Miss America Reveals NextGen Gifting Suite for State Brand Ambassadors
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 1, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- At the heart of this year's Miss America Week, the organization unveiled the Official NextGen Gifting Suite, offering a unique and curated experience for the State Brand Ambassadors. This initiative showcased a selection of gifts from both established and emerging brands, providing a boutique-style environment that catered to each participant's individuality.
Miss Colorado Gabrielle Burns, one of the State Brand Ambassadors, expressed her excitement, saying, "Walking into the gifting suite at Miss America felt like I was a kid in a candy store. The generosity of the sponsors was out of this world. I am so honored to be here on America's 250th Anniversary and to have the privilege of receiving so many amazing 250th themed gifts. We are so lucky!"
The gifting suite featured a diverse array of partners, including Officially HER Magazine, Portia & Scarlett eveningwear, Rebel Athletic, R by M Robes by Ms. Asoebi, 'Creations by Niki Lassiter,' Minky Couture, Tinge Beauty, and Techspresso, a veteran-owned coffee company. Additional partners included Art By VVA, Aurora by SwitchPro, Avalon Sunless Beauty by Alietha, Chocoglaze, Eterna, Kustom Made, Morgan's Light, Pageant Girlie, Perfect 10 Couture, Queen B Boutique, Renova, Silky Summer, SRQ Women's Expo, and Togatae Designs.
Wesley Miller-Smith, the Miss America Director of Partnership Development, highlighted the significance of the event. "This experience is about more than gifting—it's giving brands an authentic way to connect with Gen Z women," he said. "Each year, more than 6,000 women step onto a Miss America local or state stage across the country, creating a powerful pipeline of emerging tastemakers. Our partners build meaningful brand affinity and engage with the generation defining what comes next."
Miss South Carolina Lindsay Jones echoed the sentiment, expressing gratitude to the participating brands. "When you think Miss America, you think American Icon," she said. "Thank you to all of these iconic brands that have believed in the Miss America opportunity."
Miss America's mission, founded in 1921, is to Empower Women to Lead with Purpose. As the nation's premier empowerment platform for young women, the organization continues to expand its reach, offering tuition-only scholarship awards through the Miss America's Scholarship Foundation Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
This innovative gifting suite not only enhanced the Miss America Week experience but also provided a valuable networking opportunity for the delegates, ensuring a memorable and impactful event.