1st runner-up 2022, Non-finalist 2021
A native of Billings, Ava Williams was crowned Miss Montana Teen USA on 7 May 2023 and represented Montana at Miss Teen USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Ava is passionate about her non-profit, Bags-of-Books. With a goal of encouraging the love of reading in low-income children, she has donated over 650 books to pre-schools in Yellowstone County.
Ava is a 4.2 GPA senior at Skyview High School. Actively involved in her community and school, Ava is Key Club President, National Honor Society President, Class Senator, and Varsity Cheer Captain. Ava is passionate about her non-profit, Bags-of-Books. With a goal of encouraging the love of reading in low-income children, Ava has donated over 650 books to pre-schools in Yellowstone County. With an adventurous spirit and drive to help others, Ava aspires to become an Air Force flight surgeon.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Ava’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Ava’s previous pageant photos.