA 2021
{{flagicon|Pennsylvania}} PennsylvaniaAnnie Rosellini{{cite web |url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14812971-annie-rosellini-crowned-miss-pennsylvania-2013 |title=Annie Rosellini crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2013 |publisher=www.allvoices.com |date=2013-06-15 |access-date=2013-06-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619034017/http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14812971-annie-rosellini-crowned-miss-pennsylvania-2013 |archive-date=2013-06-19 }}Butler21Lyrical DancePreviously Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen 2005{{cite news|title=Butler Teen Advances to National Pageant|publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=2005-08-14|first=Dave|last=Budinger |page=N-5}}
{{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} Puerto RicoShenti Lauren{{cite web |url=http://www.pageantlovers.com/shenti-lauren-was-crowned-miss-puerto-rico-2013/ |title=Shenti Lauren was crowned Miss Puerto Rico 2013 |publisher=www.pageantlovers.com |date=2013-07-06 |access-date=2013-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709221740/http://www.pageantlovers.com/shenti-lauren-was-crowned-miss-puerto-rico-2013/ |archive-date=2013-07-09 }}Barranquitas24African Folkloric Dance
{{flagicon|Rhode Island}} Rhode IslandJessica Marfeo{{cite web|url=http://www.abc6.com/story/22480637/new-miss-rhode-island-2013-crowned|title=New Miss Rhode Island 2013 Crowned|publisher=www.abc6.com|date=2013-06-02|access-date=2013-06-02|archive-date=2014-05-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503020417/http://www.abc6.com/story/22480637/new-miss-rhode-island-2013-crowned|url-status=dead}}Exeter19VocalQuality of Life Award 2nd runner-up
{{flagicon|South Carolina}} South CarolinaBrooke Mosteller{{cite web |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/14/4164303/miss-mount-pleasant-is-the-new.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130717085653/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/14/4164303/miss-mount-pleasant-is-the-new.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-17 |title=Miss Mount Pleasant is the new Miss South Carolina |publisher=www.charlotteobserver.com |date=2013-07-14 |access-date=2013-07-14 }}Mount Pleasant24VocalCMN Miracle Maker Award

Miss Congeniality (tie)

Quality of Life Award 1st runner-up
{{flagicon|South Dakota}} South DakotaTessa Dee{{cite web |url=http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/event/article/id/81201/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708214057/http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/event/article/id/81201/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-08 |title=Dee named Miss South Dakota |publisher=www.mitchellrepublic.com |date=2013-07-01 |access-date=2013-07-01 }}Mitchell22Gymnastics DancingLater Miss South Dakota USA 2017
{{flagicon|Tennessee}} TennesseeShelby Thompson{{cite web |url=http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/6/23/253817/Shelby-Thompson-Of-Brentwood-Crowned.aspx |title=Shelby Thompson Of Brentwood Crowned Miss Tennessee|publisher=www.chattanoogan.com |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Franklin23Vocal
{{flagicon|Texas}} TexasIvana Hall{{cite news |first=Jay |last=Betsill |location=Fort Worth, TX |title=Ivana Hall is crowned Miss Texas 2013 |url=http://www.dfw.com/2013/07/08/808620/ivana-hall-is-crowned-miss-texas.html |date=July 8, 2013 |access-date=July 12, 2014}}Cedar Hill23VocalTop 10Later Miss Oklahoma World 2015
Top 22 at Miss World America 2015 pageant
{{flagicon|Utah}} UtahCiera Pekarcik{{cite news |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765632721/Ciera-Pekarcik-crowned-Miss-Utah-2013-at-Capitol-Theatre-Saturday.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626153550/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765632721/Ciera-Pekarcik-crowned-Miss-Utah-2013-at-Capitol-Theatre-Saturday.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 26, 2013 |title=Ciera Pekarcik crowned Miss Utah 2013 at Capitol Theatre Saturday|newspaper=Deseret News |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Farmington23VocalMiss Congeniality (tie)
{{flagicon|Vermont}} VermontJeanelle Achee{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/news/education/2013/06/23/uvm-student-crowned-miss-vermont/QIDw7jq6NLtUNVTDnV4YYI/story.html |title=UVM student crowned Miss Vermont|publisher=www.boston.com |date=2013-06-25 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Rochester22Vocal
{{flagicon|U.S. Virgin Islands}} Virgin IslandsAshley Massiah{{cn|date=October 2023}}Fredricksted21Majorette Dance
{{flagicon|Virginia}} VirginiaDesiree Williams{{cite web |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2013/06/newport-news-woman-hampton-grad-miss-virginia |title=Newport News woman, Hampton grad is Miss Virginia |publisher=hamptonroads.com |date=2013-06-30 |access-date=2013-06-30}}Newport News24PianoPreviously National Sweetheart 2012

Later Miss Virginia USA 2016

Contestant on Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers
{{flagicon|Washington}} WashingtonReina Almon{{cite web |url=http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/1304536-8/yakima-native-crowned-miss-washington |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708214027/http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/1304536-8/yakima-native-crowned-miss-washington |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-08 |title=Yakima native crowned Miss Washington |publisher=www.yakimaherald.com |date=2013-07-08 |access-date=2013-07-08 }}Yakima21VocalPreviously Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen 2009{{cite web |title= West Valley's Reina Almon ready to take national stage |publisher= Yakima Herald |url= http://www.yakimaherald.com/opinion/editorials/west-valley-s-reina-almon-ready-to-take-national-stage/article_660040e4-abe4-524c-836f-5f83025d3c59.html |date= July 12, 2013}}

Contestant at National Sweetheart 2012 pageant
{{flagicon|West Virginia}} West VirginiaMiranda Harrison{{cite web |url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/henrico/henrico-high-grad-crowned-miss-west-virginia/article_6f96bce4-e64c-11e2-83bb-001a4bcf6878.html |title=Henrico High grad crowned Miss West Virginia |publisher=www.timesdispatch.com |date=2013-07-08 |access-date=2013-07-08}}Charleston19Vocal
{{flagicon|Wisconsin}} WisconsinPaula Mae Kuiper{{cite web |url=http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20130624/GPG0101/306240191/?nclick_check=1|title=New Miss Wisconsin: 'It was so unbelievable'|publisher=www.greenbaypressgazette.com |date=2013-06-25 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Mount Pleasant19PianoTop 12
{{flagicon|Wyoming}} WyomingRebecca Podio{{cite web |url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/newcastle-native-uw-grad-wins-miss-wyoming/article_22220dae-61b3-5b80-80f5-b91ddcabdd61.html|title=Newcastle native, UW grad wins Miss Wyoming |publisher=billingsgazette.com |date=2013-06-23 |access-date=2013-06-25}}Newcastle23PianoContestant at National Sweetheart 2012 pageant

Video clips

  • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbAW-iIxe1M&list=PLfR3JsjKzC8TmyxFsKYBfaXw1afB-ta0A Groundbreaking Miss America Winner Miss New York Takes Home Pageant Crown] – ABC News, September 16, 2013
  • "[https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/defending-miss-america-racial-comments-george-takei-meets-20296663 After Defending Miss America From Racial Comments, George Takei Meets Nina Davuluri For First Time]" – ABC News, September 18, 2013 (George Takei, Star Trek's Sulu).
  • "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewqFlg4h-oc Miss America 2014: How I Survived the Hate]" – Bloomberg News, September 20, 2013.
  • [http://today.duke.edu/2013/09/standwithnina-duke-stands-miss-america#video #StandWithNina: Duke Stands with Miss America] – Duke University

References

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External links

  • [http://www.missamerica.org/ Miss America official website]

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