Hailing from West Virginia, Gracia Knight proudly captured the crown of Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2026 on June 13, 2026, at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston. Representing Miss Mountain State Teen USA, Gracia impressed the judges with her confidence, poise, leadership, and genuine spirit.
An accomplished high school student, Gracia maintains a 4.25 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and French Honorary. She also serves as Senior Class Vice President, demonstrating her commitment to academic achievement, school involvement, and leadership among her peers.
Gracia is the founder and president of Girls With Glory, an organization that encourages young women to grow in their faith, recognize their purpose, and confidently lead others. Her faith is central to her life, and she remains actively involved at Simpson Creek Baptist Church, where she serves through its nursery and Vacation Bible School programs.
At the state competition, Gracia earned the highest preliminary scores in Interview, Activewear, and Evening Gown. She was also selected by her fellow contestants as Contestants’ Choice and became the first recipient of the Cora King Congeniality Award. Her additional honors included the Baylee Jarrett Award and Teen Leadership Award.
Gracia proudly represented West Virginia at Miss Teen USA 2026, where she was named a semifinalist, placing among the top contestants in the nation.
Beyond pageantry, Gracia enjoys softball, dance, modeling, spending time with her family and friends, and serving her church and community. As Miss West Virginia Teen USA, she hopes to encourage young people to lead with faith, treat others with kindness, and use their individual gifts to make a meaningful difference.
