Miss Utah 2022 Competition Magazine

There she is...

Miss Neurosurgeon, Miss Social Activist, Miss Jet Pilot, Miss Investigative Journalist, Miss Expert Coder, Miss CEO . . . Miss Whatever-She-Wants-to-Be.

And yes, she is beautiful.

Beautiful in the way she is smart, principled and passionate.

Stunning in how she leads, commands a room and makes an impact.

Striking in her genuineness, fearlessness and general awesomeness.

Never guided by what she ‘should do’ but forever driven by what she ‘could do’.

She has the confidence, the skills and is empowered to make it happen.

There she is. Miss America.

No wonder she has a crown — she rules.

CONGRATULATIONS

SASHA SLOAN, MISS UTAH 2021

TOP 10 FINALIST

EQUITY & JUSTICE

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP 1st RUNNER-UP

WON $15,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE MISS AMERICA 2022 COMPETITION

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

been fortunate enough to enter into this program and continue to the state level has witnessed what incredible experiences these theaters provide.

and you the fun and magic we have in store for this monumental week!

Welcome back to the home of the Miss Utah Scholarship Competition!

The newly-renovated Capitol Theatre first hosted our competition in 2005. Thirteen Miss Utah titleholders have been crowned on this stage. Hundreds more candidates from around the state have competed here, and thousands of volunteers, supporters, friends, and family have witnessed these young women live out their dreams. Bringing the competition back to the Capitol Theatre has been our vision and goal for over four years, and we are thrilled to return to our Miss Utah home to crown Miss Utah 2022.

The stages at Abravenel Hall, Mountain View High School, Eccles Theater, and the Covey Center for the Arts have also provided memorable seasons for this program, and the Miss Utah board is forever grateful for these fantastic venues and partnerships. Any young woman who has

Every year, Miss Utah week is filled with a unique energy. Some say that it’s hard to fully explain what this week is like through words, but if you’ve been here before, you know what we’re referring to. Some have described it as a place of refuge from the hectic world. Others have recounted the feelings of honor and accomplishment associated with the opportunity to experience something that is often times a dream for many. Many of our volunteers refer to Miss Utah week as a “Pageant Christmas,” “Family Reunion,” or their version of “Summer Camp!”

Everyone who has been a part of the magical experience that Miss Utah provides can attest to the magic associated with this once in a lifetime opportunity. This week is much of what brings our volunteers back each year and inspires many others to serve in this scholarship opportunity for our strong young women of Utah.

Our goal this year is to continue the Miss Utah week magic and celebrate and honor all of those involved - the candidates, local and state volunteers, donors, sponsors, and most importantly, our supporters.

We are delighted and honored to welcome Emma Broyles, our current and the 100th Miss America, to our home state. We are excited to share with her

A new era in the Miss Utah program is ahead of us as we continue to settle back into a sense of normalcy. We recognize and honor the legacy and journey that have brought us to this point while continuing to move the program forward. There is a new energy in the air as we simultaneously celebrate the past, present, and future of Miss Utah. We are ready to welcome, embrace, encourage, and support all who want to be part of it.

Thank you for choosing to be part of this magical week. Again, welcome home, and welcome to the 2022 Miss Utah Scholarship Competition!

Sincerely,

Carly Condie

WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH OUR DOORS, YOU FEEL LIKE FAMILY.

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ASPEN SIMS NORTHERN UTAH

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COMPETITION SCORING

PRELIMINARY SCORING

35% PERSONAL INTERVIEW

15% SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH/ ONSTAGE INTERVIEW

35% TALENT

15% RED CARPET

FINAL NIGHT SCORING

40% COMPOSITE SCORE

10% ONSTAGE INTERVIEW

35% TALENT

15% RED CARPET

FINAL CONVERSATION/FINAL BALLOT

PRELIMINARY AWARD WINNERS

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TOP 12 FINALISTS PEOPLE’S

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COMPETITION ORDER

WEDNESDAY MORNING: Personal Interview

THURSDAY, 7pm: Talent

FRIDAY, 3pm: SIP/Onstage Interview

FRIDAY, 7pm: Red Carpet

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: Personal Interview

THURSDAY, 7pm: Red Carpet

FRIDAY, 3pm: Talent

FRIDAY, 7pm: SIP/Onstage Interview

THURSDAY MORNING: Personal Interview

THURSDAY, 7pm: SIP/Onstage Interview

FRIDAY, 3pm: Red Carpet

FRIDAY, 7pm: Talent

29. Adalynn Keisel

30. Melanie Grob

31. Makayla Wilkey

32. Alaina Fuller

33. Gentry Rose

34. Ashtyn Childs

35. Victoria Cottrell

36. Morgan Workman

37. Austri Ekker

38. Haylie Howe

39. Jordyn Bristol

40. Aspen Sims

41. Carli Gumm

42. Paizley Healey

1. Chanelle Smith

2. Claire Inouye

3. Callie Morgan

4. Katie Ann Powell

5. Kaylee Hodges

6. Hannah Norton

7. Gabriela Ulloa

8. Halle Eschler

9. Sisilia Kaufusi

10. Hillary Beecher

11. Chloe Henry

12. Allison Lawrence

13. Chelsey Carlson

14. Talia Hill

15. Annikah Burnham

16. Brenley Veater

17. Aubrey Moedl

18. Miranda Riding

19. Addyson Marshall 20. Ryleigh Paulin

21. Trinity Whitfield

22. Lindsey Larsen

23. Whitney Gillman

24. Kaylie Ross

25. Rachel Mortensen

26. Paige Welsh

27. Emily Weber

28. Kym Roundy

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CANDIDATE CHECK IN

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

11:30am

Credentialed Event | Capitol Theatre

SHOW US YOUR SHOES PARADE

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

6:30pm

Open to the Public | The Shops at Riverwoods

LITTLE MISS PAJAMA PARTY

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

6:00pm

Credentialed Event |Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

OPEN REHEARSALS

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Friday, June 10, 2022

Credentialed Events | Capitol Theatre

PRELIMINARY COMPETITION #1

Thursday, June 9, 2022

7:00pm

Ticketed Event | Capitol Theatre Candidate Visitation to Follow

PRELIMINARY COMPETITION #2

Friday, June 10, 2022

3:00pm

Ticketed Event | Capitol Theatre Candidate Visitation to Follow

PRELIMINARY COMPETITION #3

Friday, June 10, 2022

7:00pm

Ticketed Event | Capitol Theatre Candidate Visitation to Follow

KENDRA SCOTTSHOPPING EVENT

Friday, June 10, 2022

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Open to the Public|Kendra Scott at City Creek Center or kendrascott.com

AWARDS BREAKFAST

Saturday, June 11, 2022

10:00am

Ticketed Event | Salt Lake Marriott

Downtown at City Creek

TEA PARTY WITH EMMA BROYLES, MISS AMERICA 2021

Saturday, June 11, 2022

1:00pm

Ticketed Event | Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

FINAL COMPETITION

Saturday, June 11, 2022

7:00pm

Ticketed Event | Capitol Theatre Candidate Visitation to Follow

OFFICIAL MISS UTAH STORE

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 11:30am-2:00pm

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:00am-5:00pm

Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:00am-3:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm

Friday, June 10, 2022 10:00am-3:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday, June 11, 2022

2:00pm-7:00pm

Open to the Public | In the Capitol Theatre Lobby

VISIT MISSUTAH.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE EVENT TICKETS AND CREDENTIALS.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Thursday Evening: Ethan Scott

Friday Matinee: Eli Davis

Friday Evening: Austin Kennedy

PRODUCTION NUMBER

2022 Candidates and Sasha Sloan, Miss Utah 2021

COMPETITION HOSTS

Thursday Evening: Kayla Barclay Hall, Miss Utah 2008

Friday Matinee: Whitney Merrifield Thomas, Miss Utah 2009

Friday Evening: Emma Broyles, Miss America 2022

INTRODUCTION OF PANELISTS & AUDITORS RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

2022 Little Misses

TALENT (FIRST HALF)

Thursday Evening: Mu Group

Friday Matinee: Alpha Group

Friday Evening: Sigma Group

SOCIAL IMPACT PITCH/ONSTAGE QUESTION

Thursday Evening: Sigma Group

Friday Matinee: Mu Group

Friday Evening: Alpha Group

TALENT (SECOND HALF)

See Talent Groups Above

MISS UTAH PERFORMANCE

Thursday Evening: Don’t Rain on My Parade

Friday Matinee: Popular

Friday Evening: That’s Life (Trio with Charlee Sorensen, MUOTeen 2020, and Jocelyn Osmond, MUOTeen 2022)

LITTLE MISS PERFORMANCE & PROMENADE

See Red Carpet Groups Below

RED CARPET

Thursday Evening: Alpha Group

Friday Matinee: Sigma Group

Friday Evening: Mu Group

GUEST PERFORMANCE

Thursday Evening: Jocelyn Osmond, Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen 2022

CANDIDATE PARADE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS

Preliminary Awards: Talent and Red Carpet

Newcomer Preliminary Awards: Talent and Red Carpet

FINAL NIGHT PROGRAM

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Thomas Wood

PRODUCTION NUMBER

2022 Candidates and Sasha Sloan, Miss Utah 2021

COMPETITION HOST

Nicea DeGering

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT OF REMAINING TOP 12 FINALISTS

INTRODUCTION OF PANELISTS & AUDITORS

RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

2022 Little Misses (Mu Group)

TALENT

Top 12 Finalists

MISS UTAH PERFORMANCE

God Help the Outcasts

(Duet with Summer Sloan Alvey)

ONSTAGE QUESTION

Top 12 Finalists

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

2022 Little Misses (Alpha Group)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOP 7 FINALISTS

RECOGNITION OF FOREVER MISS UTAHS

LITTLE MISS PROMENADE

RED CARPET

Top 7 Finalists

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

2022 Little Misses (Sigma Group)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOP 5 FINALISTS

FINAL FIVE DISCUSSION

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Emma Broyles, Miss America 2022

YEAR IN REVIEW/FINAL WALK

Sasha Sloan, Miss Utah 2021

CANDIDATE PARADE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS

CROWNING OF MISS UTAH 2022!

COMPETITION HOSTS

retail platform that grossed six figures in the first 100 days of operation, earning Sasha recognition as a Utah Business Magazine 30 Women to Watch and Utah Valley Magazine Fab 40. An avid reader and storyteller, Sasha is the creator of the Noble House of Black Harry Potter fan series that has accumulated 60+ million views internationally.

All Competitions SASHA SLOAN Miss Utah 2021

Sasha Sloan is from Salt Lake City and is a senior in Brigham Young University’s Political Science program. An aspiring political news analyst and bestselling author, Sasha has earned more than $35,000 in scholarships from the Miss America Organization. In December, she was named a top ten finalist at the 100th anniversary Miss America competition and also received two awards for her social impact initiative.

Sasha is a passionate advocate of her initiative, “Rise for Refugees.” Her study of the global refugee crisis has included participation in the United Nations Girl Up Leadership Symposium and volunteering as a humanitarian crisis worker in the Moria Refugee Camp in Lesvos, Greece. As Miss Utah, she has partnered with multiple national and local refugee organizations to amplify refugee voices and urge community inclusivity.

Sasha is also the founder and CEO of Archive Sunday, an international online

Thursday Evening

KAYLA BARCLAY HALL

Miss Utah 2008

Kayla Barclay Hall is a native of Manti, Utah and currently lives in Manti with her husband, Tyson Hall, and their four children.

Kayla was Miss Utah 2008 and traveled the state and nation speaking about her platform, Internet and Cell Phone Safety. In 2009, she was on the Miss America reality TV show and competed in the Miss America Pageant, where she received a non-finalist talent award. Right after giving up the crown, she spent two months in Peru working in an orphanage. Shortly after that, she met her husband at Utah State University, and they

have been happily married ever since. Kayla received her Master’s Degree in strategic public relations from George Washington University and has owned her own marketing, communication, and consulting business for the past seven years. This May, Kayla started teaching as an adjunct professor at Snow College in Ephraim. She teaches public relations and public speaking classes.

Kayla and Tyson lived in Reston, VA (right outside of Washington D.C.) for 7.5 years, then moved to Spain for a year before moving to Sanpete County. She absolutely loves everything about living in Central Utah - from the mountains to the lifestyle to the most important part, the people.

Friday Matinee

WHITNEY MERRIFIELD THOMAS

Miss Utah 2009

Whitney Merrifield Thomas served as Miss Utah 2009 and spent her year fundraising, speaking, and putting on “Challenge Day” workshops for teenagers across the state. She is a classically

trained pianist and received multiple talent awards while competing in the Miss America Organization.

Following her year of service, Whitney used the scholarship money she earned in the Miss America Organization to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. She has spent the past eight years building a career in public relations and has represented multiple innovative brands in the consumer gaming and entertainment space.

Whitney recently traded in her PR hat for (some other kind of hat) and the 24/7 hustle of raising her two children - ages three and one. She loves to travel with her husband Sam and hopes to return to their favorite place in the world - Japanvery soon.

Whitney has served on the Miss Utah board since 2014 and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the organization that changed the course of her life.

performance. After graduating, Emma plans to attend medical school to become a dermatologist, using her $109,000 in scholarships she has earned from the Miss America Organization.

Emma has spent over half of her life advocating for people with intellectual disabilities through her work with Special Olympics Alaska. Her older brother, Brendan, has Down syndrome and is a source of inspiration for her. When Brendan became a Special Olympics athlete at the age of 8, Emma started attending weekly track and field practices with him. She and her younger brother, Ben, enjoyed helping at the practices by chasing down balls during the tennis ball throw and running laps with the athletes. She grew up learning from these athletes, allowing her to develop an understanding of the importance of inclusion and empathy.

This understanding drove Emma to continue her involvement through Partners Club, a school program through Special Olympics Alaska. There, Emma served as co-president and had the chance to see relationships bloom between students with and without intellectual disabilities. She realized the significance in teaching students about inclusion and equipping them with the necessary tools to be leaders of social change in their communities.

Prior to becoming Miss Alaska, Emma held the title of Miss Alaska’s Outstanding Teen in 2017. At the Miss America 2022 Competition, she won a Preliminary Social Impact Pitch Award. Emma is the first Miss Alaska and Korean America to win the Miss America title.

Saturday Evening NICEA DEGERING ABC4 TV Anchor/Host

Nicea DeGering has been a television news reporter and anchor on ABC4, and now co-host of the Emmy award winning morning show Good Things Utah for more than twenty five years in Salt Lake City. She has covered stories like Elizabeth Smart’s disappearance and the 2002 Olympics, and she has interviewed everyone from presidential candidate Mitt Romney to country music superstar Garth Brooks.

In her spare time, Nicea can be seen and heard on local tv and radio commercials, visiting her daughter in college at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, or cheering on her high schooler at swim meets. Her favorite child is and will always be her fuzzy, blonde Goldendoodle named Miles. Nicea was also a very proud Miss Orem just a few years ago. ;)

Friday Evening EMMA BROYLES Miss America 2022

Emma Broyles is a second generation Alaskan, born and raised in Anchorage. She is a junior at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, where she studies biomedical sciences and vocal

As Miss Alaska, Emma toured schools to spread the message of inclusion, working closely with Special Olympics school programs in her hometown. As Miss America, she will continue to act as an advocate for Special Olympics on an even wider scale to ultimately mend communities one connection at a time.

MEET THE PANELISTS

licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.

DAVID L. CLEGG

David Clegg has been engaged in public service in North Carolina for four decades. He has served as the Assistant Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, as Deputy Chairman of the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, and county manager and county attorney in three counties. He has been a workforce consultant to the Republic of Northern Ireland and currently serves on the Beaufort County Community College Board, the Museum of the Albemarle Board, represents nine counties on the Governing Board of Trillium Health Resources, and is the Chairman of the Board of the North Carolina Partnership for the Sounds.

