Tara Jones' hard work paid off and was elected Miss Auburn 2013 after raising more than $7,500, for the water crisis, during campaign week alone.
"It doesn't feel real, this is so amazing," Jones said.
Jones hopes to continue the work her campaign began this week.
"I want to get the whole university behind the platform of the water crisis and get the university on board and make our university one of the leading voices in stopping the water crisis," Jones said.
Kate Hughes, one of the other Miss Auburn candidates will still support Jones.
"I worked with them a little on the water purifier, so I will definitely help her with her campaign," Hughes said.
Andrea Howard, another Miss Auburn candidate, also said she is supportive of Jones.
"She is not only Miss Auburn, she is a War Eagle Girl now, so we've all got her back," Howard said.
Emily Jordan, another Miss Auburn candidate, is thankful for all of her supporters, regardless of her loss.
"I think I've just taken away that we go to an incredible school and the Lord is sovereign and I have just been so blessed by this campus and just coming to love Auburn even more," Jordan said.
Jordan said she will help Jones in any way she can.
Jones found support in her friends, family and faith.
"The Lord can provide exceedingly more than you can ever dream or hope," Jones said.
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