During night one of the Miss Utah Competition, 51 contestants competed for the title of Miss Utah 2024. The Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant is divided into three preliminary competitions. The top 15 scoring contestants compete for the title of Miss Utah the final night of the pageant, taking place June 15 at 7 p.m.
Awards are given to Rookie Talent and Evening Gown winners, as well as overall high scores for Talent and Evening Wear. Rookie awards are provided to contestants who have top scores as first-time contestants of The Miss Utah program. They received a $250 scholarship. The overall winners received a $350 scholarship.
Preliminary One Results
Rookie Talent Award
Miss Roy, Loryn Merril, flute: “Crystalize” pursuing a degree in energy medicine.
Rookie Evening Gown Award
Miss Pioneer Valley, Erika Dalton, pursuing a career in non-profit fundraising.
Overall Talent Award
Miss Legacy, Maddalena Willis, Classical Ballet en Pointe, “Kitri’s Entrance” pursuing a career as a university professor in fine arts.
Evening Gown Award
Miss Panoramaland, Paris Matthews, pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration.
Preliminary Two Results
Rookie Talent
Miss Pioneer Valley, Erika Dalton, violin, “The Bond Girl Medley” pursuing a career in non-profit fundraising.
Rookie Evening Wear
Miss Wasatch County, Tayler Newman, pursuing a B.F.A in ballet at Utah Valley University.
Overall Talent
Miss Heber Valley, Marianne Barrus, Classical Piano Rachmaninoff’s Concerto #2 Mvt 3, pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Overall Evening Wear
Miss Greater Salt Lake, Jordyn Bristol, pursuing a career with the International Olympic Committee.
Preliminary Three Results
Rookie Talent
Miss Spanish Fork, Alexis Hill, Piano: “Quintessence”, pursuing a career in pediatric oncology.
Rookie Evening Wear
Miss Springville Mapleton, Aurelia Olson, pursuing a MBA to create her own clothing business.
Overall Talent
Miss Wasatch County, Miss Wasatch County, Tayler Newman, pursuing a B.F.A in ballet at Utah Valley University.
Overall Evening Wear
Miss Utah County, Ryleigh Paulin, pursuing a career as a TV correspondent.
The final night and the crowning of the New Miss Utah will take place on June 15, at 7p.m. at Capitol Theater. Tickets can be purchased online at MissUtah.Org.