Hawaii is the most recent state to participate in Miss USA , first competing in 1962 . Prior to become admitting a full statehood in 1959 , it sent delegates to Miss Universe . Despite the late start , it has been one of the most successful : Hawaii 's first Miss Hawaii , Macel Wilson , won the Miss USA title . Four Miss USA winners came from Hawaii , one of three states with four titles ( only second to Texas and California ) . Though many Miss USA winners and semifinalists came from Hawaii , relatively few have placed as runners-up . Two previously competed at Miss Teen USA . Kelly Hu , Miss Teen USA 1985 , became the first Miss Teen USA winner to win a Miss title , in 1993
Miss Teen USA 1985
Miss Teen USA 1985
Miss Hawaii USA