The 75th Annual Miss Georgia Southern University Scholarship Competition (formerly pageant) will be held on February 4, 2023, at the Nessmith-Lane Performing Arts Center on the Statesboro campus. Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the competition begins at 6pm.
Contestants will compete for the title of Miss Georgia Southern University, and the winner will proudly represent the university at the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition.
Lights.Camera.Competition!
This year's competition categories will include a personal interview with judges, talent, onstage interview, and social impact pitch. Along with these categories, all contestants are to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network.
To be eligible for the competition, women must be currently attending Georgia Southern and be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university. A maximum of 18 contestants will take the stage for the event.
The winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship and many sponsors for her reign as Miss Georgia Southern University.
Contestants this year include:
- Karla Thomas, Junior, Vocal Performance Major (Augusta, GA)
- Shekina Williams, Senior, Sociology Major (Jesup, GA)
- Kimmy Smith, Senior, Public Relations Major (Statesboro, GA)
- Azariah Sherrod, Senior, Sociology Major (Buford, GA)
- Gabrielle Ratliff, Junior, Political Science Major (Armuchee, GA)
- Ainslie Smith, Junior, Multimedia Journalism Major (Richmond Hill, GA)
- Vanessa Montes, Junior, Studio Art Major (Brunswick, GA)
- Allison Hughes, Sophomore, Elementary Education Major (Lizella, GA)
- Jillian Higgins, Junior, Psychology Major (Columbus, GA)
- Elizabeth Whitten, Sophomore, Nursing Major (Pine Mountain, GA)
2022 Miss Georgia Southern
Last year, eight students participated, and Allie Griffis was named Miss Georgia Southern.
Griffis also won the Best Talent and Best Evening Wear Awards. Annaliese Mayo won the first runner-up, and Kaylie Hunter was second runner-up. Karla Thomas was given the People’s Choice Award.
Along with her sash and crown, Griffis won a $2,000 scholarship from the University. She went on to represent Georgia Southern University on and off campus, as well as in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition on June 19 in Columbus. Griffis placed in the Top 15 there and received a $500 scholarship.
We wish all contestants the best in competing for the title of the 75th Miss Georgia Southern University!
