Find Out the First Miss America Winner from Your State

Caressa Cameron made history for Maryland by winning Miss America in 2010. Raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia, she competed as Miss Maryland after years of dedication to the pageant system. Her rich singing voice and passion for HIV/AIDS awareness became the defining elements of her performance.

Her reign was marked by national appearances, television interviews, and advocacy campaigns. Cameron’s success gave Maryland a long-awaited victory, showing that persistence and a strong platform could carry a contestant to the very top. She remains one of Maryland’s proudest representatives.