Miss America 1982, the 55th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 12, 1981, on NBC Network.

[1] Elizabeth Ward of Arkansas was crowned by Miss America 1981 Susan Powell.

[1] She was the second Miss Arkansas to win the title after Donna Axum in 1964.

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Mother to Ryan Kalil and Matt Kalil Grand-niece of Miss America 1924, Ruth Malcomson Non-finalist Talent Award Non-finalist Talent Award