Last evening, a star-studded panel of judges chose Ohio's Allie LaForce as Miss Teen USA 2005.

Ms. LaForce is a 16 year-old from Vermilion, Ohio who plans to study broadcast journalism and participate in NCAA athletics so she can live out her dream of interviewing professional athletes.

MTV VJ and Miss USA 2003, Susie Castillo, co-hosted with Passions Heartthrob Galen Gering live from the Baton Rouge River Center Arena. Teen sensation Aaron Carter performed Saturday Night and American Idol's Kimberley Locke sang her top 20 hit I Could.

The celebrity judging panel for Miss Teen USA 2005 included: Kathy Hilton, NBC's I Want to be a Hilton, Naima Mora, CoverGirl spokesmodel and winner of America's Next Top Model, John Ferriter, Senior Vice President Television- Cable Syndication Network Reality Department and head of Network Alternative at William Morris Agency; Shane McRae, Bobby on NBC's Four Kings; Danica Stewart, Jessica Bennett on NBC's Passions; Matt Ellis, Tommy's roommate on NBC's Tommy Lee Goes to College; and Lou Pearlman, world famous music producer.

Throughout the two-hour event, the contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions the "Top Five" finalists were selected before the crowning. Shelley Hennig, Miss Teen USA 2004, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million.

Catherine Laurion, Michigan, and Allie LaForce, Ohio, have fun Cajun dancing at Boutin's in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

First Runner Up: Catherine Laurion, Michigan, will assume the duties if for some reason Allie LaForce cannot fulfill her responsibilities.

Second Runner Up: Andrea Turner, West Virginia.

Rest of Top Five: Stephanie Brink, California; Kelly Cruse, Illinois; Andrea Turner, West Virginia; Catherine Laurion, Michigan.

Rest of Top Ten: Tori Hall, Virginia; Brittany Toll, New Mexico; LaTasha Laine Lawrie, Kansas; Crystal Glidden, Oklahoma; Katie Conkle, Georgia.

Miss Photogenic Award: LaTasha Laine Lawrie, Kansas. The general public voted for the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera.

Congeniality Award: Rachel Joy Woolard, Missouri. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.

Sponsors of Miss Teen USA 2005 include: CoverGirl Cosmetics, Official Cosmetics sponsor; The School for Film and Television; Preciosa Crystal, Official Crystal Award; Tadashi Fashions, Official Fashion sponsor; Mikimoto, Official Jewelry sponsor; American Airlines; Steve Madden, Official Fashion Footwear; Suzuki, Official Automobile sponsor; and Farouk Systems, Official Haircare sponsor and Mystic Tan.