13 things about Miss Idaho USA 2024 Kaitlyn Widmyer

Kaitlyn “Kit” Widmyer represented Idaho, United States in the 73rd edition of Miss USA. It was won by Alma Cooper of Michigan, USA.

BIOGRAPHY

Widmyer is an American fashion stylist, model and beauty queen born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Steve Widmyer and Marie Widmyer. Kit is Ben Widmyer‘s sister.

Kit compete in volleyball at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene and volleyball, weight throw and track and field at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. Here are 13 more things about her:

1. In 2003, she started steaming clothes while her mother was working in fashion.
2. In 2009, her brother Ben graduated from Wofford College where he played football.
3. From September 2010 to June 2014, she graduated valedictorian from Lake City High School.
4. In 2011, she helped Lake City High School to an Inland Empire League Championship and district championship in volleyball.
5. She was a state qualified in the triple jump in Idaho in 2012 and 2013.
6. From September 2014 to May 2018, she attended Wofford College where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in finance and French language and literature with a minor in accounting.
7. She was a Miss Idaho USA 2020 semifinalist.
8. She was a Miss Idaho USA 2021 candidate.
9. She was Miss Idaho USA 2023 second runner-up.
10. She was Miss Utah USA 2023 third runner-up.
11. She won Miss Idaho USA 2024.
12. She was a Miss USA 2024 candidate.
13. On October 22, 2024, she turned 29.

TIMELINE

Widmyer previously lived in Utah, USA. Academics and sports were her interests growing up. 

2014

• In July 2024, she joined Idaho Youth Ranch as a volunteer.

2018

• In May 2018, she joined Marmalade Fresh Clothing in Brooklyn, New York, USA as the director of community.

2019

• On October 27, 2019, she competed against 17 other Miss Idaho USA 2020 candidates at the Special Events Center in Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. She won the Miss Photogenic award and finished in the Top 11.

2020

• On September 27, 2020, she competed against 22 other Miss Idaho USA 2021 candidates at Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River in Post Falls, Idaho. She was unplaced but she won the Miss Congeniality award.

2021

• In August 2021, she joined CDA Fashion Week as a seasonal executive producer.

2022

• On September 11, 2022, she represented the Twin Lakes at Miss Idaho USA 2023 and competed against 15 other candidates at the Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River in Post Falls, Idaho. She was second runner-up to Hannah Menzner.

2023

• On July 8, 2023, she represented Northern Utah at Miss Utah USA 2023 and competed against 19 other candidates at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. She was third runner-up to Noelia Voigt.

2024

• In August 2024, she became the creative director of Made with Kindness Foundation, a nonprofit in Coeur d’Alene launched in honor of Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves.
• On August 4, 2024, she represented Idaho at Miss USA 2024 and competed against 50 other candidates at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was unplaced.