Find Out the First Miss America Winner from Your State

North Dakota celebrated its first Miss America win in 2018 with Cara Mund. Raised in Bismarck, she grew up with a passion for dance and community service, organizing an annual fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation starting at age 14. Her talent and leadership helped her stand out nationally.

During her reign, Mund made headlines for her outspoken views on empowering women and supporting local communities. Her win was a milestone for North Dakota, proving that even one of the smallest states in the nation could rise to the very top.