| Formation | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Anchorage |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe (1952–1958) Miss USA (1959–present) |
Official language | English |
| Website | Official website |
Miss Alaska USA, previously known as Miss Alaska Universe,[1][2] is the beauty pageant that selects the representative for the state of Alaska in the Miss USA pageant, and the name of the title held by its winner. The pageant is directed by Simply Stunning LLC.
Alaska's most successful placement was in 1964, when Patricia Marlin placed as the second runner-up. Alaska's most recent placement was in 2017, when Alyssa London placed in the Top 10. Alaska ties with Texas as the states with the most wins in the pageant's history for "Best State Costume".
The current Miss Alaska USA is Brenna Schaake of Fairbanks who was crowned on June 1, 2024 at Bartlett High School Auditorium in Anchorage. Schaake will represent Alaska at Miss USA 2024.