[ORLANDO, FL] September 1, 2025 — The Miss America Organization is proud to announce the seven semi-finalists for the 2026 Miss America Quality of Life Award.
Applicants for this award were reviewed by a distinguished panel of professionals with extensive experience in philanthropy, community service leadership, and civic engagement: Mrs. Lora Drasner, Ms. Danielle Garno, Mr. Steven Knobel, Ms. Missy Pool, and Ms. Audrey Brown. Their collective expertise ensured a thoughtful and rigorous evaluation of each delegate’s impact, innovation, and personal commitment to service. The Miss America Organization is deeply grateful for their dedication to celebrating the next generation of changemakers.
QUALITY OF LIFE SEMI-FINALISTS
Miss New York, Cassie Donegan
Miss Mississippi, Anna Leah Jolly
Miss Rhode Island, Alexia Rodrigues
Miss Michigan, Hannah Palmer
Miss Alabama, Emma Terry
Miss South Carolina, Sarah Kay Wrenn
Miss Florida, Paris Richardson
The Quality of Life Scholarship Award recipients will be announced live on stage during the Miss America Preliminary Competition on Wednesday, September 3 — streaming exclusively on Pageant Vision.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Winner — $10,000
1st Runner-Up — $5,000
2nd Runner-Up — $2,500
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About Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. (MASF):
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.