Chesterfield Resident Qualifies for National American Miss Pageant
TL;DR: Chesterfield resident Cassia Faulkner has qualified for the National American Miss national pageant after competing in the Virginia state competition.
Quick facts
- Who: Cassia Faulkner, Chesterfield County resident
- What: Qualified for National American Miss national pageant; placed third in photogenic at state competition; recognized as City Queen for Chesterfield
- When: State pageant in 2026; nationals in November 2026
- Where: Virginia state competition; nationals in Orlando, Florida
The story
Cassia Faulkner, a Chesterfield County native, has advanced to the national stage of the National American Miss pageant after competing in the statewide competition. Last year, Faulkner competed in the state pageant but did not advance to nationals. This year, she earned qualifications for the national competition.
At the Virginia state pageant, Faulkner placed third in the photogenic competition and was recognized as the City Queen for Chesterfield. She is preparing for nationals by practicing her pageant walk and studying previous National American Miss queens to understand what judges seek in winners. According to Faulkner, the pageant has taught her about self-confidence, poise, and professionalism.
National American Miss will hold its national competition in November in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The pageant organization provides sponsor funding to state queens, covering their fees to compete at nationals. Faulkner's mother, Cameo Faulkner, started a GoFundMe campaign to help support Cassia's expenses for the trip to Orlando.
Key players
- Cassia Faulkner: Chesterfield County resident and National American Miss competitor
- Cameo Faulkner: Cassia's mother; created GoFundMe to support nationals trip
- National American Miss: Pageant organization hosting state and national competitions
Key dates
- November 2026: National American Miss national pageant competition in Orlando, Florida
Why it matters: Faulkner's success demonstrates persistence and achievement in a competitive pageant system that emphasizes personal development and confidence-building for participants.
Places
Development timeline
- 2025Cassia Faulkner competes in Virginia National American Miss state pageant: Faulkner competed but did not advance to nationals [source]
- 2026Cassia Faulkner qualifies for National American Miss nationals: Placed third in photogenic at state pageant; recognized as City Queen for Chesterfield [source]
- November 2026National American Miss nationals in Orlando: Competition at Hyatt Regency Orlando during Thanksgiving week [source]
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Sources
- Chesterfield native qualifies for national stage pageant
- National American Miss Nationals 2026
- National American Miss Organization