[NEW YORK, NY] September 15, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, joined leaders in film, television, and digital media at the 2025 Made in NY Awards, a celebration of New York City’s creative community. The ceremony, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion, honored individuals and organizations whose work has left a lasting impact on the city’s entertainment and digital media industries.
Known by many as the creative capital of the world, New York City is the perfect backdrop for Cassie, a passionate advocate for arts education and a professional performer. Her enthusiasm for the arts was unmistakable throughout the evening as she connected with fellow honorees and guests, embodying the very spirit of the city’s vibrant cultural landscape.
With New York City as both her stage and her inspiration, Cassie’s presence at the Made in NY Awards underscored the enduring importance of the arts in shaping culture, sparking dialogue, and uplifting communities everywhere.
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About Miss America
Miss America is the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women, with service to community at the core of its impact. Participants pursue personal and professional growth while inspiring others as positive role models. With its mission of Empowering Women to Lead, Miss America is also the largest provider of tuition scholarships for women in the United States, distributed through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.