Miss Georgia (U.S. state)
Beauty pageant competition
The Miss Georgia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Georgia in the Miss America pageant.
Georgia has won the Miss America crown twice - Neva Jane Langley of Lakeland, Florida who won the 1953 Miss America title, and in 2015, when Betty Cantrell of Warner Robins was named Miss America 2016, making her the first native-born Miss Georgia to hold the Miss America title.
In the fall of 2018, the Miss America Organization (MAO) terminated Miss Georgia organization's license as well as licenses from Florida , New Jersey , New York , Pennsylvania , Tennessee , and West Virginia .[1] [2] On December 22, 2018; the MAO reinstated the license for the Miss Georgia organization to Trina Pruitt.[3]
Ludwidg Louizaire of Rome was crowned Miss Georgia 2024 on June 15, 2024 at River Center for the Performing Arts in Columbus . She will represent Georgia and compete for the title of Miss America 2025.
Gallery of past titleholders
Results summary
The following is a visual summary of the past results of Miss Georgia titleholders at the national Miss America pageants/competitions. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the national competition during which a placement and/or award was garnered, not the year attached to the contestant's state title.
Placements
Miss Americas: Neva Jane Langley (1953 ), Betty Cantrell (2016 )
1st runners-up: Jody Shattuck (1958), Kara Martin (1994), Monica Pang (2006), Chasity Hardman (2009), Victoria Hill (2020)
2nd runners-up: Janey Miller (1946), Kristl Evans (1982), Amanda Kozak (2007)
3rd runners-up: Andrea Krahn (1995)
4th runners-up: Kelsey Hollis (2023)
Top 10: Estelle Bradley (1924), Jeannie Cross (1963), Cynthia Cook (1972), Bobbie Eakes (1983), Marlesa Ball (1987), Danica Tisdale (2005), Leah Massee (2008), Carly Mathis (2014)
Top 12: Alyssa Beasley (2018)
Top 15: Alice Talton (1938), Esther Shepard (1941), Jerry Long (1948), Andrea Bailey (2004)
Awards
Preliminary awards
Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness : Janey Miller (1946), Neva Jane Langley (1953), Jody Shattuck (1958), Kelly Jerles (1988), Kara Martin (1994), Emily Foster (2002), Carly Mathis (2014)
Preliminary On Stage Interview : Victoria Hill (2020)
Preliminary Talent : Janey Miller (1946), Neva Jane Langley (1953), Cynthia Cook (1972), Danica Tisdale (2005), Chasity Hardman (2009), Betty Cantrell (2016), Victoria Hill (2020)
Preliminary On-Stage Question: Amy Mulkey (2003)
Preliminary Social Impact Pitch: Kelsey Hollis (2023)
Non-finalist awards
Non-finalist Talent: Seva Day (1976), Sandra Eakes (1980), Camille Bentley (1985), Kelly Jerles (1988), Jamie Price (1990), April Brinson (1999), Osjha Anderson (2000)
Non-finalist Interview: Darla Pruett (tie) (1991)
Other awards
Winners
Declared as winner
Ended as a runner-up
Ended as a finalist or semi-finalist
Year
Name
Hometown
Age
Local Title
Miss America Talent
Placement at Miss America
Special scholarships at Miss America
Notes
2024
Ludwidg Louizaire
Rome
26
Miss Rome
Vocal
2023
Tara Schiphof
King
25
Miss Capital City
Dance
2022
Kelsey Hollis
Warner Robins
23
Miss Capital City
Vocal
4th Runner-Up
Preliminary Social Impact Pitch
Previously Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2016, 2nd runner-up at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2017 [4]
2021
Karson Pennington[5]
Augusta
23
Miss University of Georgia
Tap Dance
Equity and Justice 1st runner-up
1st runner-up at Miss Georgia Teen USA 2016 and 4th runner-up at Miss Georgia Teen USA 2017[6] Later 2nd runner-up at Miss Georgia USA 2023[6]
2020
No pageant held[a]
