Emma Broyles, Miss Alaska, was given the title of Miss America 2022 on Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn in the competition’s 100th annual event.
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Broyles wowed the panel of judges with her impressive answer during the challenge portion of the competition, in which the Top 3 finalists were asked what they would do in a real-life situation.
Lauren Bradford, Miss Alabama, was crowned first runner-up, while Elizabeth Pierre, Miss Massachusetts, took the second runner-up title.
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“As we planned our 100th Miss America Anniversary competition, we felt who better to honor and celebrate the heritage of this iconic institution than the amazing women who have actually held the title,” Shantel Krebs, Miss America Organization Board Chair and Interim President and CEO, said in a press release, reports people.com.
Krebs added, “We are excited to have our Forever Miss Americas join us as co-hosts and panelists as they truly understand the hard work and commitment that each of these incredible young women have put in over the past year as they prepare for our final night of competition and the official title of Miss America 2022.”
As many as 50 women competed for the title of Miss America 2022 and recent Miss America winner, Camille Schrier passed the crown to Broyles. The new winner is the recipient of a six-figure salary, plus a record $100,000 in scholarship funds.
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The Top 10 finalists included Bradford, Broyles, Andolyn Medina (District of Columbia), Leah Roddenberry (Florida), Isabelle Hanson (Illinois), Pierre, Sydney Park (New York), Abigail Hayes (Oregon), Mallory Fuller (Texas), and Sasha Sloan (Utah), who competed in the talent portion of the competition.
