Mohegan -- Sylvana Maria González of New Britain was named Miss Connecticut 2022 during the competition Saturday at the Mohegan Sun.

In addition, Peyton Troth of Bristol was named Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2022.

The competition is sponsored by Miss CT Scholarship Organization, Inc., a nonprofit scholarship program for women. Approximately $25,000 in scholarships were awarded to participants during the competition which involved 11 contestants for Miss Connecticut and six for Outstanding Teen.

"Congratulations to our new state titleholders, and all of our candidates," said Ashley Dalton, the executive director and treasurer of the Miss CT Scholarship Organization. "All of our candidates put on a great production for this year's competition, and we were impressed by the outstanding talent, intelligence and drive everyone showed."

Phases of the competitions included a private interview with a panel of judges, Social Impact Initiative pitches in which the candidates spoke about a cause they are passionate about, talent, an on-stage question and their walk on the red carpet.

González, 24, who served as Miss Farmington, will now compete at the 101st Miss America Competition scheduled for December at the Mohegan Sun. She received a $10,000 scholarship for her Connecticut title win. Her Social Impact Initiative is "With Heart: Redressing the Run of Abuse" and her talent was a Latin jazz routine.

Troth, 14, who served as Miss Hartford County's Outstanding Teen, will now compete in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2022 Competition. She won a $2,500 scholarship. Her Social Impact Initiative is "Peyton's Promise Education Initiative," and her talent was a rhythmic tap dance.

Both winners will receive in-kind donations to support their year of service advocating for numerous charitable causes across the state.

Kara Mitchell, president of The Miss CT Scholarship Organization's board of directors said: "The cost of higher education continues to rise and we're proud to continue to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to the candidates in our program. The mission of the Miss America Organization is to prepare great women for the world and prepare the world for great women. We hold that mission in high regard as an organization, and know our new titleholders will make a positive impact on the State of Connecticut throughout their year of service."