Mikayla Holmgren

If Madeline Stuart made history by becoming the first person with Down’s syndrome to become a model, Mikayla Holmgren is breaking records and shaking the pageant world simply for having competed for the title of Miss Minnesota in the Miss USA pageant. The twenty-something woman braved the stage and participated in all the rounds with confidence. To her credit, she won not one but two awards during the competition.

At this time, when diversity and inclusion are buzzwords in almost every industry, it is only fitting to see someone like Holmgren make it to the pageant. Her personality is as pleasing as the other candidates, and she could really bring something that is timely and unique to the table – awareness regarding her condition. The pageant world should really make heavy investments in allowing more people of all backgrounds to join!