The 2026 Miss Nebraska Teen USA and Miss Nebraska USA coronation show takes place at the Garden Theater in Omaha, hosted by pageant co-director Jennifer Venatta Fisher. The broadcast introduces reigning titleholders Kaitlyn Halverson and Samantha Washington, and welcomes Nebraska’s own Miss USA 2025, Audrey Eckert. Contestants compete in active wear, swimsuit, and evening gown presentations; preliminary scores also include private interviews, while finalist interviews give contestants an additional chance to share their views and personalities. The show recognizes special-award recipients and names the new titleholders: Brinley Hansen of Bennington is Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2026, with Nora Pentel of Goldenrod as first runner-up and Grace Peterson of Swedish Capital as second runner-up. Emily Loenser of West Omaha is Miss Nebraska USA 2026, with Avery Collins of Beatrice as first runner-up and Giavanna Eslyn of Bellevue as second runner-up. The new titleholders are set to represent Nebraska at Miss Teen USA and Miss USA 2026 in Miami. The program also includes a brief opening excerpt from the Miss USA 2025 crowning, where Nebraska is announced as the winner and New Jersey as first runner-up.
