The local stage ignited with youthful talent, intelligence, and poise on Saturday night, July 18, 2026, as the annual ECAB Mr. and Miss Teenage Pageant crowned its new historic royalty.
Amidst deafening cheers at the Antigua Carnival staging, Katherine Pimentel of Clare Hall Secondary School took home the coveted 2026 Miss Teenage crown. Joining her in the winner's circle, Soleil Williams of the Antigua Grammar School secured a spectacular victory to claim the 2026 Mr. Teenage title.
Pimentel's path to the crown was paved with consistent excellence across multiple judging segments. In addition to winning the overall title, she captured critical category awards, including Personality and Aspiration (Female) and Interview (Female), alongside the prestigious Leadership Award.
Williams also delivered a powerhouse performance, capturing the judges' nod with sharp presentation skills and unmatched confidence to keep the Antigua Grammar School proudly in the winner's tier.
The highly competitive field saw standout performances from the runners-up, who pushed the winners to the absolute limit:
First Runners-Up: Andrisa Thomas (Antigua Girls’ High School) and Xion Joseph (St. Joseph Academy)
Second Runners-Up: Brianna Lewis (Christ the King High School) and Douvé’rt Burnes (Clare Hall Secondary School)
While the top crowns went to Pimentel and Williams, the night was a showcase of diverse student brilliance from schools across the island. St. Joseph Academy’s Xion Joseph dominated the male special awards segment, walking away with an impressive haul including Most Congenial, Mr. Photogenic, and the male equivalents for Personality and Aspiration, Interview, and Leadership.
Other outstanding segment winners recognized for their stellar contributions included:
Creative Research: Awarded to Andrisa Thomas (Antigua Girls' High) and Douvé’rt Burnes (Clare Hall Secondary).
Performing Talent: Swept entirely by St. Mary's Secondary School contestants Kallie Guiste and Kristopher Lee.
Punctuality Award: Earned by Andrisa Thomas (Antigua Girls' High) and Jahmarly Hunts (Ottos Comprehensive).
Most Improved: Handed to Pares Secondary School standouts Sarah Williams and Kareem Amedee.
Photogenic: Awarded to Narla Nathaniel of Jennings Secondary School in the female division, alongside Xion Joseph for the males.
Following the show, the Antigua Carnival Festivals Commission issued a statement warmly congratulating all participants for their stellar showcases of creativity and school pride. The commission extended deep gratitude to the title sponsor, Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB), and the local community for ensuring the 2026 edition of the pageant was a resounding success.
