Miss USA 2023 LIVE — Miss Utah, Noelia Voigt, wins national title as fans praise her 'best answer' to host's question

Noelia Voigt on accepting her Miss Utah win, continued

Ever grateful, the winner continued her post, listing those who helped her achieve what she thought impossible.

"Mom and Dad, you work so hard and sacrifice so much to be able to provide me with these opportunities and for that I am forever grateful. JH and the Hendrix family, thank you so much for supporting me in the pursuit of this dream since before I even met you all. It has been so hard to be away from you guys and Mila, but I thank you for encouraging me to chase this goal of mine and taking care of Mila while I do it.

"Where do I begin? We embarked on this journey together 7 years ago. You all have given me an amount of love, support, happiness, growth, and confidence that is invaluable. You all believed in me even after I had several doors closed in my face. I am over the moon that I now get to prepare for Miss USA with you all by my side."

Noelia Voigt on accepting her Miss Utah win

Voigt took to Instagram to post a lengthy acceptance and reflection on her journey to winning the state title.

She has yet to post regarding her national title win.

"God’s timing is always right. I still can’t believe that I am Miss Utah USA 2023 and will be competing at Miss USA later this year! I took the biggest risk of my life thus far by moving across the country to chase this dream of mine and it paid off in the best way.

"I have to recognize the village that has surrounded me throughout my pageant journey. Mom, Dad, Natasha and Sean, Nicole, my heavenly sister Neomy, Tia Chana, Tio Manel, Christopher, Carlos, Paula, and so many more family members: I can’t thank you all enough for your constant support, encouragement, being my biggest cheerleaders, and believing in me from the beginning."

Meet runner up, Miss Hawaii Savannah Gankiewicz 

A native of Kihei, made history as the first winner of the state title from Maui in over 20 years.

According to her own Instagram, she is a model and entrepreneur, owning a shop set to open in Bali in 2024.

Savannah is also the program director for What Makes You Beautiful non-profit that is focused on empowering young women.

The competitor also has a certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid.

More contestants, concluded

The remaining contestants were:

• Miss Texas USA Lluvia Alzate
• Miss Utah USA Noelia Voigt
• Miss Vermont USA Jenna Howlett
• Miss Virginia USA Ashley Williams
• Miss Washington Samantha Gallia
• Miss West Virginia Nevaeh Harmon
• Miss Wisconsin USA Alexis Loomans
• Miss Wyoming USA Beck Bridge

More contestants

The women who competed last night are:

• Miss Minnesota USA Sarah Anderson
• Miss Mississippi Sydney Russell
• Miss Missouri USA Autumn Black
• Miss Montana USA Mady Rigg
• Miss Nebraska Mimi Wood
• Miss Nevada Josie Stephens
• Miss New Hampshire USA Britney Lane
• Miss New Jersey USA Derby Chukwudi
• Miss New Mexico USA Bianca Wright
• Miss New York USA Rachelle di Stasio
• Miss North Carolina USA Jordyn McKey
• Miss North Dakota USA Monni Nyaribo
• Miss Ohio USA Mackenzie Schutt
• Miss Oklahoma USA Liv Walbeck
• Miss Oregon USA Manju Bangalore
• Miss Pennsylvania USA Jasmine Daniels
• Miss Rhode Island USA Mary Malloy
• Miss South Carolina USA Kirby Self
• Miss South Dakota USA Amber Hulse
• Miss Tennessee Regan Ringler

51 women competed!

There were 51 women competing for Miss USA last night, each representing their home state.

The following women were vying for the title:

• Miss Alabama USA Sophie Burzynski
• Miss Alaska USA Jordan Naylor
• Miss Arizona USA Candace Kanavel
• Miss Arkansas USA Mackenzie Hinderberger
• Miss California USA Tianna Clark
• Miss Colorado USA Arianna Lemus
• Miss Connecticut USA Karla Aponte Roque
• Miss Delaware USA Noa Mills
• Miss District of Columbia USA Cassie Baloue
• Miss Florida USA Caroline Dixon
• Miss Georgia USA Rachel Rusaw
• Miss Hawaii USA Savannah Gankiewicz
• Miss Idaho USA Hannah Menzner
• Miss Illinois USA Samantha Elliott
• Miss Indiana Haley Jordan
• Miss Iowa USA Grace Keller
• Miss Kansas USA Haley Berger
• Miss Kentucky USA Madalyne Kinnett
• Miss Louisiana USA Sylvia Masters
• Miss Maine USA Juliana Morehouse Locklear
• Miss Maryland Savena Mushinge
• Miss Massachusetts Annika Sharma
• Miss Michigan USA Alexis Fagan