Among the semi-finalists was newcomer and fan favourite Kourtney Kellar - I'm usually slow to buy into hype but after watching the competition I was shocked she missed the top five! Another semi-finalist Brejamin Perkins was the Congeniality winner.
In the Teen competition, not only did 2016 first runner-up Alexia Vannucci repeat her placement, but second runner-up Kailey Hula did as well! Third and fourth runners-up were both newcomers - Alexis Montgomery and Kenzie Harley respectively. Kenzie is the sister of Miss AR Teen USA 2011 Mary-Kate Hartley. Last year's fourth runner-up Caleigh Coenen made the top 11 this year, and also won the Activewear award. Alexis won the Interview category.
1RU: Haley Pontius (1RU 16, SF AR TUSA 13, NF 12)
2RU: Lauren Weaver (AR TUSA 14, 3RU 13, 3RU 12)
3RU: Allison Kusenberger (3RU 16, 2RU 15, 3RU 14, 2RU 13, 3RU 12, AR TUSA 09, SF AR TUSA 08)
4RU: Paige Webb (2RU AR TUSA 15, SF 13, 4RU 12)
Semi-finalists:
Kourtney Kellar
Brejamin Perkins
Madison Scott (NF MO TUSA 16)
Kelsey Theall (SF AR TUSA 11, NF 10)
Kaylee Vanstory
Ashton Williams (SF AR TUSA 15)
Congeniality: Brejamin Perkins
Photogenic: Haley Pontius
Swimsuit: Brejamin Perkins
Gown: Haley Pontius
Interview: Arynn Johnson
1RU: Alexia Vannucci (1RU 16)
2RU: Kailey Hula (2RU 16)
3RU: Alexis Montgomery
4RU: Kenzie Hartley
Semi-finalists:
Hannah Barbaree
Caleigh Coenen (4RU 16)
Cassadee Dunlap (NF 16)
Kaitlyn Hubanks
Tessa Pack
Dakota Smith
Congeniality: Kenzie Hartley
Photogenic: Allison Tucker
Activewear: Caleigh Coenen
Gown: Allison Tucker
Interview: Alexia Vannuci