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| Miss America 2017 | |
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| Date | September 11, 2016 (2016-09-11) |
| Presenters | Chris Harrison Sage Steele |
| Venue | Boardwalk Hall,Atlantic City,New Jersey |
| Broadcaster | ABC |
| Winner | Savvy Shields[1] Arkansas |
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Miss America 2017, the 90thMiss America pageant, was held at theBoardwalk Hall inAtlantic City,New Jersey, on Sunday, September 11, 2016.[2][3] The event was broadcast byABC in theUnited States, the first in the network's newest agreement to carry the pageant until 2019, withDick Clark Productions producing the ceremony.[4][5]
Betty Cantrell (Miss Georgia 2015) crowned her successor,Miss Arkansas 2016,Savvy Shields, at the end of the two-hour nationally televised event.
The panel of preliminary competition judges included actress,Katherine Bailess;Miss America 1966, Debby Bryant Berge; musician, Rob Bowman; Jennifer Caudle; television host,Nicole Lapin; strategist, Deanna Siller; and CEO of Galvanized Media,David Zinczenko.[6]
The panel of judges on the final night of competition included singer,Ciara; businessman,Mark Cuban; Olympic gold medalist,Gabby Douglas; actress,Sara Foster; actress,Laura Marano; country singer,Cole Swindell; andMiss America 1985,Sharlene Wells Hawkes.[7]
| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss America 2017 | Arkansas –Savvy Shields[1] |
| 1st Runner-Up | South Carolina – Rachel Wyatt[1] |
| 2nd Runner-Up | New York – Camille Sims[8] |
| 3rd Runner-Up | Washington – Alicia Cooper |
| 4th Runner-Up | Mississippi – Laura Lee Lewis |
| Top 7 |
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| Top 10 |
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| Top 12 |
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| Top 15 |
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| Awards | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Lifestyle and Fitness |
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| Talent |
| Results[12] | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Winner | Alabama - Hayley Barber |
| 1st runner-up | South Carolina - Rachel Wyatt |
| 2nd runner-up | Kansas - Kendall Schoenekase |
| Results | Contestant | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Sight for Small Eyes | |
| 1st runner-up | Stay Alive – Don’t Text and Drive | |
| 2nd runner-up | Hannah's Heroes | |
| Finalists[13] | ||
| Mentoring Matters | |
| Autism Through a Different Lens | |
| Supporting Our Troops from Deployment to Employment | |
| Ready, Set, Read! Encouraging A Love for Reading |
| Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Winners | |
| Finalists | |
| Awards | Contestant(s) |
|---|---|
| Miss Congeniality | |
| Non-Finalist Interview Award | |
| Non-Finalist Talent Award[15] |
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| John Curran Non-Finalist Communications Journalism Interview Award | |
| Louanne Gamba Instrumentalist Scholarship | |
| Women in Business Scholarship Award |
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| State/district/terr. | Name | Hometown | Age | Talent | Platform | Placement | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Hayley Barber[19] | Pelham | 22 | Tap Dance "Dibidy Do" byClub des Belugas | Sight for Small Eyes | Quality of Life Award Winner[12] STEM Scholarship Award[12] Children's Miracle Network Hospitals National Maker Award[12] | Contestant atNational Sweetheart 2013 pageant | |
