The 88th Annual Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas’ Teen Scholarship Competition is nearing its grand finale after three nights of preliminary events held at the historic Robinson Center in Little Rock. From captivating talents and elegant evening gowns to compelling on-stage interviews and strong showings in health and fitness, contestants from across the state have demonstrated the best of poise, performance and purpose.
This week, the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization will award over $300,000 in scholarships, making it one of the largest scholarship opportunities for young women in the state.
Miss Arkansas Preliminary Awards – Night Two:
- Preliminary Health & Fitness – $500 Sponsored by Miss Arkansas Organization
- Miss White River, Jada Simpson
- Preliminary On-Stage Conversation – $1,000 Sponsored by a Traci Lewellen
- Miss White River, Jada Simpson
- Preliminary Evening Gown – $1,000 Sponsored by Violet’s Bridal and Formal Wear
- Miss Metro, Kennedy Holland
- Preliminary Talent – $2,000 Sponsored by F.A.D.D. (Families Against Distracted Driving)
- Miss Southwest Arkansas, Haley Shourd
- Newcomer/ Alpha Health & Fitness – $500 Sponsored by The Miss Arkansas Organization
- Miss Arkansas Tech University, Sophie Puckett
- Newcomer/ Alpha Onstage Conversation – $500 Sponsored by Heartland Pharmacy
- Miss Natural State, Ally Hopper
- Newcomer/ Alpha Evening Gown – $500 Sponsored by Violets Bridal and Formal
- Miss Greater Little Rock, Kennedy Stanley
- Newcomer/ Alpha Talent – $500 Sponsored by Ashton Gill
- Miss Arkansas State University, Brooke Ray
- Alpha Private Interview Scholarship (Mu Group) – $1,500 Sponsored by Kendra Scott at the Promenade at Chenal
- Miss Greater Little Rock, Kennedy Stanley
Miss Arkansas’ Teen Preliminary Awards – Night Two:
- Preliminary Health & Fitness – $500 Sponsored by Mark and Tammie Davis
- Miss Greater Little Rock’s Teen, Amelia Lisowe
- Preliminary On-Stage Conversation – $500 Sponsored by a longtime friend of the Miss Arkansas Organization
- Miss Greater Little Rock’s Teen, Amelia Lisowe
- Preliminary Evening Gown – $500 Sponsored by Violet’s Bridal and Formal
- Miss Greater Jacksonville’s Teen, Maddie Finn
- Preliminary Talent – $500 Sponsored by Matthew and Sarah Inman Family
- Miss Saline County’s Teen, Lily Grace Overholser
- Newcomer/Alpha Health & Fitness – $500 Sponsored by Guillette Family
- Miss Greater Little Rock’s Teen, Amelia Lisowe
- Newcomer/Alpha On-Stage Conversation – $500 Sponsored by a Supporters of Miss Arkansas Organization Glenn & CaVonna Eskola
- Miss Greater Little Rock’s Teen, Amelia Lisowe
- Newcomer/Alpha Evening Gown – $500 Sponsored by Violets Bridal and Formal
- Miss Diamond Lake’s Teen, Amelia Hatch
- Newcomer/Alpha Talent – $500 Sponsored by Parents of Haley Bird Haltom
- Miss Saline County’s Teen, Lily Grace Overholser
- Preliminary Alpha Private Interview Scholarship (Red Group) – $500 Sponsored by supporters of Alisa and Greg Spence
- Miss Apple Blossom’s Teen, Isabella Kindrick
The excitement continues with the Miss Arkansas’ Teen Finals on Friday, June 14, followed by the Miss Arkansas Finals on Saturday, June 15. Both events begin at 7 p.m. at the Robinson Center and will culminate in the crowning of the next Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas’ Teen…