The event was aired live by ABC. All 50 states of the USA along with District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico competed for the title and crown. For the second time in a row, Chris Harrison and Brooke Burke hosted the pageant.
Laura didn't just win the title and crown but also a scholarship from Miss America Organization. Miss America pageant is a scholarship pageant where the winner receives scholarships.
Here are the complete results:
Placements
Contestant | |
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Miss America 2012 | |
1st runner-up | |
2nd runner-up | |
3rd runner-up | |
4th runner-up | |
Top 10 | |
Top 13 | |
Top 15 |
Notes:
* -- America's Choice
** -- Saved by eliminated delegates after Swimsuit Competition to compete in Evening Gown
Enormous awards were also given to:
Preliminary Awards
Awards | Contestant |
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Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness | |
Preliminary Talent |
Quality of Life Awards
Awards | Contestant |
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Winner | |
1st Runner-Up | |
2nd Runner-Up | |
Finalists[4] |
Other awards
*Special Thanks for Wikipedia for the Graphics