Laura Haller of Helena was crowned Miss Montana 2018 in Glendive on Saturday night by Miss Montana 2017 Maddie Murray.
The 24-year-old had just returned from being a professional dancer on Viking Ocean Cruises where she traveled and danced in over 30 countries.
Haller won a $5,000 scholarship and advanced to Atlantic City, New Jersey to compete in the Miss American Pageant in September.
The first runner-up was Abigail Helland of Glasgow with Justiss Firemoon of Poplar taking second.
Park City’s Rayna Laakso took home the Most Photogenic award while Bozeman’s Jessica Criss won the Spirit & Leadership award.
All contestants earned at least an $850 scholarship.
On Friday night, Sidney’s Cammy Heck was crowned Miss Montana Oustanding Teen. She received a $1,000 scholarship and will compete in Orlando, Florida on July 21-28.
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Award WINNER |
NAME, HOMETOWN |
Scholarship AMT |
SPONSOR |
|
First runner up |
Abigail Helland, Glasgow |
$2500 |
MMScholarship P |
|
2nd Runner Up |
Justiss Firemoon, Poplar |
$2000 |
MMSP |
|
3rd Runner Up |
Jessica Criss, Bozeman |
$1500 |
Stockman Bank |
|
4th Runner Up |
Julie Theis, Sidney |
$1250 |
Sheridan Electric |
|
Most Photogenic |
Rayna Laakso, Park City |
$100 |
Bohle Images |
|
Miss Congeniality
|
Jessica Criss ( 3rd time!) Bozeman |
$100 |
Guns ’N Things |
|
Spirit & Leadership |
Jessica Criss, Bozeman |
$750 |
Holden Electric |
|
Childrens Miracle Network Miracle Maker |
Savanah Leidholt |
trophy |
CMN |
|
Montana’s Choice |
Abigail Helland, Glasgow |
$500 |
Montana voters |
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