Competition

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 5, 2026 — The Miss America Organization is thrilled to announce the exceptional Celebrity Judging Panels for the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen Finals. 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, FL] September 4, 2026 — The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation is proud to name Olivia Pacheco as the recipient of the Go Red for Women® “Heart of the Advocate” Scholarship Award, a $10,000 scholarship jointly funded by the American Heart Association and the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation in recognition of her dedication to heart health advocacy.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 3, 2026 – The Miss America Organization is proud to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the “Miss America’s Got Talent” Preliminary Competition. Representing excellence across the entertainment industry, this accomplished group brings unparalleled expertise and diverse perspectives to the judging process.

[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®.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 2, 2026 – The Miss America Organization is thrilled to recognize the exceptional Miss America delegates who were named Preliminary Award winners at tonight’s competition.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] September 1, 2026 – The Miss America Organization is thrilled to recognize the exceptional Miss America’s Teen delegates who were named Preliminary Award winners at tonight’s competition.