Miss Arkansas 2018 held its finale night on 17th June 2018 where Claudia Raffo was crowned Miss Arkansas 2018. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss Arkansas 2017 Maggie Benton.

Claudia gave an outstanding performance at the finale night wooing everyone with her dazzling smile and talent. She performed a jazz dance to ‘That’s Life’ in an astonishing performance.

She took to her social media, elated and surprised, to share the news with her fans – “Is this real?!?!?! I love you, Arkansas! I have felt all the love from every message, note, and warm wish! I couldn’t be more thankful for each and every one of you. Two words: unbelievably honored.”

As the finale night began, the top 10 contestants were announced – Mady Cate, Laura Leigh Turner, Gracie Stove, Ellie Stafford, Darynne Dahlem, Jessica Miller, Claudia Raffo, Brooke Cornelius and Kelsey Stone.

With the beautiful performaces in their talent round, the competition announced its Top 5 contestants (in the same order) –

Miss Natural State Kelsey Stone

Miss Historic Batesville Claudia Raffo

Miss White River Gracie Stover

Miss Diamond Lakes Laura Leigh Turner

Miss Northwest Arkansas Darynne Dahlem

Caludia Raffo becomes the official delegate of Miss America 2019 Competition with her win. The competition will hold its 92nd edition this year, celebrating its 98th anniversary. At the finale stage, Miss America 2018 Cara Mund will crown her successor.