David has been involved in the Miss America Organization for 40 years as a local executive director and Miss North Carolina Scholarship Chairman. He is currently Chairman of the Board of the Miss North Carolina Organization and Vice Chairman the scholarship foundation. David holds a B.A. in Government from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master’s Degree in Theatre and Speech from the University of South Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and is

David has received a variety of awards and honors including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor in North Carolina and the NC Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. He has assisted during Presidential Inaugurations as liaison to the Kennedy Center for official events. He has acted in a North Carolina outdoor drama, television series, and feature films in Wilmington studios. David lives in Raleigh, is a Certified Tree Farmer in Lee and Chatham County, NC, and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Amundson earned her Ph.D at North Dakota State University with a focus on rhetorical theory and organizational communication. She earned her master’s from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

Dr. Amundson was crowned Miss South Dakota in 1987 in Hot Springs, SD. She is a proud first-generation Arab American with immigrant parents from Aleppo, Syria. Dr. Amundson and her husband, Paul, whose background is a mixture of Norwegian, English, and several other European countries, have been married 29 years and have four sons together. The 2002 film, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, accurately depicts their families first meeting.

NAJLA GHAZI AMUNDSON

Najla Ghazi Amundson is associate professor of Communication Studies at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where she teaches courses in intercultural communication, gender communication, public speaking, interviewing, and broadcast media. Her research interests include intercultural communication and communication studies pedagogy. Dr. Amundson came to academia after working 15 years in television news, advertising, and public relations. Dr.

RACHEL PARCELL

Rachel Parcell is a mom, wife, sister, designer, and blogger. Through her namesake collections and personalized brand partnerships, Rachel curates elegant and timeless products to inspire your wardrobe, travel, celebrations, home decor, and individual style.

Rachel started Pink Peonies, an online journal she made to document her life as

a newlywed, in 2010. As she wrote about her style, DIY projects, career aspirations, and homemaking, Rachel realized that blogging was not just a hobby—it could be her full-time passion. Soon after, with a little enterprise and experimentation, Rachel began to gain traction in the fashion industry by launching a limited collection in her name. As each new business venture brought new challenges and fan bases, Pink Peonies eventually blossomed into the highly successful lifestyle blog it is today. Millions of women from around the world browse Rachel’s delicious recipes, spotlights on home and family life, curated product recommendations, fashion and beauty inspiration, and entertaining ideas.

Rachel aims to “elevate your everyday moments” through unique, feminine, and high-quality purchases tailored for a variety of budgets. She draws from both practical products for home and family life, as well as romantic and whimsical items for a chic and personalized aesthetic. Visit RachelParcell.com to find your inspiration today.

thought-leader through her role as a community activist, public speaker, and television personality

Brittany was also crowned Miss Delaware 2014. At Miss America, she received the Carol Maclary Excellence in Education Award, Community Service Award, and 1st runner-up to the Jean Bartel Quality of Life Award. She tirelessly advocated for domestic violence awareness after losing her sister to domestic violence in 2009 and has worked alongside former Governor Jack Markell, the Delaware Department of Justice, the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Brittany completed her undergraduate studies at Temple University with degrees in Broadcast, Telecommunications, and Mass Media and African-American Studies. She obtained a Master of Secondary Education degree from the highly competitive Teach for America program and graduated with distinction. Brittany is a professor of Ethnic Studies at Wilmington University and a Ph.D. candidate in the History Department at George Washington University. She specializes in social movements, political ideology, and the nation-state. Brittany is also the recipient of the George Washington University Herber Prize for Best Teaching.

Living, and NPR, among others. Most importantly, Brittany is a Cinnabon lover, dog whisperer, and die-hard fan of The Golden Girls!

DANIEL ELLIS

Mr. Ellis began his involvement with the Miss America Organization over four decades ago and has volunteered in all facets of the program in Kentucky, California, and Florida. While serving as Producer and Executive Vice-President of the Miss Kentucky Scholarship Program, he was a member of the preparation team working with Heather French, who became Miss America 2000. He has judged or served as Master of Ceremonies at over 200 state and local competitions.

BRITTANY LEE LEWIS

Brittany Lee Lewis made history in 2017 as the 49th Miss Black America, walking in the legacy of former winners like Oprah Winfrey and Toni Braxton, and continuing the legacy of Black protest via the country’s first nationally televised pageant for Black women. Today, Brittany utilizes her platform as a

In addition to her academic and pageant endeavors, Brittany is a political commentator and host. She recently starred in the critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary, Subjects of Desire, which debuted at the SXSW film festival and is now available on STARZ. Brittany is also a regular contributor for R.T. News, Fox5 DC, Revolt TV, Black News Channel, Roland Martin Show, Sakshi TV., WVON Radio, and a range of syndicated shows through the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Moreover, she is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a rising disc jockey. Her activism, research, and pageant ventures have been featured in Essence, USA Today, Colorlines, Southern

Mr. Ellis is a graduate of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green with degrees in Communication and Speech. The major portion of his professional career has been in the beauty industry, representing brands such as L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf. Most recently, he served as International Sales Manager for OLIGO Professionnel, a Montreal based cosmetic and hair care company. An avid University of Louisville sports fan, he also admits to spending considerable time at Churchill Downs, the world’s most legendary race track. In addition to his hobbies and social activities, he takes great family pride in his heritage as an American Indian.

2022 SCHOLARSHIPS

MISS UTAH 2022

$10,000 Scholarship

1ST RUNNER-UP

$4,000 Scholarship

2ND RUNNER-UP

$3,000 Scholarship

3RD RUNNER-UP

$2,000 Scholarship

4TH RUNNER-UP

$1,000 Scholarship

SEMI-FINALISTS (7)

$500 Scholarship

OVERALL INTERVIEW AWARD

Provided by Rachael Scott

$200 Scholarship

OVERALL DANCER AWARD

Provided by Dexonna Talbot Bagley

$250 Scholarship

KELLY HALE NON-FINALIST AWARDS (3)

$200 Scholarship

PRELIMINARY TALENT AWARDS (3)

$100 Scholarship

PRELIMINARY RED CARPET AWARDS (3)

$100 Scholarship

NEWCOMER PRELIMINARY TALENT AWARDS (3) $100 Scholarship

NEWCOMER PRELIMINARY RED CARPET AWARDS (3) $100 Scholarship

SADIE HUISH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Provided by the Huish Family

$1,000 Scholarship

doTERRA EXCELLENCE IN STEM AWARDS (2)

Provided by doTERRA

$500 Scholarship

TOP FUNDRAISING AWARDS

Winner - $250 Scholarship

1st Runner Up - $150 Scholarship

2nd Runner Up - $100 Scholarship

SOLES4SOULS

HUMANITARIAN TRIP

Provided by Soles4Souls

All Expenses Paid

SPIRIT OF MISS UTAH AWARD $100 Scholarship

TOP AD PAGES SOLD $100 Scholarship

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

$3,000 Tuition Waiver

Awarded to Miss Utah 2022*

$1,800 Tuition Waiver

Awarded to the 1st Runner-Up*

$1,800 Tuition Waiver

Awarded to the 2nd Runner-Up*

UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

$10,000 Tuition Waiver

Awarded to Miss Utah 2022*

$5,000 Tuition Waiver

Awarded to the Runners-Up*

*Must meet admission, application, and eligibility requirements

OVER $55,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE MISS UTAH 2022 CANDIDATES!

FUNDRAISING

With increased focus on the Miss America Organization’s longstanding goal of providing scholarships to young women, candidates have been invited to fundraise for Miss America scholarships in the *spotfund platform to increase the availability of scholarship opportunities for Miss Utah candidates on a local, state, and national level. The Miss Utah Scholarship Organization is continually recognized at the national level for our candidates’ strong fundraising efforts. Some fundraising highlights in recent years include:

2021: Recognized at Miss America as the TOP FUNDRAISING STATE. Miss Utah’s local and state candidates raised over $135,000 for MAO scholarships.

2019: Recognized at Miss America as the State Miracle Maker 1st Runner-Up. Miss Utah’s local and state candidates raised over $106,000 for CMN Hospitals and MAO scholarships.

2018: Recognized at Miss America as the State Miracle Maker 1st Runner-Up. Miss Utah’s local and state candidates raised over $83,000 for CMN Hospitals and MAO scholarships.

2017: Recognized at Miss America as the State Miracle Maker 2nd Runner-Up. Miss Utah’s local and state candidates raised over $80,000 for CMN Hospitals and MAO scholarships.

Thanks in part to our candidates’ fundraising efforts, over $28,000 in cash scholarships will be awarded at the Miss Utah 2022 Scholarship Competition. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold fundraising awards honor Utah’s candidates who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for young women in their communities.

To find and support your favorite candidate’s fundraising efforts, please visit: https://www.spotfund.com/teams/ missamerica2022UT

BRONZE FUNDRAISING AWARD

AWARDED TO CANDIDATES WHO RAISED OVER $500 FOR MAO SCHOLARSHIPS

Aubrie Brower

Ngaia Brown

Mina Brunson

Hailey Campbell

Grace Ehinger

Melanie Grob*

Kaylee Hodges*

Lindsey Larsen*

Thi Thi Nguyen

Avery Peterson

Katie Ann Powell*

Zoey Sewell

SILVER FUNDRAISING AWARD

AWARDED TO CANDIDATES WHO RAISED OVER $1,000 FOR MAO SCHOLARSHIPS

GOLD FUNDRAISING AWARD

BAYLEI FOSTER IS THE TOP FUNDRAISER IN UTAH AND RAISED $2,050 FOR MAO SCHOLARSHIPS

“My first reason to start fundraising was to prove to myself that I can make a change. Being part of a movement to grow other young women’s confidence was motivation in itself because I once was an insecure girl who was scared to grow into who I am. Next was seeing the change in my mom as she went on her journey to find herself and grow into her mental illness known as bipolar disorder. Watching her come out of the shadows instead of hiding in them was a temendous inspiration. ”

- Baylei Foster

Paizley Healey* Kaeleigh Tucker

Brooklyn Weight Paige Welsh*

Proud Sponsor

FORMER MISS UTAHS

Miss America Social Impact Initiative Finalist

2019/2020 Dexonna Talbot

Miss America Top 10 Equity & Justice Scholarship SII 1st Runner-Up

2021 Sasha Sloan

2016 Lauren Wilson

2017 JessiKate Riley

2018 Jesse Craig

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

Miss America Preliminary & Non-finalist Talent Awards

2015 Krissia Beatty

2013 Ciera Pekarcik

2014 Karlie Major

Miss America Charles & Theresa Brown Scholarship

2012 Kara Arnold Miss America Top 15

Miss America Miss Congeniality

2011 Danica Olsen

2009 Whitney Merrifield

2010 Christina Lowe

Miss America Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness Award

Miss America Top 15

FORMER MISS UTAHS

KAYLA BARCLAY

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

JILL STEVENS

Miss America Top 16 & America’s Choice

KATIE MILLAR

Miss America Top 10

JULIA BACHISON

Miss America Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness Award

AMY DAVIS

Miss America Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness Award

STACY JOHNSON

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

NATALIE JOHNSON

JACLYN HUNT

Miss America Top 10 & Quality of Life Winner

JAMI PALMER

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award & Quality of Life Finalist

VANESSA BALLAM

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

MICHELLE MOBLEY

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

MARY MCDONOUGH

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award & Quality of Life 2nd Runner-Up

NANETTE PEARSON

AMANDA MOODY

Miss America Preliminary, Non-finalist, & Bernie Wayne Talent Awards

BROOKE ANDERSON

MARQUESSA BULLOCK

JENNIFER WARD

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award & Quality of Life Finalist

ELIZABETH JOHNSON

Miss America Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness Award

JENNIFER NAKKEN

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

JACQUE TINGEY

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

SOPHIA SYMKO

Miss America Preliminary Talent Award, Non-finalist Talent Award, & Dr. Allman Medical Scholarship

MARIANNE BALES

DONNA CLARK

GINA LARSEN

NANCY AYERS*

SHARLENE WELLS

Miss America 1985

Miss America Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness Award

LYNN LAMBERT

CINDY QUINN

JONELLE SMITH

Miss America Top 10 & USO Show

JEAN BULLARD

KAREN BRIMLEY

JAMI COOMBS

KRISTI DEAKIN

SUZANNE MCKAY

BARBARA HANKS

JILL LYNNE SMITH*

KATHLYN WHITE

BRENDA RICHARDSON

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

SALLY PETERSON

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award & Miss Congeniality

JANIS GENTRY

Preliminary Talent Award & USO Show

* Assumed title

FORMER MISS UTAHS

DEBORAH DUNN

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

SUSAN NIELSON

KATHLEEN WOOD

PATRICIA SOUTAS

LYNN JOHNSON

Miss America Overall Talent Award

FRANCES YVONNE VERNON

Miss America Top 10

LOI ANNE BAILEY

Miss America Most Talented Musician

ANNETTE BATES

JUDITH ANN RIDD

CAROLYN DEANN LASATER

Miss America 2nd Runner-Up, Preliminary Talent Award, & Featured Performer

MARIANNE FAYE WALKER

Miss America Top 10 & Preliminary Talent Award

JACQUELINE WINTERROSE

JANET CAROLYN SECOR

FRANCINE LOUISE FELT

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award & Most Talented Musician

JOAN H. WILLES

SUZANNE STORRS POULTON

Miss America Non-finalist Talent Award

MAURINE HOWARTH PARKER

INA LAVON BROWN

MARYLYN “BUNNY” REESE

COLLEEN KAYE HUTCHINS

Miss America 1952

Preliminary Talent Award

JOANNE HINAND

JUNE ELIZABETH BARLOW

MARILYN ROBINSON

Miss America Top 15 & Preliminary Talent Award

DONNA JEAN SOUTHWICK

CAROL OHMART

Miss America 4th Runner-Up

DOROTHY HOLOHAN

MARIE BERTELSEN

MURIEL LAVON GOODSPEED

Miss America 2nd Runner-Up & Preliminary Talent Award

ROBERTA ANDERSON

FLORENCE ANDERSON

GLADYS LANGFORD

FAY DAVIS

ESTHER KILPATRICK

3rd row from left to right: Jesse Craig Bailey,Whitney Merrifield Thomas, JessiKate Riley, Krissia Beatty Hall, Kayla Barclay Hall, Karlie Major Arave 2nd row from left to right: Lauren Wilson, Jaclyn Hunt Herrin, Sharleen Wells, Elizabeth Johnson Craig, Gina Larsen DuPre King

1st row from left to right: Dexonna Talbot Bagley, Stacy Johnson Bills, Sasha Sloan, Kathleen Wood Loveless, Danica Olsen Baker, Jacque Tingey Martineau

MISS UTAH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN

The Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen (MUOTeen) program started in 2005 with the goal of encouraging positive achievement by nurturing scholastic achievement, healthy living, creative accomplishment, and community involvement in youth across the state. Among its initiatives, the MUOTeen program supports and rewards social impact, community service, talent, communication skills, and academic achievement.

As part of the Miss America Organization and the little sister program to Miss Utah, MUOTeen shares the values of style, scholarship, success, and service. Over 350 young women have competed on the MUOTeen stage, and hundreds more across the state have participated in the program on a local level. Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen not only helps these young women across the state pay for college and prepare for their future careers, but it also creates opportunities to gain additional life experience, work on relevant societal issues, enhance personal and professional skills, and develop performance-related and other talents.

SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen is Utah’s premier scholarship program for teens and has been for the last 16 years. Scholarships are awarded to deserving young women on the basis of academic merit and civic and social achievement. Both cash and in-kind

in cash scholarships, in kind awards, and tuition waivers from partner universities. Since the program’s inception, MUOTeen state titleholders have collectively earned $140,000 in scholarship assistance paid to Brigham Young University, Harvard University, Utah State University, the University of Utah, Utah Valley University, and the Julliard School.

GET INVOLVED

Applications are now open for the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen 2023 Competition! Areas of competition include personal interview, talent, onstage interview, lifestyle and fitness in sportswear (no swimwear), and red carpet. Young women between 13 and 17 years of age who live and attend school in Utah are eligible to apply.

scholarships are awarded to candidates without condition or obligation to provide future services.

When MUOTeen first began, the scholarship package was under $8,000. Today, the MUOTeen Organization offers over $230,000 annually

Visit www.muoteen.com to learn more about Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen, competition eligibility, the phases of competition, becoming a candidate, and finding a local competition.

