e are in the final week to meet the next winner of , an event that runs from the 8th through the 15th at the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, California. The event began last week when the event welcomed the contestants to undergo an intense week of interviews, rehearsals and meaningful community involvement, concluding with the crowning of the winner this Saturday in a celebration of beauty for Californians, in an event that also seeks to promote the creation, promotion and support of educational, achievement and community service opportunities for young women who live or were born in this territory. As if that were not enough, the organization of the event celebrates its centennial this year as one of the oldest and most prestigious of the American Union and fundamental for the Miss America organization.
During this period, the has evolved to radically transform itself and has played a fundamental role in this. It is worth remembering that in 1945, the event did not allow contestants to parade in swimsuits. But then, began awarding scholarships instead of cash prizes, as one of the first organizations in the country to offer college scholarships to women, thinking of their human development.
While in the 1980s, the event adopted community service a pillar of the program, helping to raise awareness and millions of dollars for worthy causes. "It's exciting to see continue to captivate audiences and keep pace with the social values that reflect its timeless mission," said.
