Western PA natives crowned as new Miss Pennsylvania USA & Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC). — The newly crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA and Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA joined 6 News at Sunrise on Monday morning. On Sunday night, Victoria Piekut was announced as Miss Pennsylvania USA 2020, and Kiara Lin as Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2020, at the Richland Performing Arts Center in Johnstown.

At just 23 years old, Piekut is the co-founder and president of Wight Elephant Boutique. The Irwin, Pennsylvania, native says she is passionate about finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and raising awareness of Ehler’s Danlos syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome – two health conditions she has personally faced.

Lin, a Cranberry Township native, is 17 years old. She is a senior at Seneca Valley High School and hopes to attend college and then dental school. Lin says she is passionate about teaching self-love and confidence to other teens. She is an ambassador for her school’s anti-bullying initiatives. Lin says she is no stranger to being bullied herself.

Both winners say they plan to be out in the community as much as possible, making appearances and volunteering to help others.

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