Alexis Thacker Crowned Ms. UACCM 2026


 

Alexis Thacker, 19, of Conway was crowned Ms. UACCM 2026 after competing in the eighteenth annual UACCM Pageant on Saturday, November 7, at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Auditorium.

Thacker is the daughter of Ricky and Sabrena Thacker of Conway. She is in her third semester, earning an Associate of Science in Business degree. Thacker was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the UACCM’s Chancellor’s Office, a $20 gift certificate from Merle Norman & More, a floral bouquet courtesy of Plummer’s Flowers and Gifts, a gift bag from Noted Stationery Studio, and an alignment from Roberson Tire, all of Morrilton. In addition, she received a 10” bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and a $25 gift certificate from Yours Truly, both of Conway.

The first runner-up, Abigail Woodward, of Morrilton, was awarded a $500 scholarship from the UACCM Chancellor’s Office and a $20 gift certificate from Merle Norman & More of Morrilton. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Julie Woodward of Morrilton. Woodward is in her first semester, earning an Associate of Arts in General Education degree.

Hosted by UACCM’s SkillsUSA chapter, the pageant was open to current UACCM students and girls between the ages of birth and 18 years old. Apart from seven additional categories, those who competed for the title of Ms. UACCM were judged on beauty, professionalism, speech presentation, and interview skills.

“This event would not be possible without the support of our contestants, their families and friends, and the many businesses that invested in our students through sponsorships and ad purchases,” said Linda Zambrano, pageant director. “Because of their generosity, our SkillsUSA students have opportunities to compete at the state and national levels.”

 

The winners of each category are as follows:

Baby Miss UACCM         Analeya Foster, Morrilton, daughter of Destiny Guzman and Malik Foster

1st Runner-Up                 Nova Wilkerson, Conway, daughter of Erica Carter and Rodrick Wilkerson

Tiny Miss UACCM          Amaryllo Criswell, Morrilton, daughter of Kaley Williams and Shawn Criswell

1st Runner-Up                 Elliana Santos, Morrilton, daughter of Emily Guzman and Gustavo Santos

2nd Runner-Up                Kynsley Robinett, Morrilton, daughter of Jamie and Shelby Robinett

Little Miss UACCM         Maudie Meza, Oppelo, daughter of Dominic and Kourtney Meza

1st Runner-Up                 Ella Cates, Pottsville, daughter of Jeremy and Brittnee Cates

2nd Runner-Up                Dolly Ward, Enola, daughter of Dustin and Jessica Ward

Princess Miss UACCM   Bexley Meza, Oppelo, daughter of Dominic and Kourtney Meza

1st Runner-Up                 Kaylee Henault, Conway, daughter of Andrew Henault and Christy Taylor-Henault

2nd Runner-Up                Millie Rogers, Morrilton, daughter of Daniel and Kiesha Umphres

Pre-Teen Miss UACCM  Quinn Sommers, Hattieville, daughter of Jake and Ashley Sommers

1st Runner-Up                 Hallie Ward, Enola, daughter of Dustin and Jessica Ward

2nd Runner-Up                Trinity Mckown, Morrilton, daughter of Jeremy and Rachael Froggatt

Ms. UACCM                      Alexis Thacker, Conway, daughter of Ricky and Sabrena Thacker

1st Runner-Up                 Abigail Woodward, Morrilton, daughter of Jeremy and Julie Woodward

2nd Runner-Up                Allee DuVall, Hattieville, daughter of Brent and Shawna DuVall

3rd Runner-Up                Cadence Jarvis, Bee Branch, daughter of Jason and Kathy Jarvis

4th Runner-Up                Raven Cullen, Plumerville, daughter of JoNell Collins

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