Grace Stanke is an American pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss America on December 15th, 2022. She is the third Miss Wisconsin from her home state to win the national title. Her victory came with a substantial scholarship prize of $50,000. During the competition, Grace performed a captivating piece on her electric violin from "Vivaldi's Summer/Four Seasons–Storm.” As a dedicated scholar, she’s pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She’s also passionate about promoting the adoption of clean, zero-carbon emission energy sources & hopes to dispel myths surrounding nuclear energy while inspiring the next generation of female scientists, engineers & mathematicians.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
She made her spotlight appearance on the Big City Cheer! float during the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.