Karolina Dvorak, representing Nebraska, of Lincoln,NE was crowned Miss Czech-Slovak US Queen 2026-2027: she is the tenth Nebraska Queen to wear the national crown. She received the Oratory Award, as well as the Kroj - Accuracy, Kroj - Knowledge, and Kroj - Family Story Awards. She has received a special educational scholarship donated by Dr. Cecelia Rokusek, Slovak Honorary Consul of Florida. Dr. Rokusek dedicates this scholarship to her parents John and Alicia “Fiala” Rokusek.

Hannah Thomason, representing New York, of Yukon, OK was crowned Miss Czech-Slovak US 2026-2027 1st Runner-Up. She received the Grand Talent Award and a Kroj Award of Merit.

Katherine McGee, representing Missouri, of Raymore, MO was crowned Miss Czech-Slovak US 2026-2027 2nd Runner-Up. She also received Miss Congeniality, an award voted on by her fellow contestants, and a Kroj Award of Merit. Thanks to the generosity of the Kotouc Family, the 1st and 2nd Runner-Ups will receive a $250 educational scholarship to enhance their educational experiences during their reign. 

Brooklyn Webb, representing Kansas, of Ellsworth, KS received the Talent Runner-Up Award.

Maya Hernandez, representing Wisconsin, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI received the Kroj - Poise Award.

Klara Sebestik, representing Illinois, of Lyons, IL received a Kroj Award of Merit and was named Sokol Talent Runner-Up.

Kyla Jupe, representing Texas, of West, TX received the Gruntorad-Stastny Heritage Award. This award recognizes the contestant who exhibits outstanding heritage involvement as presented through her application and participation in the pageant.

Tarynn Tornsey, representing South Dakota, of Tyndall, SD received the John & Lois Fiala Spirit of the Czech-Slovak Heritage Award. This award recognizes the contestant who demonstrates exceptional passion and dedication to preserving and celebrating her Czech and Slovak heritage.

Gianna Olsen, representing Minnesota, of Stillwater, MN received the Cultural Preservation Award. This award recognizes the contestant who exhibits a passion and dedication to creating the next generation of cultural ambassadors.

Eden Tlapak-Simmons, representing Oklahoma, of Oklahoma City, OK received the Božena Award. This award recognizes a contestant who strives to make the world a better place, aids those around her, and inspires others to do the same. The award is presented in memory of Marie (Božena) Root by her family.

Isabella Valcuha, representing New Jersey, of Belleville, NJ received the Sokol Talent Award.

We recognized another legacy contestant - when Tarynn Torsney followed in her mother Jennifer (Kreber) Torsney (Miss South Dakota Czech-Slovak Queen 1994)!