Audrey Eckert from Nebraska has been crowned as Miss USA by Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig.Eckert, the digital safety advocate, emerged victorious and claimed the title at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno,

PEOPLE polled Miss USA contestants from states across the country to learn about their pre-pageant rituals and traditions. Some practices are grounded in superstition, while other women find ways to stay mindful and focused.