Career Goddess Academy — Saryna Ritter-Keddy of Illinois was crowned the 2024 International Mrs USA. The pageant took place on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Rosen Centre hotel in Orlando, Florida. Midwest USA representative Essence Keys placed as first runner-up.
“I’m overwhelmed with love and messages,” Saryna posted on Facebook after winning the crown. “I’m truly grateful.”
Saryna’s glow was evident throughout the entire weekend. On Saturday evening, she was named the recipient of the prestigious Empowerment Grant, sponsored by Win A Pageant. This award is given to a representative who demonstrates exceptional readiness to embrace and implement her self-designed Empowerment Plan as a delegate of International Ms. Saryna’s Empowerment Plan is dedicated to supporting her charity, “YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH,” which she created in honor of her late sister, Faith.
In addition to her crown and the Empowerment Grant, Saryna also took home the award for Best in Costume – US National during the Costume Competition held on Saturday.
Delegates from around the world competed at this year’s International Ms, judged by an esteemed panel that included International Mrs. USA 2021 and reigning Mrs. American Wisconsin 2024, Dr. Jacqueline Edwards; Director of Hair and Makeup for International Fashion Week, Marcos Gabriel; CEO of The Queen Beauty Network, Holly Lynch; and International Ms. Pakistan 2021 and Ms. Universe International 2024-2025, Hajera Naeem.
If you’re wondering about the final results of the 2024 International Ms pageant, here is a quick recap:
International Ms. 2024 Pageant Top 10
- New England
- Midwest
- Illinois
- Florida
- Gulf Coast
- Southern States
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Western Australia
- North Dakota
International Ms. 2024 Finalists
Winner: United Kingdom
1st Runner Up: Western Australia
2nd Runner Up: Sweden
3rd Runner Up: New England
International Ms. USA 2024 Finalists
Winner: Southern States
1st Runner Up: Florida
Congeniality Award
Gulf Coast
Top Fundraiser Award
Midwest
Director’s Leadership Award
Colorado
High Point Awards
Top Photo: Southern States
Top Intro Video: Western Australia
Top Interview: United Kingdom
Top Runway: Sweden
Top Formal Wear: Illinois
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