Miss Virginia is a state qualifying pageant for Miss America. Each year, young women from across the Commonwealth come together in Roanoke to compete for the coveted title and the thousands of dollars in both in-kind and cash scholarships. Miss America is, and has been for years, the largest scholastic benefactor to women in the world. The Miss Virginia Organization is support Virginia's women in achieving their academic and professional goals while providing them with a platform to share their talents and service initiatives.