Miss America 2023: All The Best Photos From The Beauty Pageant

Miss America has been crowned! After a night of glamour, talent, and on-stage interviews, Miss Wisconsin’s Grace Stanke was named 2023’s winner during the celebration at the Mohegan Sun casino, in Uncasville, Connecticut on Dec. 15, 2022.

New Miss America Grace Stanke was struck with emotion as she faced the audience after being crowned Miss America 2023. She carried a giant bouquet of red roses and had on a glittering tiara. Grace is a University of Wisconsin nuclear engineering student who plays violin.

Along with the title, Miss America has won a $100k scholarship. Miss New York Taryn Delanie Smith was crowned first runner-up, while Miss Texas Averie Bishop was named second runner-up.

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