Laura Haller of Helena was crowned Miss Montana 2018 in Glendive on Saturday night by Miss Montana 2017 Maddie Murray.
The 24-year-old had just returned from being a professional dancer on Viking Ocean Cruises where she traveled and danced in over 30 countries.
Haller won a $5,000 scholarship and advanced to Atlantic City, New Jersey to compete in the Miss American Pageant in September.
The first runner-up was Abigail Helland of Glasgow with Justiss Firemoon of Poplar taking second.
Park City’s Rayna Laakso took home the Most Photogenic award while Bozeman’s Jessica Criss won the Spirit & Leadership award.
All contestants earned at least an $850 scholarship.
On Friday night, Sidney’s Cammy Heck was crowned Miss Montana Oustanding Teen. She received a $1,000 scholarship and will compete in Orlando, Florida on July 21-28.
