Miss America Competition Highlights Preliminary Winners

The Miss America competition 2025 is underway in Orlando, showcasing talent from across the nation. Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina, won a preliminary competition along with Carley Vogel and Paige Weinstein, with each receiving a $3,000 scholarship for their performances. Miss Florida, Casana Fink, also claimed a preliminary gown award, dedicating her performance to the organ donor who saved her father's life. Baylee Drewry, representing Wyoming, and Jenae Lodewyk from Michigan are among the 52 contestants vying for the national title. The finals will be streamed live on January 5, 2025, at PageantVision.com, providing an opportunity for viewers to support their favorite contestants.