Competition

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] April 13, 2026 — Songs of Promise: An Evening with Miss America brought together supporters, artists, and advocates for a memorable evening dedicated to expanding access to arts education for students across the country. The annual benefit concert supports the Fray Sykes Scholarships Fund, founded in 2013 by Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan.

[MIDWEST CITY, OK] April 12, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan traveled to Oklahoma for a special afternoon celebrating the future of the Miss America Opportunity—the Oklahoma Stars.

[HOUSTON, TX] April 11, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan attended A Spectrum of Elegance Gala this weekend, an event benefiting KNOWAutism, a foundation dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families.

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] April 4, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan joined Best Buddies International in New York City this weekend to kick off Autism Acceptance Month. Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

[BETHESDA, MD] March 29, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan traveled to Maryland this weekend to take part in the inaugural Miss Maryland Fashion Show, a special event benefiting the Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization.

[SPRINGFIELD, IL] March 21, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan traveled to Springfield, Illinois for the Miss Illinois Spring Kickoff this weekend, where she participated in a full weekend of events celebrating talent, leadership, and community.