Kristen Interviews Miss Philadelphia 2023 Jacqueline Means

The Miss Philadelphia organization is over 102 years old and the Miss Philadelphia competition features the best of the best of young women in our area each year. The winners each receive a cash scholarship, and a full tuition scholarship to attend Cabrini University. They will also represent Philadelphia at the Miss Pennsylvania state competition in June. The 2023 Miss Philadelphia and Miss Philadelphia Teen competition took place on February 18th, and it was a night to remember.

Your Miss Philadelphia 2023 is Jacqueline Means, and Miss Philadelphia Teen 2023 is Eva Del Ricci. Jacqueline is a University of Delaware student, majoring in Medical Diagnostics with a PreMed Minor in Neuroscience. Yeah. Pretty impressive. Her platform follows that STEM interest and can be summed up into this catchy little title, "Today’s Girls, Tomorrow’s STEM-inists". STEM-inists! Love it.

Hear as Kristen speaks with Jaqueline about her STEM platform, the talent portion of the competition (including back flips), her career goals and more. You'll have plenty of chances to chat with her too. Be sure to say hello to Jacqueline if you see her out and about in Philly! You’re likely to run into her at one of the over 100 appearances she’ll make during her reign. She's already made a few appearances, including a stop at Termini Brothers for a cannoli, and she's excited to appear at her first Mummers Parade in January!

Find more about Jacqueline, the Miss Philadelphia Competition, sponsorship information, and how you could participate in the competition next year at MissPhiladelphia.org.

Learn more about Jacqueline and follow along her Miss Philadelphia journey on her Instagram page HERE.

Here's video from the crowning!

Here's more on our new Miss Philadelphia!

There's a new Miss Philadelphia. Last weekend, Jaqueline Means was officially crowned Miss Philadelphia 2023 at Lincoln University.

Means is a University of Delaware student. She's a proud STEM major in medical diagnostics and neuroscience. In fact, she's so proud of being a STEM major that her Instagram handle is @STEMQueenDE. As a fellow STEM graduate, I think it's awesome that she's the new Miss Philadelphia.

Glance on for some photos of Means and get to know our new Miss Philadelphia!

Here's her official announcement! She says, "I am beyond ecstatic to be your new Miss Philadelphia 👑! It’s truly an honor to be the 102nd woman to hold this title. I have so many people to thank and so much to say, but for now, I’ll just say I am incredibly grateful for this amazing opportunity and cannot wait to continue to positively impact my city. Miss Pennsylvania, here I come!"

Love this photo! "Philadelphia, I am yours! I could not be more grateful for this incredible opportunity. I am so excited to serve Philly and continue to bring positive STEM education to the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection 👩🏾‍🔬🧪. Truly honored to be joining this 102 year-old sisterhood 👑 as Miss Philadelphia 2023!" she says.

Here's a really cool video for Means getting crowned Miss Philadelphia. "It’s been a busy couple of days! I had a blast going around Philly doing all the traditional outings!" she says.

Means shows off what it means to be a STEM major and scientist! She says, "So honored and grateful to be featured in another season of CBS’s 📺 Mission Unstoppable with @MirandaCosgrove! I am so excited 🤩 for my episode to air tomorrow - be sure to check it out!"

Here's the official announcement from the Miss Philadelphia account. "Your new Miss Philadelphia is… @stemqueende
Jacqueline Means!"

Yes, there's a Miss Teen Philly, too! "Your new Miss Philadelphia’s Teen is @evadelricci.eq Eva DelRicci!"

"Sending a heartfelt "thank you" to our 2022 titleholders, Hallie Jacobs & Toluwanimi Olaleye, for an incredible year of service. We will forever cherish the amazing memories shared and look forward to watching you both shine well into the future."

It's worth noting that Means is a big Eagles fan!