Miss Madison

06/01/2026

Another wonderful day sharing my Choose to Include/Buddy Bandana program with local elementary students! 💜🧡

I visited Ms. Leiser's classroom and talked about the importance of kindness, friendship, and inclusion. I shared my experience with Best Buddies and the special friendship I have with my best buddy, Elizabeth.

Each student received one of my specially-designed Buddy Bandanas to tie onto their backpack as a reminder to make others feel welcome, celebrate differences, and choose inclusion every day.

We also had an important conversation about disabilities, including the fact that some disabilities are visible and some are not. Understanding and accepting one another starts with kindness.

I love seeing students embrace the message that everyone deserves to belong.

NOTE: All photos used with permission

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

Although technically not one of the four points of the crown, to me, SISTERHOOD is the foundation of the crown. Sisterhood represents the support, encouragement, and shared mission that connects us. It's bond that makes the journey truly special, providing a family of empowered women who uplift each other. It fosters a community where friendships grow into family, offering support through shared experiences, late-night laughs, and mutual encouragement, both on and off the stage.

Getting to know my teen counterpart, Meredith, as well as my fellow local delegates, has been such an empowering and fun experience. These young women are some of the most accomplished and talented people I've ever met, and I am loving every second of the sisterhood foundation of the crown!
🎥 Fire & Flame Creative

Best Buddies Friendship Walk takes place Saturday

05/06/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW6vbvzipE8

Best Buddies Friendship Walk takes place Saturday This Saturday in Oconomowoc thousands of people will walk for a good cause: the Best Buddies Friendship Walk. Ava Ernst, Miss Madison 2026 was in studio to t...