Miss Dominican Republic, Ada dela Cruz, topped the Miss Universe 2009 evening gown competition.

The Top 10 in Evening Gown

1. Dominican Republic – 9.428
2. Kosovo – 9.250
3. Puerto Rico – 9.050
4. Australia – 9.039
5. Venezuela – 8.869
6. France – 8.650
7. South Africa – 8.040
8. Czech Republic – 8.010
9. Switzerland – 7.890
10. USA – 7.550

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Miss Congeniality – China
Miss Photogenic – Thailand
Best National Costume – Panama

THE Top 5 FINALISTS

Australia
Dominican Republic
Kosovo
Puerto Rico
Venezuela