<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Abby Stockard, a 22-year-old nursing student from Auburn University, has been crowned Miss America 2025.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Stockard won the title after competing against 51 other contestants from across the US, including Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, at the pageant in Orlando, Florida. Stockard had previously won the Miss Alabama title in June before competing in the finals.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Annette Ado-Yobo, the first foreign-born delegate to win the Miss Texas title, was the runner-up, while representatives from Tennessee, Florida and Ohio rounded out the top five.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Competition stages and the brilliance of the contestants</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The competition began with contestants appearing on stage in shimmering gold gowns, before being whittled down to 11 for the final round. The competition featured fitness shows, which replaced the swimsuit segment since 2023, with contestants wearing red and gold sportswear. The competition also featured talent shows, evening wear, and personal interviews, during which contestants provided answers on a variety of social and economic topics. In the Q&A segment, Stockard spoke about unemployment issues, stressing the importance of encouraging people to adapt to new skills and engage in the job market, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">You can follow the news and</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads"><span lang="ar">advertisements of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content"><span lang="ar">exclusive content</span></a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">that you can only find through the Special application, which is</span></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar"><span lang="ar">a social networking application</span></a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features as you can launch</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span lang="ar">a podcast</span></a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides knowledge of</span></span> the various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles"><span lang="ar">possessions of celebrities</span></a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Cairo, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">.</span></span></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Inspirational messages and charity</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Stockard was inspired by her mother, who works multiple jobs, and her best friend who has cystic fibrosis, who attended the competition to support her. Stockard’s charitable initiative raised money for cystic fibrosis research, adding a human dimension to her journey to the title. In a video posted to the competition’s official account, Stockard was seen expressing her joy at winning, saying, “This is crazy. I don’t know what I did to deserve this.” The win is a testament to her commitment to social causes and philanthropy, as well as her confidence and strong presence throughout the competition.<br></p>