| Alaska | Kendall Bautista[20] | Eagle River | 23 | Piano "Tarantelle" byFrédéric Chopin | The Power of One - Making a Difference | PreviouslyMiss Alaska USA 2014 | ||
| Arizona | Katelyn Niemiec[21] | Scottsdale | 22 | Twirl Routine "Wings" byMacklemore & Ryan Lewis | Bullying S.T.O.P.S. Here | PreviouslyMiss Arizona's Outstanding Teen 2009 Contestant atNational Sweetheart 2013 pageant | ||
| Arkansas | Savvy Shields[22] | Fayetteville | 21 | Jazz Dance "They Just Keep Moving the Line" from the television showSmash | Eat Better, Live Better | Miss America 2017[1] | Preliminary Talent Award | PreviouslyMiss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen 2009 Previously Miss Collegiate America 2013 |
| California | Jessa Carmack | Santa Clara | 22 | Gymnastics Dance, "Little Less Conversation" byElvis Presley | Building a Healthy Future by Instilling a Health Lifestyle for Our Youth | Top 10 | PreviouslyMiss California's Outstanding Teen 2011 Top 15 atMiss America's Outstanding Teen 2012 pageant | |
| Colorado | Shannon Ebony Patilla | Denver | 24 | R&B / Soul Vocal "Something's Gotta Hold On Me" byEtta James | Learning Through Serving | Non-finalist Talent Award | ||
| Connecticut | Alyssa Rae Taglia[23] | Wolcott | 22 | Tap Dance | "Smiles for Seniors" - Enriching the Lives of Seniors Across America | PreviouslyMiss Connecticut Teen USA 2010 | ||
| Delaware | Amanda Debus[24] | Middletown | 24 | Contemporary Ballet "Fight Song"[25] | All Aware, Allergy Awareness | PreviouslyMiss Delaware's Outstanding Teen 2008 PreviouslyMiss Delaware Teen USA 2011 | ||
| District of Columbia | Cierra Dena'e Jackson[26] | Columbus, GA | 24 | Gospel Vocal, "Alabaster Box" byCeCe Winans | Behind the Frontline: Supporting Military Children | Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award[11] | LaterMiss District of Columbia USA 2020 and top 16 atMiss USA 2020 | |
| Florida | Courtney Sexton | Starke | 23 | Modern Dance "I Got Love" | Get Up! Get Moving! Volunteer! | Non-finalist Interview Award | PreviouslyMiss Florida's Outstanding Teen 2008 Top 10 atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant | |
| Georgia | Patricia Ford[27] | Johns Creek | 20 | Ballet en Pointe "Explosive" byBond | Promoting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals | Women in Business Scholarship Award[12] | 1st runner-up atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant | |
| Hawaii | Allison Chu[28] | Kahala | 22 | Operatic vocal "O Mio Babbino Caro" fromGianni Schicchi | Safe in the Sun | STEM Scholarship Finalist[13] | Sister ofMiss Hawaii Teen USA 2010, Julianne Chu LaterMiss Hawaii USA 2021 | |
| Idaho | Kylee Solberg[29] | Coeur d'Alene | 21 | Classical Ballet en Pointe toDon Quixote[30] | Our Words Have Power | Top 15 | PreviouslyNational Sweetheart 2015 | |
| Illinois | Jaryn Franklin[31] | East Moline | 23 | Jazz Vocal, "Dream a Little Dream of Me" | Advocating for Individuals with Disabilities | STEM Scholarship Award | ||
| Indiana | Brianna DeCamp[32] | Kendallville | 22 | Tap Dance, "Dr. Jazz" fromJelly Last Jam | Ray of Hope: Medical Missions | PreviouslyMiss Indiana's Outstanding Teen 2011 | ||
| Iowa | Kelly Koch[33] | Waukee | 20 | Ballet en pointe, "Curse of the Black Pearl"[34] | Pinky Swear Foundation | Top 10 | ||
| Kansas | Kendall Ellen Schoenekase[35] | Overland Park | 22 | Vocal, "Ain't no Sunshine" by Bill Withers | Stay Alive - Don't Text and Drive | Quality of Life Award 1st runner-up STEM Scholarship Award Children Miracle Network National Miracle Maker 2nd runner-up | Previously Miss Missouri United States 2010 | |
