Miss South Dakota Organization

08/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our Forever Miss SD Nicole Nigg Philbrick, '00. Nicole continues her involvement in the Miss America system both as a volunteer and as a MOM of a local title holder.

08/20/2026

Our next local competition is coming up very quickly! Interested contestants should sign up now. Those crowned at this competition get to compete for the title of Miss South Dakota and Miss South Dakota's Teen in June 2027. See details below and reach out if you're interested or have questions.

Miss State Fair / Miss Huron Miss State Fair Teen / Miss Huron Teen
Competition will be September 5, 2026 at 2:00
For informatoin or to register [email protected]

08/03/2026

Join us as we celebrate Miss South Dakota 2026, Kianna Healy, before she takes the Miss America stage!

You're invited to an evening of celebration as we send Kianna off to represent South Dakota at Miss America. Come wish her luck, meet Kianna, and help us cheer her on as she prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime.

📅 Saturday, August 16
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Premiere Playhouse at Rock Island Lofts | 300 N Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD

Whether you've supported Kianna from the beginning or are just getting to know her, we'd love to have you join us for this special evening. Let's send her to Miss America with all the love and support South Dakota has to offer!

08/03/2026

Miss America Headshot Reveal ✨

Now that my paperwork has officially been submitted to Miss America, it feels like the perfect time to finally share my headshot!

In just one month, I’ll have the incredible honor of representing South Dakota on the Miss America stage. I can’t wait to share my heart for animal welfare, my passion for performing, and the purpose that has shaped this journey.

No matter where this adventure leads, my goal is simple: to lead with love, compassion, and a heart ready to serve. Thank you for believing in me. I can’t wait to make South Dakota proud. ❤️

Thank you for the stunning picture : Maggie Sweets Photography

& Megan Bertsch Beauty for the beautiful makeup!

08/03/2026

You're invited!

Join us as we celebrate and send off Miss South Dakota's Teen 2026, Evian Johnson, before she heads to Miss America's Teen!
📅 Saturday, August 22
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Peace Lutheran Church | 1104 22nd Ave. S, Brookings, SD

Bring your family and friends and help us wish Evian the very best as she represents South Dakota on the national stage! We can't wait to see you there!

08/01/2026

Let's goooo Kianna Healy!!! Just wait till you hear this girl SING!!! 🎤 🎶 Can't wait to see you shine on the Miss America stage Kianna! 🩷🩷🩷

07/30/2026

Happy birthday to this lovely Forever Miss SD Loren Vaillancourt Carver!! We love you! 😘 🌺🩷

07/25/2026

Happy birthday to our lovely Forever Miss South Dakota Jamee Kattner, '25. Her smile continues to light up rooms wherever she goes. We love you Jamee! 🩷🌺🎉

07/25/2026

We have some of THE MOST AMAZING Forevers!!! Huge congrats on this incredible national honor Gwen, Miss SD 1973!!!

07/18/2026

Happy birthday to our Forever Miss South Dakota - the amazing Kaitlin O'Neill!! 🌺🎉💜 We love you!