Miss Kentucky Junior All American 2026

Hopkinsville, KY

Ellia Adams is the 12-year-old daughter of Eric and Chelsea Adams and big sister to her four-year-old brother, Van.  She was proudly born and raised in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Ellia is passionate about competitive cheer and all-star dance, training in jazz, hip-hop, pointe, lyrical, ballet, and open styles. She believes in using her platform to inspire others through kindness and encouragement. As the creator of Ellia’s Everyday Encouragement, a Facebook page where she shares daily uplifting messages, she hopes to brighten someone’s day and remind others that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Committed to serving her community, Ellia helped organize a backpack drive benefiting Partners 4 Africa, an organization that provides physical and spiritual relief to communities and local congregations throughout Southern Africa.

This past year, Ellia was honored to place in the Top 12 at the Miss Junior All American national pageant, an accomplishment that motivates her to continue growing both on and off the stage.

Ellia is incredibly excited for the year ahead and is honored to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky alongside her amazing sister queens from Western Kentucky. She looks forward to making memories, serving others, and proudly representing her home state with grace, confidence, and heart.