Miss Madison + Miss Madison's Teen

media release: The Miss Madison Scholarship Organization announced the 20 statewide women who will compete to become Miss Madison and Miss Madison’s Teen. The annual competition, now in its fifth year under director Tara Pizer, will be held on December 9, 2023 at Madison East High School at 4:00 PM CT. Winners will receive cash scholarships and advance to the Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin’s Teen Competitions in Oshkosh in June 2024.

“Our 2024 contestants for Miss Madison and Miss Madison’s Teen are intelligent, dynamic, and passionate about their chosen community service initiatives,” said Pizer. “I’m excited to crown our fifth annual winners and award thousands of scholarship dollars to talented women from across Wisconsin.” 

Contestants for Miss Madison 2024 include: 

1. Cassidy Sairs, age 23, advocating for A Layered Approach to Skin Cancer Awareness 
2. Allison Wisinski, age 23, advocating for Body Positivity: Empowering Others to Be Their Best and Most Confident Selves 
3. Cindy Giselle Ramirez Garcia, age 23, advocating for the Boys and Girls Club 
4. Cora Pizon, age 20, advocating for New Language, New You: The Power of Learning a Second Language 
5. Makayla Stanke, age 18, advocating for Youth Girls in Football 
6. Brystal Schultz, age 22, advocating for Wellness Sake: Health Promotion for Vulnerable Populations 
7. Paris Renhack, age 18, advocating for Honor, Contribute, Remember 
8. Quinn Meyer, age 21, advocating for cancer research (withdrawn)
9. Halle Bender, age 22, advocating for 1 in 8: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness 
10. Allison Hoffman, age 21, advocating for EmpowerHER: Bridging the Education Gap 
11. Sara Fortis, age 19, advocating for PEARLS for Teen Girls 
12. Margret Hinze, age 24, advocating for Life Academy: Fundamentals for All 
13. Alanna Racine, age 17, advocating for suicide prevention 
14. Kiana Loman, age 23, advocating for Self-Defense: Cultivating Ability and Character 
15. Abby Miller, age 24, advocating for Project HAPPY: Revolutionizing Mental Health Education

Contestants for Miss Madison’s Teen 2024 include: 

1. Kellyse Lutzow, age 16, advocating for Let Your Light Shine 
2. Kaia Jacobson, age 14, advocating for Tradehome Shoes’ Trade at Home Give At Home Program 
3. Paytyn Bonsall, age 15, advocating for Love is Pawsible 
4. Natalie Popp, age 15, advocating for Teens for Heroes 
5. Alexis Ullrich, age 14, advocating for Teens for Seniors 

Contestants will be judged in private interview, talent, evening gown, health and fitness, and on-stage conversation. Roughly $2,000 in scholarships and prizes will be distributed. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for area businesses or individuals who wish to contribute. 

Tickets will be available at the door for $15. For more information, visit the Miss Madison Scholarship Organization Facebook here.