The 2023 Miss USA pageant winner Noelia Voigt resigned earlier this week.
Miss Hawaii USA 2023, Savannah Gankiewicz attends the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2024.The announcement comes after former Miss USA Noelia Voigt announced that she would resign the title on Monday, citing mental health."We are proud to crown Savannah Miss USA 2023, A true representation of vision, intelligence, and compassion," read a statement from Laylah Rose, Miss USA's CEO & president, in the organization's Instagram post.
"To the state of Hawaii and my family and friends who have always uplifted me during this journey, it is a privilege to accept this title on behalf of you. I hope to make you all proud," wrote Gankiewicz in a separate post announcing the title.Miss Teen USA 2023 resigns 2 days after Miss USA gives up title
Earlier this week, former Miss USA Voigt announced that she "made the very tough decision" to resign from the title, citing mental health in an Instagram post. The organization acknowledged the news and said they were looking at the next steps in naming a new titleholder. Days after the announcement, another titleholder, Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava resigned her title writing "my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.
Miss Hawaii USA 2023, Savannah Gankiewicz attends the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2024."Please know that my decision to accept the Miss USA crown was not one that was made lightly. I stand with Noelia and admire her strength to step down and prioritize her mental health," she wrote.
According to Miss USA's post, Gankiewicz is a model, entrepreneur, and program director for a non-profit called "What Makes You Feel Beautiful," which focuses on fostering self-love in girls and women.
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