I am excited to be Miss Phenix City 2026! Attending college at Auburn University, it is such a treat to serve a community adjacent to my college town. I have been involved in the Miss America Opportunity since a very young age. I began as a Rising Star looking up to accomplished young women around me wanting to be just like them one day. Then, I competed for three years in Miss Alabama's Teen (In 2024 I was honored to be named 2nd Runner-Up as well as to win the Collins McMurry Scholarship & Academic Award) and now am competing at Miss Alabama as a Miss contestant. I am extremely thankful for the friendships I have made, the opportunities for service I have been given, and the lifelong skills I have gained through this organization.
Thinking about competing in the Miss American Opportunity? Here is what I knew starting out.
The Miss America Opportunity is so much more than a competition — it's a platform to rise, lead, and inspire, built on a century-long legacy of service, scholarship, success, style, and sisterhood. Where else can a young woman learn to speak confidently in front of any audience, engage her community to create real change, and discover the courage to express what she believes with grace and respect for others? I have gained lifelong friendships, scholarship dollars that have helped fund my education, and an unshakeable confidence in who I am and what I stand for.
If you are even a little curious, I would love to talk with you about it — reach out here!
About Me:
I am a sophomore at Auburn University pursuing a degree in Political Science with plans to obtain a Juris Doctorate to practice Family & Child Advocacy Law. I am proud to be on the Auburn University's Dean's List. I am an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, an Auburn University Student Recruiter, and a member of the AU Best Buddies Event Team. A former Soprano in the Auburn University Women's Chorus, Alpha Gamma Delta Pledge Class Bible Study Leader, AGD Book Club Leader, Hey Day Volunteer and more - I enjoy being involved on campus. I love attending church at First Baptist Opelika. I am from the small and very wonderful town of Slocomb, AL - famously known for their delicious tomatoes! Coming from a large family, and a large extended family, it is a loud and fun group and we enjoy traveling together.
I love all things twirling; I have been twirling batons since I was in middle school and enjoyed twirling with my high school for 5 years as well as being the feature twirler with the SHS Pride of the Tribe Marching Band. I started Evie’s Twirl Girls where I taught young girls how to twirl and shared my love of baton with them. Since moving to college, my younger sister has taken over that business which I grew from about 5 students to 25 girls! I have competed regionally and nationally with baton, but mostly I love performing for people and watching them get excited over fun and energetic baton tricks.
My favorite place to perform is twirling fire batons on the streets of Mobile during Mardi Gras Parades!
Follow along on my journey: Instagram: @evieallene_ and @eviesmithmao / TikTok: @evie_allene / Facebook: Evie Smith
Previous Titles:
Miss Tuscaloosa’s Teen 2022
Miss Baldwin County’s Teen 2023
Miss Jefferson County's Teen 2024
Miss Vestavia Hills 2025
