Overview
- Cassie Donegan of New York was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sept. 7 at Orlando’s Walt Disney Theater, receiving the sash from outgoing winner Abbie Stockard.
- Videos posted to the official Miss America TikTok drew comments critiquing her stage makeup, with some claiming her concealer shade looked off.
- Donegan told People she is “just a normal person” who chooses what online feedback to digest, stressing a focus on positivity and respect for differing opinions.
- During her tenure, she will serve as the national brand ambassador for Miss America Opportunity, promoting arts education, scholarship, service and creative empowerment.
- Reports differ on her scholarship awards, with USA Today citing more than $70,000 overall and The Independent noting a $50,000 tuition scholarship plus $3,000 for her talent performance.