Stay connected and follow Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen on Facebook and Instagram. @maoteenut

From left to right: Irylan Tomlinson, 3rd Runner-Up; JayLynn Lindley, 2nd Runner-Up; Jocelyn Osmond, Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen 2022; Lakely Brotherson, 4th Runner-Up; Tayxa Talbot, 1st Runner-Up

MEET JOCELYN OSMOND Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen

Jocelyn Osmond was crowned Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen on February 26, 2022. Hailing from Alpine, the 15-year-old is a sophomore at Lone Peak High School. Jocelyn received over $5,800 in scholarships with the title. At the competition, she won Preliminary Talent, Evening Gown & Onstage Question, and Lifestyle & Fitness Awards. She also received a Scholastic Achievement Award, the Overall Interview Award, the Top Instrumentalist Award, and was named as a Teens in Action finalist.

Jocelyn is preparing for the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition, which will be held in Dallas, TX in August. The Miss Utah Scholarship Organization is honored to have Jocelyn represent them and wishes her the best of luck!

WHAT INSPIRED YOUR GOAL OF BECOMING MISS UTAH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN?

Everyone has something they are struggling with, and often times it’s things that other people know nothing about. When COVID-19 hit, it was harder than ever to communicate and connect with friends. Teenagers today really are the “Quaren-teens!” They need to connect and share in each other’s struggles and successes. I knew I could be an advocate for teenagers and give them a voice by serving as Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen.

WHAT IS YOUR SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE?

“I HEAR YOU!” I am passionate about making sure teenagers have a voice. One of the greatest challenges teenagers face today is that they

are being seen, but they are not being heard or understood. Teenagers have so much to contribute, and “MINORS can make a MAJOR difference!” I host the KSL Teen Talk radio show where I interview Utah’s educators, community leaders, celebrities, and heroes of all ages about all things that relate to teenagers. Check it out! @theteentalkshow

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE EXPERIENCE AS MISS UTAH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN?

I have two favorite experiences so farthe first was helping with a fundraiser for Ukraine at Strictly Ballroom, and the second was working with Carry from Regalia Magnificent Apparel and the “one and only” Sherri Hill, who helped design a competition dress to wear at the upcoming Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition in August.

WHAT ARE YOU INVOLVED IN OUTSIDE OF MISS UTAH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN?

I love to look for opportunities to learn and grow, so I stay very busy. In addition to hosting the KSL Teen Talk show, I am the Vice President of my school, a Lone Peak cheerleader, a dance company officer, a pianist, and a 4.0 student.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS.

1. Supportive

2. Ambitious

3. Passionate

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHERS WHO ASPIRE TO BE MISS UTAH’S OUTSTANDING TEEN?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE AREA OF COMPETITION?

The personal interview. I love talking with people, and I’m passionate about creating opportunities for hope and healing by spreading awareness of the struggles that today’s teenagers are facing. One of my future goals is to be a broadcast journalist, so I love interviewing people and being interviewed.

DREAM BIG! It takes so much courage to put yourself out there on that stage, but you will learn and grow in ways that you would not have otherwise. I have so much respect for anyone who gets onstage to share their talents. Forget about yourself and serve because it really does bring the greatest amount of joy to you and those around you. Remember, strangers are just friends you have not met yet.

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Pictured: Maddalena Willis, Miss Wasatch County, Miss Utah class of 2021

Little

The Little Miss program is a beloved tradition and a highlight of Miss Utah week. These girls not only perform and promenade onstage, but they also get a behind-the-scenes look at production, work hard to support their candidates, and get the opportunity to make lasting friendships. The Little Miss program inspires girls around the state to get involved in their communities and develop their talents. We hope they will return to the Miss Utah stage as candidates someday, and especially hope to see them crowned as Miss Utah!

ADDI PROBST LITTLE MISS UTAH

ANASTYN KNIGHT

ELLA SWAINSTON

GRACIE COOK

ANNIE SPENCE

SADIE SPENCE

LACI TOBIN

EMMA MARIE WELCH

SHILOAH YOUNG ANDELYN HADFIELD

MEI ADKINS BRIXTYN HUNSAKER

MALINA GRAY

ELLERY MEAGHER SOPHIA HENRY

ROWAN MEAGHER AMELIA FARNSWORTH

ELLIE REVILL

NORA REED

KELANI CHRISTIANSEN

NAYVIE NIELSON

ETNIE SUE JOSEPHSEN

PAISLEY THOMPSON

SEYBREY ROWLEY EV YARDLEY

IVY COTTLE

SOPHIA SENARY

SADIE SIMPSON

SCARLETT KIDD RYLEE BEZZANT

ALENA WHITE GABBIE LOJIK

LAUREN SAYER

SWAYZIE BANKS

KAYDENCE CARLISLE

LOIS TAYLOR

CUMORAH HANSEN

AVERY BOSSHARDT

HYLEE SEARLE

JAZMYN BURMAN

LAYKIN STUBBS

SKY SOUTHWICK

VIOLET O’BRIEN

KAYLIE OXMAN

POSEY MILLS

KIRSTEN AGUIRRE

TAYLIN MASON

FINLEE PACKHAM

ALIYA OSBORNE

LENNYN CARLTON

NOELLE GRAY

JUNE ANDERSON

ELLYETTE MCKEE

SLOANE MCKEE

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

The Miss Utah board appreciates the time, energy, and resources our local volunteers devote to their competitions, their candidates, and their communities. Because of their tireless hard work and dedication, hundreds of young women around the state can achieve their dreams, enact social impact, and earn scholarship assistance.

MISS AMERICAN FORK

Dorinda Ledkins

MISS BEAR RIVER VALLEY

Tami Deakin

Carlie Jo Williams

MISS BEAVER COUNTY

Bailee Christensen

Dawn Black

MISS CACHE VALLEY

Debbie Peterson

Pam Repko

MISS CARBON COUNTY

Kylie Howes

MISS DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Sarah Ramaker

MISS DUCHESNE COUNTY

MISS UINTAH BASIN

Niki Monson

Amanda Bentz

MISS EAGLE MOUNTAIN

Jessica Bodily

MISS GARFIELD COUNTY

Tari Cottam

MISS GREATER SALT LAKE

MISS TIMPANOGOS

MISS DESERET

MISS ASPEN HILLS

Jessica Adams

Katina Stephens

MISS HERRIMAN

Brandon Stauffer

Lori Woods

MISS IRON COUNTY

Karen Ence

MISS LEGACY

MISS PIONEER VALLEY

MISS ROCKY MOUNTAIN

MISS ZION

Brittany Butler

MISS LEHI

Kate Daly

MISS MILLARD COUNTY

Courtni Loe

MISS MURRAY

Leesa Lloyd

MISS NEBO

MISS PANORAMALAND

MISS SALT CREEK

Jalena Warner

MISS NORTH OGDEN

MISS NORTHERN UTAH

Hannah Goodrich

MISS OREM

Donna Millard

MISS PAYSON

April Jones

MISS PLEASANT GROVE

Kym Wilson

MISS PROVO

Robyn Pulham

Susan Bramble

MISS RIVERTON

Sean Wilson

MISS ROY

Haleigh Emerson

Janet Van Eerden

MISS SALEM

Andrea Robertson

MISS SANPETE COUNTY

Abby Ivory

MISS SOUTHERN UTAH

Maddie Brostrom

MISS SPANISH FORK

Jennifer Olson

MISS SPRINGVILLE/MAPLETON

Karen Schultz

Jana Davis

MISS UINTAH COUNTY

Jamee Hartle

Kelsey Merkley

MISS UTAH COUNTY

Cheri Erekson

MISS WASATCH COUNTY

Aja Phillips

Giuliana Willis

MISS WASHINGTON COUNTY

Allison Anderson

MISS WEBER COUNTY

Pat Poce

Deon Gooch

MISS WELLSVILLE

Audrey Norton

STATE VOLUNTEERS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Carly Condie

CO-DIRECTOR

Nicole Kielbasa

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Valerie McKee

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Madison Wilson

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Whitney Thomas

JUDGES CHAIR

Landon Tooke

MUOTEEN DIRECTOR

Amy Rasmussen

OFFICIAL AUDITORS

Bruce & Laura Everingham

SPONSORSHIP CHAIR

Jessica Orvin

TRAVEL COMPANIONS

Dawn Meeves

Julie Edwards

MISS UTAH WEEK LIAISON

Jackie Bohls

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Brittani McWhorter

EVENT COORDINATORS

Aly Peterson

Chelsi Peterson

LITTLE MISS COORDINATORS

Diana Anderson

Emily Williams

FOOD COORDINATOR

Tris Bare

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Lizzy Andrus

WEBMASTER

Sam Thomas

FIELD DIRECTORS

Charlotte Graham

Melissa Gray

Shala Hunsaker

Keri Meservey

Tawnya Monson

Holly Olsen

Laurie Pitchforth

Barbera Piner

LeaAnn Southwick

HOSTESS CHAIR

Camille Cottle

HOSTESSES

Ashley Bolt

Lisa Brown

Sheena Brown

Amber Duke

Jonique Dyer

Courtney Fabrizio

Natalie Mayhew

Dawn Meeves

Heather Randall

Tiffany Terry

From left to right: Valerie McKee, Whitney Thomas, Sasha Sloan, Carly Condie, Nicole Kielbasa

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Robyn pulham 2022 VOLUNTEER AWARD

Robyn Pulham has been involved in the Miss America Organization for over 23 years. She has served as the Executive Director of the Miss Provo Organization for the past 15 years and has judged numerous local competitions throughout the state. In Robyn’s words, she “loves being part of an organization that helps young women grow, strengthens their talents, and gives them the opportunity to earn scholarships to continue their education.”

Robyn exemplifies the Miss America Organization’s mission statement to prepare great women for the world and prepare the world for great women. She has long-mentored young women in Utah, both in and beyond her involvement in the Miss America Organization. She started, owned, and operated a cosmetic and aesthetics school, as well as multiple salons throughout Utah County and a salon distribution center.

Since Robyn started directing Miss Provo, her titleholders have placed in the Top 5 at Miss Utah six times, received two Preliminary Talent Awards, and received three Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness awards.

Robyn goes above and beyond the call of a local director to develop lasting relationships with her candidates and titleholders. Past Miss Provos shared the following about Robyn:

“Robyn leads with love and is one of the most thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged people I have ever met.”

“She truly is an amazing example of kindness, positivity, and especially of service. So many early mornings, late nights, and everything in between for this competition and for our community.”

“Robyn provides the kind of quiet, steady support behind the scenes that

is grounding and confidence building. She genuinely cares and knows how to show it.”

“I am in awe of how many hours of service she gives because she loves helping people become the best version of themselves.”

Robyn also works to prepare the world around her for great women. She, her co-director Susan Bramble, and the rest of the Miss Provo board tirelessly work to advocate for scholarships and sponsorships. Through their community involvement, they have gained the support to ensure candidates have the best possible experience in the program. Outside of her service to Miss Provo, Robyn continues her community outreach with Provo’s Freedom Festival and other local projects. She is a beacon of service in the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization, and we are honored to recognize her with the 2022 Volunteer Award.

Lyle Larsen 2022 LEGACY AWARD

Lyle Larsen has been a decades-long volunteer, supporter, and mentor in the Miss America Organization. He was first involved with Miss Emery County in 1989 and has since served in numerous board roles for the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization and its local affiliates. Lyle has also judged dozens of local and state competitions across the country and even judged Katie Stam, who went on to become Miss America 2009. Lyle attended his first Miss America Competition in 1993 and has celebrated many birthdays on the Atlantic City Boardwalk during Miss America week. He is a beloved member of the pageant communityboth statewide and nationally.

When asked about Lyle, his friends through Miss Utah and other state organizations shared his impact through one common theme - love. They expressed the following:

“Lyle is everybody’s best friend! He

has mentored so many candidates and comforted so many anxious parents. He truly cares about all of us!”

“A person who most personifies the Miss America Program, who has the biggest heart, outgoing personality, warmest smile, is intelligent, well-spoken, talented, refined, and loving isn’t a candidate or a titleholder at all. It’s Lyle.”

“Lyle has a kind, generous, and compassionate heart. All who come in contact with him adore him.”

“When Lyle calls, you always pick up the phone because your day just got better.”

“Lyle Larsen has saved so many of us! He is always lifting and lightening our spirits every precious minute we are honored to be in his presence.”

“I don’t know another person who is as good, as kind, and as authentic as

Lyle. I am blessed to know him and to be loved by him.”

Though the Miss America Organization has undergone a variety of changes over the years, one thing has remained consistent - Lyle’s love for and support of our titleholders. When a new Miss Utah is crowned, she knows that in addition to the job, she also inherits a fiercely loyal cheerleader. Lyle rallies around all of Utah’s state titleholders and ensures that they feel prepared to hit the national stage with confidence. He knows how to express his love for them in a way that makes a genuine and lasting impact.

The Miss Utah Scholarship Organization has been changed for the better through Lyle’s love and service. We appreciate his continual support of our program and titleholders and the energy he brings to Utah’s pageant community. We are privileged to honor his light, heart, and warm smile this year with the 2022 Legacy Award.

SADIE HUISH AWARD

It was said that if you could bottle up Sadie’s laugh and sell it to the world, you would be rich! She had the greatest smile and most infectious laugh. She loved art, puzzles, reading, baking, dance, and playing the Wii. Sadie was the oldest of five girls and loved her family dearly. Her sisters were her best friends.

On March 3, 2008, a few months after her 5th birthday, we learned Sadie had a rare and inoperable brain stem tumor referred to as DIPG. Due to the tumor’s makeup and location, surgery wasn’t an option, and there was no proven effective treatment. We were told that within the year, Sadie would succumb to her disease.

Sadie fought with bravery. Throughout her battle, she had many tender mercies come her way, one of which was being chosen as “Little Miss Eagle Mountain” by Miss Eagle Mountain 2008, Kim Onions. She formed a special bond with Kim, as well as Miss Eagle Mountain 2009, Jessica Bare.

Sadie was too sick and weak to attend the Miss Utah 2009 Pageant. We were humbled when representatives from Miss Utah visited our home and presented Sadie with a beautiful, white Little Miss dress. Not long after this visit, and after an almost 16 month valiant battle, Sadie passed away on June 25, 2009 at the tender age of 6. As we prepared for her services, it seemed only fitting that she be laid to

rest as the princess she was. She was dressed in her Little Miss dress and crown.

We, as Sadie’s family, appreciate the Miss Utah Organization for honoring Sadie’s memory every year since her passing. As the competition always runs close to Sadie’s “angelversary,” it is a tender experience to award a Miss Utah candidate in her name. As hard as it is to choose just one candidate, we try to choose the young woman who has exemplified the most drive and passion for her social impact initiative, and who we feel Sadie would want us to pick! We are grateful for this blessing of continuing Sadie’s legacy in this capacity.

Kelly Hale was a dedicated volunteer in the Miss America Organization. He and Stan Stensrud co-directed the Miss Salt Lake County Competition for over 10 years, and his titleholders consistently placed in the top three at Miss Utah.

Kelly had a wit and charm that put contestants at ease when he was judging or helping them prepare for com-

petition. He volunteered for many years as a judge, director, and coach. Kelly’s titleholders often said that during their year of service as Miss Salt Lake County, they felt like they were receiving a four-year degree.

Kelly loved helping candidates in his program become the best they could be. He took great pride in each young woman, regardless of her background.

In the years following his directing, Kelly continued to support the Miss Utah Organization and was a regular at competitions each June. The Kelly Hale Non-finalist Awards in Private Interview, Talent, and Red Carpet have been created in his honor as a way to continue his passion for helping young women succeed in their scholastic endeavors.

