Miss USA. This pageant picks representatives of each state, and the winner of the national pageant goes on to compete in Miss Universe, to which several countries send their national winners. Miss USA, which was once associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump, still holds a swimsuit and sportswear contest — to judge the silhouettes of the contestants rather than their physical abilities. Other stages of the Miss USA contest included a private interview, an evening gown presentation and an onstage question.
Miss America, another pageant, does not have a swimsuit contest. Its categories include a private interview, an evening gown presentation, a panel interview with several judges and an onstage question, as well as a talent show and a physical fitness presentation. Miss America does not send contestants to Miss Universe.
The winner of Miss Alabama USA in 2024 was Diane Westhoven. No one had won Miss America Alabama 2024 as of this writing. But Milliken competed in neither of those pageants. Instead, Milliken was crowned in the National American Miss contest.