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Miss Rhode Island Volunteer 2026
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New York, thank you thank you thank you.

You haven’t seen the last of me. 💚🏙️⛰️

For the last time, I’m Miss New York Volunteer 2026, Shannon Kelly.

#missvolunteeramerica #missnewyorkvolunteer #pageant #missnewyork

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I can’t believe it has been a MONTH since I’ve seen my girls!!! 🥹🥹 throwback to the best pizza party before we headed into finals night!
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Pageantry has blessed me with many things, including beautiful friendships and meeting so many amazing women. One week wasn’t enough time with you all! Wish I could go back to the best week!! 💛

(I can’t tag everyone because Instagram limits 🥲)
#missvolunteeramericapageant #missdevol

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FOURTH RUNNER-UP TO MISS MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER!!

To be honest with you all, I’ve put off posting because I haven’t been able to adequately put into words just how much this pageant season has meant to me. I’ve cried many tears of joy and I am still floating on cloud-9!

As a little girl, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. One thing I did know, however, was that I was going to dress up as “Miss Mississippi” for career day! For as long as I can remember, I’ve longed to have “Mississippi” draped across my chest.

I’ve dreamed of holding flowers at the end, and at times, that dream almost seemed out of reach. For years, I’ve said countless prayers, hoping to hear my name called into the Top 5. I wanted it so badly, but deep down, I wasn’t always convinced that I was capable.

This years experience—hearing my name called as a semifinalist and then as a finalist—proved that I am capable of more than I ever allowed myself to believe. Seeing my hard work and preparation recognized reminded me that my capabilities were never the question—my confidence was. For the first time in a long time, I truly believed in myself. I walked away not only as Fourth Runner-Up, but with confidence in my abilities, my thoughts, my preparation, and, most importantly, confidence in myself.

Competing within the Miss Volunteer America Organization has taught me more than I could’ve ever anticipated. What once began as a childhood dream has grown into something so much greater—a desire to travel my home state, serve its people, pour into communities, inspire others, and give back more than I’ve ever received.

I have such a deep-rooted love and respect for this organization, the doors it has opened for me, and the people it has allowed me to meet. I am incredibly grateful for all that has been and so excited for all that is still to come.

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Dear Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant,

No words could ever express the life changing magnitude that this organization is… but I will try.

You are everything and more.

3 years i have been blessed to be here and 3 years I have left with a fuller heart.

Year 1 you inspired me with what was possible and showed me that I had a place that i belonged to because of your love and compassion

Year 2 you took what felt impossible and made a way for me to show up because of your eagerness to watch me succeed.

Year 3 in its own way gave me assurance that my growth means something to the people around me in any capacity.

This week I’ve genuinely said words about myself that I didn’t ever feel were possible. That is, that I am confident in myself because of who I am and that I am simply enough. Regardless of the outcome I am seriously proud of myself in every phase of competition because I know where I started. (Videos to come)

Who knew that a pageant could make you feel like that, especially when you’ve never placed a crown on your head.

And this time I saw something greater in myself that I also knew and heard about but never actually felt I’d see its fruits of but i did.

The mission, if I’d won, was to be an example for girls to look towards throughout my reign as MMV, but instead just as Harmony Porter, I can see that it’s already happening. THAT is what gave me peace about this week of competition. THAT is the reason I had no tears of disappointment to shed. And it would not be possible without you @missmsvolunteerpageant .

Thank you for providing a dream that, though few can achieve, many have the opportunity to touch. Your leadership, strength, compassion, drive, and selflessness has given me everything that i need to be the person that walked across the stage throughout the week.

This dramatic letter sounds like the end but it is simply only still the beginning because you have my heart forever.

Sincerely Yours.💙

[continued p.s.]

#misshattiesburgvolunteer #SHEmakesgoodmedia #missvolunteeramerica #pageants #forever

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Mile 8,026: Miss Mississippi Volunteer Preliminary Night 1

A great night well spent in Tupelo, Mississippi at Miss Mississippi Volunteer! Congratulations to all the prelim winners!

#missmadisoncountyteenvolunteer
#misstnteenvolunteer
#missteenvolunteeramerica
#MissMSVolunteer
#MissMSTeenVolunteer

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Prelim night 1… AMAZING👏

I performed my talent and it went so incredibly well. I’m super proud of myself and my girls for showing up for in my junk ļ
Night 2 has a tough act to follow but i know it would be just as amazing.

If you want to catch the rest of competition visit https://www.missmississippivolunteer.com/streaming-tickets/
The show starts at 7!

#misshattiesburgvolunteer #shemakesgood #

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It’s been one week since I returned to work following Miss Volunteer America and more than anything I miss the wonderful people I got to spend pageant week with!🫶🏻

Three months ago I was debating on whether or not to compete in what would likely be my last pageant. I am so incredibly grateful to all the wonderful people that encouraged me to compete and made it possible for me to do so, because otherwise I would not have been able to foster so many wonderful relationships, both old and new🌟

From the amazing staff, volunteers, and production to my fellow queens- every single person was nothing but kind, inspiring, and a joy to spend time with. Pageants are often scrutinized based on stereotypes, but @missvolunteeramericapag has some of the best people you will ever meet! Forever grateful🤍

@missrivolpageant @missvolunteeramericapag @visitjackson @josienasekos @missrivol
#missrivolpageant #missvolunteeramericapag #missvolunteeramerica #SERVE #VisitJacksonTN #VolunteerSpirit #earthempowered #missrivol

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When’s the reunion?!🥹🥹🥹🥹

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Miss Volunteer America Week (Hugs Version) 💕

Can we relive this week one more time? Please? 🫣

#missvolunteeramerica #missvolunteeramericapageant #visitjacksontn #missnewyorkvolunteer #love

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Miss Volunteer America Archives Volume 3: Fitness💪🏻

My favorite area of competition and some of the most fun I’ve had in ages!

@missrivolpageant @missvolunteeramericapag @visitjackson @josienasekos @missrivol
#missrivolpageant #missvolunteeramericapag #missvolunteeramerica #SERVE #VisitJacksonTN #VolunteerSpirit #earthempowered #missrivol

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Outtakes from the best week ever 🤭👑

I’m back home in New York now and missing my girls like CRAZY. So please enjoy these mildly unhinged moments from a week I’m already reminiscing on 😭

#missvolunteeramericapageant #missnewyorkvolunteer #pageant #behindthescenes #blooper

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Miss Volunteer America Archives Volume 2: Evening Gown✨

@missrivolpageant @missvolunteeramericapag @visitjackson @josienasekos @missrivol
#missrivolpageant #missvolunteeramericapag #missvolunteeramerica #SERVE #VisitJacksonTN #VolunteerSpirit #earthempowered #missrivol

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