Kaylah Walton
Beauty pageants often face criticism, yet they remain popular in the USA, with contenders preparing for Miss Florida USA.
The event dates back to 1935 and the 2024 edition is anticipated to be a remarkable showcase.
The previous year was claimed by Juliette Valle, who later ranked 11th at the Miss America contest. The winner of Miss Florida Teen was Anne-Katherine Risalvato.
What are the Prizes for Miss Florida Winner?
The champion receives the official crown and sash, an evening gown for the Miss USA evening gown competition, and a LEAP conference scholarship.
Additional rewards include cosmetic tutorials, a beauty gift bundle, a dental and fitness package, a skincare collection, and more.
How to Qualify for Miss America?
According to the Miss Florida website, these are the requirements for future participation:
- Miss America – born between 1996 – 2006
- Miss America’s Teen – born between 2006 – 2010
- Must be a US citizen
- Female gender
- Single
- No legal dependents
- Meet residency criteria for your city or state.
Recent years have seen a call for these contests to embrace diversity and support participants from diverse backgrounds.
The Miss Florida platform expresses: “The Miss Florida Scholarship Program acknowledges the importance and immense value of diversity, from our contestants, sponsors, and volunteers. We respect the talents and ideals of all young women and honor their contributions to our organization and the global community.”
