TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will be strongly represented as 17 students compete in a field of 45 for the title of Miss Alabama. The program takes place June 3-6 at Samford University in Birmingham. Among the contestants is Cullman’s Abby Sosa.
The winner will represent Alabama at the Miss America pageant later this year.
Contestants are evaluated in the categories of interview, talent, evening gown, health and fitness and on-stage question. They also each have their own community service initiative, a cause they championed while reigning in their respective titles.
Many of the students listed have participated or placed in the Miss University of Alabama competition during their time at UA.
The UA students competing include:
Hailey Adams
- Miss University of Alabama
- Hometown: Birmingham
- Talent: Jazz Acro dance to “Think”
- Community Service Initiative: Hidden in Plain Sight – Raising Awareness About Human Trafficking
Hannah Adams
- Miss Shelby County
- Hometown: Birmingham
- Talent: Contemporary dance en Pointe to “Get Lost”
- CSI: Hannah’s Hope – Finding a Cure for Pediatric Cancer
Elaina Burt
- Miss Jefferson County
- Hometown: Hoover
- Talent: Ballet en Pointe to “Oklahoma Medley”
- CSI: Charlie’s Chance – Overcoming Epilepsy Together
Belle Casey
- Miss Ruffner Mountain
- Hometown: Indian Springs
- Talent: Vocal performance of “That’s Life”
- CSI: Twirl Away ALS
Carson Champion
- Miss Trussville
- Hometown: Valley
- Talent: Dance to “I Wanna Dance with Somebody Who Loves Me”
- CSI: Champions SERVE
Rylie Dewley
- Miss Hidden River
- Hometown: Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Talent: Baton routine to “Thunderstruck”
- CSI: Start Heart Smart
Amelia Donaho
- Miss River City
- Hometown: Windemere, Florida
- Talent: Tap dance to “Na Na Na”
- CSI: Small Steps, Strong Futures – Supporting NICU Families
Liliana Geier
- Miss Hamilton
- Hometown: Dadeville
- Talent: Baton routine to “Last Dance”
- CSI: Live with a Passion for Compassion – Bullying Prevention
Caroline Gibson
- Miss Eastern Shore
- Hometown: Northport
- Talent: Vocal performance to “My Man”
- CSI: Feeding Our Future – Bringing Awareness to Childhood Hunger and Food Insecurity
Kaitlin Glawson
- Miss St. Clair Area
- Hometown: Helena
- Talent: Acro Jazz dance to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody”
- CSI: Full Plates Project – Ending Hunger One Meal at a Time
Katherine Grigsby
- Miss Vestavia Hills
- Hometown: Trussville
- Talent: Piano performance to “Nostradamus”
- CSI: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Reagan Hanson
- Miss Leeds Area
- Hometown: Trussville
- Talent: Dance to “One Moment in Time”
- CSI: Reagan’s Rally – Encourage to S.E.R.V.E.
Sydney Julian
- Miss Mobile Bay
- Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Talent: Vocal performance to “Go Rest High on that Mountain”
- CSI: From My Heart to Yours
Julia Schumacher
- Miss Tuscaloosa
- Hometown: Mankato, Minnesota
- Talent: Dance to “Like Roses”
- CSI: Be the Beat – Improving Heart Health Across America
Abby Sosa
- Miss West Alabama
- Hometown: Cullman
- Talent: Latin Jazz dance to “Bailar/Let’s Get Loud”
- CSI: Bridging the Gap – Inspiring Latina Generational Transformation
Ruby Tilghman
- Miss Birmingham
- Hometown: Panama City, Florida
- Talent: Vocal performance of “I Dreamed a Dream”
- CSI: Many Mini Musicians – Answering the Needs of Your Community
Chloe Yates
- Miss Gardendale Magnolia Festival
- Hometown: Prospect, Kentucky
- Talent: Gymnastics routine to “Welcome to the Moulin Rouge”
- CSI: Special Olympics – Deleting the “Dis” in Disabled
Learn more at https:// news.ua.edu/2026/05/17-students-seek-miss-alabama-crown
