Kylee is a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee with plans to pursue a career in prosthetics and orthotics. As a woman in STEM, she is passionate about breaking barriers and showing others what’s possible when you follow your curiosity and commitment to helping people. At Miss Wisconsin, she shared another side of her talents with a self-accompanied trumpet performance.
Her Community Service Initiative, Trust Your Training, works with elementary and middle school students to help them overcome the fear of failure and develop a growth mindset. Through classroom visits, public speaking, and a free Girl Scout Patch program, Kylee empowers youth (and adults too!) to embrace learning with confidence. For bookings or materials, contact TrustYourTrainingCSI@gmail.com and follow @trustyourtrainingscsi on Instagram.
MEET MISS MILWAUKEE 2025
KYLEE DUESSLER
2026 MISS MILWAUKEE &
MISS MILWAUKEE'S TEEN COMPETITION
We are excited to announce that the Miss Milwaukee and Miss Milwaukee’s Teen Competition will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Eligibility
To participate, you’ll need to: Identify as female, meet the age guidelines, and either live, work, or go to school full-time in Wisconsin. The Miss and Teen competitions are both open. MISS CONTESTANTS (ages 18–28): You must be no older than 28 on September 30, 2026, and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026. TEEN CONTESTANTS (ages 14–18): You must be no younger than 14 by September 1, 2026, and no older than 18 on September 30, 2026.
Competition Phases
Delegates will compete in four phases: a private interview with the judges, a talent performance, evening gown, fitness, and an on-stage question.
Obligations
All contestants will have to register with the Miss America Organization ($49 per year), complete the official contestant agreements, and raise $30 for the American Heart Association. If you have any questions about these requirements, please email info@missmilwaukeewi.org.
Scholarships & Awards
Scholarships will be awarded to winners and finalists. The 2026 Miss Milwaukee and Miss Milwaukee’s Teen titleholders will advance to compete at Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin’s Teen in June 2026 in New Berlin.
Get Involved
To help contestants prepare, Miss Milwaukee Organization will host virtual and in-person interest meetings leading up to the competition. Click the button below to receive more information by email and take your first step toward the Miss Wisconsin stage.
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FOREVER MISS MILWAUKEE'S
Once you wear the crown, you’re forever part of the Miss Milwaukee family. We celebrate the legacy of past titleholders and contestants who continue to make an impact in their communities, careers, and families long after their competition year.
By joining the Alumni Association, you’ll stay connected to current candidates, mentor the next generation, and take part in special events that honor the history and future of Miss Milwaukee.
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
The Miss Milwaukee Scholarship Organization is proud to collaborate with local businesses and community leaders who share our commitment to empowering young women. Partnerships can take many forms such as cash sponsorships, in-kind donations, or professional services that help prepare our contestants for competition at Miss Wisconsin.
In return, our partners gain recognition through event programs, stage mentions, and social media features, while connecting their brand with a legacy of over 100 years of women’s empowerment.
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