Miss Monroe County Scholarship Program

08/18/2026

The moment it all becomes real 🤍

The crowns are new, the journey is just beginning, and behind every one of these girls is a family who will walk beside them every step of the way 👑✨

08/16/2026

Today is the Miss Monroe County Scholarship Program Spring Forum! 👑✨ Hopeful contestants have the chance to meet titleholders, ask questions, learn about the program, and so much more! Hear from the inspiring Teen and Mini Directors as they share their history in the program and invite YOU to join the journey.

08/16/2026

Miss Monroe County Week kicks off August 10–16! 👑 Mini Miss takes the stage on the 11th, Teen on the 13th, and the new Miss Monroe County will be crowned on the 16th! We caught up with the Executive Director and current titleholder to talk prep — and this year’s theme: Press Play on the 80s! 💿💄🎶

08/16/2026

Miss Monroe County Scholarship Competition week kicked off last night with the 2nd annual Mini Showcase Event! This program has found a special place in my heart, and I am grateful and honored to be a sponsor.
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08/16/2026

Miss Monroe County Scholarship Competition week kicked off last night with the 2nd annual Mini Showcase Event! This program has found a special place in my heart, and I am grateful and honored to be a sponsor.
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08/16/2026

Last night was the grand finale of one of the most exciting and emotional weeks of the year for us! From the final walk for a year of memories, to the first walk of a year to building new ones...Miss Monroe County week is truly a treasure. Congratulations to ALL the amazing young ladies who graced the stage last night, you were ALL truly exceptional and I couldn't be prouder of you!! To Miss Monroe County 2026, Miss Josephine Nicols, I cannot wait to watch you shine!
Apologies friends...you're about to get bombarded with highlights!!

08/16/2026

Last night was the grand finale of one of the most exciting and emotional weeks of the year for us! From the final walk for a year of memories, to the first walk of a year to building new ones...Miss Monroe County week is truly a treasure. Congratulations to ALL the amazing young ladies who graced the stage last night, you were ALL truly exceptional and I couldn't be prouder of you!! To Miss Monroe County 2026, Miss Josephine Nicols, I cannot wait to watch you shine!
Apologies friends...you're about to get bombarded with highlights!!

08/16/2026

Tonight, we danced the night away and crowned a new representative 💙🏆✨

Your new Miss Monroe County 2026 and winner of a $6,000 scholarship and a chance to compete at the Miss Michigan Pageant next June is…

👑 Josephine Nichols

✨1st Runner-Up and winner of a $2,500 scholarship is… Elizabeth Wirth
✨2nd Runner-Up and winner of a $2,000 scholarship is… Kynzie Riegel
✨3rd Runner-Up and winner of a $1,750 scholarship is… Laynie Tipton
✨4th Runner-Up and winner of a $1,500 scholarship is… Aleigha Parrack

🤍The Overall Evening Gown Award and winner of a $500 scholarship is… Kynzie Riegel
🤍The Reese Hindley Johnson-Miss Monroe County 2023 Overall On-Stage Question Award and winner of a $200 scholarship is… Josephine Nichols
🤍The Phyllis McCormick Overall Fitness Award and winner of a $250 scholarship is…Laynie Tipton
🤍The “Sweep the Stage Overall Talent Award” and winner of a $500 scholarship is… Elizabeth Wirth

🩷The Judy Graning Non-Finalist Talent Award and winner of a $500 scholarship is… Emilee Breitner
🩷The Judy Graning Non-Finalist Interview Award and winner of a $500 scholarship is… Emilee Breitner
🩷The Non-Finalist Evening Gown Award and winner of a $150 scholarship is… Marissa Manley
🩷The Non-Finalist Lifestyle and Fitness Award and winner of a $150 scholarship is… Alyssa Otto

Plus so many other AMAZING awards! So much more to come, but this night awarded these 10 young ladies over $47,000 in scholarship in ONE night! Congratulations to you all, we are so incredibly proud of you!

08/16/2026