The 2026 USA Ambassador Princess and Junior Pre-Teen finals take place in Kissimmee, Florida, during the pageant’s 15th-anniversary celebration. Emcees Alexandria Murphy and Bo Zimmer announce the finalists, reflecting on the contestants’ week of preliminary competition and the program’s focus on leadership, service, character, and confidence. The Princess top five and Junior Pre-Teen top six compete in evening gown; the contestants then advance to the top three in each division. The Junior Pre-Teen finalists also answer a final on-stage question, a phase scored in place of their on-stage chat. Special awards include People’s Choice, preliminary gown, Passion to Progress, and a SLICC Foundation scholarship. The broadcast also honors outgoing 2025 titleholders Mia Cole and Olivia Mummert and recognizes $12,000 raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Marina Green is crowned 2026 USA Ambassador National Princess, with Alivia Schumacher as first runner-up and Lilliana Smith as second runner-up. Kennedy Sawyers wins 2026 USA Ambassador Junior Pre-Teen; Dylan Dixon is first runner-up and Harper Babcock is second runner-up.
