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#26: Miss Montana, 2016 — Lauren Scofield

Montana has never had a Miss America winner, and its contestants have historically struggled to reach the top five. One of its strongest showings came in 2016 with Lauren Scofield, who competed with a platform focused on education and service. Raised in Bozeman, she embodied the state’s frontier spirit.

Though she did not place at the very top, Scofield’s participation highlighted Montana’s determination to make its mark on the national stage. Her advocacy work at home reflected the heart of the competition, even without the Miss America crown.