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Results summary

The results of Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen as they participated in the national

competition. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition the award/placement was garnered.

Placements

* 1st runners-up: Kate Wills (2022) *2nd runners-up: Chloe Wildman (2018) * 3rd runners-up: Joanna Guy (2009) * Top 10: Kennedy Taylor (2013)

Awards

Preliminary awards

* Preliminary Evening Gown: Zoe Zuzak (2024) * Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness: Joanna Guy (2009)

Other awards

* America's Choice: Kate Wills (2022) *Outstanding Achievement in Academic Life: Joanna Guy (2009), Chloe Wildman (2018) *Spirit of America Award: Kate Wills (2022) * Teens in Action Award Winners: Sabrina Frost (2014) * Teens in Action Award Finalists: Chloe Wildman (2018)

Winners

References

External links

Official website
{{Miss America's Outstanding Teen

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