The station defended its subsequent decision to limit commenting because of the personal attacks. That story reported that Milliken had also received widespread support for her win. Milliken said sponsors had come forward to support her campaign at the national pageant. “I’ve always wanted to spread positivity, and this kind of put me in a position to do exactly that,” she said. A Facebook post from a pageant consulting firm, Amanda Moreno Consulting, indicated that Milliken’s win was no fluke, but rather the result of a focused effort: National American Miss Alabama is Sara Milliken! Words that we’ve been waiting and praying to type for quite literally 12 months!
