Competition

[NEW YORK, NY] February 2, 2026 — Miss America made a special appearance at the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, celebrating excellence, tradition, and the powerful bond between people and their pets at one of the world’s most prestigious canine competitions.

February 1, 2026 — This Black History Month, Miss America proudly honors the trailblazing women who helped to reshape the legacy of the organization and expanded its promise of opportunity.

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] January 30, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan attended the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® Red Dress Collection Concert yesterday evening at the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Cassie walked the red carpet wearing designs by Alexander Collection, appeared on the runway in Romey Roe, and took part in the evening’s programming dedicated to advancing women’s heart health.

[NEW YORK, NY] January 30, 2026 — The morning following the Red Dress Collection Concert hosted by the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women® movement, Miss America Cassie Donegan joined Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, for a meaningful conversation on women’s health and well-being.

[HAMPTON, VA] January 28, 2026 — Miss America Cassie Donegan spent time in Hampton, Virginia connecting with students through school visits focused on the power of arts education, perseverance, and believing in possibility.

[WEST PALM BEACH, FL] January 17, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan opened the Frederick Anderson fashion show at The Colony Hotel in West Palm Beach, stepping onto the runway in one of the city’s most iconic venues and further cementing West Palm Beach’s growing presence on the national fashion stage.