KELLY HALE AWARDS

Morgan Olson, Miss Dixie State University, accepting the 2021 Sadie Huish Memorial Scholarship

Sadie Huish Kelly Hale

2021 RESULTS IN REVIEW

MISS UTAH 2021

Awarded a $10,000 scholarship

Sasha Sloan, Miss Greater Salt Lake

1st RUNNER-UP

Awarded a $4,000 scholarship

Katie Ann Powell, Miss Provo

2nd RUNNER-UP

Awarded a $3,000 scholarship

Lindsey Larsen, Miss Lehi

3rd RUNNER-UP

Awarded a $2,000 scholarship

Glory Thomas, Miss Orem

4th RUNNER-UP

Awarded a $1,000 scholarship

Abigail Laing, Miss Weber County

SEMI-FINALISTS

Each awarded a $500 scholarship

Gracie Kay Nichols, Miss North Ogden

Maddalena Willis, Miss Wasatch County

Whitney Gillman, Miss Timpanogos

Axuray Talbot, Miss South Valley

Brittney Herman, Miss Zion

Hannah Olsen, Miss Layton

Sierra Riding, Miss Millard County (People’s Choice)

PRELIMINARY TALENT AWARDS

Each awarded a $100 scholarship

Glory Thomas, Miss Orem

Maddalena Willis, Miss Wasatch County

Katie Ann Powell, Miss Provo

PRELIMINARY RED CARPET AWARDS

Each awarded a $100 scholarship

Sasha Sloan, Miss Greater Salt Lake

Abigail Laing, Miss Weber County

Austri Ekker, Miss Deseret

NEWCOMER PRELIMINARY TALENT AWARDS

Each awarded a $100 scholarship

Hannah Olsen, Miss Layton

Sarah Nelson, Miss Murray

Gracie

Kay Nichols, Miss North Ogden

NEWCOMER PRELIMINARY RED CARPET AWARDS

Each awarded a $100 scholarship

Hillary Beecher, Miss Southern Utah

Gracie Kay Nichols, Miss North Ogden

Glory Thomas, Miss Orem

KELLY HALE NON-FINALIST INTERVIEW

Earch awarded a $200 scholarship

Brenley Veater, Miss Garfield County (Interview)

Sarah Nelson, Miss Murray (Talent)

Hillary Beecher, Miss Southern Utah (Red Carpet)

JUDGE’S PICK NON-FINALIST AWARD

Awarded a $300 scholarship

Sisilia Kaufusi, Miss Rocky Mountain

SPIRIT OF MISS UTAH AWARD

Awarded a $200 scholarship

Brooklin Allen, Miss Pleasant Grove

SADIE HUISH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded a $1,000 scholarship

Morgan Olson, Miss Dixie State University

doTERRA EXCELLENCE IN STEM AWARDS

Each awarded a $500 scholarship

Brenley Veater, Miss Garfield County

Brittney Herman, Miss Zion

From left to right: Abigail Laing,4th Runner-Up; Katie Ann Powell, 1st Runner-Up; Sasha Sloan, Miss Utah 2021; Glory Thomas, 3rd Runner-Up; Lindsey Larsen, 2nd Runner-Up

BECOME A CANDIDATE

To compete for the title of Miss Utah, a candidate must first enter and win a local competition. This process requires hard work, talent, and personal commitment. Each year, hundreds of local candidates work to make a difference around the state of Utah as they develop awareness and opinions of current issues, establish personal social impact initiatives, and perform various service in their communities.

Participating in the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization is one of the most rewarding, life-changing experiences available to Utah’s young women, even if they don’t win a local title. In 2019, over $85,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to Miss Utah’s local candidates. To be eligible to compete, young women must be a U.S. citizen between 18-25 years of age, meet any residency requirements set forth by their local competition, and willing and able to fulfill the titleholder job requirements.

Kristin Chenoweth, Vanessa Williams, Sarah Palin, Carrie Underwood, and others participated in Miss America’s local competitions. The skills and talents they developed as local candidates in the Miss America Organization prepared them for the successful careers they lead now. You could be next!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN...

• Improving interview, public speaking, digital, and interpersonal communication skills?

• Finding new interests and experiences?

• Developing and sharing your talents?

• Increasing poise and confidence?

• Earning scholarships to further your education, regardless of whether you win a title?

• Enacting positive change in your community?

• Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone?

• Building a professional network?

• Creating lifelong friendships and memories?

IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, VISIT WWW.MISSUTAH.ORG TO LEARN MORE, FIND A LOCAL COMPETITION, AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO MISS UTAH!

Sasha Sloan MISS UTAH 2021

IS YOUR FAVORITE AVENGER?”

“WHO

I blinked at the small boy, grinning. Crowns are among the world’s most powerful kid magnets; a superpower that comes in situations like these. At 10:43am on a rainy April morning, I was ‘on the road’ at Lincoln Elementary, helping kindergartners spend imaginary cash on prizes for good behavior. My newfound friend and I stood before a steel cabinet that brimmed with toys and dollar-store goodies; he seemed torn between the urge to ogle at the prizes – which were, admittedly, cool – or the rhinestones on my Miss Utah sash, which shined in the warm fluorescent light. Quite absorbed, he nearly forgot I had asked him a question. Still beaming at me, he answered in a grave whisper, “Spiderman.” I nodded, and we moved to select a lego figurine that matched his preference.

Earlier that morning, I was wrought with anxiety. Should I wear my crown? Will they have too many volunteers…. Or not enough? However, as I stepped into the school, my nerves eased. The atmosphere felt distinctly familiar, even nostalgic. Lincoln Elementary is in the Granite School District, where

a majority of our state’s refugee students are resettled. My own elementary school sits only four miles north; I learned to speak Spanish in a dual language immersion program with approximately half of my classmates learning English as a second language. Maybe that’s part of why I choose Refugees Welcome as my social impact initiative as Miss Utah, and why I found volunteering at schools like Lincoln so cathartic. I checked with the front desk – yes, definitely, put on the crown – and one visit to the Faculty Lounge later, I was ‘suited up’ and prepared to engage in the important work of discussing superheroes with six-year-olds. Here’s a badly-kept secret: I’m a total nerd about fantasy books and movies. Luckily, fandom is a great conduit to connect with people. Whether you’re nine or ninety years old, it’s easy to bond over love of a movie, artist, or sports team. So I asked my new kindergarten friend another question – did he like Batman or Superman more? – and we launched into a detailed discussion.

During the same visit, I took a quick tour of the adult learning center and spoke briefly with parents, volunteers,

staff, and a social worker. It was an engaging, informative day – exactly the type of day I dreamed about for many years while working towards the job of Miss Utah. I have volunteered at United Way events like this for four years now, but I’m still working to get a comprehensive bird’s eye view of how dozens of relief efforts work together to support refugees in our state. At this point in my year of service (nearly 8 months in with the clock ticking), I’m feeling more settled in my role.

Touring schools this year has provided a unique glimpse into the challenges early educational institutions are facing in the post-COVID era. I have found that teachers and students alike are emotionally stretched thin after progressively uncertain years adapting to the pandemic. For that reason, I found that in the role of Miss Utah, my highest available calling during these visits was actually quite simple: to offer a bit of relief through human connection. I am there to be a helper; a cheerleader; a listening ear. Most importantly, Miss Utah’s directive is to show each person encountered that they are valued; to treat everyone like they’re royalty.

WHAT’S IN A CROWN?

I spent nearly half a decade working towards the opportunity to wear my Miss Utah crown. Naturally self-conscious, I sometimes feel silly at events with a sparkly accessory bobbing atop my head in its four-pointed glory. But here’s the crazy thing…. crowns work. It’s magic, or something near to it. Throughout the day at Lincoln, I watched students (and teachers) literally light up with confidence as ‘the queen of Utah’ took time to ask about their day and listen intently. Zoom out, and I’m just a girl in costume jewelry. But we – as a society – believe in the crown. We want to believe in the crown. That’s the magic of Miss Utah, the ‘pixie dust’ that makes her a force for good in the community. The crown– and accompanying legacy of the MUSO–offers a sense of legitimacy to a young female leader that is otherwise difficult to manufacture. Miss Utah’s sheen of celebrity uniquely positions her to impact our state. And what I especially love about the MUSO is that the charm takes turns; each year, a new woman is ushered into the spotlight and offered her chance to take the reins. Thus, the ideology of Miss Utah is rooted in an idea that is keenly and distinctly American: that any woman could be her; that any one of us, at any moment, could be swept away by our own wildest dreams.

HAPPY 100, MISS AMERICA

Miss America’s iconic white sash is a descendant of the suffragette uniform, a historical detail I attempted to pay homage to with my “Show Us Your Shoes” selection at the 100th Miss America Anniversary Celebration in Mystic, CT. Few institutions can boast that they have lasted a century. Miss America has survived as our nation’s foremost iconic symbol of femininity, even through three waves of feminism that have examined – and continue to examine – what the role of women actually is and should be in society. The continued relevance of the Miss America competition, in my opinion, is that the competition itself a fundamentally feminist concept.

Women – adult women – pursue Miss America because they choose to. It’s a sport to us; worth sacrificing, laboring, and anguishing over. For a small town girl without professional connections, Miss America offers a bona-fide oncein-a-lifetime shot at national exposure. In the same way that a little boy might dream of playing quarterback at the Superbowl, it’s valid for women to wish for a national competition that

gives them a shot at stardom and influence. It’s also valid for young women to dream of holding influence within their own communities. Miss Utah isn’t a beauty queen; she’s a leader. A MAO state title provides the organizational infrastructure and prestige that busts open doors and rolls out red carpets for social advocacy… all for an otherwise anonymous young woman. That’s powerful.

Plus, pursuing a ‘crown’ in MAO provides the opportunity to hold leadership within the organization itself. Many Miss America titleholders have pushed our program into the future through their own empowerment –Yolande Betbeze, Vanessa Williams and Cara Mund, to name a few. Thus, I love the Miss America organization for its history of incubating women leaders, and I’m deeply appreciative that MUSO helped me find my own voice. Collegiate women are infrequently presented with opportunities to air their opinions in a public forum; it’s even less often someone actually listens or cares. Yet, a crown changes that.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Looking back on my experience as Miss Utah– and the years leading up to it –it’s impossible not to humbly recognize the role of divine timing. I was in the right place at the right time, a blessing for which I will be forever grateful. I met Shurooq Al Jewari volunteering at the World Refugee Day celebration shortly after being crowned. She is an artist , ambitious advocate, and a future doctor. She is also a refugee. Most people are immediately struck by the differences between Shurooq and I; however, what Shurooq and I appreciate is our similarities. We share a passion for mental health advocacy, particular suicide prevention for marginalized teenagers. Over the course of six months, Shurooq and I worked together to create a Community Conversations workshop in partnership with the national advocacy group Their Story Is Our Story to foster conversations about inclusivity as it relates to mental health. The two of us were recognized with two national awards at Miss America for our social impact efforts; the Equity and Justice scholarship and the 2nd Place Overall Social Impact Award. Shurooq’s friendship was truly a godsend during my Miss Utah year; she inspires me daily with her brilliance, courage, and organization (which is way better than mine). We plan to continue our partnership after Miss Utah, and I can’t wait to cheer on Shurooq through all she will go on to achieve.

REFUGEES WELCOME When I won Miss Utah, I was both humbled and deeply intimidated by the opportunity to promote an SII centered on advocacy for asylum seekers. In 2019, I spent twelve hours a day volunteering in Moria, a cramped and overpopulated detainment facility for asylum seekers on a craggy island in Greece. The nonprofit group that I signed up with, Help International, made their expectations clear: I should approach the exchange primarily as an informative experience. ‘Voluntourism alone isn’t impactful. You need to learn about what’s happening to refugees and tell people what you saw, nonstop, for the rest of your life.’ I took their advice to heart. I dove deep into research surrounding refugee rights, migration patterns, and structural violence.

As Miss Utah, I knew I needed to be prepared to credibly defend myself in discussions surrounding contemporary policy. Immigration is a prickly topic. In an era where even seasoned politicians won’t speak plainly about human rights granted to migrants, many folks I encountered thought I had a lot of gumption promoting the welcoming of refugees. Opportunities to defend my views presented themselves often. During one particularly memorable luncheon address, a gentleman in attendance actually started shaking his head at my message. In what world could refugees be something we all agree on? However, two global events took place during my Miss Utah year

that I feel contributed towards a shift in public opinion, and brought refugee issues to the forefront.

In August, during my first few months on the job, the U.S. Military announced withdrawal from Afghanistan, marking the end of our nation’s longest war. Buzz swept over the state as Governor Cox signaled Salt Lake City would be welcoming an influx of allies fleeing Afghanistan. Then, in February of 2022, Russian military forces invaded Ukraine. More families fled, by the millions. Asylum seeking and the rights of displaced persons shifted, once again, to dominate national conversation. Promoting Refugees Welcome in the midst of these events has been the greatest honor of my life. It’s my optimistic hope that global conflicts remind us that their story is our story; meaning that any one of us, at any point, could become refugees, and thus we need to treat refugees with the dignity we would like for ourselves.

TO THE CLASS OF 2022, I’m going to teach you a new bit of vocabulary: Mjolnir. If you already knew it – congratulations! – you know it’s the name of Thor’s Hammer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Age of Ultron isn’t critically acclaimed, but there is one scene in the film that I loved: a comedic bit that takes place in Avengers Tower, where the crew takes turns attempting to Mjolnir while Thor watches on with mixed emotions. According to legend, only those ‘worthy’ can lift the magic hammer… but what that really means is, only one person can hold it an once.

Competing for Miss Utah (or chasing any other impossible dream) feels a little like that scene. You’re reaching for a tool – albeit more bedazzled than the hammer – that you hope will give you the power to be a force for good in the world. You’re not sure if you’ll be successful… but it’s worth giving it your best shot, right? Competition, by design, is an exercise in vulnerability. Putting ourselves out there to be judged is terrifying. However, there’s value in trying, even (and especially) when you might fail. Confidence comes from taking risks and having those risks rewarded – even when the rewards aren’t what you expect. I am tremendously proud of each of you competing this week. You are pursuing something extraordinary, and that takes courage. But my guess is… there might be times when you doubt yourself.

Through my years in MUSO, I’ve learned that all of us, at some point or another, wrestle with questions of worth. Am I good enough? Have I done enough? I’ve seen those questions hung in the eyes of teachers, wondering about their students fighting mental illness. I’ve heard it from teenagers as we spoke frankly about insecurities. I’ve encountered countless parents –especially in the migrant community – wracked with guilt over their child’s suffering in circumstances they did nothing to create. In these instances, there’s only one thing I could offer: A listening ear. Empathy. Assurance that I’ve struggled with the same thing. I approached MUSO for the first time as an insecure teenager, hoping to find inner value. However, the road to this job – with its humbling twists, turns, and misdirections – taught me a valuable lesson: nothing changes about a woman when her name is called and the confetti falls. Truthfully, anyone onstage this week could handily fill Miss Utah’s shoes. So the question isn’t if you can lift the magic hammer. The question is: what will you do with it?

LOOKING FORWARD, I see Miss Utah as someone that would fit in at Avengers Tower; committed to her values, fiercely protective of her community, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Excellence comes from all shapes, sizes, colors and my hope is that the Miss America Organization will continue to evolve in a way that recognizes and rewards the substance and achievements of women from all backgrounds. In coming years, I hope we can offer particular attention towards expanding opportunities for underrepresented voices. As Miss Utah continues to pivot in the 21st century, I hope we look to ask inwardly: how can we evolve the standard of ‘the ideal woman’ to reflect what is praiseworthy in society today? How can we expand the Miss Utah community to include more voices, backgrounds and viewpoints? I want Miss Utah to sit confidently at the decision-making table amongst lawmakers and community leaders. She’ll need sharp elbows, and detailed notes.

And if, by the end of your journey, you find yourself asking: “was I worthy?”… know that the answer was always, always yes.

THANK YOU to all of our fabulous Miss Utah sponsors for keeping me safe and stylish during this whirlwind year! Thank you to Their Story is Our Story and Granite Education Foundation for your partnership in my social impact efforts. Thank you to the Miss Utah board, my beloved travel companions Dawn and Julie, all of the Miss Utah state and local volunteers, titleholders and family members for your part in making the magic happen, for me and every other participant. From the day I signed up as a teen competitor, I have been SO blessed by the support and guidance of countless volunteers in this organization that sacrificed their time and donated their efforts to turn this pumpkin into a stagecoach.

section, and to my parents for teaching me to follow my dreams. I love you SO much & do everything to make you proud! To Christian: thanks for the graph and everything else. I love you.

