Crowns and competition take center stage for new Miss Tri-Cities contestants
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- Competitions are July 18 at 7 p.m. at Kennewick High School Auditorium.
- There are 14 contestants: eight for miss and six for teen.
- Organizers aim to award more than $30,000 in scholarships and accept donations.
The next faces of the Tri-Cities will be crowned this month as local contestants compete for a new title.
Miss Tri-Cities, Miss Three Rivers and Miss Tri-Cities Teen competitions will be held at 7 p.m. July 18 at Kennewick High School Auditorium.
There are 14 total contestants; eight for miss competitions and six for teen. Winners will advance to the 2027 Miss Washington and Miss Washington Teen competitions, putting them one step closer to the Miss America competition.
Miss Three Rivers is in its first year as a program, allowing women from outside the Tri-City Herald to enter the competition as well. Any contestant in the Miss category is eligible to win either Miss Tri-Cities or Miss Three Rivers, giving the region double the chances in the Miss Washington competition.
Each girl is from the Tri-City area and will present themselves through a private and public interview session, a health and fitness showcase, a talent performance and a community service initiative. Tickets are $30 online and the doors open at 6 p.m.
Miss Tri-Cities Scholarship Program has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to young women across the Tri-Cities over the past 26 years with the help of their sponsor, Tri-City Water Follies Association. Organizers hope to award more than $30,000 in scholarships this year and are currently accepting donations to support the program.
The 2026 Miss Tri-Cities, Julia Henry, and 2026 Miss Tri-Cities Teen, Marci Mendoza, will crown the winners and star in the production before giving up their titles.
Henry and Mendoza both went on to compete in the state competition this month. Henry won the Carrie Everett Inspirational Scholarship and Mendoza placed in the top 11, receiving the Director’s Award as well.
Miss Tri-Cities contestants: Adelaide Gervais, Violet Boyle, Yasamin Alazawi, Emily Hamilton, Natalie Sisemore, Deida Cortez, Anayah Cornelius, Madison Collin
Miss Tri-Cities Teen contestants: Emma Pack, Kennedy Collin, Irelyn Mcdonald, Calli Flohr, Cara Harrington, Valentina Iniguez
