The 2025 Miss Georgia Southern University was recently named, and the crown belongs to Gracie Allen, a senior biochemistry major on a pre-medical track. With her title, she will go on to represent the University in the Miss Georgia Competition in June. Allen succeeds Megan Wright, the 2024 Miss Georgia Southern University winner.
Upon graduation, Allen plans to further her education at medical school and pursue a career in pediatric oncology.
“Since deciding to attend Georgia Southern, it has been a dream of mine to represent this University as Miss Georgia Southern,” she said. “I feel so honored and thankful to have been selected for this role. My mission is to raise awareness for the importance of involvement within the foster care system, with an emphasis on adoption awareness!”
Allen spends much of her time studying and practicing her baton twirling skills. Her hobbies also include cooking, making memories with her friends and family and doing volunteer work. Allen was last year’s Miss Georgia Southern first runner-up.
Kaitlyn Tanner was named this year’s first runner-up and Miriam Marlin was named the second runner-up. Other winners and individual categories include:
- Best Talent: Kaitlyn Tanner
- Best Evening Wear: Mel Smith
- Best Health & Fitness: Gracie Allen
- Miss Congeniality: Precious Oghenekaro
- Miss Photogenic: Miriam Marlin
“With this title, there are countless opportunities to invoke change and make a difference,” Allen said. “I will use this platform to encourage and uplift everyone I encounter while promoting my personal platform, #GetInvolved. With this in mind, I want to demonstrate kindness and authenticity during my year of service.”
The Miss Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition is one of the University’s long-lasting traditions. It is also the longest-standing preliminary pageant that leads to the statewide Miss Georgia contest. The crowned winner of Miss Georgia could go on to compete for the Miss America title. Miss Georgia Southern University represents the student body and attends traditional and community events both on and off campus.
This event was supported by KC Lash Studio, Annie’s Nails, Frazier’s Flowers & Gifts, Frills by Scott, Jaxe & Grace Boutique, Daylight Donuts, and Awards South.