Miss Utah was something beyond my wildest dreams. I’m forever grateful. To every other person that has uplifted and supported me through this life-changing journey, whether it was a kind word or a DM or even tagging me in a meme on TikTok – Thank you. I love you. I hope to pay it forward, and I will treasure this experience forever.

Signing off for the last time, I’m Miss Utah 2021, Sasha Sloan.

TO

THE NEXT MISS

UTAH, Buckle up, honey, you’re in the ride of your life! Trust yourself. It can be lonely underneath the weight of many eyes, expectations and opinions. Take it one day at a time, and try to follow Cinderella’s advice: Have Courage and Be Kind. Find every opportunity to compliment, uplift, and include. At each event, find the person in your path who needs your positivity– if you set intentions, they will be there! Guard against gatekeeping, and be generous about sharing your insight and expertise. Foster community over competition; a rising tide lifts all boats in the water, and there’s room for everybody at the top. T Swift said it best: “... we see you over there on the internet / comparing all the girls who are killing it/ but we figured you out, / we ALL got crowns / you need to calm down.” Most importantly, give it your ALL, because the year flies by!

Thank you to Katina, Jessica, Carlisle and the entire GSL family for their endless work to prepare me for each competition. You truly made my “impossible dream” a reality, and I will forever cherish the hours that we spent in the Skyridge dance room practicing! Thank you to Kellie and the rest of the Davis County team for believing in me, even before I believed in myself. To each of the previous Miss Utah titleholders that mentored me in some way, thank you for your kindness and contributions to this program. To the Sorensen family, the Craig family, Kasidy & Kennedy, Lyle Larsen, Amy Rasmussen, Stephanie Gallagher, and Steve Phan – thank you for lifting and encouraging me over the years! To my Little Miss Utah Addi – you are the most special little girl in the world. I feel so lucky I got to be your honorary big sister this year!

Thank you to my rowdy family for being the world’s most enthusiastic cheering

xoxo

JOB DESCRIPTION

Miss Utah is the most visible representative of the mission and vision of the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization (MUSO). She is a public servant and spokeswoman for multiple organizations and initiatives during her year of service.

Miss Utah’s job is one of purpose. She is a member of the MUSO team and is responsible for positively promoting the MUSO’s goals and objectives, as well as advancing her own Social Impact Initiative (SII) throughout the state of Utah. She is expected to prepare for and represent the MUSO at the Miss America Competition. She will also attend events and appearances across the state to promote her SII and other worthy causes. She is a motivational speaker and performer for audiences of all ages. Miss Utah is expected to understand that in this position, she is part of an ever-evolving legacy of multi-dimensional women in the state of Utah. Her execution of the job is reflective not just of her, but of the entire organization.

MISS UTAH 2022 WILL:

Serve as a state spokesperson for the MUSO in furtherance of its mission and vision.

Attend events and appearances under the direction of the MUSO business manager.

Develop goals and execute on tactics to advance her chosen social impact imitative.

Set metrics and develop partnerships that will show positive results at the end of her year.

Research, prepare, and deliver public appearance presentations, performances, and speeches to audiences of all sizes.

Serve as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the MUSO’s state partners and sponsors.

Research and prepare content such as short videos, blog posts, op-eds, and thought pieces for media and social/ digital outlets.

Continuously educate herself about Miss Utah activities, programs, sponsors, and scholarships in order to provide accurate responses when asked.

Be an example and inspire potential candidates.

DESIRED TRAITS:

Conducts herself in a way that exemplifies integrity, virtue, and service.

A sense of humility and humor.

Ability to take direction from the MUSO leadership with a desire to learn, grow, and develop.

“Can do” team player attitude.

Ability to problem solve and adapt to almost any situation.

Is on time (which means early) and has the ability to meet all daily deadlines.

Ability to set SII goal metrics and establish a plan to enact social change.

Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Excellent public speaking and presenting skills.

Understanding of client-facing hospitality and service.

Strong discernment of and ability to interact with media.

Desire to advance a more diverse and inclusive program.

SHERRI HILL

AUBREY MOEDL MISS

HOMETOWN

American Fork

TALENT

Classical Piano - “Allegro de Concierto”

EDUCATION

Studying neuroscience and gerontology at Brigham Young University

CAREER AMBITION

Obtain an M.D. in Neurology

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Time to Talk: Changing Lives with Clear Conversations About Mental Health

My initiative aims to prevent Utah suicides by encouraging conversations about mental health within families and communities, establishing and supporting educational programs that teach the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses, and working with community leaders to build safe spaces for those who struggle with mental illness.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I raised mosquitoes for nine months. I had to feed them with my own blood, but it was worth it because my research resulted in a radiation-resistant mosquito that could be sterilized and used for malaria prevention.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“What we know matters, but who we are matters more.”

- Brené Brown

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Inquisitive | Intentional | Inclusive

@aubrey_moedl

My ability to competently handle a monumental workload while maintaining poise has been proven across medical, musical, and academic settings.

ALLISON LAWRENCE MISS ASPEN

HILLS

HOMETOWN

Pleasant Grove

TALENT

Operatic Vocal - “Nessun Dorma”

EDUCATION

Graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies

CAREER AMBITION

International law specializing in war crimes

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

United We Stand: Promoting Civility in Politics

The celebration of political diversity is slowly being devalued today. Many Pew Research studies indicate that America is more politically divided than at any other point in history. It is important to help all citizens, regardless of political stance, realize that we generally have the same end goals. It is up to each of us to engage in the political process and focus on what unites us. We cannot forget that we are stronger together.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Audrey Hepburn is the epitome of class, elegance, and style. However, she was also incredibly strong. She fought for what she believed was right and staunchly advocated for the causes she was involved in. She sacrificed and gave, was kind and genuine, and made impactful changes in the world.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

One of my directors encouraged me to believe in myself and my capabilities. Because of her support, my life motto has become, “It is better to know and be disappointed than to never know and always wonder.”

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Elegant | Ambitious | Bright

@allisings97

My ambitions, desires, and values align with both the legacy and who Miss Utah needs to be today.

VICTORIA COTTRELL

MISS BEAR RIVER VALLEY

HOMETOWN

Garland TALENT

Piano - “Reflets dans L’eau”

EDUCATION

Studying English and business at Southern Utah University

CAREER AMBITION

Start my own editing business for independent writers

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Educate and Advocate: Promoting Healthy Relationships and Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors

Increased awareness concerning domestic violence is the first step in preventing such circumstances. My vision is the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s vision: A world of healthy and positive relationships only. This vision can be realized, but it requires diligent effort to provide sufficient resources for survivors, as well as amplifying education on prevention.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I love my chickens! There has never been a time in my life that I didn’t have pet chickens giving me hugs, and I give plenty of hugs in return. My chickens have seen me in all sorts of emotions: I celebrate my greatest successes with them, and I cry out my hard days with them. Through their cheerful and distinct personalities, I have gained an appreciation for each living thing’s purpose on Earth.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“A positive mindset uncovers opportunity in every new challenge.”

- Found at the bottom of a calendar

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Energetic | Inclusive | Sincere

@victoria_foxcot

I am uniquely equipped to represent Utah with my heartfelt and dedicated mindset.

ADDYSON MARSHALL

MISS BEAVER COUNTY

HOMETOWN

Minersville

TALENT

Dance - “Rise Up”

EDUCATION

Studying esthetics at the Taylor Andrews Academy

CAREER AMBITION

Become an esthetician

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE You Are Not Alone

You are not alone. Even in your darkest moments, there is always someone who cares. I want to be able to help those in need through learning from my own experiences.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Marilyn Monroe, because she had similar struggles that I have, and she was still able to be successful.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Playing sports has been my greatest adventure. I have learned so much and grown into the woman I am today by learning from great coaches who have taught me so many things in my life.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Hard Worker | Compassionate | Dedicated

@addy_marshall

I’m a hard worker, I’m dedicated, and I get the job done.

TRINITY WHITFIELD MISS BRYCE CANYON

HOMETOWN Tropic TALENT

Sign Language - “A Thousand Years”

EDUCATION

Studying psychology at the University of Utah

CAREER AMBITION

Become a pediatric oncologist

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Books in Hands

I truly believe that every child should have access to books. Having access to literature increases vocabulary, improves performance in school, and teaches children that anything is possible. Many children in poverty will not leave the state of Utah, but when reading a book, they can travel anywhere they want. They can be anything and do anything, and by giving them access to literature, we are improving our future generation.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

The summer after my freshman year, I was able to attend an internship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. While at this internship, I was able to participate in lab research, tour the University of Utah Campus, and speak with doctors at the top of their fields. It was an amazing experience that has helped me determine the career path I have chosen to follow.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Be the crown. Wear the crown. You are the crown.”

- Miss Congeniality

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Ambitious | Consistent | Result-driven

@trin_1594

I am Utah, and I want to inspire other young people to conquer their challenges, fears, and tribulations.

KAYLIE ROSS MISS DESERET

HOMETOWN Springville TALENT

Vocal - “Desperado”

EDUCATION

Graduate of Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Science in School Health Education

CAREER AMBITION

Obtain a Ph.D in health education and become a human sexuality college professor

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE #OutsmartYourSmartphone

My movement presents the negative impact social media can have on an individual’s mental health and easy ways to overcome it. Young adults currently spend an average of three hours a day on social media platforms. Social media should be used to impact, not impress; to connect, not compare. I created four simple steps for healthy media usage: 1. Down time, 2. Talk time, 3. Movement time, 4. Creative time.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Betsy Ross. We share a last name, and she sewed the first flag for our great country.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

My sister once told me, “your life is not happening to you, your life is happening for you.” It made me truly think that despite the hardships we will encounter in our lives, these trials are shaping us and shaping how things will work out for our greater good in the end.

THREE GREATEST ASSETS Teacher | Advocate | Tenacious

@kayliejill

We can create positive change by putting our electronics down, getting outside, and experiencing the wonderful world around us.

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CARLI GUMM MISS DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY

HOMETOWN Minden

TALENT

Tap Dance - “Boogie Shoes”

EDUCATION

Studying mathematics education at Dixie State University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a math teacher and curriculum developer

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Educating the World: One Girl at a Time

I want to live in a world where every girl chooses her own future. Currently, over 130 million girls worldwide are not attending school. My social impact initiative is an advocacy for their right to a formal education and to provide the necessary resources for girls to succeed. When we are supporting girls’ education, we are supporting the overall proposition of growth and progress. We can educate the world - one girl at a time.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

Performing truly runs in my family. I am related to Francis Gumm, but you probably know her best as Judy Garlard from her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Thomas Edison’s last words were, ‘It’s very beautiful over there.’ I don’t know where ‘there’ is, but I believe it’s somewhere, and I hope it’s beautiful.”

- John Green, Looking for Alaska

@carli_gumm

I have the ability to make a genuine connection with every person I meet.

ANNIKAH BURNHAM

MISS DUCHESNE COUNTY

HOMETOWN

Roosevelt

TALENT

Violin - “What Makes You Beautiful”

EDUCATION

Studying music education at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a music teacher

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

No Child Fights Alone

One in seven children are victims of child abuse, yet only an estimated 12-30% of perpetrators are convicted. Victims are afraid to talk to someone about the abuse they face because they fear that no one will believe them, that their perpetrator will hurt them more for telling someone, or they feel embarrassed or like they did something wrong. Victims need to know that it’s okay to speak up. They shouldn’t have to fight alone.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

“All I can ask for is your best, and your best is enough.”

- Jessica Thaye, AP English Language Arts and Composition Teacher at Union High School

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Participating in and growing through the Miss America Organization.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Authentic | Musical | Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

@annikah_lynn

I love people, and I love to serve them. I want to serve and share my message with as many people as possible.

RACHEL MORTENSEN MISS EAGLE MOUNTAIN

HOMETOWN Eagle Mountain TALENT

Classical Piano - “Scherzo No. 1 Op. 20”

EDUCATION

Studying business and nutrition at Brigham Young University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a human resources coordinator/specialist and a personal fitness trainer

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Resilience: The New Superpower

For years, it has been accepted that physical needs are essential to fulfill. More recently, it has been found that emotional needs are just as important, if not more. Safety, connection, and confidence are key to obtaining this healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. My social impact initiative centers on educating the public on each of these principles, along with other tools that will not only increase our emotional resilience, but also allow us to thrive in our daily lives.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She served as a Supreme Court Justice for 27 years after her very devoted career of fighting for gender equality. She impressed me with her grit and determination to this cause, and despite seemingly impossible obstacles, she never gave up. I appreciate her work because now I can work to achieve my ambitions in education, the workforce, etc. without the oppression she had to face all her life.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Wherever you are, be all there.”

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Courage | Empathetic | Determined

- Jim Elliott

@mortensen_rachel

I have developed the characteristics necessary to be Miss Utah: grit and devotion.

KYM ROUNDY MISS GARFIELD COUNTY

HOMETOWN Tropic TALENT

Dance - “All for Us”

EDUCATION

Studying microbiology and chemistry at Weber State University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a trauma surgeon

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Donor Connect

Having my eight-month-old cousin die was hard; however, when he was able to donate his organs and save three lives, it wasn’t as difficult. Through the Gift from Grady Foundation, I have prompted organ donation by answering questions, attending events, holding auctions to help pay donor families’ hospital bills, and talked about the myths of organ donation. While learning that there is not an age limit for organ donation.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

When my sister and I went to State FCCLA and State FBLA. Being able to spend hours with my best friend without our parents there telling us what we could and couldn’t do was fun. Most important though, was the memories that came when we competed in these clubs. We made a project together and spent so much time laughing. Watching my sister’s confidence grow each time we presented was so much fun. To say the least, it was an adventure, and I would live it a hundred times over again.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

When I was mad at a lot of people, my mom told me, “Just let it go, and everything will turn out how it needs to.” That stuck with me because I was wasting my time being mad at someone when I could be happy and help myself and others around. So I have made a point to just let it go and forget about it because being angry isn’t worth my time.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Determined | Creative | Organized

@kymroundy

When I am asked to do something, I do it with my whole heart and soul, simply because I am a hard worker.

KATIE ANN POWELL

MISS GREATER SALT LAKE

HOMETOWN

Sandy

TALENT

Harp - “Variations of a Theme of Paganini”

EDUCATION

Graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in public relations and Portuguese, University of Utah non-matriculated harp performance

CAREER AMBITION

Become an executive public relations specialist, talk show host during the day, and event harpist by night

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

The Financial Guru, It’s You: Preparing Women for Financial Success

Over 53% of adults feel financially anxious on a regular basis, and 78% live paycheck to paycheck. I aim to lower the barrier into financial discussions through non-intimidating budgeting conversations. Budgeting is a proactive approach to improving your life. Through my 6-part TV series and podcast, I approach budgeting as a tool to give yourself permission to spend, which in turn manages stress and boosts self-esteem.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I am the youngest certified balloon artist and marketer in the nation. When I was eight years old, I started a business with my sister called The Helium Sisters. My favorite balloon bouquet to make is a traffic light that uses over 20 five-inch balloons to make a base that looks like a cartoon traffic light attached to a helium balloon bouquet personalized to the occasion.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.”

- Sir Winston Churchill

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Collaborative | Educator | Invested

@katieann_powell

I have developed a strategic communications plan for Miss Utah to involve, recruit, and serve the state.

PAIGE WELSH MISS HERRIMAN

HOMETOWN

Herriman

TALENT

Dance - “I am Woman”

EDUCATION

State licensed Master of Medical Aesthetics from the Skin Science Institute

CAREER AMBITION

Become a nurse

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Mind Your Body

My social impact initiative holds a special place in my heart! After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I fell into a deep depression. I want to use my title as a catalyst in providing resources that our community needs to battle mental and physical health. I am a leader, advocate, and an ally for those who are dealing with the challenges that accompany mental and physical illness.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

George Balanchine looked at something as timeless as ballet and decided to not change it, but instead innovate the movement. His work has changed the world of ballet. Many people admire his ballets and style of dance. I admire him because he was not afraid to make an impact on the world, even if it meant disrupting a timeless movement.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

At the age of 16, I was accepted into a dance program in North Carolina. My amazing mom put me on a plane, and I moved across the country by myself. That experience taught me so many valuable lessons inside and outside of the studio. I met so many amazing people and dancers. This experience solidified my love of dance and the dance community.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Compassionate | Dedicated | Genuine

@paigeaubree_

Being my most genuine self, I truly believe that I can leave an impression on our community for the better.

