Author name: NEWS UPDATE

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] August 30, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is thrilled to announce the distinguished Preliminary Judging Panels for both Miss America and Miss America’s Teen. Bringing together accomplished leaders, industry professionals, entertainers, and influential voices from across the country, these esteemed judges will play a critical role in evaluating this year’s delegates as they compete for the opportunity to serve as the 99th Miss America and the 21st Miss America’s Teen.

[West Palm Beach, Florida] August 29, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is proud to announce acclaimed producer Wayne Gentry of ShowCase Video Productions as the producer of the upcoming Miss America Competition, taking place September 1–September 6, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Events will be held in The Palm Beaches—America’s First Resort Destination®—at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] August 28, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is thrilled to announce Jennifer Hale and Billy Gilman as the celebrity hosts of the Miss America’s Teen and Miss America Final Competitions. Hale and Gilman will take the stage on Saturday, September 5, for the crowning of the 21st Miss America’s Teen, followed by Sunday, September 6, for the crowning of the 99th Miss America in West Palm Beach, Florida.