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The winners of the Miss Maryland 2009 competition were announced Saturday night. Brooke Poklemba, Miss University City, took home the big honor.

She beat out 19 other contestants in a talent, evening gown, and swimsuit competition.

Miss Western Maryland, NBC 25’s own Mary King was awarded first runner-up.

Miss Outstanding Teen 2009 was also announced. That winner is Stephanie Meadowcroft, who was Miss Greater Baltimore.

Miss Washington County, Whitney Colombo, was selected as part of the top ten and her sister Audrenna Colombo was awarded third runner-up in the teen competition.

Poklemba’s platform is Autism Awareness.