Juliana Linn named Ms. UACCM 2025

 

Juliana Linn, 20, of Bee Branch was crowned Ms. UACCM 2025 after competing in the seventeenth annual UACCM Pageant on Saturday, November 1, at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Fine Arts Auditorium.

Linn is the daughter of Travis and Kim Linn of Bee Branch. She is in her third semester, earning an Associate of Arts in General Education degree. Linn was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the UACCM’s Chancellor’s Office, a bag of “Bourbon Brazil” coffee from Big Cuppa, an oil change from Jiffy Lube, a $25 gift certificate from Merle Norman, and a floral bouquet courtesy of Plummer’s Flowers and Gifts, all of Morrilton. In addition, she received a performance maintenance package from the National Trailer Source of Atkins.

The first runner-up, Alexandria Thacker of Conway, was awarded a $500 scholarship from the UACCM Chancellor’s Office, a 5-quart oil change from Roberson Tire, and a $20 gift certificate from Merle Norman of Morrilton. She is the daughter of Ricky and Sabrena Thacker of Conway. Thacker is in her first semester, earning an Associate of Science in Business degree.

Hosted by UACCM’s SkillsUSA chapter, the pageant was open to current UACCM students and girls between the ages of birth and 18 years old. Apart from seven additional categories, those who competed for the title of Ms. UACCM were judged on beauty, professionalism, speech presentation, and interview skills.

“We’re deeply grateful to the contestants, their families and friends, and the many businesses that contributed through sponsorships and ad purchases,” said Linda Zambrano, pageant director. “Thanks to their generosity, our SkillsUSA students will be able to attend state and national competitions.”

The winners of each category are as follows:

Baby Miss UACCM​: Oaklee Vaughan, Perry, daughter of Madison Gullett and Colby Vaughan
1st Runner-Up:​ Penelope Plummer, Morrilton, daughter of James and Megan Plummer
2nd Runner-Up: ​Landree Zimmerman, Hattieville, daughter of John Paul and Whitney Zimmerman
 
Tiny Miss UACCM​: Charli-Rae Lawrence, Plainview, daughter of Phillip and Jennifer Lawrence
1st Runner-Up​: Savvy Garrett, Conway, daughter of Nick and Cinnamon Garrett
2nd Runner Up: ​Amaryllo Criswell, Morrilton, daughter of Shawn and Kaley Criswell
 
Little Miss UACCM: ​Everly Duvall, Solgohachia, daughter of Kyle and Brittany Duvall
1st Runner-Up​: Charlotte Burke, Dardanelle, daughter of Grammy Ruth Burke and Dad Jeron Burke
2nd Runner-Up​: Avirrah Criswell, Morrilton, daughter of Shawn and Kaley Criswell
 
Princess Miss UACCM: Jordyn Stain, Dover, daughter of Christopher Stain and Crystal Dusharm
1st Runner-Up​: Adalynn Criswell, Morrilton, daughter of Shawn and Kaley Criswell
2nd Runner-Up: ​Bexley Meza, Oppelo, daughter of Dominic and Kourtney Meza
 
Pre-Teen Miss UACCM​: Margo Zimmerman, Morrilton, daughter of Paul and Morgan Zimmerman
1st Runner-Up​: Faith Padgett, Danville, daughter of Anthony and Wendy Padgett
2nd Runner-Up​: Payslee Crotts, Lamar, daughter of Jonathan and Lacey Crotts
 
Junior Teen Miss UACCM: ​Paxton Patterson, Gravelly, daughter of Chris and Sarah Patterson
 
Teen Miss UACCM​: Carsyn Lawrence, Rover, daughter of Melissa Milligan
1st Runner-Up​: Brooklyn Starks, Bigelow, daughter of Cody and Erica Starks
2nd Runner-Up​: Kayleigh Pruitt, Morrilton, daughter of Anna Moore and Jason Shaw
 
Ms. UACCM: ​Juliana Linn, Bee Branch, daughter of Travis and Kim Linn
1st Runner-Up: Alexandria Thacker, Conway, daughter of Ricky and Sabrena Thacker
2nd Runner-Up: ​Maliyah Smith, Greenbrier, daughter of Heather Sweeten
3rd Runner-Up​: Leah Miller, Damascus, daughter of Matthew and Sandra Hargrove
4th Runner-Up​: Saniya Evans, Conway, daughter of Alicia Ausler