CHLOE HENRY MISS LEGACY

HOMETOWN

Spanish Fork

TALENT

Classical Vocal - “Time to Say Goodbye”

EDUCATION

Studying musical theatre at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Musical theatre performance/education

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Confidence in Me: Building Confidence Through the Arts

Our world is fighting a huge battle with mental health, now more than ever. I feel that my social impact initiative can make an impact on that struggle. I have seen the affects of the arts on many people who are facing difficulty with mental health, and I have had many discussions with people who have personally experienced its benefits. People need to start recognizing how “enough” they are.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

I look up to Eve (as in Adam and Eve) immensely. Regardless of your religious beliefs, she is an immensely impressive woman. Throughout history she has been misjudged, blamed, and disdained by many for being “weak.” I do not believe she was weak at all, but that she was one of the most courageous and confident people to have ever existed. She was educated, she was strong, and despite popular belief, she stood at the same level as Adam, her male counterpart, and he was not her superior. She stood up for her beliefs regardless of the fears she had and the unknown consequences.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“You are enough, you are so enough, it is unbelievable how enough you are.”

- Sierra Boggess

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Confident | Generous | Real

@chloe_boie

I am not what someone would typically picture as Miss America, and I believe that is a good thing.

HANNAH NORTON MISS LEHI

HOMETOWN

Lehi

TALENT

Jazz Vocal - “Fever”

EDUCATION

Certified diamontologist through the Diamond Council of America

CAREER AMBITION

Become an entrepreneur

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

You’re Not Alone

For Utahns ages 10-24, suicide is the leading cause of death. It is 8th overall in the state. One in four of us battle mental illness; 70 of us are treated for self-inflicted injuries every day - almost 26,000 Utahns per year. Organizations such as NAMI and AFSP offer resources and training to combat this epidemic. We can’t fix everything, but we can change the dialogue that surrounds it. We are here for you.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

While I love glitz and glam, I feel most at home when I’m visiting the local game store. I collect board games and love to play Dungeons and Dragons with my family!

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

During my senior year of high school, I got to travel to Mexico with a group of students. Our purpose there was to build a school in a little village that didn’t have one. This experience changed my outlook on life. I realized that happiness was more about who you surround yourself with, not what you’re surrounded with.

@hannah_alexandrea

As a survivor of suicide attempts and loss of loved ones, I choose to live my social impact initiative every day.

MIRANDA RIDING

MISS MILLARD COUNTY

HOMETOWN

Orem

TALENT

Contemporary Dance - “Rescue”

EDUCATION

Licensed dental assistant and dental radiologist through Utah Valley Dental Assisting

CAREER AMBITION

Become an orthopedic surgeon

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

I AM...

Focusing on the importance of overcoming eating disorders and body dysmorphias, I aim to help people gain confidence in the bodies they were given and stop comparing ourselves to others.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Amelia Earhart. She defied traditional gender roles from a very young age, including playing basketball, taking an auto repair class, and being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“I can’t think of any better representation of beauty, than someone who is unafraid to be themselves..”

- Emma Stone

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Creative | Compassionate | Understanding

Growing up in this organization has given me opportunities to understand the expectations of a titleholder.

MORGAN WORKMAN MISS MURRAY

HOMETOWN

Murray

TALENT

Contemporary Dance - “On the Nature of Daylight”

EDUCATION

Studying entrepreneurship and modern dance at the University of Utah

CAREER AMBITION

Become a fitness studio owner and incorporate Gift of Movement into the business

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Gift of Movement

A scholarship program for underprivileged youth who cannot afford to participate in extracurricular activities. My goal is to provide more opportunities for underprivileged youth to do what they love.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Starting Gift of Movement! I had never done anything like it. I took the idea and made it a reality. I had always wanted to provide scholarships for underprivileged youth, and I have done just that. Creating the logo, the mission, hosting several scholarship fundraising events, and providing scholarships for youth has been my greatest adventure in life.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I refuse to eat chocolate ice cream unless it is topped with gummy bears! When my mom was pregnant with me, all she craved was chocolate ice cream with gummy bears. I believe this craving was instilled in me from the very beginning!

Optimist | Dancer

@morgan.workman

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I have the ability to connect with people from all walks of life, because of my own life experience.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS Entrepreneur |

ALAINA FULLER MISS NEBO

HOMETOWN

Lehi

TALENT

Classical Violin - “Zapateado Op. 23 No. 2”

EDUCATION

Studying communications at Southern Utah University

CAREER AMBITION

Communications and marketing

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Women and Children First: Providing Support for Those in Crisis

Poverty is a serious problem for thousands of Utah women. A 2017 study found that 158,000 Utah women and girls lived in poverty. Preventing and supporting women and children in poverty can have a lasting impact on their emotional and physical wellness, and strengthen our community as a whole. The essential component needed to lift women out of poverty is community support involving education, reducing the gender wage gap, and developing policy and programs to help advance women.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Nellie Ross became the first female American governor when her husband, who was governor of Wyoming, died in office. In 1933, she also became the first female director of the United States Mint and served five terms as director. The courage Nellie had to do something new and impactful for her community - while also grappling with the grief of losing her husband - is inspiring. She did all of this while also being a single mother to her three children. I love the example that Nellie set for women everywhere on how to overcome and provide for family and community as a single, resilient woman.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

“It’s amazing what you find when you clean up.”

- My mom

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Resilient | Empathetic | Courageous

@alainamariefuller

In a world full of filters that alter the lens of reality, I strive to cultivate the authenticity and courage to show up as all of me.

RYLEIGH PAULIN

HOMETOWN

Pleasant Grove

TALENT

Rhythm-based Spin - “Good Time”

EDUCATION

Studying journalism at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a television correspondent and a best-selling selfhelp author

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

The Happy Brain Project

Utah residents are seeing a decrease in their mental health along with a lack of coping skills. Mental health awareness is crucial, and individuals need to learn healthy coping skills to help them face life’s uncertainties. My social impact initiative teaches ways to build resilience and a happier head space through healthy coping skills and positive actions. We may not be able to control our circumstances, but we can control how we react.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Starting my nonprofit organization, Happy Brain! I have been able to learn and grow in ways I never thought possible.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“You may not control all of the events that happen to you, but you can decide to be reduced by them.”

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Ambitious | Genuine | Determined

@ryleighmarie__

- Maya Angelou

As imperfect as my journey may be, it is my connecting power to others.

ASPEN SIMS MISS NORTHERN UTAH

HOMETOWN Midway TALENT

Musical Theatre Vocal - “She Used to be Mine”

OCCUPATION

Music teacher at Centennial Elementary School

CAREER AMBITION

Become a theater teacher and mom

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

The ‘D’ Word: Removing Shame Associated with Dyslexia

There is so much shame associated with dyslexia, to the point where people are scared to get diagnosed. Talking openly about dyslexia is one of the first steps to help people. When we talk openly, the shame goes away. Two thirds of prison inmates are dyslexic. Many dyslexics give up in school because the school systems are not given proper interventions to educate a dyslexia student. I would advocate removing shame associated with dyslexia.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

I have always admired John Hancock. He had the courage to not only sign his name to a document he believed in, but he wanted to be sure people could read his name. The signature was a act of treason, but he believed in the cause. I strive to have the courage to stay true to my beliefs.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

To be defined by my abilities, not my disabilities. When I was diagnosed with dyslexia, it was so easy for me to focus on the bad parts of it. My mother helped me to see that because of my dyslexia, I have so many gifts, and not to focus on the bad, but instead finding the good and running with it.

MY

THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Creative | Resilient | Teacher

@aspen.sims

I am unapologetically myself. When we talk freely about our differences, we can truly be ourselves.

CLAIRE INOUYE

HOMETOWN

Vineyard TALENT

Piano - “Etude Op. 10 No. 12”

EDUCATION

Studying political science and Asian-American studies & leadership at the University of Utah

CAREER AMBITION

Become a politician who enacts change with integrity

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Project Strength: Building Resiliency

I have a profound desire to teach people everywhere that through finding their passions, being involved, creating connections with trusted mentors, and focusing on joy in everyday life, they will not just survive through difficult challenges, but they will thrive! My social impact initiative aims to facilitate dialogues with communities and individuals to build strengths in eight key areas: healthy activities, mental health, physical health, family support, positive friends, mentors, spirituality, and generosity.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

After hiking through a gorgeous rain forest in Costa Rica, I took a tram to the top of an active volcano and went zip lining upside down, down the mountainside and through a canopy of trees. It was definitely an adrenaline rush!

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I have seven older brothers. I grew up fishing, camping, hunting, and playing competitive soccer and lacrosse, but I love to dress up everywhere I go. I do not have my ears pierced!

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Servant-hearted | Determined | Genuine

@claire_ino

I not only love people, but I truly care about helping and inspiring them to become the best version of themselves.

HILLARY BEECHER MISS PANORAMALAND

HOMETOWN

St. George TALENT

Piano - “Moonlight Still”

EDUCATION

Graduate of Dixie State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a biomedical science emphasis

CAREER AMBITION

Obtain a doctorate of medicine and become a doctor

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Stay Safe While Social Scrolling

Social media has become one of the top online activities. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing global pandemic, children and adolescents are required to spend more time online. Although social media is known for is positives, it has also become a top platform for human trafficking, bullying, and mental health concerns. Safe Scrolling is focused towards educating individuals of all ages about the downfalls of social media use and how to protect themselves online.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Outnumbered, ridiculed, chided, and involved in a very male-dominated, hostile environment, RBG never backed down. She excelled in her fight for gender equality. It was never about gaining more than men, it simply regarded that all individuals are created equal and should be treated that way. I idolize her efforts, work ethic, confidence, poise, and ability to persuade a room full of strong headed men.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou

I know the importance of under promising and over delivering in all aspects of life.

SISILIA KAUFUSI

MISS PIONEER VALLEY

HOMETOWN

West Valley City

TALENT

Vocal - “Feeling Good”

EDUCATION

Studying business management and human resources at the University of Utah

CAREER AMBITION

Become a human resources representative

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

I’m Possible

Everyone should be scared of a future run by a generation who felt as though they were forgotten, hated, and rejected from society. If we want to change the future, we need to help the present. I want to focus on the youth who don’t have access to basic necessities and connect them to resources that will help further their education and desires.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

My dad always said, “a pencil is easier to hold than a shovel.” My family has always had to do manual work. He came to this country for us to have a choice in what we wanted to do, rather than default to what we’ve always done.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

I have loved becoming an aunt. You get to feel the joy of having a kid while also giving them back to their parents when it’s been long enough.

@liakaufusi

I know from experience what changes need to be made in this state to make a difference that lasts.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Driven | Humble | Personable

HAYLIE HOWE MISS PLEASANT GROVE

HOMETOWN

Pleasant Grove

TALENT

Lyrical Dance - “A Moment Like This”

EDUCATION

Studying experience design and management at Brigham Young University

CAREER AMBITION

Become an event planner for a local or national company

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

In today’s era of 30-second videos, many children are losing touch with reading as a basic life skill. Currently, there are 45 million Americans who are functionally illiterate and cannot read above a fifth-grade level. I can’t think of a more important social impact initiative than increasing literacy in children. Being a good reader will impact them throughout their lives and help them become leaders in the future.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Julia Ward Howe. She was a talented musician who wrote one of the most popular American patriotic songs in our history, “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women’s suffrage. I love that we share the same last name and always love when I can sing or hear that beautiful song. My cute oneyear-old niece, Julia, is named after her.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”

- Harry S. Truman

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Kind | Sincere | Adaptable

@haylie_howe

I am kind, patient, compassionate, and hardworking.

WHITNEY GILLMAN MISS PROVO

HOMETOWN

St. George TALENT

Broadway Vocal - “On My Way”

EDUCATION

Studying public relations and business management at Brigham Young University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a public relations director

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

The Confidence Project

Having confidence is a skill that will pave the way to better relationships, career goals, and overall interpersonal skills. Anyone and EVERYONE deserves to love who they see when they look in the mirror, although it can sometimes be difficult to achieve. The only way to tackle this issue is by implementing the following elements: manifesting, empowering others, service, and self-awareness. Mastering these skills is pivotal to the human experience.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

Candilyn Newell, a professor at BYU and one of my most influential mentors, told me, “you can do anything you want, but you can’t do everything.” This really resonated with me, as I tend to have a personality that wants to do everything all at once. She reminded me that it is not physically possible to do this, and that it’s okay to just take life one day at a time.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I can break an apple with my forehead. It is the best party trick, and my professors will alway ask to see it on the first day of school. A few times at first, I would miss the apple completely and hit my head on the ground at full force - but now, I’ve truly mastered the art to a clean slice, right down the middle.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Humorous | Intense | Genuine

@whibsyy

I have an insurmountable love and dedication to the people of this state, and I am beyond ready to serve them.

KAYLEE HODGES MISS RIVERTON

HOMETOWN Riverton TALENT

Pop Vocal - “Girl on Fire”

EDUCATION

Studying marketing and information systems at the University of Utah

CAREER AMBITION

Become a marketing consultant for new and small businesses

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Unique and Equal: Celebrating Diversity

As an African American woman, I have alway strived to create an equal and safe space for everyone I encounter. I believe that everyone was created equally and deserves to be treated as such. It is so important to educate society about different cultures and identities. That way, everyone can be appreciated and celebrated!

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

I have always looked up to Maya Angelou. She was never afraid to voice her opinion. I admire her ability to inspire and create change through her works of literature. She was the first African American and female to recite at the U.S. inauguration. Her works are not only beautiful, they all contain a call to action; a reason for change. I aspire to be like her and make a difference.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

- Maya Angelou

I have always been a strong advocate for change and standing up for what is right.

CHELSEY CARLSON

MISS ROCKY MOUNTAIN

HOMETOWN

Springville TALENT

Ballroom Fusion - “TAKI TAKI”

EDUCATION

Studying communications at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become an entrepreneur

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Talents Show You: Embracing Individuality One Talent at a Time

One of my favorite quotes of all time is, “No one is you. And that is your superpower.” I believe that each person has unique talents and gifts. I also believe that these talents were meant to be shared with the world. As someone who has discovered their talent, dance, I want to share this talent and joy with others. I have created a way in which people can share their talents through my platform.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I am also a “nerd” and sometimes an introvert. A perfect day to me would be sitting somewhere out in nature, alone, reading a book, or staying in, cozied up, watching a documentary on outer space. Because of my social media and overall demeanor, I am portrayed otherwise, hence why people wouldn’t suspect the nerd or introvert in me. I am a little bit of it all, just depends on the occasion or day.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

I don’t mean to be vague, but life is the greatest adventure. Just when I think I know the solution to every problem or question, life throws me a challenge that shows me there is so much growth in store. There is no limit to knowledge in this life. Life is unpredictable. It has its ups and downs, but that’s what is so beautiful about it. I am hopeful and excited for my journey in this life!

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Open-minded | Ambitious | Creative

@chelseycarlson

I take all opinions with an open mind and embrace opposition with a growth mindset.

TALIA HILL MISS ROY

HOMETOWN Roy TALENT

Contemporary Dance - “We Belong”

EDUCATION

Studying nursing at Davis Technical College

CAREER AMBITION

Become a geriatric nurse practitioner

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Love For Our Elders

Fighting loneliness with letter writing can benefit multiple generations. In 2020, 7.7 million adults 65 and older in the United States were socially isolated, and 43% of Americans age 60 and older reported feeling lonely. Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffer from clinical depression. I believe that sharing experiences through letters can alleviate loneliness and depression in both generations.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

When I was younger, it seemed every family vacation was based around a new airplane museum. From a young age, my dad tried to instill in me all his knowledge of aviation. Nothing really stuck until I learned about Amelia Earhart. I was drawn in by her strength, by her ability to stand out as a woman, and to break barriers in a field dominated by men. She has inspired me to do what others may think is impossible and to be true to herself, even if that means to wear pants when everyone else wears a dress.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache..”

