Miss America 2022 is a national beauty pageant in the United States that took place on December 12 2021. The event was staged at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, marking the first time the competition was held outside Atlantic City since 2005.
Winner
- Emma Broyles, representing Alaska, was crowned Miss America 2022. She is the first titleholder from Alaska in the pageant’s history.
Runner‑up placements
- First runner‑up: Megan Chene, representing New York.
- Second runner‑up: Brittany Sheppard, representing Texas.
Competition format
The 2022 edition retained the pageant’s modern format introduced in 2018, which emphasizes talent, on‑stage interview, and social impact initiatives over the traditional swimsuit competition (the swimsuit segment was eliminated in 2018). Contestants were evaluated in the following phases:
- Private interview with the judges (40% of the final score).
- Talent performance (30%).
- Evening wear (10%).
- On‑stage question (20%).
Platform and talent
Emma Broyles’ platform was “Advocating for Children with Autism”, reflecting her personal connection as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum. Her talent performance was a piano rendition of “River” by Joni Mitchell.
Historical context
- The pageant had been postponed for several months in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID‑19 pandemic. The December 2021 date restored the annual schedule, albeit with a different venue.
- The 2022 competition continued the organization’s shift toward emphasizing scholarship, leadership, and community service.
Broadcast
The event was televised live on the ABC network and streamed via the Miss America Organization’s official website.
Post‑crown activities
As Miss America, Emma Broyles embarked on a year‑long term of public appearances, speaking engagements, and advocacy work related to autism awareness, in accordance with the responsibilities outlined by the Miss America Organization.
