Sandy Ptak, Alaska, of Anchorage, Alaska was crowned 2008-09 Miss Czech Slovak United States, along with winning Miss Congeniality, Alice "Fiala" Rokusek Oratory Award and Grand Talent Winner. Sandy will be a senior at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. With the title Sandy will recieve $1500 cash, $2500 towards a trip to the Czech or Slovak Republic and a special $250 special scholarship in memory of John Rokusek and much more. Christy Kessler, Oklahoma, of Choctaw, Oklahoma was 1^st Runner Up and Talent Runner Up. Maria Cox, Minnesota of Stillwater, Minnesota won 2^nd Runner Up. Kelissa Kersenbrock, Kansas, of Ellsworth, Kansas won Americanized Kroj.  Shandra Korbelik, Nebraska, of Fairmont, Nebraska won Authentic Kroj. Sarah Nutt, Wisconsin of Phillips, Wisconsin received the Spirit of Czech/Slovak Heritage award. Olivia Buydos, Ohio, of Seven Hills, Ohio received the Sokol talent routine award.