2019
Victoria Hill[9]
Canton
20
Miss Capital City
Classical Vocal, "Chacun le sait" from La fille du régiment
1st runner-up[10]
Preliminary On Stage Interview Award[11] Preliminary Talent Award[12]
2018
Annie Jorgensen[13]
Athens
22
Miss International City
Jazz Dance, "Feeling Good" by Michael Bublé
Quality of Life Award Finalist[14]
Previously Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen 2011[15] Previously Miss High School America 2013 [16] Later a contestant on season 3 of Joe Millionaire
2017
Alyssa Beasley[17]
Brunswick
19
Miss Southeast Georgia
Lyrical Dance, "When Your Feet Don't Touch the Ground"
Top 12[18]
Later Miss Georgia USA 2020[19] Top 16 at Miss USA 2020 pageant[20]
2016
Patricia Ford[21]
Johns Creek
22
Miss Capital City
Ballet en Pointe, "Explosive" by Bond
Women in Business Scholarship Award[22]
1st runner-up at National Sweetheart 2015 pageant
2015
Adeline Kenerly[23]
Jesup
21
Miss Capital City
Dance/Twirl
Did not compete; originally 1st runner-up, later assumed the title after Cantrell won Miss America 2016
Betty Cantrell [24] [25]
Warner Robins
20
Miss Warner Robins
Classical Vocal, "Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio" from Madame Butterfly
Winner [26]
Preliminary Talent Award[27]
2014
Maggie Bridges [28]
Brinson
21
Miss Capital City
Vocal, "Bridge over Troubled Water "
CMN Miracle Maker 1st runner-up[29] STEM Scholarship Award[29]
2013
Carly Mathis [30]
Leesburg
22
Miss Atlanta
Vocal, "On My Own "
Top 10
Preliminary Swimsuit Award
Contestant at National Sweetheart 2012 pageant
2012
Leighton Jordan [31]
Suwanee
19
Miss Capital City
Ballet en Pointe, "Malagueña "
2011
Michaela Lackey[32]
Marietta
21
Miss Heart of Lakes
Classical Ballet En Pointe, "Tournament Gallop" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Previously Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen 2007[32]
2010
Christina McCauley[33]
Marietta
21
Miss Southern Heartland
Classical Vocal, "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen "
Quality of Life Award Finalist
2009
Emily Cook
Marietta
21
Miss Cobb County
Oboe, Gershwin's Prelude No. 1
1st runner-up at Miss Georgia 2009 pageant, assumed title when Higgins resigned[34]
Kristina Higgins[34]
Dacula
Miss Capital City
N/A
Less than 24 hours after winning the crown, Higgins stepped down from her role as Miss Georgia due to her responsibilities as a middle school teacher[34]
2008
Chasity Hardman[35]
Columbus
24
Miss Capital City
Vocal, "Home " from The Wiz
1st runner-up
Preliminary Talent Award
Received a "Golden Sash" and automatic Top 15 placement at Miss America 2009 pageant on Miss America: Countdown to the Crown
2007
Leah Massee
Fitzgerald
24
Miss Capital City
Vocal, "If I Had My Way"
Top 10
2006
Amanda Kozak
Warner Robins
22
Miss Valdosta
Tap Dance, "Baby I'm a Star "
2nd runner-up
1st runner-up at National Sweetheart 2005 pageant Later Miss Georgia USA 2008
2005
Monica Pang
Atlanta
25
Miss Lake Lanier
Classical Piano, "Polonaise in G Sharp Minor " by Frédéric Chopin
1st runner-up
Previously National Sweetheart 2004
2004
Danica Tisdale
Atlanta
24
Miss Atlanta
Vocal, "Please Send Me Someone to Love "
Top 10
Preliminary Talent Award
2003
Andrea Bailey
Evans
24
Miss Savannah
Vocal, "Sometimes I Dream"
Top 15
Previously National Sweetheart 1999
2002
Amy Mulkey
Gainesville
23
Miss Atlanta
Classical Piano, "Toccata " by Aram Khachaturian
Preliminary On-Stage Question Award
2001
Emily Foster
Cornelia
23
Miss Northwest Georgia
Piano, "Majesty"
Preliminary Swimsuit Award
2000
Pamela Kennedy
LaGrange
23
Miss Atlanta
Vocal, "Vienna"
1999
Osjha Anderson
Glennville
24
Miss University of Georgia
