Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student from Alabama, was crowned Miss America 2025 during Sunday’s pageant in Orlando, Florida.
“This is insane,” Stockard said in a video shared on the Miss America Organization’s Instagram. “I don’t know what I did to deserve this.”
Stockard, a former Auburn University cheerleader, won the Miss Alabama title in June 2024, advancing to represent her state in the Miss America Pageant.
Competing for the Crown
The competition featured 51 delegates, representing all U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Stockard was among 11 semi-finalists who showcased their talents, fitness, evening gown poise, and ability to answer thought-provoking questions.
She advanced to the final five contestants, answering additional questions about the responsibilities of Miss America, before being crowned the winner.
Runner-Ups and Final Results
The top five finalists included:
- 1st Runner-Up: Annette Addo-Yobo (Miss Texas)
- 2nd Runner-Up: Carley Vogel (Miss Tennessee)
- 3rd Runner-Up: Casana Fink (Miss Florida)
- 4th Runner-Up: Stephanie Finoti (Miss Ohio)
The Venue and Hosts
The pageant was held at the Walt Disney Theatre in the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. Terrence J and Nikki Novak hosted the event, which marked the 104th annual Miss America competition.
Auburn University Celebrates Stockard
Stockard, who hails from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is currently studying nursing at Auburn University. The university celebrated her achievement, praising her representation of the state.
History Made in the Miss America Teen Competition
The event also included the crowning of Miss America Teen 2025. A native of Rogers, Arkansas, became the first Miss Arkansas Teen to win the title.
The Teen finalists included representatives from Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, and New Jersey, alongside the Arkansas winner, who is a senior at Bentonville High School.
