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The 2024 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program was held on Saturday, September 24th, 2023 at 4pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Awards include four different scholarships totaling $3,000 to be used toward the contestants education.
Athena Dila was crowned Ms. Ludington Area 2024 which earned her a $1,000 scholarship, photos, a sash, crown, flowers, tanning package, and hair styling. Dila also won the Talent Award and the Community Service Award which afforded her another $1, 500 in scholarships. Aubrey MacIntosh was the runner up and won a $500 scholarship. The People’s Choice Award went to Lanie Hutchinson and Andrea Shoop was named Miss Congeniality.
Athena Dila
Lanie Hutchinson
Aubrey MacIntosh
Andrea Shoop
Eligible contestants must be age 18-28 and either work, live, or go to school in Manistee, Mason, Lake, or Oceana Counties. Contestants are judged based on talent, evening wear, on-stage interview, and their social impact initiative pitch. The winner is qualified to enter the Miss Michigan Pageant, a precursor to the Miss America Pageant.
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Ludington hosts many events and activities that are geared toward kids and families, that’s part of what makes the area so great!
Todd and Brad Reed offer Photography Workshops throughout the year. These classes are great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.
Everyone enjoys a good play or concert, and Ludington blessed with talented actors and musicians that entertain us all year ’round.
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There are activities going on in the Ludington area to keep everyone happy all year long. Longstanding events make Ludington special.
No matter your experience level, Ludington area charter captains will guide you in what to bring and what to expect on the big lake.
Your pet should feel right at home in Ludington. There are many businesses that allow pets and parks and beaches for them to play on.
Enjoy this small, relaxing park as an easy place to place your boat in the water or throw a line out to catch some pan fish for dinner.
Within the downtown Ludington region, several murals grace the façades of local area businesses, telling stories of the area’s rich history.
The Mason County Sculpture Trail was launched in 2012 and includes nine sculptures in Ludington, Scottville, and Fountain.
Arrive in Ludington by boat and dock at one of three marinas: Ludington Municipal Marina, Harbor View Marina, & Pere Pointe Village Marina.
Enjoy an afternoon drive around the Ludington area in October and fill your senses with the vibrant colors of fall.
The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant and Lakewinds Energy Park are the two main sources of energy that power Ludington! Check them out!
Take a paddle down the Hamlin Lake Canoe Trail. Venture out on the trip yourself, or join a guided trip lead by Dune Grass Concessions.
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