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Ambitious | Determined | Witty

@hilltalia__

- Marjorie Pay Hinckley

I have seen firsthand the difference a letter or personal visit can make in the lives of those involved.

EMILY WEBER MISS SALEM

HOMETOWN

Salem

TALENT

Vocal - “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”

EDUCATION

Studying business management and plant and landscape systems at Brigham Young University

CAREER AMBITION

Become an indoor landscape designer

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

The Positive Potential

Social media has lost its purpose of connection and become a coping mechanism similar to drugs or alcohol. It is used to distract and numb the emotions that are a result of life’s challenges. By setting emotional boundaries we can create healthy relationships with social media and increase our capacity to heal not only as individuals but as a state.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Preparing to compete for Miss Salem! I made so many friends and gained so many qualities that have been irreplaceable to me in the last year. I feel like I really became the best version of me through this program.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

If you want others to treat you what you’re worth, then you need to decide your worth and treat yourself that way first. Others will follow.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Resilient | Motivated | Entrepreneurial

@emmalie_mae

I believe I can inspire and motivate others with my empathetic and creative leadership skills

AUSTRI EKKER MISS

SALT CREEK

HOMETOWN

Springville

TALENT

Contemporary Dance - “Torches”

EDUCATION

Graduate of Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, emphasis in public relations

CAREER AMBITION

Become a public relations executive

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Enrichment Through the Arts: Engage with the Arts, Enrich Your Life

Since art can be a universal form of communication, all people can benefit from discovering their personal artistic voice. Through art, we can learn about history, ideas, and our true identity. The arts are confidence building, self-affirming, and identity forming by providing a means for us to learn, self-express, and connect with others. Art can give people something to live for, and it brings creativity, passion, and human connection to their lives.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

I really admire Catherine de Medici. She was queen consort of France from 1547-1559 and the mother of three French kings. Catherine was known as the queen of the arts and brought ballet, fine art, music and architecture from Italy to France upon her marriage to Henry II. It is because of Queen Catherine that we have modern day ballet. As with many European queens, her life story is quite convoluted, however I admire her patronage of the arts and the actions she took to educate those around her on new and exciting art forms.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I am a huge book nerd! I absolutely love to read and read at least two books every month. I mainly read high fantasy and love the fandom and community that comes with that genre! You may even find that a large amount of the content I create on TikTok is dedicated to the books that I read.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Authentic | Creative | Diligent

@austriekker

I have real life experience creating and executing successful marketing campaigns.

ASHTYN CHILDS MISS

SANPETE COUNTY

HOMETOWN

Centerfield

TALENT

Jazz Dance - “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.”

EDUCATION

Graduate of Snow College with an Associate of Science

CAREER AMBITION

Become a speech pathologist

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Be Uniquely You

“Finding confidence in your own strengths,” my social impact initiative is teaching our youth the importance of finding confidence in our differences, abilities, and strengths.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

“I am grateful for my struggles because without them, I wouldn’t have stumbled upon my strengths.” A quote told to me by my uncle and hero.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Teaching little minds and preparing them for their great adventures in life.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Empathetic | Driven | Leader

@ashtyn_childs

I truly feel that everyone is unique and beautiful in their own skin and that we all need to learn to love ourselves and all of our unique attributes.

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BRENLEY VEATER MISS

SOUTHERN UTAH

HOMETOWN

Panguitch

TALENT

Contemporary Vocal - “The Story”

EDUCATION

Studying computer science and digital defense at Dixie State University

CAREER AMBITION

As CEO of my 501(c)3 organization, I will be an advocate of internet safety & educator for digital citizenship

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Be Cyber Smart

Everyone is affected by the inevitable vulnerabilities that lurk in cyberspace. Cyber threats do not have an age bias, and all populations are affected differently. For three years, I have been educating all demographics how to competently engage and participate safely in digital environments. The primary focus of my social impact initiative is mentoring the most impressionable group, pre-teens and teens. In accordance with Utah law, I am educating safe technology utilization and digital citizenship.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

American computer scientist, Grace Hopper. Grace laid some of the first stones in the path for women in technology. She challenged the status quo and thrived in predominantly male-reserved fields of work.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

As a woman with a career in cybersecurity, it comes as a shock when people learn that I originally attended a performing arts academy to become an actor.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Tenacious | Vigilant | Innovator

@brenleyv

I have a vision that aligns perfectly with the Miss America job description.

PAIZLEY HEALEY MISS SPANISH FORK

HOMETOWN

Spanish Fork

TALENT

Lyrical Dance - “Already Enough”

EDUCATION

Studying general studies at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become an x-ray technician

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE 5 Rules of Life

Everybody struggles with self-esteem. In the world right now, everyone has trials and tribulations. Sometimes you need principles in place to help keep your head up, keep you grounded, and help you keep going. That is exactly what these are. You feel like you are lost and in a deep pit, but with this formula in the back of your mind, it helps you overcome them.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Being invited and going on a ten-day Caribbean cruise with a family from Russia.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”

- Mother Teresa

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Kind | Diligent | Driven

I am hard working, willing, and have a strong desire to make a positive impact.

ADALYNN KEISEL MISS

SPRINGVILLE/MAPLETON

HOMETOWN

Mapleton

TALENT

Fiddle - “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”

EDUCATION

Studying Esthetics at the Skin Science Institute

CAREER AMBITION

Become a licensed master esthetician and a salon owner

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Unique Begins with YOU: Cut the Comparison

My social impact initiative uplifts others by encouraging self confidence. I have strived to remove negative comparison from others’ lives by promoting the practice of these six simple steps: 1. Positive Affirmations, 2. Service, 3. Cleaning out social media, 4. Spirituality, 5. Healthy habits, 6. Gratitude.

Implementing these practices in our lives boosts self esteem, lowers the risk of negative mental health and creates a happier environment.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Jesus, because despite all of the persecution and hate, he loved others. He repeatedly forgave when he was wronged. He spent his whole life serving others. These are skills I strive to practice in my life.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

My director once told me that my greatest competitor is myself. I love this because it truly pushed me to become the best version of myself without worrying about what everyone else was doing around me.

@missspringvillemapleton.ut

I have a service-oriented heart and am constantly looking for ways to improve the lives of those around me.

GENTRY ROSE MISS TIMPANOGOS

HOMETOWN Riverton

TALENT

Contemporary Dance - “Breathe”

EDUCATION

Studying nursing at Joyce University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a registered nurse

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Poverty in Our Schools

When I was 11 years old, my little brother was diagnosed with cancer. Because of the extensive amounts of medical debt that my family acquired, we lost everything including our home in attempts to pay for cancer treatment. Without the support that we had received from others, my family would not be where we are today. Through education, guidance, and support, I strive to advocate for our youth experiencing poverty.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Life is like a book. There are good chapters, and there are bad chapters. But when you get to a bad chapter, you don’t stop reading the book! If you do... Then you never get to find out what happens next.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

My greatest adventure began when I was diagnosed with Pectus Excavatum. This is a condition that caused my chest to concave, my heart to enlarge/displace, and both of my lungs to collapse. I had no choice but to undergo an invasive surgery to place a metal bar in my chest as a support mechanism to keep my thoracic cavity intact.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Determined | Energetic | Compassionate

- Brian Falkner

@gentrae

Through my intentions, experiences, and dedications to my community, I will make a lasting impact on the state of Utah.

”

HALLE ESCHLER MISS UINTAH BASIN

HOMETOWN

Roosevelt

TALENT

Dance - “You Say”

EDUCATION

Studying dance at Southern Utah University

CAREER AMBITION

Own a dance studio

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Believe in Yourself, You’re Worth It

Today we live in a society that tells us we need to look and act a certain way, and if we don’t, we aren’t good enough. We are all unique. We all look, act, and believe differently. I myself have struggled with this, but with a good support system and daily reminders that it’s okay to stand out and be different, we can make a change in the world and see beauty in everyone.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Rosa Parks. She believed in freedom, and she also believed that we should all be treated the same. Through her strength and bravery, she was an example to many.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

A teacher once told me, “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else’s survival guide.”

MY

Dedicated

@halle.eschler

My parents have instilled in me a very strong work ethic. I always give 110% in everything I do.

THREE GREATEST ASSETS

| Compassionate | Driven

MAKAYLA WILKEY MISS

UINTAH COUNTY

HOMETOWN

Vernal TALENT

Vocal and Sign Language - “For Good”

EDUCATION

Studying exercise science at Southern Utah University

CAREER AMBITION

Receive a DPT and become a physical therapist

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Success 101

My social impact initiative focuses on educating people how to prepare for their future through setting goals. Many do not realize that planning out your ideas can help in the long run. It is as easy as four steps: 1. Defining what you want, 2. setting your goals, 3. developing a plan, and 4. achieving your dream. Making stepping stones to go off of help form the idea into a plan, until those ambitions are met.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

People are always surprised to learn that I was born in Japan. My father was in the Marine Corps at the time, and I was born on an American base in a small island south of Japan.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”

MY

- Walt Disney

I will serve, not as a leader, but as a helping hand, standing with my people.

THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Visionary | Diligent | Generous

LINDSEY LARSEN MISS

HOMETOWN

Lehi TALENT

Classical Ballet en Pointe - “Bonanza”

EDUCATION

Studying ballet performance and kinesiology at the University of Utah

CAREER AMBITION

Become a professional ballerina, artistic director, and health educator

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

The MOVEMENT Movement

A movement inspired to equip students, teachers, and individuals with disabilities with the integral resources needed to improve mental, physical, and emotional health through daily movement-based activities.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

Spending a summer in Hawaii at a professional ballet summer program, making forever friends with students from all over the country, performing with professional dancers, hiking Koko Crater Railway Trail, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, and taking surfing lessons on the North Shore. Not only did I get to see and experience the beautiful island, meeting new people was a big part of the adventure.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

My good friend, Alyssa, passed away in 2020. She taught me to never miss an opportunity to share your talents with the world and always tell your friends how much they mean to you. She made everyone around her feel included and loved, and I honor her by including and loving like she did.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Dedicated | Dynamic | Delightful

@lindsey_larsen

I am a woman with a heart for service and volunteerism.

CHANELLE SMITH MISS

WASATCH COUNTY

HOMETOWN

Heber TALENT

Violin - “Solo”

EDUCATION

Studying dietetics at Snow College

CAREER AMBITION

Become an obstetrician gynecologist

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Healthy, Happy, and Free: The Movement Towards Meditation

Meditation is the one human activity that’s unlike any other. This is because it’s not an activity, it’s a state of being. For example, when you think about throwing a ball, you’re not playing out the trajectories in the physics of throwing. Instead, you are living in the moment. You are feeling. You are being. We need to do a better job at feeling this presence. It has a huge impact on our health.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Alberta King’s legacy is deeply woven into Martin Luther King Jr.’s legendary story. Alberta gave up her career dreams to become a wife and a mother, as it was the law at the time. She was a behind-the-scenes supporter and mentor for the cause, and she was also assassinated alongside it. She is a selfless inspiration for women and mothers around the world.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I kiteboard. Kiteboarding is an extreme sport that a lot of people don’t know exists. I am no professional, but it is a goal of mine to become one someday and possibly own my own kiteboarding business. Few people in Utah are familiar with the exhilarating experience, but I would love to change that.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Adaptable | Ambitious | Authentic

@chanellessmith

I keep my focus in life on making others happy through service and fun.

MELANIE GROB

MISS WASHINGTON COUNTY

HOMETOWN

St. George TALENT

Contemporary Dance - “You’re Gonna Be OK”

EDUCATION

Studying modern dance at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a professional dancer and inspirational speaker to share my passions with the world

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Invisible Trauma to Seeable Triumph

In Utah alone, 67 people sustain a brain injury daily. In one year, around 200,000 are hospitalized for a TBI. Half of the TBI-related deaths in the U.S. are caused by suicide. When I was challenged with a brain injury, luck was not the reason I survived. I am still here today so I can raise awareness of the lives interrupted by brain injury and inspire victims to become victors.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

In the summer of 2018, I spent a week in New York City. Surrounded by commotion, I found myself alive with excitement, yet comfortable. I spent days on the busy streets of Times Square and serene moments protected by the trees of Central Park. I toured Julliard and attended several stunning Broadway productions. This trip both sparked and solidified a dream of mine: One day I will live and perform in New York City.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.”

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Adventurous | Passionate | Determined

@melanie.grob3

- Lewis Carroll

I am an advocate for everyone pushing through the journey of life, looking to discover their purpose.

CALLIE MORGAN MISS WEBER COUNTY

Violin - “Partita No. 2 in D Minor”

EDUCATION

Studying political science at Weber State University

CAREER AMBITION

Become an attorney and politician

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE Project H.O.P.E

Talking about the global climate crisis can often lead to feelings of despair and inevitable doom. Unfortunately, our entire planet’s wellbeing is still threatened, and we have to talk about it if we want to bring about change. My goal through my social impact initiative is to bring positivity and optimism to every conversation about climate change and inspire action in Utah’s communities. Together we can Heal Our Planet’s Ecosystems.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Benazir Bhutto was a strong female figure in history that I only learned about recently. She made strides toward equality as the first female prime minister of Pakistan and really showed the world of what women are capable of, just as I hope to do.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED, AND FROM WHOM?

“She believed she could, so she did.” My mother has always been my biggest cheerleader, and she first shared this wisdom with me when I was 14 years old and doubting myself, as I believe most 14 year old girls do at some point. To this day, those same words of wisdom often remind me that I am capable of anything and everything that I set my mind to.

@cal.morg.131

I am devoted to the Miss America Organization’s initiative of preparing great women for the world and preparing the world for great women.

”

GABRIELA ULLOA MISS WELLSVILLE

HOMETOWN

American Fork

TALENT

Dance - “El Chico del Apartamento 512”

EDUCATION

Studying elementary education and Spanish at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a Spanish dual immersion teacher and start a non-profit organization that focuses on the importance of education in low income areas

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

One by One: Eliminating Poverty

COVID-19 has forced more than 97 million people worldwide to live in poverty. In the United States alone, more than 54% of people are living below the poverty line. My social impact initiative aims to assist the people of Utah living in poverty by furthering educational resources and volunteering with local organizations.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

I am a figure skater. I started figure skating as a young girl, but it wasn’t until high school that my passion began to grow. I had the chance to compete at various competitions around the state, and I have since pursued this passion by becoming a figure skating coach.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

- Confucius

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Creative | Motivated | Compassionate

@gabriela.ulloa32

I am dedicated to going above and beyond in every task, and I am confident that I can make a change!

JORDYN BRISTOL MISS ZION

HOMETOWN Orem

TALENT

Vocal - “Gimme Gimme”

EDUCATION

Studying public relations, strategic communications, and marketing at Utah Valley University

CAREER AMBITION

Become a professional sports content marketing manager

SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE

Outnumber Hunger: Food Insecurity Awareness

One in eight Utah children experiences food insecurity, leading to poor academic and social growth. Raising awareness for food insecurity includes advocating for solutions to address food security such as policies that would allow for increased economic stability, increase SNAP benefits, and increase awareness for community food pantries. I have spent over 60 hours working in food banks and hosting my own food drives, partnering with organizations like Move For Hunger and Feeding America.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU LOOK UP TO MOST AND WHY?

Princess Diana has always been an example of standing up for something she believed in and for making her own personal happiness a priority. As I advocate for improving access to food for children in Utah, I hope that I too will be remembered for standing up when it matters.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE?

My family and I took a two-week Europe trip visiting four countries with only our backpacks and a carry-on suitcase. Being able to see European history and architecture gave me a deeper appreciation for preserving history and seeing the world.

MY THREE GREATEST ASSETS

Dynamic | Passionate | Resilient

@jordyxlynn

My ability to adapt to new situations, and my resilience to persevere through trials has not only made me a strong person, but also a role model.

