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''For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA and Miss Universe, see [[Miss Alabama USA]].'' | ''For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA and Miss Universe, see [[Miss Alabama USA]].'' | ||
'''Miss Alabama''' is an annual beauty pageant which is used as a qualifier for the Miss America pageant. | '''Miss Alabama''' is an annual beauty pageant which is used as a qualifier for the Miss America pageant. It is produced by the '''Miss Alabama Scholarship Program''', a non-profit organization first incorporated in [[1991]] with offices at 2809 [[Crescent Avenue]] in [[Homewood]]. The executive director is [[Nan Teninbaum]]. | ||
The pageant was originally sponsored by the ''[[Birmingham News]]'', which already sponsored a [[Miss Birmingham]] pageant. In [[1936]], [[1946]] and [[1948]] both contests sent representatives to the Miss America pageant. Miss Alabama became the primary qualifier in [[1949]], the first year it was held in the [[Alabama Theatre]]. Similarly the "Miss Mobile" and "Miss Montgomery" pageants became qualifiers for Miss Alabama between [[1926]] and [[1941]]. Since [[1971]] all entrants must have been crowned in a preliminary local pageant. The pageant competition is currently held at [[Samford University]]'s [[Wright Center]] auditorium. | The pageant, which debuted in [[1921]], was originally sponsored by the ''[[Birmingham News]]'', which already sponsored a [[Miss Birmingham]] pageant. In [[1936]], [[1946]] and [[1948]] both contests sent representatives to the Miss America pageant. Miss Alabama became the primary qualifier in [[1949]], the first year it was held in the [[Alabama Theatre]]. Similarly the "Miss Mobile" and "Miss Montgomery" pageants became qualifiers for Miss Alabama between [[1926]] and [[1941]]. Since [[1971]] all entrants must have been crowned in a preliminary local pageant. The pageant competition is currently held at [[Samford University]]'s [[Wright Center]] auditorium. | ||
Since [[1921]], Alabama has produced three Miss Americas, 21 top-five finalists and 46 top-15 semi-finalists. Two Miss Alabamas have been named "Miss Congeniality" at the national pageant. From [[1947]] until his retirement decades later all of the pageants were directed by [[James Hatcher]]. He was also selected to direct the 1960 Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. | Since [[1921]], Alabama has produced three Miss Americas, 21 top-five finalists and 46 top-15 semi-finalists. Two Miss Alabamas have been named "Miss Congeniality" at the national pageant. From [[1947]] until his retirement decades later all of the pageants were directed by [[James Hatcher]]. He was also selected to direct the 1960 Miss America pageant in Atlantic City. | ||
== Local pageants == | == Local pageants == | ||
To compete in Miss Alabama, contestants must first win one of many local pageants held around [[Alabama]]. | To compete in Miss Alabama, contestants must first win one of many local pageants held around [[Alabama]]. The following is a list of local pageants in the [[Birmingham District]]. | ||
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* [[1991]]: [[Wendy Neuendorf]] | * [[1991]]: [[Wendy Neuendorf]] | ||
* [[1992]]: [[Kim Wimmer]] | * [[1992]]: [[Kim Wimmer]] | ||
* [[1993]]: [[Kalyn Chapman]] | * [[1993]]: [[Kalyn Chapman James|Kalyn Chapman]] (top 10) | ||
* [[1994]]: [[Heather Whitestone]] (Miss America 1995)/[[Amie Beth Dickenson]] | * [[1994]]: [[Heather Whitestone]] (Miss America 1995)/[[Amie Beth Dickenson]] | ||
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[[Category:Alabama Theatre]] | [[Category:Alabama Theatre]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:12, 13 June 2018
For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA and Miss Universe, see Miss Alabama USA.
Miss Alabama is an annual beauty pageant which is used as a qualifier for the Miss America pageant. It is produced by the Miss Alabama Scholarship Program, a non-profit organization first incorporated in 1991 with offices at 2809 Crescent Avenue in Homewood. The executive director is Nan Teninbaum.
The pageant, which debuted in 1921, was originally sponsored by the Birmingham News, which already sponsored a Miss Birmingham pageant. In 1936, 1946 and 1948 both contests sent representatives to the Miss America pageant. Miss Alabama became the primary qualifier in 1949, the first year it was held in the Alabama Theatre. Similarly the "Miss Mobile" and "Miss Montgomery" pageants became qualifiers for Miss Alabama between 1926 and 1941. Since 1971 all entrants must have been crowned in a preliminary local pageant. The pageant competition is currently held at Samford University's Wright Center auditorium.
Since 1921, Alabama has produced three Miss Americas, 21 top-five finalists and 46 top-15 semi-finalists. Two Miss Alabamas have been named "Miss Congeniality" at the national pageant. From 1947 until his retirement decades later all of the pageants were directed by James Hatcher. He was also selected to direct the 1960 Miss America pageant in Atlantic City.
Local pageants
To compete in Miss Alabama, contestants must first win one of many local pageants held around Alabama. The following is a list of local pageants in the Birmingham District.
Winners
Gallery
References
- "Miss Alabama" (October 5, 2013) Wikipedia - accessed November 8, 2013
- Harvey, Alec (September 8, 2014) "Miss Alabama through the years: Where are they now? Search our database for your favorites" The Birmingham News
External links
- Miss Alabama official website