JACKSON, Tenn. – It’s time to make your voice heard! Voting is officially underway for the Miss Volunteer America People’s Choice Award, giving fans and supporters across the country the opportunity to help one deserving contestant secure a coveted spot in the national semifinals.
Voting will remain open through Friday, June 20 at 9 PM CT, and the contestant who receives the most votes will automatically advance to the semifinal round on Saturday night, June 21, during the final competition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
Cast your vote now at www.missvolunteeramerica.net.
With state titleholders from all 50 states and the District of Columbia competing, the People’s Choice vote is your chance to support your favorite young woman as she competes for the title of Miss Volunteer America 2026. Each vote helps shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements, character, and community service of this year’s national class.
This year marks the fourth national pageant for Miss Volunteer America, a service-based scholarship organization committed to empowering young women through education and volunteerism. Since its inception, the organization has awarded over $570,000 in scholarships, helping titleholders pursue degrees at institutions such as Georgetown University, Vanderbilt, and the University of Edinburgh.
Throughout the week-long competition, contestants will participate in Talent, Interview, Evening Gown, and Fitness & Wellness categories, all while exemplifying the organization’s values: Scholarship, Education, Responsibility, Volunteerism, and Empowerment.
The reigning Miss Volunteer America, Berkley Bryant, will crown her successor on Saturday night. During her impactful reign, Berkley traveled over 60,000 miles, served as National Ambassador for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Salvation Army, and made national media appearances including Fox & Friends, championing causes of service and scholarship.
