Watch the crowning of Miss Alabama 2023

Brianna Burrell was crowned Miss Alabama 2023 Saturday night.She represented Baldwin County and won the evening gown preliminary on Wednesday.Video below: Watch the crowning momentThe competition took place at the Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center at Samford University in Homewood from June 25 through July 1. More than 20 women represented our area in the Miss Alabama 2023 competition.Click here to meet the 2023 Miss Alabama contestants.Video below: Miss Alabama 2023 top 13 contestantsThe goal of the program is to "help educate the young women in Alabama by providing scholarships for their college education," according to the Miss Alabama website. There is also a community service aspect to the program."Alabama is home to a remarkable and respected organization with a rich history that spans almost 100 years," the program says in a statement on its website. "This not-for-profit organization awards college scholarships to outstanding young women of our state, and its mission is more critical than ever in this time of inadequate funding for education in Alabama. The Miss Alabama competition stands as a shining example of what can be accomplished when college women are challenged and encouraged to achieve ambitious goals."Miss Alabama 2022: Lindsay FincherLindsay Fincher was a recent University of Alabama graduate who studied dance and political science before winning the crown of Miss Alabama in 2022, according to the University of Alabama.She had competed in the competition two other times before this win, coming in as the first runner-up the year before.She created a program in 2019 called "Catalyst: Arts for All," which consists of lesson plans, a children’s book, a coloring book and avenues for advocacy to get every student in Alabama a chance to be exposed to the arts community.Fincher went on to represent the state in the Miss America competition.In her bio, when asked the best advice, it read:"One of my favorite college professors, Dr. Jacqueline Morgan, told me to “live a eulogy life, not a resume life.” This advice reminds me to live a life of service, impact, and fulfillment rather than simply adding accolades and accomplishments to my resume. My decision to seek adventure, serve others, spread joy, and create a lasting legacy is far more rewarding than any title or award I could receive."For a look at all of the awards won by Miss Alabamas in the past, click here.Miss Alabama Teen: Elaina BurtElaina Burt will compete in Miss America Teen for Alabama in Jan. 2024.The 17-year-old from Hoover will take part in some of the events during the Miss Alabama competition and creates a close bond with the winner.For a look at all of the awards won by Miss Alabama Teens in the past, click here.