Oxford, AL – The Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant concluded on Saturday night at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, marking a night of elegance, talent, and heartfelt farewells. The event featured swimsuit/fitness portions, evening wear, talent performances, and interviews, culminating in the crowning of the newest title holders.
The state wide competition is part of a national competition under the Miss Volunteer America organization that focuses on education, servitude and empowerment in addition to confidence and beauty.
The evening also included emotional goodbyes to the previous year’s winners, adding a sentimental touch to the festivities. The Camellia State Winner was Ruby Garcia, while the Camellia Teen Winner was Landry Mavar.
The competition was intense, with the top 10 Teen Volunteer contestants announced as follows (in no particular order):
- Alyster Hamrick – Miss Oxford Teen Volunteer
- Kaylee Peoples – Miss Blount County Teen Volunteer
- Emma Bishop – Miss East Cahaba Teen
- Caelyn Dolar – Miss Orange Beach Teen Volunteer
- Julia Ingram – Miss Point Clear Teen Volunteer
- Addison Claire Hassell – Miss Gadsden Area Teen Volunteer
- Hana Vickery – Miss Ideal Teen Volunteer
- Lois Ann Wester – Miss Oneonta Teen Volunteer
- August Horton – Miss Yellowhammer Teen Volunteer
- Megan Malloy – Miss Chelsea Teen Volunteer
Lois Ann Wester emerged as the Miss Alabama Teen Volunteer 2025, earning the top honor among her peers.
In the Miss Volunteer category, the top 11 contestants were also announced (in no particular order):
- Ally Mavar – Miss Orange Beach Volunteer
- Lona Jo Henderson – Miss Tuscaloosa Volunteer
- Melody Mills – Miss ICON Volunteer
- Kaitlyn Funk – Miss Calhoun County Volunteer
- Lily Grace Vernon – Miss Smith Lake Volunteer
- Emily Jimmerson – Miss Gadsden Area Volunteer
- Caroline Clark – Miss Oxford Volunteer
- Mary Elizabeth Madden – Miss Point Clear Volunteer
- Caroline Gibson – Miss Blount County Volunteer
- Lily Hatchett – Miss Yellowhammer Volunteer
- Cate Shirey – Miss Gulf Coast Volunteer
Caroline Clark was crowned the new Miss Alabama Volunteer, with the following runners-up:
- Caroline Gibson – 1st Runner Up
- Kaitlyn Funk – 2nd Runner Up
- Mary Elizabeth Madden – 3rd Runner Up
- Lily Grace Vernon – 4th Runner Up
The pageant showcased the remarkable talents and poise of young women from across Alabama, celebrating their dedication and achievements. The newly crowned title holders will now embark on a year of service and representation, continuing the legacy of the Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant.
Videos of the performances, talent segments, interviews, and crowning moments are available for viewing, capturing the highlights of this memorable event.
