The coronation night of Miss USA 2023 was held on 29th September 2023 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada where Noelia Voigt of Utah was crowned as the winner. Noelia succeeds and was crowned by Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano.

Noelia is excited to make her mark as the first Venezuelan-American to win Miss USA. She is 23 years of age and an interior designer by profession. Hailing from Utah, this childhood cancer survivor is ready make her impression at the international stage. Noelia was diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 15 and wants to educate young people about early detection and prevention.

“Miss USA is a symbol of unity and diversity and inclusivity. If the United States is going to call themselves the land of opportunity and a place where you can achieve the American dream … Miss USA should be able to represent all of them”, she quotes.

The journey towards becoming Miss USA 2023 was not easy; Voigt spent years preparing for Miss USA and was adjudged first-runner up in her state’s pageant three times before she won the crown. As the reigning Miss USA, Voigt aims to connect with Venezuelan Americans and other Latin American communities ‘on a deeper level’.

Voigt is an ardent advocate for immigration rights and reform. She is also an author of a children’s book that honors the life of a 9-year-old girl who died by suicide because of how badly she was bullied. Through her reign, she also hopes to continue her anti-bullying advocacy and raising awareness about teen dating violence.

Noelia will prepare to represent USA at Miss Universe 2023. Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, will be held in El Salvador on 18th November 2023 where Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel of USA will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.