The National competition to select the new Titleholder was held the week of July 21-27, 2008 at the Hilton in Rockville, Maryland. The gala and crowning ceremony was Saturday, July 26, 2008. Follow our web site for updated photos and articles covering the pageant. You may continue to leave comments for the contestants.

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Day 1 and Day 2 Recap and Videos ***NEW VIDEO*** (updated 8/10/08)

Day 3 Photos and Slideshow

Day 4 Resume Judging and State Displays

Day 5 Platform Speeches

View the Agenda for the week (opens in PDF format)

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Michelle Colvard crowned MWA 2009, acceptance speech

— Kristen McCosh delivers her MWA 2008 farewell speech