1st Runner Up: Kristy Marie Cavinder – Miss California
2nd Runner Up: Stefanie Wittler – Miss Tennessee
3rd Runner Up: Katherine Putnam – Miss Louisiana
4th runner up: Mallory Ervin – Miss Kentucky

Pageant judges include radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, actress Vivica Fox and Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, Grammy-nominated jazz musician Dave Koz, singer-songwriter Brooke White, actor Paul Rodriguez, and Miss America 2002 Katie Harman.

While keeping the traditional beauty contest elements of talent, evening gown and swimsuit competition, the Miss America Organization is also a source of scholarship assistance; according to the official Web site, the organization offered in 2009 more than $45 million in scholarships through state and local organizations.

Source: Mario Lopez, Clinton Kelly, Rush Limbaugh on Miss America Sat. Jan. 30

Here are the official photos of all 53 contestants

Miss America 2010 Preliminary winners were chosen during the course of three nights of competition. Links to photos are below.

Preliminary Winners – Night One Photos
Miss Puerto Rico – Mimi Pabon, Lifestyle & Fitness Winner
Miss Virginia – Caressa Cameron, Talent Winner

Preliminary Winners – Night Two Photos
Miss California – Kristy Cavinder, Talent Winner
Miss New York – Alyse Zwick, Lifestyle & Fitness Winner

Preliminary Winners – Night Three Photos
Miss Michigan – Nicole Blaszczyk, Talent Winner
Miss Oregon – CC Barber, Lifestyle & Fitness Winner

Here is a full gallery of Preliminary Competition Night Three pictures

Click the picture above to see additional photos from the week of preliminary competitions.

Here are even more photos and video of 2010 Miss America contestants, including swimsuit and evening gown.

UPDATE: Miss America 2010 Semi-Finalists

***Judges’ Choice
Miss Tennessee – Stefanie Wittler
Miss Colorado – Katie Layman
Miss California – Kristy Marie Cavinder
Miss Indiana – Nicole Lynn Pollard
Miss Hawaii – Raeceen Anuenue Woolford
Miss Louisiana – Katherine Putnam
Miss District of Columbia – Jennifer Corey
Miss New Mexico – Nicole Miner
Miss Virginia – Caressa Cameron
Miss Texas – Kristen Blair
Miss Nebraska – Brittany Jeffers

***America’s Choice
Miss Oklahoma – Taylor Treat
Miss Arkansas - Sarah Slocum
Miss Kentucky – Mallory Ervin

***Contestants’ Choice
Miss Oregon – CC Barber

Video is below. Check back for additional video.

YouTube Link Swimsuit – Bikini Competition

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http://www.shallownation.com/2010/01/30/miss-america-2010-contestants-photos-video/

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