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YOU are a Changemaker!

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Emma Broyles is a second generation Alaskan born and raised in Anchorage. She is a junior at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University where she studies biomedical sciences and voice performance.

After graduating, Emma plans to attend medical school to become a dermatologist, using her $109,000 in scholarships she has earned from the Miss America Organization.

Emma has spent over half of her life advocating for people with intellectual disabilities through her work with Special Olympics Alaska. Her older brother, Brendan, has Down syndrome and is a source of inspiration for her. When Brendan became a Special Olympics athlete at the age of 8, Emma started attending weekly track and field practices with him. She and her younger brother, Ben, enjoyed helping at the practices by chasing down balls during the tennis ball throw and running laps with the athletes. She grew up learning from these athletes, allowing her to develop an understanding of the importance of inclusion and empathy. This understanding drove

her to continue her involvement through Partners Club, a school program through Special Olympics Alaska. There, Emma served as co-president and had the chance to see relationships bloom between students with and without intellectual disabilities. She realized the significance in teaching students about inclusion and equipping them with the necessary tools to be leaders of social change in their communities. As Miss Alaska, she toured schools to spread the message of inclusion, working closely with Special Olympics school programs in her hometown.

Miss America serves to demolish stereotypes about women and show the world that outward appearance should never determine someone’s worth. Similarly, Special Olympics strives to promote an Inclusion Revolution, encouraging people all around the world to celebrate one another’s abilities rather than focusing on our di erences. Special Olympics works to spread compassion and acceptance in a way that can unite the world. As Miss America, Emma will continue to act as an advocate for Special Olympics on an even wider scale to ultimately mend communities one connection at a time.

I was a senior in high school when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit my hometown. As the floor shook and the walls rattled around me, I dove under a table and hung on for dear life. Everything around me had shifted.

When I’m asked about what was going through my head when I was named Miss America 2022, I’m reminded of that feeling during the earthquake. The big, shiny stage on which I was standing no longer felt stable. It all felt like a dream. I heard the audience cheering, felt the crown as Camille Schrier pinned it to my shaking head. Tears filled my eyes as I looked up, watching the confetti begin to fall. I remember turning around to face my Miss America classmates, unsure of what to do or what just happened. They held me up, fixed my crown, and wiped my tears, bringing me back to reality. They reassured me and celebrated with me and on that night, I truly understood the meaning of the Miss America sisterhood.

Having the Forever Miss Americas on the stage with me on this life-changing night reminded me of the rich history and powerful impact the Miss America Organization has had on all of us who have ever stepped foot on a Miss America stage from locals to nationals. I felt humbled by their presence, knowing that it’s up to me to honor their legacy and that of the Miss America Organization as we head into the next 100 years.

Years from now, I hope to look back at 2022 and feel that I made a difference as Miss America. That we will all be kinder to one another, and not just to those with whom we agree. That we will be more accepting of others, especially those with whom we have the least in common. And most of all, that we will have compassion for those we understand the least.

I’m honored to be Miss America 2022 and look forward to my year of representing this country that my grandparents chose and representing this organization that has made such a tremendous impact on the lives of young women for the past 100 years.

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1st Runner-up Lauren Bradford Miss Alabama 2021

4th Runner-up

Abigail Hayes

Miss Oregon 2021

2nd Runner-up

Elizabeth Pierre Miss Massechusetts 2021

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TOP 10 FINALISTS

Emma Broyles Miss Alaska

Miss America 2022 $100,000

Preliminary Social Impact $1,000

Lauren Bradford Miss Alabama

1st Runner-up $25,000

Top Fundraiser 1st Runner-up $2,500

Dakota State University STEM $5,000

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 1st Place $10,000

Elizabeth Pierre Miss Massechusetts

2nd Runner-up $20,000

Sydney Park Miss New York

3rd Runner-up $15,000

Preliminary Talent $2,500

Abigail Hayes Miss Oregon

4th Runner-up $10,000

Andolyn Medina Miss District of Columbia

Top 10 $8,500

Top Fundraiser 4th Runner-up $1,000

Jean Bartel Military Awareness $3,000

Leah Roddenberry Miss Florida

Top 10 $8,500

Isabelle Hanson Miss Illinois

Top 10 $8,500

Preliminary Talent $2,500

Mallory Fuller Miss Texas

Top 10 $8,500

Preliminary Social Impact Pitch $1,000

Sasha Sloan Miss Utah

Top 10 $8,500

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 2nd Place $4,000

Equity and Justice 1st Place $3,000

NON-FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS

Miss Arizona Amber Barto

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Nebraska Morgan Holen

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss Arkansas Whitney Williams

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss California Jazmin Avalos

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Colorado Maura Spence-Carroll

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Connecticut Sapna Raghavan

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Women in Business 2nd Place $4,000

Miss Nevada Macie Tuell

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss New Hampshire Ashley Marsh

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss New Jersey Alyssa Sullivan

Non-finalist $3,000

SCHOLARSHIPS COMPETITION Miss America

Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 3rd Place $2,000

Miss New Mexico Sienna Mascareñas

Scholarship

Miss Delaware Sophie Phillips

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Georgia Karson Pennington

Award

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss North Carolina Carli Batson

Miss America $100,000

Non-finalist $3,000

$50,000 donation in Honor of Karen Smith by Ryan & Shawntel Smith Wuerch, Miss America 1996 $50,000 in donations from The Century Club donors

Non-finalist $3,000

Equity and Justice 2nd Place $2,000

Miss Hawaii Courtney Choy

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Idaho Ayriss Torres

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Indiana Braxton Kennedy Hiser

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Iowa Grace Lynn Keller

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Kansas Taylor Clark

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Kentucky Haley B. Wheeler

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Louisiana Julia Claire Williams

Non-finalist $3,000

STEM 2nd Place $4,000

Miss Maine Mariah Larocque

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Congeniality $2,000

Miss Maryland Lydia Sohn

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Michigan Vivian Zhong

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

America’s Choice $10,000

STEM 1st Place $10,000

Miss Minnesota Elle Mark

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Mississippi Holly Brand

Non-finalist $3,000

Non-finalist Talent $1,000

Miss Missouri Callie Cox

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Montana Jessica Criss

Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser 2nd Runner-up $2,000

Miss North Dakota Reyna Bergstrom

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Ohio Lora Current

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Oklahoma Ashleigh Robinson

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Pennsylvania Meghan Sinisi

Non-finalist $3,000

Women in Business 1st Place $10,000

Miss Rhode Island Leigh Payne

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin

Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser Winner $5,000

Miss South Dakota Kaitlin O’Neill

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Tennessee Tally Bevis

Non-finalist $3,000

Top Fundraiser 3rd Runner-up $1,000

Women in Business 3rd Place $2,000

Forever Miss America $5,000

Miss Vermont Danielle Morse

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Virgina Tatum Sheppard

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Washington Maddie Louder

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss West Virginia Jaelyn Wratchford

Non-finalist $3,000

Miss Wisconsin Jennifer Schmidt

Non-finalist $3,000

STEM 3rd Place $2,000

Miss Wyoming Mikkayla DeBolt

Non-finalist $3,000

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TOP FINALISTS

Marcelle LeBlanc | Alabama

MAOTeen 2022 $30,000

Top Interview $500

Preliminary Talent $500

Kate Wills | Maryland

1st Runner-up $10,000

America’s Choice $1,000

Spirit of America $1,000

Katherine Omo-Osagie | Texas

2nd Runner-up $4,000

Top Interview $500

Preliminary Evening Wear/Onstage Question $500

Megan Wright | Georgia

3rd Runner-up $3,000

Preliminary Evening Wear/On-Stage Question $500

Jamie Rose Chen | Nebraska

4th Runner-up $2,000

Ilima Sexton | Hawaii

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Tori Johnston | Mississippi

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Ella Phillips | Oklahoma

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Jaylen Baron | Pennsylvania

Semi-Finalist$1,500

Top Interview $500

Dabria Aguilar | South Carolina

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Top Dance Talent $500

Advertising Sales $1,000

Top Fundraising $500

Charlee Sorensen | Utah

Semi-Finalist $1,500

Top Vocal Talent $500

Preliminary Talent $500

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NON-FINALIST SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

2021 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Miss Alaska Sycely Wheeles

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Arizona Kate Blair

Non-finalist $1,000

Teens In Action $1,000

Miss Arkansas Shelby Cook

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen $30,000

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen $30,000

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen $30,000

Miss California Maya Alvarez-Coyne

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Colorado Lila Sacha

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Connecticut Aicha Diallo

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Delaware Haley Alexander

Non-finalist $1,000

First Runner Up $10,000

First Runner Up $10,000

First Runner Up $10,000

Second Runner Up $4,000

Second Runner Up $4,000

Second Runner Up $4,000

Third Runner Up $3,000

Third Runner Up $3,000

Third Runner Up $3,000

Fourth Runner Up $2,000

Fourth Runner Up $2,000

Fourth Runner Up $2,000

Semi-Finalists ($1,500 each) $7,500

Semi-Finalists ($1,500 each) $7,500

Semi-Finalists ($1,500 each) $7,500

Non-Finalists ($1,000 each) $36,000

Non-Finalists ($1,000 each) $36,000

Non-Finalists ($1,000 each) $36,000

Miss District of Columbia Jade Ridout

Non-finalist $1,000

Preliminary Talent ($500 each) $1,000

Preliminary Talent ($500 each) $1,000

Preliminary Talent ($500 each) $1,000

Preliminary Evening Wear ($500 each) $1,000

Miss Florida Ruby Tilghman

Preliminary Evening Wear ($500 each) $1,000

Preliminary Evening Wear ($500 each) $1,000

Teens in Action $1,000

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Idaho Madi Andreason

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Illinois Kylie Ryder

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Indiana Kate Dimmett

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Iowa Maggie Leach

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Kansas Gracie Hendrickson

Non-finalist $1,000

Top Fundraising $500

Miss Kentucky Chloe Yates

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Louisiana Sophia Nawaz

Non-finalist $1,000

Teens in Action $1,000

Teens in Action $1,000

Spirit of America $1,000

Spirit of America $1,000

Spirit of America $1,000

Advertising Sales Award $1,000

Advertising Sales Award $1,000

Advertising Sales Award $1,000

America’s Choice $1,000

America’s Choice $1,000

America’s Choice $1,000

Top Interview $500

Top Interview $500

Top Interview $500

Top Vocal Talent Award $500

Top Vocal Talent Award $500

Top Vocal Talent Award $500

Top Dance Talent Award $500

Top Dance Talent Award $500

Top Dance Talent Award $500

TOTAL: $100,000

TOTAL: $100,000

TOTAL: $100,000

Miss Maine Lauren Brown Jorgensen

Non-finalist $1,000

We extend our gratitude to the generous supporters of our Scholarship Fund. MAOTeen has paid more than $1.5 million dollars in cash scholarships directly to more than 200 universities in all 50 states. We could not do this without your incredible support. Thank you!

Miss Massechusetts Tess O’Riordan

Non-finalist $1,000

We extend our gratitude to the generous supporters of our Scholarship Fund. MAOTeen has paid more than $1.5 million dollars in cash scholarships directly to more than 200 universities in all 50 states. We could not do this without your incredible support. Thank you!

We extend our gratitude to the generous supporters of our Scholarship Fund. MAOTeen has paid more than $1.5 million dollars in cash scholarships directly to more than 200 universities in all 50 states. We could not do this without your incredible support. Thank you!

Miss Michigan Rylie Dewley

Rebel Athletic | Century Club | America’s Choice produced by Serendipity Media | Gallagher Insurance

Rebel Athletic | Century Club | America’s Choice produced by Serendipity Media | Gallagher Insurance

Non-finalist $1,000

Rebel Athletic | Century Club | America’s Choice produced by Serendipity Media | Gallagher Insurance

Regalia Magnificent Apparel | Jett Design Co. | The Sash Company | Crown Clips | Togatae Designs | Doug King

Regalia Magnificent Apparel | Jett Design Co. | The Sash Company | Crown Clips | Togatae Designs | Doug King

Tawni Darby Orloski - former Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen | Kim Gravel - Belle Beauty | Crown Clips

Regalia Magnificent Apparel | Jett Design Co. | The Sash Company | Crown Clips | Togatae Designs | Doug King

Miss Minnesota Bella Grill

Tawni Darby Orloski - former Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen | Kim Gravel - Belle Beauty | Crown Clips

Tawni Darby Orloski - former Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen | Kim Gravel - Belle Beauty | Crown Clips

Non-finalist $1,000

Miss Missouri Ashley Berry

Non-finalist $1,000

Thank You!

MISS UTAH’S VENUE PARTNER

Capitol Theatre

MISS UTAH’S HOST HOTEL

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

MISS UTAH’S EVENT HOSTS

The Shops at Riverwoods

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

MISS UTAH’S PRODUCTION PARTNERS

BAM ZAC, LLC

Troy Sales

Clear Lamp AV

Faces Photography

ROYALTY FLOWERS

Five Penny Floral

AWARD TROPHIES

McGee’s Stamp and Trophy

MISS UTAH CROWN

KA Concepts Ltd.

MISS UTAH SASH

The Sash Company, Inc.

COMPETITION PIANO

Daynes Music

COMPETITION MAGAZINE DESIGN & CONTENT

Madison Wilson

COMPETITION MAGAZINE PRINTER

North Star Printing

COMPETITION MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHY

Chad Braithwaite

OFFICIAL AUDITORS

Bruce & Laura Everingham

THE MISS UTAH SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION EXPRESSES SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE MANY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK HARD TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE.

MISS UTAH PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Murdock Hyundai

Faces Photography

Dixie State University

Weber State University

doTERRA

River Bridge Event Center

Photos by Greg

SCERA Center for the Arts

Nu Skin International

Kendra Scott

Ferrell Ann Photography

Soles4Souls

Rachael Scott

Dexonna Talbot Bagley

Huish Family

GIFTS PROVIDED TO MISS UTAH & 2022 CANDIDATES

Morgan Presley Dental

Regalia Magnificent Apparel

Ypsilon

Shine Cosmetics

Veronica Michaels

Dermalogica

Red Aspen

Beaches Tanning

Spa Trouve

Ottalaus Salon

VASA Fitness

Makeup by Samantha J

Dermalogica Salt Lake City

RUVI

Crown Couture Collection

Steve Phan

Creations by Niki Lassiter

Minky Couture

Bella Ella Boutique

MEALS PROVIDED TO OUR JUDGES

Benihana

Blue Iguana

Buca Di Beppo

Kneader’s

La Jolla Groves

Ruth’s Chris

MISS UTAH EXECUTIVE BOARD

Carly Condie Nicole Kielbasa

Valerie McKee Whitney Thomas

Madison Wilson Landon Tooke

MISS UTAH OPERATING BOARD & STATE STAFF

Diana Anderson Lizzy Andrus

Tris Bare Jackie Bohls

Camille Cottle Julie Edwards

Dawn Meeves Brittani McWhorter

Jessica Orvin Aly Peterson

Chelsi Peterson Sam Thomas

Emily Williams

MISS UTAH FIELD DIRECTORS

Charlotte Graham Melissa Gray

Shala Hunsaker Keri Meservey

Tawnya Monson Holly Olsen

Laurie Pitchforth Barbera Piner

LeaAnn Southwick

MISS UTAH 2022 HOSTESSES

Camille Cottle, Hostess Chair

Ashley Bolt Lisa Brown

Sheena Brown Amber Duke

Jonique Dyer Courtney Fabrizio

Natalie Mayhew Dawn Meeves

Heather Randall Tiffany Terry

MUOTEEN PROGRAM

Amy Rasmussen, Director

Jocelyn Osmond, MUOTeen 2022

Kate Daly Becca Evans

Daria Healey Jake Galovich

Savvy Jardine Makenzie Memmott

Becky Noyes Camille Spence

Terri Watkins

MISS UTAH 2021

Sasha Sloan

Sasha’s Friends and Family

LOCAL PARTNERS

Local directors and volunteers

Local sponsors and partners

Candidates’ families and friends