Category: Miss America News
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Congratulations to Miss America and Miss America’s Teen

Miss America Week wrapped Sunday night after Miss New York 2025, Cassie Donegan was crowned Miss America 2026. Miss South Carolina’s Teen Tess Ferm won Miss America’s Teen. Donegan, 27, representing New York, was crowned Miss America 2026 on September 7, 2025, at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, FL, succeeding Abbie Stockard of Alabama.…
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Congratulations Miss America and Miss America Teen 2026 Talent Preliminary Winners

Miss America and Miss America’s Teen preliminaries wrapped on Thursday evening with the Miss America’s Got Talent show. All 104 contestants competed in talents ranging from baton to singing. The preliminary panel of judges include Mayan Lopez, Frank Kelleher, Frederick Anderson, Jen Hale and Tawny Godin Welch. Below are the winners from the talent preliminary.…
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Press Release: Congratulations Miss America 2026 Preliminary Award Winners

[ORLANDO, FL] September 3, 2025 – The Miss America Organization is thrilled to recognize the exceptional delegates who excelled in the 2026 Miss America Preliminary Competition. Held at the Walt Disney Theater in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the event celebrated poise, talent, and a commitment to community impact. Delegates showcased their…
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Press Release: Congratulations Miss America’s Teen 2026 Preliminary Award Winners

[ORLANDO, FL] September 2, 2025 – The Miss America Organization is thrilled to recognize the exceptional delegates who excelled in the 2026 Miss America’s Teen Preliminary Competition. Held at the Walt Disney Theater in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the event celebrated poise, talent, and a commitment to community impact. Delegates showcased…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Miss America Announces Updated Age and Eligibility Guidelines

[WELLINGTON, FL] July 8, 2025 — Miss America has released updated age and eligibility guidelines for individuals competing as at-large, local, or state delegates in the lead-up to the 2026 national competition. These updates reflect the organization’s return to its historic September schedule—an homage to its origins in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where the first…
