US Air Force Officer Madison Marsh Receives 'Miss America 2024' Award - Photo: Collected

 Miss America 2024 was awarded to US Air Force officer Madison Marsh

US Air Force officer Madison Marsh has been announced as Miss America 2024. The grand finale of the beauty pageant was held at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida, USA, where Marsh was crowned the winner.

According to CNN report, 50 US states participated in this year's competition. Marsh, who represents Colorado and is the first active-duty Air Force officer, to earn the national title.

The first runner-up in this competition was Eli Brew of Texas, the second runner-up was Sydney Bridges of Indiana, the third runner-up was Mallory Hudson of Kentucky, the fourth runner-up was Caroline Parenti of Rhode Island. Madison Marsh was crowned the winner by Miss America 2023 winner Grace Stan of Wisconsin.