“Wearing the sash ignites a lifetime of confidence, resilience, and purpose that continues long after the crown is placed..”

WINNERS OF THE MISS INDIANA TEEN USA TITLE . . .

 MISS INDIANA TEEN USA HALL OF FAME

Indiana has had ten placements at the MISS TEEN USA pageant. The Miss Indiana Teen USA winners who were Semifinalists and Runners-Up at Miss Teen USA :

  • 1st Runner-Up – 1993: Kelly Lloyd

  • 3rd Runner-Up – 2017: Paige Robinson

  • 4th Runner-Up – 2001: Jillian Dornbush

  • Top 10 – 2000: Kera Boog

  • Semifinalist – 2014: Zoe Parker • 2011: Jessica Buch • 2003: Jami Stallings • 1994: Nicolette VanHook • 1992: Nicole Llewellyn • 1991: Heather Hart

Special Awards at Miss Teen USA:

Miss Photogenic – 2021: Lexi Gryszowka • 2001: Jillian Dornbush
Miss Congeniality – 1997: Amber Yoder

There have been nine Miss Indiana Teen USA winners who later returned to win the Miss Indiana USA title. These titleholders achieved the rare accomplishment of winning both the Teen and Miss state titles in Indiana.

  • Darrian Arch: Miss Indiana Teen USA 2013, Miss Indiana USA 2018

  • Morgan Abel: Miss Indiana Teen USA 2008, Miss Indiana USA 2016

  • Courtni Hall: Miss Indiana Teen USA 2004, Miss Indiana USA 2007

  • Jami Stallings: Miss Indiana Teen USA 2003, Miss Indiana USA 2009

  • Tashina Kastigar: Miss Indiana Teen USA 1998, Miss Indiana USA 2003

  • Sarah McClary: Miss Indiana Teen USA 1995, Miss Indiana USA 1999

  • Kelly Lloyd: Miss Indiana Teen USA 1993, Miss Indiana USA 1998

  • Nicole Llewellyn: Miss Indiana Teen USA 1992, Miss Indiana USA 1997

  • Heather Hart: Miss Indiana Teen USA 1991, Miss Indiana USA 1996

Notable Achievement

Kinley Shoemaker, MISS INDIANA TEEN USA® 2023, is the only former Miss Indiana Teen USA® to win the title of Miss Indiana America and compete at the Miss America Pageant. She achieved this historic milestone in September 2025, when she competed in Orlando, Florida at the Miss Amierca Pageant.

For a full list of past winners, scroll down . . .

RECENT MISS INDIANA TEEN USA WINNERS

  • KAELIN BROAD

    MISS INDIANA TEEN USA 2025

  • ALEAH DEAN

    MISS INDIANA TEEN USA 2024

  • KINLEY SHOEMAKER

    MISS INDIANA TEEN USA 2023

  • KK KOKONAIGN

    MISS INDIANA TEEN USA 2022

  • LEXI GRYSZOWKA

    MISS INDIANA TEEN USA 2021

 Miss Indiana Teen USA® Titleholders
Discover the inspiring young women who have held the title of Miss Indiana Teen USA®. These titleholders have made their mark at both the state and national levels, creating lasting memories and paving the way for future contestants with their achievements and dedication.

Local titles were introduced in 2021, and following each titleholder's name is the local title she represented in the state pageant. Also listed are special awards and placements at MISS TEEN USA®.

**Later won MISS INDIANA USA

1980s

1983 – Julie James
1984 – Christine Harrell
1985 – Diana Ballard
1986 – Danielle Waize
1987 – Terri Salmon
1988 – Deborah Lindboe
1989 – Jackie Hartt

1990s

1990 – Kristen Helm
1991 – Heather Hart** – Semifinalist
1992 – Nicole Llewellyn** – Semifinalist
1993 – Kelly Lloyd** – 1st Runner-up
1994 – Nicolette VanHook – Semifinalist
1995 – Sarah McClary**
1996 – Misha Ivetich
1997 – Amber Yoder
1998 – Tashina Kastigar**
1999 – Jennifer Phillips

2000s

2000 – Kera Boog – Top 10
2001 – Jillian Dornbush – 4th Runner-up, Miss Photogenic
2002 – Melyssa Ramos
2003 – Jami Stallings** – Semifinalist
2004 – Courtni Hall**
2005 – Kristina Ellis
2006 – Halley Wallace
2007 – Victoria Tomlinson
2008 – Morgan Abel**
2009 – Bailee Zimmerman

2010s

2010 – Madeline Plesac
2011 – Jessica Buch – Semifinalist
2012 – Mackenzie Surber
2013 – Darrian Arch**
2014 – Zoe Parker – Semifinalist
2015 – Kassidy Tharp
2016 – Lauren Boswell
2017 – Paige Robinson – 3rd Runner-up
2018 – Ella Harrison
2019 – Catie Combellick

2020s

2020 – Jinnie Tomes (18)
2021 – Lexi Gryszowka – Bloomington (17) – Miss Photogenic
2022 – KK Kokonaing – Allen County (18) – First Burmese American Teen state titleholder in Miss Teen USA history
2023 – Kinley Shoemaker – Indianapolis (18)
2024 – Aleah Dean – Southern Indiana (17)
2025 - Kaelin Braod - Carmel (17)