[1] At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005, crowned Jennifer Berry of Oklahoma as her successor.

[1] This was the first time since 2001 that the pageant winner was not a vocalist; Berry was also the first titleholder since to also win a preliminary talent award.

Prior to competing in state pageants, the majority of delegates first were required to win a local title.

All contestants were required to be between the ages of 17–24, unmarried and a citizen of the United States.

During the final telecast, following the announcement of the semi-finalists, the top ten compete in swimsuit and evening gown.