Seven photos of pageant contestants.

UA Students Place in Top 5 at Miss Alabama

Two UA students placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 28 through July 1. Ibby Dickson was named second runner-up and Hannah Adams was named third runner-up during the final night of competition.

Hannah Adams
Hannah Adams
A brunette with long hair smiles at the camera.
Ibby Dickson

Their placement in the Top 5 earned Dickson and Adams a $3,000 and $2,500 scholarship, respectively. During the competition, Dickson was named a finalist for the Catherine Crosby Community Service Scholarship.

Adams was the winner of the Catherine Crosby Community Service Scholarship award, earning a $3,000 scholarship, and the evening gown winner in the Friday night preliminary, earning her an additional $300 scholarship.

Adams, a Birmingham native, is majoring in both political science and public relations. Dickson, of Sylacauga, graduated from UA in May and majored in both news media and political science.

Dickson, the current Miss University of Alabama, will continue her reign until October 7 when a new Miss UA will be crowned.

Other UA students earning awards during the Miss Alabama competition include:

Ryle Dewley

Rylie Dewley

A Catherine Crosby Community Service Scholarship finalist, co-Miss Alabama Congeniality Award winner (shared with Emma Wright, Miss Leeds Area) and non-finalist Talent winner, earning a $250 cash scholarship

Mary Catherine Dulaney

Mary Catherine Dulaney

Non-finalist Talent winner earning a $250 cash scholarship

Abby Sosa

Abby Sosa

Wednesday Night Talent preliminary winner (earning a $500 scholarship) and a non-finalist Talent winner earning a $250 cash scholarship

Lindsey Wood

Lindsey Wood

STEM Scholarship finalist

Chole Yates

Chloe Yates

Non-finalist Talent winner earning a $250 cash scholarship and a Musical Theater Performance Award (a $1,000 scholarship)

Contact

Jennifer Brady, UA Strategic Communications, jennifer.brady@ua.edu