Judges in Lexington evaluated women across the state to find the next Miss Kentucky on Saturday.

They chose Miss Bowling Green, Mallory Ervin!

Ervin won a $10,000 scholarship, a Lexus to use during her year of service, and an opportunity to compete in the 2010 Miss America pageant in January.

A Morganfield native, Ervin will also be a spokeswoman for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which spends up to $25,000 a year to reimburse Miss Kentucky's travel expenses, as she promotes healthy lifestyles at schools and events.

Not to be overlooked, was first runner up Miss Mammoth Cave, Janelle Blevins of Webbville.

Congratulations to them, and also Miss Cumberland Falls, Ann-Blair Thornton, of Bowling Green who also competed.