Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 Crowned at Mohegan Sun

Connecticut — The Miss CT Scholarship Organization, Inc., a non-profit scholarship program for women, announced that a new Miss Connecticut and Miss Connecticut’s Teen were crowned at Mohegan Sun on June 18. Miss Connecticut 2023 is Gina Carloto, age 28, of Trumbull and Miss Connecticut’s Teen 2023 is Emily Anastasio, age 18, of Bristol. Approximately $22,550 in scholarships were awarded to participants during this year’s competition where eleven Miss and nine Teen candidates vied for the state title.

“Congratulations to all of the young women involved, and to our new state titleholders,” said Ashley Dalton, Executive Director / Treasurer, The Miss CT Scholarship Organization. “We had an extraordinary display of talent, poise, intelligence and a focus on giving to our local communities in Connecticut. Special thanks to Sylvana and Peyton for their wonderful year of service as our 2022 titleholders.” 

Carloto, who served as Miss Fairfield County, will go on to compete at the 102nd Anniversary Miss America Competition. She has been awarded more than $8,000 in scholarship for her title win. Her Community Service Initiative is “The Grace Collective - Impacting local communities through diverse health and educational initiatives,” and her talent is a jazz dance. Anastasio, who served as Miss Bristol Teen and will go on to compete in the Miss America’s Teen 2023 Competition, won more than $2,500 in scholarship for her title win. Her Community Service Initiative is “Alzheimer’s Awareness,” and her talent is a tap dance. Both will receive in-kind donations to support their year of service advocating for numerous charitable causes across the State of Connecticut. 

Phases of the competitions included a private interview with a panel of judges, talent, health & fitness and evening wear.

The two new titleholders follow Sylvana Maria González of New Britain, Miss Connecticut 2022, and Peyton Troth of Bristol, Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen 2022. 

Pictured: Emily Anastasio, Miss CT Teen 2023

Photo Credit: Catherine Fiehn Photography

Pictured: Gina Carloto, Miss CT 2023

Photo Credit: Catherine Fiehn Photography

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The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Organization, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) operated by volunteers that supports the advancement of women in society by embracing diversity, education and civic action. The organization invests in the women of Connecticut to further their education and provides a platform to propel their futures. Candidates who participate are awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and in-kind sponsorships each year. The Miss Connecticut competition is a preliminary to the Miss America competition.