Miss Nebraska 2026 finalists to be crowned in North Platte

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Miss Nebraska is returning to North Platte for its annual scholarship competition, featuring more than 20 contestants. The four-day event offers several opportunities to meet the candidates in person and watch them compete on stage for the coveted titles of Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska’s Teen, both of which include scholarship awards. Featured guests include Miss Nebraska 2025 Makinzie Gregory and Miss Nebraska’s Teen 2025 Gabriella Swift.

Meet the Miss Nebraska Candidates

Olivia Vanderford

Olivia Vanderford — Olivia Vanderford, Miss Alliance
Her talent is Broadway vocals.
Her community service initiative is Sowing Stories.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Molly Crawford

Molly Crawford — Molly Crawford, Miss Lake McConaughy
Her talent is her story.
Her community service initiative is Don’t Wait, Get READY.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Jacee Pfeifer

Jacee Pfeifer — Jacee Pfeifer, Miss Star City
Her talent is a jazz vocal performance.
Her community service initiative is Beyond the Starting Line: Guiding Youth to Mental Health Resources.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Lexi Nolda

Lexi Nolda — Lexi Nolda, Miss Fremont
Her talent is contemporary dance.
Her community service initiative is Be Sun Smart: Healthy Skin Is In.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Yolenna Regmi

Yolenna Regmi — Yolenna Irene Regmi, Miss Midland
Her talent is pop and R&B ballad vocals.
Her community service initiative is Opportunity for All: Opening Doors to Education and Careers.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Hannah Henton

Hannah Henton — Hannah Henton, Miss Western Nebraska
Her talent is her story.
Her community service initiative is Healthy Smiles: Keeping People’s Smiles Bright.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Allisen Meek

Allisen Meek — Allisen Meek, Miss Niobrara River
Her talent is her story.
Her community service initiative is Speak Up: Advocate for Endo.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Maria Cade

Maria Cade — Maria Cade, Miss Omaha
Her talent is classical vocal performance.
Her community Service Initiative is Filter he Facts: Thinking Critically about Media.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Hannah Johnson

Hannah Johnson — Hannah Johnson, Miss Lincoln
Her talent is country swing dancing.
Her community service initiative is Do Good, Grow Good, Repeat.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Addilyn Wilson

Addilyn Wilson — Addilyn Wilson, Miss Panhandle
Her talent is dance on pointe.
Her community service initiative is “B” Brave": Building Bravery Beyond Cancer.
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Kendall Parker

Kendall Parker — Kendall Parker, Miss Dodge County
Her talent is baton twirling.
Her community Service Initiative is Rooted in Resilience: Moving Kids Forward.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Carlee Todd

Carlee Todd — Carlee Todd, Miss Chadron
Her talent is a tumbling cheer performance.
Her community service initiative is he Voices Unheard: Advocating for children in foster care.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Chelsea Arnold

Chelsea Arnold — Chelsea Arnold, Miss Douglas County
Her talent is vocals.
Her community service initiative is Read to Lead!
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Emilee Corbin

Emilee Corbin — Emilee Corbin, Miss Tri-Cities
Her talent is her story.
Her community service initiative is Hard Hat Health: Promoting Mental and Physical Wellness in Construction.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Jordan Wagner

Jordan Wagner — Jordan Wagner, Miss Scottsbluff County
Her talent is her story.
Her community service initiative is Agriyouth: Growing Our Future.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Addi Carter

Addi Carter — Addi Carter, Miss High Plains
Her talent is contemporary dance.
Her community service initiative is You are not Alone: Fighting for Youth Mental Health Resources.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Sienna Osthoff

Sienna Osthoff — Sienna Osthoff, Miss Old West Balloon Fest
Her talent is jazz dance.
Her community service initiative is It Began Before Us, It Can End With Us: Advocating for Awareness of Genetics and Addiction.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Bar-Lee Klein

Bar-Lee Klein — Bar-Lee Klein, Miss Sandhills
Her talent is vocals.
Her community service initiative is Hunting for Hope: Karson’s Legacy.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Meet the Miss Nebraska’s Teen candidates

Anna Meier

Anna Meier — Anna Meier, Miss Chadron’s Teen
Her talent is jazz dancing.
Her community service initiative is Allow Life to Thrive - Don’t Drink and Drive.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Emma Jensen

Emma Jensen — Emma Jensen, Miss High Plains Teen
Her talent is the baton.
Her community service initiative is Walking Through Greif Together.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Paige Dodson

Paige Dodson — Paige Dodson, Miss Panhandle’s Teen
Her talent is jazz dancing.
Her community service initiative is Hearts in Motion.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Kaitlyn Shannon

Kaitlyn Shannon — Kaitlyn Shannon, Miss Scott’s Bluff County’s Teen
Her talent is dance.
Her community service initiative is Break the Stigma: Advocating for Teen Mental Health.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Cora Frans

Cora Frans — Cora Frans, Miss Dodge County Teen
Her talent is an energetic baton twirling routine.
Her community service initiative is Read to Learn: Bringing awareness to speech impediments through the power of reading.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Ella-Kathryn Anderson

Ella-Kathryn Anderson — Ella-Kathryn Anderson, Miss Douglas County’s Teen
Her talent is musical theater vocals.
Her community service initiative is Feed the Change: Bridging the Hunger Gap.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Addison Hanna

Addison Hanna — Addison Hanna, Miss Lincoln’s Teen
Her talent is baton twirling.
Her community service initiative is R.I.S.E through Resilience: Turning Setbacks into Strengths.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Emma Claire Fritz

Emma Claire Fritz — Emma Claire Fritz, Miss Omaha’s Teen
Her talent is a vocal pop balled.
Her community service initiative is Stay in the Game.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Katie Fowler

Katie Fowler — Katie Fowler, Miss Northwest’s Teen
Her talent is lyrical dancing.
Her community service initiative is Project STAY: Teen Suicide Prevention.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Emma Saucedo

Emma Saucedo — Emma Saucedo, Miss Old West Balloon Fest Teen
Her talent is contemporary dance.
Her community service initiative is Every Body is the Perfect Image.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski

Corryn Wilson

Corryn Wilson — Corryn Wilson, Miss Fremont’s Teen
Her talent is musical theater dance.
Her community service initiative is Fashion Fix: Style that Serves.
Courtesy Courtney Kalkowski