The 2025 Miss America Competition: A Guide to the Pageant
This weekend, the Miss America 2025 competition will culminate in a crowning ceremony at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida. Current Miss America, Madison Marsh, will pass the crown to her successor in a spectacle of lights, confetti, and cheering crowds. While the event won’t be televised, viewers can easily stream the coronation online.
When and Where to Watch:
The Miss America finals begin at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET) on Sunday, January 5th. This year’s pageant will be streamed live and for free on PageantVision.com and the Miss America YouTube channel. No television broadcast is scheduled.
The Contestants and Judges:
Fifty-two women representing all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and Washington D.C., are vying for the national title. Among them is Abbie Stockard, Miss Alabama 2024.
The esteemed judging panel includes a diverse group of accomplished individuals. This year’s judges are: Heather Whitestone McCallum (Miss America 1995), Olympic medalist Carl Lewis, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Stayce D. Harris, Miss America 1985 Sharlene Wells Hawkes, and “Cheer” star Gabi Butler. The inclusion of Heather Whitestone McCallum, the first deaf woman to win Miss America, underscores the pageant’s commitment to inclusivity and representation.
Alabama’s Legacy in Miss America:
Alabama boasts a rich history in the Miss America competition, having produced three winners: Yolande Betbeze (1950), Heather Whitestone McCallum (1994), and Deidre Downs (2004). Each of these women made significant contributions to the pageant and beyond, achieving milestones in their respective careers and advocacy work.
Spotlight on Miss Alabama 2024:
Abbie Stockard, Miss Alabama 2024, is a nursing student at Auburn University with aspirations of becoming a pediatric nurse anesthetist. She won the state title in June 2024, representing Miss Hoover. Stockard’s dedication to her studies and her community reflects the qualities valued by the Miss America Organization.
For more detailed information on Miss Alabama 2024, the complete list of contestants, and the rich history of Alabama’s involvement in the Miss America competition, numerous articles are available online (links provided in the original text). Prepare to witness the crowning of the next Miss America and the start of her journey as a role model and advocate.