The Miss America Volunteer Pageant 2023 final day ceremony: in photos (2024)

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin is overwhelmed with emotion as she is crowned Miss America Volunteer during the final day of the 2023 Miss America Volunteer Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin celebrates after becoming the 2024 Miss America Volunteer during the final day of the 2023 Miss America Volunteer Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin is overwhelmed with emotion as she is crowned Miss America Volunteer during the final day of the 2023 Miss America Volunteer Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin is overwhelmed with emotion as she is crowned Miss America Volunteer during the final day of the 2023 Miss America Volunteer Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Volunteer America organizer Jane Alderson waves to the crowd moments before the winner is crowned during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Idaho Volunteer Abbie Kondel and Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin embrace moments before the winner is revealed during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Attendees occupy the Carl Perkins Center's plaza before the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

The Final 16 contestants pose for a photo during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Host Allison Alderson DeMarcus speaks during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Idaho Volunteer Abigale Kondel waves to the crowd as she advances to the top 16 contestants during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Tennessee Volunteer reacts after being named one of the final 16 contestants during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Volunteer America contestants embrace after being named part of the final 16 during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Volunteer America contestants embrace after being named part of the final 16 during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Volunteer America contestants embrace after being named part of the final 16 during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Volunteer America 2023 Alexa Knutzen waves as she is introduced during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Tennessee 2018 Christine Williamson waves as she is introduced during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Idaho Volunteer Abigale Kondel competes in the Fitness & Wellness competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss South Dakota Volunteer Hillary Beecher competes in the Fitness & Wellness competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Indiana Volunteer Stevie Griffith competes in the Fitness & Wellness competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Georgia Volunteer Victoria Hill competes in the Fitness & Wellness competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin competes in the Fitness & Wellness competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Kentucky Volunteer Noelle Thompson competes in the Fitness & Wellness competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Oklahoma Volunteer Carli Seabolt performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Missouri Volunteer Faith Whatley Blaine performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer Abby Traxler performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Georgia Volunteer Victoria Hill performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Georgia Volunteer Victoria Hill performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Kentucky Volunteer Noelle Thompson performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Virginia Volunteer Kate Clatterbuck performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Idaho Volunteer Abbie Kondel performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss South Dakota Volunteer Hillary Beecher performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss North Carolina Volunteer Caroline Credle performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Indiana Volunteer Stevie Griffith performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Paige Clark performs in the Talent competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Teen Volunteer America 2024 Ayzjiahna Wood takes the stage during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss North Carolina Volunteer Caroline Credle reacts after advancing to the top 10 during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin reacts as she advances to the top 10 during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss America Volunteer Alexa Knutzen 2023 performs during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss America Volunteer Alexa Knutzen 2023 performs during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Georgia Volunteer Victoria Hill performs in the Evening Gown competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Paige Clark performs in the Evening Gown competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Indiana Volunteer Stevie Griffith performs in the Evening Gown competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin performs in the Evening Gown competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Contestants embrace as they advance to the top 5 during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss South Dakota Volunteer Hillary Beecher competes in the Interview competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Missouri Volunteer Faith Whatley Blaine competes in the Interview competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Idaho Volunteer Abbie Kondel competes in the Interview competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Virginia Volunteer Kate Clatterbuck during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Miss Mississippi Volunteer Hannah Perrigin competes in the Interview competition during the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.

Jay DeMarcus, Jane Alderson, Mayor Scott Conger, Miss Volunteer America 2024 Hannah Perrigin, and Allison Alderson DeMarcus pose for a photo after the final day of the 2023 Miss Volunteer America Pageant at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023.