Alumni Spotlight: Class of 2021

Inaugural Freshman Year : The OGs

The Miss Collegiate USA Organization proudly launched its inaugural national competition in 2021, marking a powerful beginning to a movement that celebrates academic excellence, leadership, and service. That first year set the standard for what it means to be a titleholder—fiercely intelligent, purpose-driven, and committed to making a difference on campus and beyond. With delegates from across the country coming together to represent their schools and states, the inaugural class laid the foundation for a sisterhood rooted in scholarship, style, and substance.

Miss Collegiate USA Alum: Haley Roach, Kelsey Scott, Alexis Falance, Madison Dedmon, Olivia Bohleber, Madeline Worcester, Caroline Sarnelli, Zuwena Easterling, Nyomi Williams, Jessica Bartz, Alisa Vasquez, Kayla Allison, Lydia Johnson, Lacey Silverman, Delaney Cranshaw, Jessica Hall, Samantha Anderson, and Mariah Bader.  

Miss High School USA Alum: Georgia Busby, Aliyah Thomas, Ella North, Reyna Carre, Silvana Abregu, Nautia Dudash, Windsor-Rose Fousek, Andrea Hernandez, and Madalyn Ruth.

Class of 2021 at Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy

2025 Miss Collegiate USA Pageant Results Are In!

The Miss Collegiate USA Organization is thrilled to announce the results of our highly anticipated 2025 National Pageant, held at The Hoff Theater at the University of Maryland in College Park. It was a spectacular week filled with empowerment, sisterhood, and unforgettable memories as young women from across the country came together to compete, connect, and crown our new national leaders.

After an incredible week of rehearsals, community service, interviews, and on-stage competition in fashion, fitness, and evening wear—our national titles were awarded on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in front of a packed audience of families, supporters, and fans.

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✨ And now, meet your 2025 National Titleholders!

Mariah Bader

Mariah Bader (Wisconsin)- Miss Collegiate USA 2025

1st Runner-Up: Laney Edwards (Georgia) 

2nd Runner-Up: Rebecca Beavers (District of Columbia) 

3rd Runner-Up: Séréna Emmou (Florida)

4th Runner-Up: Marialisa Caruso (California)​

Jenna Martorana

Jenna Martorana (Pennsylvania)- Ms Collegiate USA 2025

1st Runner-Up: Danielle Stephenson (West Virginia) 

Ella Hayes

Ella Hayes (South Carolina)- Miss High School USA 2025

1st Runner-Up: Sophia Brawner (Indiana) 

2nd Runner-Up: Tiarah Williams (District of Columbia) 

Christina DeCaro

Christina DeCaro (New York)- Miss Jr High School USA 2025

1st Runner-Up: Kennadi Martinez (Maryland) 

2nd Runner-Up: Elizabeth Graeme (Washington) 

3rd Runner-Up: Ryerlin Roland (West Coast) 

Optional Award Winners

Throughout the week, delegates also had the opportunity to compete in optional competitions, attend leadership workshops, and bond with fellow titleholders from across the country. From denim fashion showcases to service projects, the 2025 class left a lasting legacy. These winners are:

Top Model 

Tiarah Williams & Mariah Bader

National Spokesmodel 

Elizabeth Graeme  & Mariah Bader 

National Influencer 

Christina DeCaro  & Mariah Bader

Media Correspondent 

Christina DeCaro & Jenna Martorana 

Photogenic 

JR: Kennadi Martinez 

HIGH: Ella Hayes

MISS: Marialisa Caruso

MS: Danielle Stephenson

Fashion Show 

Tiarah Williams & Laney Edwards

Denim Style 

Tiarah Williams & Jenna Martorana

Miss Congeniality

Ella Hayes & Brooklynn Saunders

MCU S.T.E.A.M Award

Marialisa Caruso

Empowered Ambassador Awards

Christina DeCaro, Danielle Stephenson, Elizabeth Graeme & Jenna Martorana 

We’re beyond proud of all our delegates. These young women represent the very best of scholarship, style, and service—and we can’t wait to see how they use their titles to inspire and empower others throughout their reigns.

📸 Relive the magic!Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for behind-the-scenes content, winner interviews, and highlights from the national stage.

To our newly crowned national queens: your journey is just beginning. We can’t wait to watch you reign with heart, purpose, and pride. 💫

📣 Announcing Our Newest Age Division: Mrs. Collegiate USA – Coming 2026!

The Miss Collegiate USA Pageant is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in our mission to celebrate education, empowerment, and leadership among women across the nation. Beginning in 2026, we are officially launching the Mrs Collegiate USA Pageant — a brand-new division created specifically for married women ages 25–50 who hold a college degree and are ready to continue making an impact.

History will be made in 2026 as we crown our first-ever Mrs Collegiate USA.

👑 For the Woman Who’s Done It All — and Isn’t Done Yet

You’ve graduated. You’ve built a career. You’ve said “I do.”Now, it’s your time to shine in a national pageant that celebrates the strength, style, and sophistication of married, educated women. The Mrs Collegiate USA division is more than a title — it’s a movement for women who know that their story doesn’t end with a diploma or a wedding ring. In fact, it’s just getting started.

Whether you’re a business leader, a community advocate, a mom, a mentor, or all of the above — this platform is for YOU.

✨ Be the First. Set the Standard.

History will be made in 2026 as we crown our first-ever Mrs Collegiate USA. This pioneering titleholder will carry the crown as a national spokesperson and role model, using her platform to advocate for issues close to her heart while representing the values of academic achievement, service, and leadership.

✨ Be the First. Set the Standard.  2026 Information Packet

She’ll also be joining the prestigious Collegiate USA sisterhood — a growing national network of accomplished women who are redefining what it means to wear a crown.

💼 Who Can Compete?

Eligible applicants must:

• Be married (legally wed)

• Be between the ages of 25 and 50

• Be born a natural female

• Hold at least a college degree (or currently pursing a degree)

• Reside in the United States

• Be passionate about personal development, community service, and representing modern, empowered women
  

Whether you're new to pageantry or a returning queen, Mrs Collegiate USA is your opportunity to step into a spotlight that honors all the roles you balance — with brilliance.

💻 Apply Today — Represent Tomorrow

Applications for state titles will open June 15, 2025!

Request the 2026 Information Packet today and start your journey toward the national crown.

As the inaugural Mrs Collegiate USA, you’ll help shape this division from the very beginning — and inspire women across the country to keep reaching higher.

🔗 Learn more at:👉 www.misscollegiateusa.org/mrscollegiateusa