Miss Juneteenth America™ 2026 — 5th Anniversary Scholarship & Legacy Banquet

A Celebration of Scholarship, Leadership, and American History

Honoring Legacy. Celebrating Leadership. Investing in the Future.

Join us in Mobile, Alabama for an elegant and inspiring closing celebration of the Miss Juneteenth America™ 5th Anniversary experience.

The Scholarship & Legacy Banquet brings together participants, families, supporters, educators, community leaders, and guests for a meaningful morning centered on scholarship, achievement, leadership, and the living legacy of Juneteenth.

Over the past four years, the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® has:

✨ Awarded more than $33,816 in scholarships
✨ Empowered young ladies nationwide
✨ Connected participants to Dream HBCUs
✨ Supported meaningful community impact through service and leadership

Now, during this 5th Anniversary celebration, we gather to honor the next generation carrying that legacy forward.

🎟 Seating is limited.

What to Expect

✨ Scholarship award presentations honoring academic achievement and leadership
✨ Dream HBCU recognitions celebrating future educational journeys
✨ Donation check presentations to participant-selected nonprofit organizations
✨ Scholarship check presentations recognizing participant accomplishments
✨ HBCU Juneteenth Spirit Award presentation
✨ Juneteenth Community Award presentation
✨ A powerful keynote message centered on leadership, purpose, and impact
✨ A refined brunch experience in an elegant setting

This experience is designed to celebrate not only accomplishment — but the vision, service, growth, and future these young leaders represent.

Keynote Speaker

Krystal Hardy Allen
Founder & CEO, K. Allen Consulting™

Krystal Hardy Allen is a nationally recognized leader in organizational leadership and management and the Founder & CEO of K. Allen Consulting™, serving clients across industries including Amazon, Apple, and Google.

A native of Selma, Alabama — a city deeply connected to American history and the Civil Rights Movement — Krystal’s journey from award-winning educator and principal to entrepreneur and national thought leader reflects the spirit of excellence, leadership, and purpose celebrated through the Miss Juneteenth America™ experience.

Her work has been featured in Time Magazine, Essence, EBONY, Black Enterprise, MSNBC, and other national platforms.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, June [Insert Date], 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location:
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 South Water Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602

Located along Mobile’s historic waterfront, the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel provides an elegant backdrop for this special 5th Anniversary celebration.

Admission

General Admission (Ages 3+): $85  (plus processing fee)
Free Admission:Children 2 and under

Legacy Table for 8 - $640 Reserved Table Experience

Perfect for families, organizations, sponsors, churches, community groups, and supporters who want to experience the Scholarship & Legacy Banquet together.

Includes reserved seating for eight guests.

Brunch Experience

Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated brunch featuring Southern-inspired favorites and fresh offerings served in a refined and welcoming atmosphere.

Suggested Attire: Sunday Best or Elegant Brunch Attire

Souvenir Booklet (Optional):

• Physical Booklet: $30.00 
• Digital Copy: $16.19 

A Legacy Worth Celebrating

The Miss Juneteenth America™ Scholarship & Legacy Banquet is more than a closing event.

It is a celebration of scholarship, service, leadership, culture, and the next generation of young women stepping forward with purpose and vision.

Join us as we honor achievement, celebrate community, and continue building legacy together.

🎟 Reserve Your Seat Today

Notice of Photography, Video Recording, and Media Use

By attending or participating in any event associated with the 2026 Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program®, guests acknowledge and agree that their name, image, voice, and/or likeness may be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded for use by The Maynard 4 Foundation and Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program®.

These materials may be used in printed and digital publications, websites, social media platforms, press materials, promotional campaigns, advertising, marketing materials, and other public communications.

By attending the event, guests grant permission for such use and release The Maynard 4 Foundation, Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program®, and their representatives, agents, and affiliates from any claims related to the use of these materials.