A nursing student from Alabama has won this year's Miss America crown.
The 2025 Miss America and Miss America's Teen competitions were held at Orlando's Walt Disney Theater in Florida over the weekend.
Newsweek contacted the Miss America organization by email for comment.
Who Won Miss America 2025?
Abbie Stockard, 22, became the fourth winner from Alabama to win Miss America after impressing judges on Sunday.
Alabama also enjoyed success in Miss America Teen with Ali Mims coming first-runner up behind winner, Peyton Bolling from Arkansas.
Stockard will take over from 2024 winner, Madison Marsh, to begin her 12-month reign as a Miss America advocate and will have the opportunity to travel the world in her new position.
During the Q&A portion of the pageant where the 51 contestants are given random issues to discuss, Stockard was tasked with sharing her thoughts on unemployment. The Auburn University student spoke about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the, until recently, declining labor participation rate among 25-to-54-year-olds.
"I believe we need to encourage those (people) to join the workforce, adapt to new skills and learn to grow in our current workforce and industries we have today," she said per CNN.
Ahead of the final in Florida, Stockard took to Instagram to reflect on her journey.
"Tonight, a new Miss America will be crowned. As I step into this evening, I am filled with excitement, honor, and gratitude," she said in a post.
"Thanking the Lord for placing me here this week and giving me one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Regardless of the outcome, I want to express my deepest thanks to my friends, family, the amazing Miss Alabama board, and the wonderful people of Alabama for making me feel so appreciated and loved. I hope I've made you proud and represented you well," she added, before sharing a quote from the Bible.
What Is the Prize Money for Miss America 2025?
This year's winner picked up a $50,000 tuition scholarship thanks to the Miss America Scholarship Foundation and its alliance with the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative.
Go Red for Women aims to raise awareness about women's heart health and bring a national spotlight to fitness and health initiatives.
"Empowering women in America means prioritizing heart health—heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women over 20. I am excited to raise awareness through this collaboration underscoring our commitment to women's wellness," said Miss America owner and CEO, Robin Fleming in a statement.
The first four runners-up received a $10,000 scholarship each.
Who Were the Runners Up for Miss America 2025?
Annette Addo-Yobo, who became the first foreign-born delegate to win Miss Texas, was named first runner-up.
The representatives from Tennessee, Florida and Ohio rounded out the top five.
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