A Stellar Weekend of Elegance, Empowerment & Celebration: 2025 Miss & Ms Culture Galaxy and Miss American Nation Pageants

From July 11–13, 2025, the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, Connecticut, sparkled with style, spirit, and sisterhood as finalists from across the country gathered for a weekend of competition, confidence, and celebration at the Miss & Ms Culture Galaxy Pageants and the Miss American Nation Pageant.

Hosted by the incredible Mrs. Elizabeth Paine, with pageant coordination by Miss Emily Dole and music entertainment by DJ Mr. Kent, the weekend kicked off with a high-energy start. Friday, July 11: Optional Competition & Kickoff Celebration

The weekend opened with our Optional Competitions, judged by the esteemed Monica Mordowanec and Victor Navarez. Delegates took to the stage to showcase talents, special presentations, and other creative entries that went beyond the core pageant elements.

Afterwards, contestants gathered for rehearsals and bonded at a fun welcome party—setting the tone for the empowering days ahead. Saturday, July 12: Preliminary Competitions & Awards Dinner

Saturday began with the Overall Interview Competitions, starting with our Miss & Ms Culture Galaxy divisions, followed by the Miss American Nation Pageant.

The day continued with Preliminary Competitions in a range of categories:

• Miss & Ms Culture Galaxy:

  • Costume/Cultural Wear

  • Swim or Athletic Wear

  • Formal Wear

• Miss American Nation:

  • Fashion Wear (Female contestants)

  • Summer Wear (Male contestants)

  • Formal Wear

As evening arrived, finalists, families, and supporters gathered for our elegant Dinner & Optional Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence and creativity from the optional competitions. Sunday, July 13: Grand Finals & Crowning Moments

The stage was set for the Finals, judged by our distinguished panel: Traci Conway, Cherise Floyd Pickering, and Christina Couto.

The delegates opened the show in stunning white outfits, symbolizing unity and grace. The moment was made more emotional with heartfelt farewell speeches from reigning queens Ms. Culture Galaxy Marneet Lewis and Elite Culture Galaxy Jenniffer Fanska.

We proudly crowned our new Miss & Ms Culture Galaxy 2026 titleholders: 👑 Julia Hart 👑 Elizabeth Thoma 👑 Samantha Williams (Appointed) 👑 Debbie Manente

Following that, Miss American Nation finalists took the stage in royal blue outfits, reflecting the pageant’s iconic colors. A moving farewell was shared by former titleholders Abby Kiefer, Michaela DiCaro, Julia Hart, and Trisha Williams.

We then welcomed our 2026 Miss American Nation Queens and Kings: 👑 Lunamar Caro 👑 Amelia Belanger 👑 Henry Caro 👑 Maximus Womack 👑 Peyton Richter

👑 Jenniffer Fanska 👑 Ally adams 👑 Vivienne Crandell 👑 Amarilis Del mar Rosado 👑 Marneet Lewis 👑 William Rearick 👑 Amy Rearick

A Special Thank You

This magical weekend would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of so many:

🌟 Mrs. Debbie – Director & Visionary 🌟 Mr. Krishna – Stage Assistant 🌟 Ms. Melissa – Pageant Assistant

Thank you to every delegate, parent, supporter, and volunteer who made this event unforgettable. We are proud to continue our mission of celebrating diversity, confidence, and culture through pageantry. — With Love,

The Miss & Ms Culture Galaxy & Miss American Nation Team 💫 SAVE THE DATE 2026 International & National Pageant will be held the weekend of July 10-12 Connecticut