Competition

[CRANSTON, RI] April 25, 2026 — Miss America Cassie Donegan joined the celebration of a historic milestone this weekend as the Miss Rhode Island Competition marked its 100th anniversary at the iconic Park Theatre in Cranston.

[PITTSBURGH, PA] April 22, 2026 — Miss America Cassie Donegan joined athletes, chefs, and community leaders in Pittsburgh for the Taste of the NFL Draft, a philanthropic event focused on addressing food insecurity and expanding access to nutritious meals for students across the country.

[COLUMBUS, GA] April 19, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan traveled to Columbus, Georgia this weekend for a dynamic series of events with the Miss Georgia Organization, celebrating community, mentorship, and the next generation of leaders.

[HOMEWOOD, AL] April 17, 2026 — The Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc. is proud to announce that Miss America’s Teen 2026 Tess Ferm will attend Samford University this fall.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] April 16, 2026 — Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan took center stage at the annual USO Service Member of the Year Gala in Washington, D.C., where she not only honored the nation’s heroes, but also delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem. Attending in her role as an Honorary Global Ambassador, Miss America’s presence underscored the enduring partnership between the Miss America Organization and the USO

[NEW YORK CITY, NY] April 14, 2026 — Miss America 2026 was among the notable attendees at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s annual gala, “Threads of Impact,” an evening celebrating both established and emerging voices in fashion while raising critical support for the institution’s future. The event brought in nearly $1.9 million, including an impressive $328,000 generated through in-room fundraising.