She’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s officially Miss USA.
Miss USA crowned Miss Nebraska, Audrey Eckert, as its 2025 winner at Nevada’s Grand Sierra Resort on Oct. 24, marking the state’s second winner in the nationwide competition after Sarah Rose Summers triumphed in 2018.
Following her victory, Eckert will travel to Thailand in November to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2025.
The 23-year-old beat out 50 other contestants representing each state for the title of Miss USA during the pageant, which was co-hosted by Emmanuel Acho and Olivia Jordan. She faced off against the other women in the state costume competition, preliminary competition and final round before judges Nia Sanchez, Jade Tolbert, Sasha Farber, Kenneth Barlis and Hannah Edwards gave her the highest overall score, earning her the coveted crown.
And while 73 other beauty contestants before her have worn the iconic tiara, there was one notable difference this year for the winner’s ceremony.
Hours before the final round took place, Miss USA 2024 winner Alma Cooper revealed she would not be attending the final show to pass down the sash and crown as it’s been done in previous years.
