Delaware tied for the Miss Congeniality award. Vermont and Wyoming have won five Miss Amity/Congeniality awards, two more than any other state. The Miss Photogenic prize was first awarded in 1965 and was chosen by journalists until 1996 when it was chosen by an internet vote for the first time. There has been only one tie in this award's history: in 1980, when it was shared between Jineane Ford of Arizona and Elizabeth Kim Thomas of Ohio. The state that has won the most Photogenic awards is Virginia. Louisiana won both the first Miss Amity and Photogenic awards given to a Miss USA contestant. Other awards that have been presented include Best State Costume (1962–1993, 2021–present), Style (1995–2001) and Most Beautiful Eyes (1993). In 1998, a special Distinguished Achievement award was given to Halle Berry. Berry was Miss Ohio USA 1986 and placed 1st runner-up to Christy Fichtner of Texas. She later went on to become an acclaimed actress and Oscar winner. Locations In the first eight years of competition (1952–1959), the Miss USA pageant was held in Long Beach, California. The competition moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1960 and stayed there until 1971. In 1972, the pageant was held in Puerto Rico, the only time the pageant has been held outside the continental United States. That pageant was rocked by an explosion at the host hotel. From 1972 onwards, the pageant has been held in various locations, generally being held in each location for two to three years. As of 2021, the pageant has been held in the following states: Alabama Mobile (1989) California Long Beach (1952–1959) Los Angeles (2004, 2007) Florida Miami Beach (1960–1971) Lakeland (1984–1985) Miami (1986) Indiana Gary (2001–2002) Kansas Wichita (1990–1993) Louisiana Shreveport (1997–1998, 2018) Baton Rouge (2014–2015) Maryland Baltimore (2005–2006) Missouri Branson (1999–2000) Mississippi Biloxi (1979–1982) Nevada Las Vegas (2008–2013, 2016–2017) Reno (2019, 2022) New Mexico Albuquerque (1987) New York New York City (1973) Niagara Falls (1974–1976) Oklahoma Tulsa (2021) South Carolina Charleston (1977–1978) Tennessee Knoxville (1983) Memphis (2020) Texas El Paso (1988) South Padre Island (1994–1996) San Antonio (2003) Special feature episodes Since 2003, a number of delegates have been involved in special episodes of regular programs broadcast by NBC. From 2003 to 2005, six delegates each year were chosen to participate in a special Miss USA edition of Fear Factor, with the victorious contestant taking the title "Miss Fear Factor USA"