Miss Alabama has been crowned Miss America 2025
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Abbie Stockard took on the title of Miss Alabama back in 2024 but to start the new year, she has added another title: Miss America.
The Auburn student took first place at the annual competition Sunday night at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando. She becomes the fourth Miss Alabama to get the crown, following:
- Yolande Betbeze (1951)
- Heather Whitestone (1995)
- Deidre Downs (2005)
Keep reading to learn more about Abbie Stockard + see how Miss Alabama Teen did in the national competition.
Abbie Stockard
Prior to the pageant, Stockard sent a message to her home state on social media:
“Tonight, a new Miss America will be crowned. As I step into this evening, I am filled with excitement, honor, and gratitude. 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.”
~ Abbie Stockard
We think it’s safe to say she represented the state pretty well, becoming the first Alabamian to claim the Miss America title in two decades.
The final competition included evening gown, talent, fitness and a “hot topics” segment. In the latter, Stockard spoke on unemployment, talking about how the state and the country can continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The win means Stockard receives the $50,000 scholarship prize.
Ali Mims
It was a good weekend for anyone wearing the Alabama sash this weekend. Ali Mims, the Miss Alabama Teen, was named the first runner-up in the Miss America Teen 2025 competition.
Mims received a $10,000 scholarship.
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