JACKSON, Tenn. (June 21, 2025) – The moment has arrived! Tonight, one remarkable young woman will be crowned Miss Volunteer America 2026 during the thrilling final night of competition, taking place at the historic Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
Over the past week, delegates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia have competed in a series of high-stakes preliminary rounds. Now, the top finalists will return to the stage for the final night of the Miss Volunteer America Pageant — a celebration of scholarship, service, style, and success.
The evening will culminate with the crowning of Miss Volunteer America 2026, who will serve as the national titleholder for the organization and as an official ambassador for the pageant’s five foundational pillars: Scholarship, Education, Responsibility, Volunteerism, and Empowerment.
The newly crowned Miss Volunteer America 2026 will be awarded a substantial academic scholarship package, reinforcing the organization’s mission to empower young women through education.
Miss Volunteer America 2026 will also proudly serve as a brand ambassador for the pageant’s philanthropic partners — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Salvation Army — using her platform to raise awareness, encourage volunteerism, and bring national visibility to their missions.
In addition, she will receive a valuable prize package that includes travel opportunities, wardrobe, and professional development resources to support her year of service.
As the curtain closes on an incredible week of competition, tonight’s finale marks a new chapter for one exceptional young woman who will wear the crown with purpose, passion, and pride.
