Competition

[HOMEWOOD, AL] March 17, 2026 — The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. is proud to announce a new partnership with Samford University, naming the institution an official higher education partner of the Miss America’s Teen program.

[PHILADELPHIA, PA] March 16, 2026 — As announced during today’s Welcome America Inc. press conference, Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan will take part in the Wawa Welcome America Festival, a 16-day celebration in Philadelphia honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary this July.

[WELLINGTON, FL] March 15, 2026 — A day of world-class polo at the National Polo Center began with a patriotic moment as Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan took the field to perform the National Anthem before players and spectators.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] March 14, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan had the honor of attending and serving as a judge at the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s 6th Annual Dance the Night Away benefit, where an impressive $1.3 million was raised to support individuals and families navigating a cancer diagnosis.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] March 11, 2026 — Miss America’s Teen 2026 Tess Ferm had the honor of attending and delivering a keynote address at the 2026 National Conference on Women’s Health in Washington, D.C., joining leaders and advocates focused on advancing women’s health and wellness

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] March 10, 2026 — During her year of service, Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan champions initiatives that uplift communities across the country—from Alaska to Maine. But few causes are closer to her heart than caring for animals. During a recent visit to West Palm Beach, Florida, the proud dog owner made a special stop at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, the nation’s largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue.