America's Beauty 2011

**The 1st America's Beauty** Competition was held in New York City on March 4, 2011. At the end of the event Krystal Lee Muccioli from New Hampshire was crowned as the very first winner.

Contestants from 50 states , plus **District Of Columbia**, **Puerto Rico** and The **Virgin Islands** competed in this event.

## Results

 **Top 7** | * California - Arianna Afsar
* Hawaii - Jalee Fuselier
* Kansas - Lauren Werhan
 **Top 11** | * Illinois - Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky
* Rhode Island - Deborah Saint-Vil
* Utah - Christina Lowe
 **Top 16** | * Alabama - Ashley Davis
* Massachusetts - Loren Galler-Rabinowitz
* Oklahoma - Emoly West (¶)
* Oregon - Stephanie Steers (§)
* Wisconsin - Kimberly Sawyer

**Automatic Spots :**

(§) Voted by the public to advance to the Top 16.

(¶) Voted by the contestants to advance to the Top 30.

## Preliminary Awards

* **Illinois - Whitney Thorpe-Klinsky**
 Talent
* **Indiana - Gabrielle Reed**
* **Missouri - Erika Hebron**

 2nd Place
 3rd Place
 Finalists
* Hawaii - Jalee Fuselier
* Rhode Island - Deborah Saint-Vil
* Wisconsin - Kimberly Sawyer

## Preliminary Rounds

### Round 1 : Lifestyle & Fitness / Talent

Contestants were divided into 9 geographical divisions , and then competed in 2 events :

1. **Lifestyle & Fitness** : Contestants wore activewear and walked the stage , showing their fitness & athletic lifestyle. Scores attributed consisted of half the overall score.
2. **Talent** : Contestants performed their chosen talent , to showcase their artistry & creativity. Scores attributed consisted of half the overall score.

The average of the 2 scores determines which 29 delegates will advance to **Round 2**, plus the **Contestant's Choice**.

#### **Northeast :**

New England :
  Vermont - Caroline Bright

Mid-Atlantic :
  New Jersey - Ashleigh Udalovas

#### **Midwest :**

East North Central :
  Ohio - Becky Minger

West North Central :
  North Dakota - Beth Dennison
  Iowa - Pauli Mayflied

#### **South :**

South Atlantic :
  Georgia - Christina McCauley
  Virginia - Caitlin Uze
  Florida - Jacklyn Raulerson

East South Central :
  Kentucky - Djuan Trent

West South Central :

#### **West**

Mountain :
  New Mexico - Madison Tabet
  Nevada - Cris Crotz
  Idaho - Kylie Kofoed

Pacific & Isles :
  The Virgin Islands - Sheniqua Robinson
  Alaska - Abby Hancock

### Round 2 : Quality Of Life

The Top 30 compete in 4 geographical regions, and present to the preliminary jury their "Quality Of Life" Project : A social platform they wish to advocate and have worked on as state titleholders. This Attributes to 80% of their Round 2 scores, while the other 20% consist of their Round 1 score.

15 contestants with the highest averages in their respective regions will qualifiy to the **Final Round**, plus **America's Choice**.

**Northeast :**
  Pennsylvania - Courtney Thomas

**Midwest :**
  Nebraska - Teresa Scanlan
  Missouri - Erika Hebron
  Minnesota - Kathryn Knuttia

**South :**
  Tennessee - Nicole Jordan
  South Carolina - Desiree Puglia
  District of Columbia - Stephanie Williams
  West Virginia - Cali Young

**West :**
  Colorado - Melaina Shipwash
  Wyoming - Alicia Grove

### Round 3 : Final Night

* On the Coronation Night, the Top 16 contestants compete in front of the final jury panel in **Swimsuits**. 11 contestants with the highest marks advance.
* The Top 11 compete in **Evening Gowns,** and only 7 advance.
* The Top 7 compete in **Jury's Q&A**, and along with impressions from the entire competition, the jury determine the winner & final ranking.