Door County was well represented in last weekend’s Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin Teen competitions.
The excitement started Friday when Miss Cherryland Teen Elise Jackson was named first runner-up in the Miss Wisconsin Teen competition. In addition to the $1,000 scholarship she earned for her placement, Jackson won an additional $500 scholarship as the Patriotism Reigns Award winner. She celebrated her brother’s military enlistment as part of an essay competition.
On Saturday, three familiar names dotted the Miss Wisconsin competition, including two who finished in the Top 11. Miss Door County Kaylee Griep earned a $500 scholarship for placing in the Top 11 and an additional $1,000 scholarship for the Hometown Pride Award, recognizing the Door County pride she showcased in a two-minute video.
Two former titleholders also made their mark. Miss Door County 2024 and current Miss Northern Lights Kylee Duessler placed in the Top 11, while former Miss Cherryland 2025 and current Miss Titletown Hannah Mertens won the non-finalist interview award.
The Miss Door County Scholarship Organization was also represented by Miss Cherryland Paige Nikodem and Miss Door County Teen Mia Glocke at the Miss Wisconsin competition, which crowned Miss River City Jordenne Butler as Miss Wisconsin and Miss Madison Teen Meredith Rosemurgy as Miss Wisconsin Teen.
Those interested in following in the footsteps of Griep, Glocke, Nikodem and Jackson can apply for the Miss Door County, Miss Cherryland and Miss Door County’s Teen competitions. Applications are now open for the Feb. 6 event.
