The 2026 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Pageant was held on Sunday, May 3rd at Believe In Books Literacy Foundation’s Theater in the Wood, in Intervale. Six young ladies from throughout the Valley competed in the 37th year of this scholarship program.
A month of rehearsals led up to the day-long event. During the morning, contestants participated in Interview and Public Speaking competitions. In the early afternoon, they rehearsed. The late afternoon’s program, emceed by former Valley Ms. Barbara Theriault, began with a Production number, choreographed by Dominique Cinque. The Formal Wear competition followed, as well as the optional Talent competition. Over $3,000 in scholarships were won by the participants.
When the judge’s scores were tallied, 2025 Miss MWV Teen, Cheyenne K. Sheehan, placed the 2026 crown on the head of 16-year-old Morgan R. Phillips, of North Conway. Morgan is a sophomore at Kennett High School and the daughter of Tamara Kleczek and Christopher Phillips. Her school and community involvements include Drama Club, Trailblazes Club, Community Theater and Improv at Conway Scenic Railroad. She also earned a Commitment Certificate, the Contestant’s Award and the Dotty Weisberg Talent Award and scholarship. Her Miss title comes with a $1,500 College Scholarship, crown, sash, portrait session, jewelry, bouquet and gifts from local businesses.
Brittney H. Bossidy, First Runner-Up, is the daughter of Sherri Lindberg of Bartlett and Eric Bossidy of Fryeburg. A Fryeburg Academy 9th grade student, she is 15 years old. In addition to her Runner-up title, she received the Sales Champion Award, and a Commitment Certificate. Brittney is involved in the Student Council, Drama Club, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as the school’s Unified Club. As 1st Runner-Up, Brittney receives a $700 College Scholarship.
Second Runner-Up, Chloe J. Dupre, lives in Denmark and is the daughter of Tamera Mango. She is 14 years old and a 9th grader at Fryeburg Academy. Her Runner-Up position earns her a $350 College Scholarship. Chloe also earned the Hostess Award and the Contestant’s Award, in addition to a Commitment Certificate. She is active in Dreamcatchers and Rivers & Roads, and participates in Early Act, FFA and is a Junior EMT.
Elisabeth M. Bushey, of Tamworth, received the Personal Growth Award. Ariana L. Dostie and Danielle S. Pelkie also scored well in the event.
A special performance was presented by Miss New Hampshire Teen Volunteer 2026, Isabel Dwyer. Judges for the event were Maryann Eastman, Jana El-Sayed and Pat McCoy, with a separate panel of Talent Judges; Holly Burnell, Kelly Rogers and Holly Reed.
The 2026 Miss Mount Washington Valley Teen Scholarship Program was sponsored by Mount Washington Valley Promotions, Altrusa International of Carroll County, Settler’s Green OVP, Jackson Collection, Lisa DuFault – Photographer, and Believe In Books Literacy Foundation.
Look for the Teen Royalty at numerous events throughout the Valley in the coming year and tune in to Valley Vision Channel 3 to see the program. If you would like to schedule an appearance, email valleypromotions@gmail.com.
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