PRATT — The Miss Kansas Scholarship Competition, one of the most iconic events in the state, was held in Pratt on June 9-10. Sixteen women from
across Kansas competed for the title of Miss Kansas 2023 and vied for over $53,000 in cash scholarships. The 2023 competition showcased exceptional talent, intelligence, and poise of these contestants.
After two days and five phases of competition, Courtney Wages of Wichita, was named the winner, being crowned Miss Kansas 2023. Courtney’s dedication to her Community Service Initiative “One Vision is Not the Only Vision: Eye See You,” advocating for the visually impaired community, earned her the title and a total of $13,250 in scholarships. Her focus for this initiative is to communicate that vision is not limited to an “impairment” or a form of “eyesight”; it can also be the visions an individual sets for themselves. Wages is a 2021 Wichita State University graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theater.
The top five contestants were recognized for their outstanding performances. The results were as follows: Fourth Runner-up: Alison Nofsinger - Miss Sedgwick County; Third Runner-up: Lluvia Escalante - Miss Cottonwood; Second Runner-up: Alexis Smith - Miss Wichita; First Runner-up: Sierra Marie Bonn - Miss Meadowlark; Miss Kansas 2023: Courtney Wages - Miss Southern Kansas.
The Miss Kansas Scholarship Competition celebrates the achievements and aspirations of young women across the state. It provides them with a platform to showcase their talents, engage in community service, and further their educational goals. The event’s focus on scholarships emphasizes the organization’s commitment to empowering women through education and personal growth.
For more information about the Miss Kansas Scholarship Organization and future events, please visit www.misskansas.org. To book Miss Kansas for your event, contact bookings@misskansas.org.
About the Miss Kansas Scholarship Organization
The Miss Kansas Organization (MKO) is a state licensee of the Miss America Organization, one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. The Miss Kansas Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization, makes available academic, community service, and other scholarships to women between the ages of 13 and 28. Annually, the MKO provides over $6,000,000 in cash and in-kind scholarship assistance.