Vocal, "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man "
Non-finalist Talent Award
1998
April Brinson
Bainbridge
20
Miss Greater Southwest Georgia
Vocal, "Tell Him "
Non-finalist Talent Award
1997
Candice Little
Hartwell
23
Miss Lake Lanier
Tap Dance, "Jump 'N Jive"
1996
Shea Olliff
Augusta
24
Miss Northeast Georgia
Popular Vocal, "Can You Read My Mind"
Dr. David B. Allman Medical Scholarship
1995
Rachel English
Thomaston
21
Miss University of Georgia
Tap Dance, "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) "
1994
Andrea Krahn
Calhoun
20
Miss West Coast Georgia
Vocal, "I Fall to Pieces "
3rd runner-up
Assumed Miss Georgia title when Grogan resigned
Joanne Grogan[36]
Marietta
21
Miss University of Georgia
N/A
Resigned within 24 hours of winning title to pursue career opportunities Currently a meteorologist for Fox 5 Atlanta under married name, Joanne Feldman[37]
1993
Kara Martin
Statesboro
23
Miss Southeast Georgia
Tap Dance, "Mack the Knife "
1st runner-up
Preliminary Swimsuit Award
Contestant at National Sweetheart 1991 pageant
1992
Stephanie Michels
Marietta
24
Miss Southeast Georgia
Vocal / Dance, "The Phantom of the Opera "
Appeared in Broadway productions of The Life and Contact [citation needed ]
1991
Kimberly Hardee
Lilburn
20
Miss Stone Mountain
Vocal selections from The Phantom of the Opera
Reality TV pageant coach on Lifetime 's Kim of Queens [citation needed ]
1990
Darla Pruett
Canton
22
Miss Northeast Georgia
Vocal, "Some Enchanted Evening " from South Pacific
Non-finalist Interview Award (tie)
1989
Jamie Price
Tucker
22
Miss DeKalb County
Popular Vocal, "When You Wish upon a Star "
Non-finalist Talent Award
1988
Frances Woodbury Frazier
Rome
26
Miss Peachtree City
Popular Vocal, "Amen "
Shed died at age 28 on May 8, 1991 after having a heart attack during a workout at a local gym.
1987
Kelly Ann Jerles
Perry
20
Miss Cobb County
Vocal, "Where the Boys Are "
Non-finalist Talent Award Preliminary Swimsuit Award
Previously Miss Georgia Teen USA 1983 3rd runner-up at Miss Teen USA 1983 pageant
1986
Marlesa Ball[38]
Thomasville
23
Miss Southeast Georgia
Vocal, "Amazing Grace "
Top 10
1985
Samantha Mohr [39]
Columbus
23
Miss Columbus
Popular Vocal, "Wind Beneath My Wings "
1984
Camille Bentley
Thomasville
19
Miss Thomasville
Popular Vocal, "Until Now"
Non-finalist Talent Award
1983
Tammy Fulwider
Columbus
24
Miss Southeast Georgia
Tap Dance / Vocal, "42nd Street "
1982
Bobbie Eakes
Warner Robins
21
Miss University of Georgia
Vocal, "Let's Hear It For Me" from Funny Lady
Top 10
Sister of Miss Georgia 1979, Sandra Eakes Later starred as Macy Alexander on The Bold and the Beautiful [citation needed ]
1981
Kristl Evans
Atlanta
21
Miss West Central Georgia
Vocal, "Ring Them Bells"
2nd runner-up
1980
Lynn Smith
Savannah
23
Miss Savannah
Vocal Medley, "Get Happy " & "Hallelujah"
1979
Sandra Eakes
Warner Robins
22
Miss Macon
Popular Vocal, "The Trolley Song " & "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody "
Non-finalist Talent Award
Sister of Miss Georgia 1982, Bobbie Eakes
1978
Deborah Mosely
Atlanta
21
Miss Dekalb County
Vocal, "Summertime " & "I Got Plenty of Nothing" from Porgy and Bess
1977
Pam Souders
Thomasville
18
Miss Thomasville
Classical Vocal, "Sempre Libera" from La traviata
1976
Sandy Adamson
Atlanta
20
Miss South Cobb
Tap Dance, "I Can Do That"
Dr. David B. Allman Medical Scholarship
1975
Seva Day
Thomasville
19
Miss Thomasville
Vocal, "My Man "
Non-finalist Talent Award
1974
Gail Nelson
Atlanta
22
Miss Atlanta
Vocal Medley, "So Long, Dearie," "Put on Your Sunday Clothes," & "Before the Parade Passes By" from Hello, Dolly!
