The Road to Miss America 2027: New State and Teen Titles Awarded

The early spring momentum continues to build as the journey toward Miss America and Miss America’s Teen 2027 gains several new representatives. This past weekend was a milestone for the season, as the New Hampshire and Puerto Rico organizations crowned their new titleholders.

These early wins are a significant part of the season. They allow the new titleholders to hit the ground running with their community service initiatives and advocacy work well before the national competition dates are even on the horizon.

This Weekend’s Crowning Moments

Please join us in celebrating the newest representatives who secured their titles this past weekend:

• New Hampshire: Lauren Plank was crowned Miss New Hampshire 2026 on May 2, joined by Kendall Laroche as Miss New Hampshire’s Teen 2026 on May 1.

• Puerto Rico: A dual crowning on May 3 saw Ariana Torres named Miss Puerto Rico 2026 and Natalie Scott Gonzalez named Miss Puerto Rico’s Teen 2026.

Congratulations to these leaders as they begin their year of service.

The Class of 2026: Current State Representatives

As we progress through the spring and summer, we are keeping a close eye on the growing group of titleholders who will eventually vie for the national titles of Miss America and Miss America’s Teen 2027. Here are the representatives crowned to date:

• Louisiana’s Teen: Ava Martin

• New Hampshire: Lauren Plank

• New Hampshire’s Teen: Kendall Laroche

• Puerto Rico: Ariana Torres

• Puerto Rico’s Teen: Natalie Scott Gonzalez

• Rhode Island: Mia Daley

• Rhode Island’s Teen: Honisty Baker

• Vermont: Hannah Roque

• Vermont’s Teen: Zoey Clopton

2026 State Competition Calendar

For those planning their travel and support, here is the comprehensive list of upcoming state competitions. From the historic theaters of the Midwest to the coastal stages of the West, the next few months will be filled with talent and scholarship.

• Montana: May 28 to 30

• South Dakota: May 28 to 30

• Kansas: May 31 to June 6

• Alabama: June 3 to 6

• Alaska: June 4

• Mississippi: June 6 to 13

• Nebraska: June 4 to 6

• Wyoming: June 6

• Colorado: June 8 to 13

• New Mexico: June 9 to 13

• Illinois: June 10 to 13

• Missouri: June 10 to 13

• North Dakota: June 10 to 13

• Oklahoma: June 10 to 13

• Arkansas: June 12 to 13

• Iowa: June 12 to 13

• Idaho: June 13

• South Carolina: June 13 to 20

• California: June 15 to 20

• Michigan: June 15 to 20

• Georgia: June 17 to 20

• Minnesota: June 17 to 19

• Ohio: June 17 to 20

• West Virginia: June 17 to 20

• Wisconsin: June 17 to 20

• Massachusetts: June 18 to 20

• Indiana: June 17 to 20

• Louisiana: June 18 to 20

• Hawaii: June 18 to 19

• Pennsylvania: June 18 to 20

• Tennessee: June 18 to 20

• Utah: June 20

• North Carolina: June 22 to 27

• Oregon: June 22 to 27

• Texas: June 23 to 27

• Arizona: June 23 to 27

• Maryland: June 24 to 27

• New York: June 25 to 27

• Virginia: June 25 to 27

• Connecticut: June 26 to 27

• Delaware: June 19 to 20

• Nevada: June 26 to 27

• District of Columbia: June 27

• Florida: June 27

• Maine: June 27

• Washington: July 1 to 11

Supporting the Journey

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