Mikaela Shaw

In 2013, Shaw won the Miss Albany County title then competed in the 2013 Miss Wyoming pageant as one of 6 finalists.[1] Her platform was promoting music education and her talent was playing the violin. She won the swimsuit and talent competitions and was named first runner-up to winner Rebecca Podio.[2] She was also chosen as Miss Congeniality.[3] As first runner-up, Shaw competed at National Sweetheart 2013. Shaw was not one of finalists in the 2014 Miss Wyoming pageant.[4]

Shaw was crowned Miss University of Wyoming 2015 which made her eligible to compete at the 2015 Miss Wyoming pageant held at the Sheridan Theater in Sheridan, Wyoming.[5] Entering the state pageant in May 2015 as one of 7 finalists, Shaw's platform is "The Benefits of Music Education in Elementary Schools".[6] Title hopefuls compete in talent, lifestyle, interview, evening wear, and fitness in a swimsuit categories then answer on-stage questions from the judges.[7] Her preliminary competition talent was playing the violin.[5] Shaw won the competition on Saturday, May 30, 2015, when she received her crown from outgoing Miss Wyoming titleholder Jessie Allen.[8]

As Miss Wyoming, her activities include public appearances across the state of Wyoming, including radio shows, schools, and local rodeos.[6] Shaw was Wyoming's representative at the Miss America 2016 pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September 2015.[9][6] In the televised finale on September 13, 2015, she placed outside the Top 15 semi-finalists and was eliminated from competition. She was awarded a $3,000 scholarship prize as her state's representative.[10][11]

Shaw is a student at the University of Wyoming where she studies marketing.[5] She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority.[12]

• Miss Wyoming 2015, Mikaela Shaw at Facebook
• Miss Wyoming official website