Miss Louisiana will be named in a competition offering scholarships and in-kind prizes that concludes tonight.
After months of preparation, 32 women across Louisiana will compete in the final round at 8 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center to see who will hold the coveted title over the next year.
The preliminary round of the competition resulted in over $10,000 in scholarships awarded and included competitions of health & fitness, evening wear, on-stage conversation and talent.
A spokesperson for the Miss Louisiana Organization said the women competing will be awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships and in-kind prizes for women who have achieved particular merit in their field by the end of the final round.
So far, the following women have received awards in the preliminary rounds:
- Miss University of Louisiana at Monroe, Gabrelle McLeod. McLeod was awarded a $250 newcomer health & fitness award and a $500 overall preliminary health & fitness award.
- Miss Ouachita Parish, Leah Thompson, received a $500 newcomer talent award.
- Miss Belle of the D’Arbonne, Anna Katherine Thompson, won an overall talent award with a scholarship of $1,000.
Multiple women have received a “Women-in” scholarship of $1,000 for their accomplishments in their fields:
- Miss Dixie Stockshow, Katherine McCullars
- Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival, Olivia Grace George
- Miss New Orleans, Megan Magri
- Miss Belle of the D’Arbonne, Anna-Katherine Thompson
Four women in STEAM fields also received $500 scholarships for their contributions:
- Miss New Orleans, Megan Magri
- Miss Natchitoches Parish, Felicia McGill
- Miss Minden, Mason Willbanks
- Miss Natchitoches City of Lights, Katlyn Yopp.
Source: Miss Louisiana 2024 will be named from the 32 women across the state