| Kentucky | Laura Katherine Jones[36] | Fisherville | 23 | Violin, "Smooth Criminal" byMichael Jackson | W.A.I.T. | Top 12[9] | America's Choice | PreviouslyMiss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen 2010[37] Top 10 atMiss America's Outstanding Teen 2011[38] |
| Louisiana | Justine Ker[39] | Choudrant | 22 | Classical Piano | A Beautiful Mind: Promoting Positive Mental Health | Top 15[10] | PreviouslyMiss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen 2011[40] | |
| Maine | Marybeth Noonan[41] | Raymond | 20 | Show Tune Vocal, "I Got Rhythm" fromGirl Crazy | "Be Their Voice" - Fundraising for Childhood Cancer Research and Providing Assistance for Families Affected | PreviouslyMiss Maine's Outstanding Teen 2010 Contestant atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant | ||
| Maryland | Hannah Brewer[42] | Manchester | 18 | Vocal "God Bless America" | Hannah's Heroes | Top 7 | Quality of Life Award 2nd runner-up Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award | PreviouslyMiss Maryland Teen USA 2013 Top 16 atMiss Teen USA 2013 Sister ofMiss Pennsylvania 2005,Nicole Brewer |
| Massachusetts | Alissa Musto | Rehoboth | 21 | Piano | Changing Keys - Connecting Kids with Keyboards | Top 15 | ||
| Michigan | Arianna Quan[43] | Bloomfield Hills | 23 | Classical Piano, Mily Balalkirev's transcription of Mikhail Glinka's "L'Alouette (The Lark)" | Being American: Immigration and Citizenship Education | Louanne Gamba Instrumentalist Scholarship Non-finalist Talent Award Preliminary Talent Award | ||
| Minnesota | Madeline Taylor Van Ert[44] | Rochester | 19 | Piano/Vocal, "What a Wonderful World" | Fine Arts for Kids | Miss Congeniality[14] | Top 10 atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant | |
| Mississippi | Laura Lee Lewis[45] | Brookhaven | 23 | Show Tune Vocal, "A Piece of Sky" byBarbra Streisand from "Yentl" | Mentoring Matters | 4th runner-up | Quality of Life Award Finalist[13] | PreviouslyMiss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen 2009 3rd runner-up atNational Sweetheart 2014 pageant |
| Missouri | Erin O'Flaherty[46] | St. Louis | 23 | Vocal, "Mad Hatter", fromWonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure[47] | Suicide Prevention: We're All Responsible | First openly gay contestant to compete at Miss America[citation needed] | ||
| Montana | Lauren Scofield[48] | Havre | 22 | Piano, "Moonlight Sonata" byBeethoven[49] | Planting the Seeds of STEM | STEM Scholarship Finalist[13] | Niece ofMiss Montana 1986, Kamala Compton | |
| Nebraska | Aleah Peters[50] | Omaha | 22 | Baton Twirling "Wings" | Cyber-bullying Prevention - Make Kindness Viral | John Curran Non-finalist Communications Journalism Interview Award | ||
| Nevada | Bailey Gumm[51] | Minden | 20 | Tap Dance "Sax" byFleur East | Autism Through a Different Lens | Quality of Life Award Finalist[13] | PreviouslyMiss Nevada's Outstanding Teen 2011 Contestant at National Sweetheart 2014 pageant | |
| New Hampshire | Caroline Carter[52] | Dover | 18 | Vocal, "I Dreamed a Dream" fromLes Misérables | 1, 2, We: Diabetes Advocacy | Non-finalist Talent Award | PreviouslyMiss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2014 | |
| New Jersey | Brenna Weick[53] | Mantua Township | 22 | Vocal | A World of Difference: Navigating the Cybersphere | PreviouslyMiss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen 2009 1st runner-up atMiss America's Outstanding Teen 2010 pageant Top 10 atNational Sweetheart 2013 pageant | ||
| New Mexico | Stephanie Michelle Chavez[54] | Albuquerque | 23 | Vocal, "That's Life" byFrank Sinatra | Stephanie's Ponytail - How I Learned to Read | Contestant atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant | ||
