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MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Each contestant has advocated for their chosen social platform since being selected as Miss Virginia Volunteer representatives, highlighting the organization’s focus on promoting volunteerism and social impact. The eight contestants are vying for the chance to promote their platform across the state as they serve for a year as the newly crowned Miss Virginia Volunteer. The contestants for the inaugural year are as follows:

Miss Virginia Volunteer 2026

ADRIANA MYLES

Miss Newport News Volunteer

ALEXIA WILLIAMS

Miss Charlottesville Volunteer

ASHLYNN HAIGLER

Miss Roanoke Valley Volunteer

CHRISTINA BLAKE

Miss Northern Virginia Volunteer

ELIZABETH DURHAM

Miss Chatham Volunteer

EMMELINE SOYARS

Miss Piedmont Region Volunteer

JOANNA EZZARD

Miss Richmond Volunteer

KARLEE ANGEL

Miss Hanover Volunteer

KENNEDY FEWELL

Miss Blue Ridge Volunteer

MADELINE ALDANA

Miss Arlington Volunteer

MARIA FRITCHEL

Miss Lynchburg Volunteer

Virginia Teen Volunteer 2026

ADDISON RHUDY

Central Virginia Teen Volunteer

ELLA REESE MAYS

Virginia Commonwealth Teen Volunteer

KATHRYN INTHAVONGDY

Eastern Shore Teen Volunteer

KELLI MCINTYRE

Northern Virginia Teen Volunteer

LEAH DORAN

Lynchburg Teen Volunteer

MIA JAMES

Williamsburg Teen Volunteer

MARY AHSTON VAN FOSSEN

Virginia Beach Teen Volunteer

Spirit of Virginia Teen Volunteer 2026

CARA BARRETT

Spirit of Danville Teen Volunteer

CAROLINE LLOYD

Spirit of Northern Virginia Teen Volunteer

LANEY GREEN

Spirit of Lynchburg Teen Volunteer

MADYSON BLIZZARD

Spirit of Liberty Teen Volunteer

Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization states their mission is to educate and empower young women across Virginia through workshops, seminars,  scholarships, volunteerism, and pageants. These women in return will be able to go out and lead others to accomplish the organization’s guiding principles, to S.E.R.V.E — Scholarship, Education, Responsibility, Volunteerism, and Empowerment. More than a competition, Miss Virginia Volunteer promises to be a community that provides connections, opportunities, and lasting impact for young women in their state.

Practical information

Live Event

– Pageant Finals show begins 7:00PM (EST) August 9 at the Academy Center of the Arts Lynchburg.

Tickets

– Adult: $35 / Student: $20 (plus taxes and fees)

– Proceeds from the event go to benefit Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization and the empowerment of young women across Virginia.

– Order tickets here.

For press and interview requests, contact:

Michael King, Miss Virginia Volunteer

michael.king@runkandpratt.com

(434) 237.2268 ext. 6805

Web

missvirginiavolunteer.com

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CONTACT US

info@MissVirginiaVolunteer.com

Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization Inc.

P.O. Box 2489 Forest,VA