Competition

[NEW YORK, NY] June 7, 2026 — Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, attended Broadway’s biggest night at the American Theatre Wing’s 79th Annual Tony Awards® in New York City, celebrating excellence in live theatre and the performing arts since 1947!

[ALBANY, NY] May 29, 2026 — Cassie Donegan Miss America 2026 was honored to be recognized this week at the New York State Senate in Albany, New York, alongside Miss New York’s Teen 2025 Nadia Anwar.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] May 27, 2026 — As Miss America continues its nationwide rollout of initiatives commemorating the United States’ Semiquincentennial, the organization is proud to announce a national collaboration with 51 Steps to Freedom, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating the world’s largest outdoor museum through immersive augmented reality experiences designed to deepen public understanding of America’s shared history.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] May 25, 2026 — Cassie Donegan joined thousands in the nation’s capital this Memorial Day weekend for the Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Parade, the nation’s largest Memorial Day commemoration

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] May 14, 2026 — As part of her national service initiative centered on expanding access to arts education, Cassie Donegan recently joined leaders from across the music industry in Washington, D.C. for the annual Advocacy D.C. Fly-In hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants.

[DALLAS, TX] May 9, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan joined leaders in fashion, entertainment, philanthropy, and the design industry this weekend for DIFFA Dallas’ 34th Annual House of DIFFA, one of the nation’s most celebrated charity fashion events benefiting HIV/AIDS support, prevention, and education initiatives.