| New York | Camille Sims[55] | Ithaca | 23 | Vocal, "Sway" | Encouraging Wellness and Fostering Food Dignity | 2nd runner-up[8] | PreviouslyMiss Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2010 2nd runner-up atMiss America's Outstanding Teen 2011 pageant[38] 4th runner-up atMiss Georgia 2015 pageant | |
| North Carolina | McKenzie Faggart[56] | Concord | 21 | Lyrical Dance, "Rise Up" | The SAFE Project | Non-finalist Talent Award | PreviouslyMiss North Carolina's Outstanding Teen 2011 | |
| North Dakota | Macy Christianson[57] | Minot | 20 | Contemporary Ballet | You Decide the Road Ahead: Don't Drink and Drive | LaterMiss North Dakota USA 2020[58] | ||
| Ohio | Alice Louisa Magoto[59] | Cincinnati | 18 | Vocal, "Astonishing" fromLittle Women | Beauty Unedited - Redefining Beauty for the Next Generation | Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness Award | LaterMiss Ohio USA 2019 and Top 10 atMiss USA 2019 | |
| Oklahoma | Sarah Klein[60] | Tulsa | 24 | Piano | Supporting our Troops from Deployment to Employment | Top 12 | Quality of Life Award Finalist[13] | 2nd runner-up atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant |
| Oregon | Alexis Mather | Astoria | 21 | Bravura Performance "Nessun Dorma" fromGiacomo Puccini'sTurandot | Mentoring to Develop Leaders | |||
| Pennsylvania | Samantha Lambert | Pittsburgh | 22 | Acrobatic Dance | Heads Up: Brain Injury Awareness | |||
| Puerto Rico | Carole Rigual | Bayamón | 22 | Monologue, "Crossroads" | Children Victims of Sexual Abuse | Top 30 atNuestra Belleza Latina 2013 | ||
| Rhode Island | Shruti Nagarajan[61] | Providence | 24 | Bollywood-fusion dance | Upward Mobility: College Access for Low Income and Minority Students | Women in Business Scholarship Award[12] | ||
| South Carolina | Rachel Wyatt[62] | Clemson | 21 | Jazz Dance, "Something in the Water" byCarrie Underwood | Autism Speaks | 1st runner-up[63] | CMN Miracle Maker Award 1st runner-up[12] | PreviouslyMiss South Carolina Teen 2012 PreviouslyMiss America's Outstanding Teen 2013[64] |
| South Dakota | Julia Olson[65] | Sioux Falls | 23 | Operatic Vocal "Omio Bino Caro"[66] | Worth It | Contestant atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant | ||
| Tennessee | Grace Burgess[67] | Memphis | 22 | Vocal "Desperado" byThe Eagles | Ready, Set, Read! Encouraging a Love for Reading | Top 10 | Preliminary Talent Award[11] Quality of Life Award Finalist[13] | Contestant atNational Sweetheart 2015 pageant |
| Texas | Caroline Carothers | San Antonio | 20 | Baton Twirling, "Hot Honey Rag" fromChicago | With + Math = I Can | Top 7 | ||
| Utah | Lauren Wilson[68] | Pleasant Grove | 21 | Dance, "Libertango" | With Help Comes Hope: Suicide Awareness and Prevention | |||
| Vermont | Rylee Field[69] | Montpelier | 24 | Spoken Word Poetry,"Mockingbird" byRives | Find a Happy Place - Positive Mental Health and Wellness | |||
| Virginia | Michaela Gabriella Sigmon | Chesapeake | 21 | Tap Dance | Making it Matter | |||
| Washington | Alicia Nicole Cooper | Vancouver | 21 | Tap Dance "Let's Get Loud" byJennifer Lopez[70] | Live on Purpose: Defining Your Legacy | 3rd runner-up | ||
| West Virginia | Morgan Breeden[71] | Charles Town | 21 | Piano, "From Hurt to Heart" (Original composition)[72] | Bullies Beware: I Have a Lion in My Heart | |||
| Wisconsin | Courtney Jean Pelot[73] | Manitowoc | 22 | Jazz Dance, "Burnin' Up" by Jesse J. Cornish | Open Books, Open Opportunity: Promoting Literacy in Our Communities | |||
| Wyoming | Jordyn Hall | Laramie | 23 | Lyrical/Jazz dance | Shatter the Silence - Stop the Violence |