Meet the 52 women competing to be the next Miss America
The Miss America pageant is set to crown a new winner on September 6, featuring 52 contestants from across the United States. The candidates represent diverse backgrounds, including medical students, law students, and advocates for various social causes.
Why it matters
The pageant continues to serve as a platform for scholarship and professional networking for young women in the U.S.
Contestants for the coming Miss America pageant. Courtesy of Miss America IP, INC. The next Miss America will be crowned on September 6 in West Palm Beach. More than 50 women will be competing for the title this year. The contestants include a medical student, a professional ballroom dancer, and a karate instructor. It's almost time to crown the next Miss America . On September 6, 52 women from around the country will gather at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the chance to win the coveted title. The winner will be crowned by Miss America 2026 Cassie Donnegan and will take home a $50,000 scholarship. Before you watch the competition — which will stream on PageantVision.com at 7 p.m. ET — meet the 52 women competing for the crown . Alabama: Ruby Tilghman Miss Alabama. Courtesy of Miss America IP INC.
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