1973
Gail Bullock
Thomasville
19
Miss West Georgia College
Ballet, Theme from Summer of '42
1972
Lisa Lawalin
Rome
20
Miss Cedar Valley
Vocal, "I Could Have Danced All Night " from My Fair Lady
1971
Cynthia Cook
Smyrna
20
Miss Cobb County
Ventriloquist Act, Singing & Interpretations
Top 10
Preliminary Talent Award
1970
Nancy Carr
Midland
22
Miss Hamilton on the Square
Popular Vocal, "I Wish You Love "
1969
Marilyn Olley
Marietta
19
Miss Cobb County
Dramatic Interpretation & Dance, Music from Romeo and Juliet
1968
Burma Davis
Warner Robins
20
Miss Warner Robins
Vocal, "This Is My Country "
1967
Sandra McRee
Atlanta
19
Miss Atlanta
Classical Vocal, "Caro Mio Ben"
1966
Maudie Walker
Tifton
20
Miss Tifton
Interpretive Dance
1965
Mary Jane Yates
Savannah
20
Miss Coffee County
Semi-classical Vocal, "With a Song In My Heart "
1964
Vivian Davis
Augusta
19
Miss Augusta
Skit & Vocal
1963
Nancy Middleton
Macon
Miss Macon
Semi-classical Vocal
1962
Jeannie Cross
Albany
18
Miss Albany
Jazz Dance
Top 10
1961
Glenda Brunson
Savannah
18
Miss Savannah
Spanish Dance
1960
Sandra Tally
Homerville
18
Miss Pierce County
Piano, "Deep Purple "
1959
Kayanne Shoffner
Calhoun
19
Miss Gordon County
Dramatic Reading
1958
Jeanette Ardell
Marietta
18
Miss Cobb County
Archery
1957
Jody Shattuck
Atlanta
20
Miss Athens
Vocal & Dance "Namely You" from Li'l Abner
1st runner-up
Preliminary Swimsuit Award
1956
Jane Morris
East Point
18
Miss East Point
Ballet
1955
Jeanine Parris
Atlanta
22
Miss Glenwood
Dramatic Monologue
1954
Mary Jane Doar
Macon
19
Miss Macon
Vocal Medley of songs by George Gershwin
1953
Lucia Hutchinson
Macon
22
Miss Macon
Operatic Vocal, "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix " from Samson et Dalila & "Love Is Where You Find It" from The Kissing Bandit
1952
Neva Jane Langley
Macon
19
Miss Macon
Classical Piano, "Toccata"
Winner
Preliminary Swimsuit Award Preliminary Talent Award
1951
Carol Frances Taylor
Alma
20
Monologue
1950
Louise Thomas
Fitzgerald
Miss Fitzgerald
1949
Dorothy Johnston
LaGrange
Miss Troup County
Vocal from H.M.S. Pinafore
1948
Jerry Long
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Tap Dance, "Cherokee "
Top 15
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Gwendolyn West
Statesboro
Miss Georgia
1947
Joy Elizabeth Smith
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Vocal, "Eccentric Dance"
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Robbie Sauls
Cuthbert
Miss Georgia
Vocal, "Smilin' Through "
1946
Janey Miller
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Classical Vocal, "Vissi d'arte "
2nd runner-up
Preliminary Swimsuit Award Preliminary Talent Award
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Mary Lou Henderson
Columbus
Miss Columbus
1945
Pauline Walker
Miss Atlanta
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Doris Coker
Columbus
Miss Columbus
Vocal, "Candy "
1944
Mary Ann Linane
Miss Atlanta
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Trudie Hayward
Atlanta
Miss Georgia
1943
Barbara Britton
Miss Atlanta
Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
1942
No Georgia representative at Miss America pageant[40]
1941
Esther Shepard
Griffin
Miss Georgia
Top 15
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Gladys Collins
Savannah
Miss Savannah
1940
No Georgia representative at Miss America pageant[41]
1939
Mary Durrance
Glennville
Miss Georgia
Vocal
Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
1938
Alice Talton
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Top 15
1937
Lorraine Mayfield
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Olga Strickland
Miss Augusta
Carolyn Cumbie
Miss Savannah Beach
1936
Ora York
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Multiple Georgia representatives Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Hilda Veale
Watkinsville
Miss Georgia
1935
LaRue Wilson
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Competed under local title at Miss America pageant
1934
No national pageant was held[42]
1933
No Georgia representative at Miss America pageant[43]
1932
No national pageants were held
[42]
1931
1930
1929
1928
1927
No Georgia representative at Miss America pageant
[44] [45] [46]
1926
1925
1924
Estelle Bradley
Miss Atlanta
N/A [47]
Top 10
Competed under local title at national pageant
Anne Davis
Miss Columbus
1923
Frances Thayer[48]
Atlanta
Miss Atlanta
Competed under local title at national pageant
1922
Frances Gurr[49]
Macon
Miss Macon
1921
No Georgia representative at Miss America pageant[50]
Notes
^ Pageant cancelled, no runners-up from the 2019 competition had been taking the title after state and national pageants postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[7] [8]
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