[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 3, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is proud to announce the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen Kawai Pianos Preliminary Talent Award winners, recognized tonight during the Miss America’s Got Talent show at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in The Palm Beaches—America’s First Resort Destination®.
The evening celebrated the extraordinary range of talent represented among the 104 Miss America and Miss America’s Teen delegates, with performances across a variety of disciplines.
The Kawai Preliminary Talent Awards were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges representing a diverse range of expertise across the entertainment and performing arts industries. This year’s panel included Alida Michal, Brooklyn Mack, Jill Twiss, J. Harrison Ghee, Lora Drasner, Shelly Bramhall, and Marisha Wallace.
Miss America Kawai Pianos Preliminary Talent Award Winners
Each delegate will receive a $3,000 scholarship
Miss Texas Regan Hutsell
Miss Utah Erika Dalton
Miss New Jersey Kylie Gene Wright
Miss America’s Teen Kawai Pianos Preliminary Talent Award Winners
Each delegate will receive a $1,500 scholarship
Miss Utah’s Teen Elle Anderson
Miss Oregon’s Teen Aria Christensen
Miss New Hampshire’s Teen Kendall Laroche
The Kawai Pianos Preliminary Talent Awards recognize the exceptional artistry, creativity, discipline, and dedication demonstrated by Miss America and Miss America’s Teen delegates through their talent performances.
The National Competition continues Saturday, September 5, with the Miss America’s Teen Final at 7:00 PM, followed by the Miss America Final on Sunday, September 6, at 7:00 PM, culminating in the crowning of the 99th Miss America.
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Miss America is the nation’s leading empowerment and service platform for young women, supporting their personal and professional growth while inspiring them to serve as positive role models in their communities. Since 1921, Miss America has been dedicated to its mission of
“Empowering Women to Lead,” engaging thousands of young women nationwide, ages 14-28, as local and state brand ambassadors committed to community service.
Through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3), the program awards the largest amount of scholarships to women in America.