Miss Wyoming is a state-level pageant that sends winners to compete for the title of Miss America. The competition, which awards scholarships, is open to women aged 19 through 28.
Wyoming is one of the few states, along with Maine, South Dakota, and West Virginia, that has yet to win a Miss America, Miss USA, or Miss Teen USA title.
Alyssa Medina of Cheyenne was crowned Miss Wyoming on June 6, 2026, at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. She will for the title of Miss America 2027.
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Results summary
The following is a visual summary of the past results of Miss Wyoming titleholders at the national Miss America pageants/competitions. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the national competition during which a placement and/or award was garnered, not the year attached to the contestant's state title.
Placements
1st runners-up: Carol Jean Held (1948)
3rd runners-up: Lexie Madden (2013)
Top 10: Elaine Lois Holkenbrink (1953)
Top 15: Dorothy June McKay (1947)
Awards
Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness: Elaine Lois Holkenbrink (1953)
Preliminary Talent: N/A
Non-finalist Talent: Carol Rose (1969), Trish Long (1976), Carol June Wallace (1977), Kim Pring (1979)
Miss Congeniality: N/A
Dr. David B. Allman Medical Scholarship: Cheryl Johnson (1975)
Waterford Crystal Scholarship for Business Management and Marketing: Rebecca Darrington (1997)
Women in Business Scholarship Award Finalists: Cheyenne Buyert (2018)
Show Me Your Shoes Winner: Anna-Claire Musick (2026)