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Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc.

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc.  annually selects an adult, teen, and youth titleholder, who are wheelchair mobile, that successfully advocate, educate, and empower all people on a state level.

This organization provides opportunities for women, teens, and young girls who are wheelchair mobile to be recognized, celebrated, and have their voices amplified! Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc. is a leadership and empowerment organization. It is not centered on a beauty contest, but rather a competition that emphasizes the inner beauty, strength, and passion of those who participate. The organization is much more than just a competition. It starts with a competition, but then builds throughout the year as our titleholders work to educate people in Kansas and break down stereotypes. Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc. is made up of three programs: the Ms. program, Junior Miss program, and the Little Miss program. With varying ages involved, it provides the perfect opportunity for mentorship as well. Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Inc. is a sisterhood, a platform, and a tool for empowerment and leadership!

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas logo in the shape of the state of Kansas with a crown in the center.

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New Ms. Wheelchair Kansas, Junior Miss, and Little Miss Crowned!

The 2026 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas (MWKS) was recently crowned during a weekend ceremony held March 15, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Lawrence, Kan. Magda Carlos-Trevino of Olathe received her crown after participating in four judging sessions, as well as many other activities, throughout the three-day event held March 13-15. The weekend concluded with a formal crowning, where Magda was chosen as the new titleholder and fellow contestant Jessica Soderlund of Beloit was named the Runner-Up. New Junior Miss and Little Miss titleholders were also announced at the ceremony. AJ Vitosh of Andover will serve as Junior Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2026 and Naomi Bartley of Topeka will serve as Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2026.

All three new titleholders smile and take a photo together on stage with their arms around each other.
Magda's official portrait- she is smiling and wearing a teal and blue sash, crown, burgandy dress, and glasses. Magda is using a black power chair and has brown, curly hair.

Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2026

Selected at 21st Annual Crowning Ceremony

Magda Carlos-Trevino

Magda Carlos-Trevino received her crown after participating in four judging sessions, as well as many other activities, throughout the three-day Ms. Wheelchair Kansas event. Magda will share her platform in the coming year, “Roll Into Your Power- Be Your Own Advocate,” which champions self-empowerment so that ALL people have a fulfilling, independent life, without losing sight of their personal or cultural identity. Magda will also ultimately represent Kansas in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, held in Grand Rapids, MI in August.

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Official portrait of AJ- she is smiling and wearing a blue and gold dress, teal and purple sash, crown, and glasses. AJ is using a manual wheelchair and has dark brown wavy hair.

Junior Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2026

Selected at 21st Annual Crowning Ceremony

Annaliese (AJ) Vitosh

The 2nd Junior Miss Wheelchair Kansas was announced at this year's crowning ceremony. Annaliese (AJ) Vitosh of Andover was selected as the new Junior Miss! AJ is a 16-year-old high school junior at Andover Central High School. AJ wants to find ways to help eliminate barriers for wheelchair users. She wants to help create a society where everyone is valued and seen. AJ will focus her platform on “Promoting Understanding of Accessibility, Eliminating Barriers, and Promoting Adaptive Programs.”

Read More about AJ >

Official portrait of Naomi- she is smiling and wearing her pink and teal sash, crown, red dress with black sweater, and glasses. Naomi is using a manual wheelchair and has long, very curly brown hair.

Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2026

Selected at 21st Annual Crowning Ceremony

Naomi Bartley

The 11th Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas was announced at this year's crowning ceremony. Naomi Bartley of Topeka was selected as the new Little Miss! Naomi is a 5th grader at Jardine Elementary. Naomi is the kind of person who dives headfirst into everything, from building at Lego Robotics and StarBase to performing in her church's annual Christmas plays. She also plays boccia, an adaptive sport. Naomi is a natural-born advocate who wants to be Little Miss so that she can make sure every other girl she meets feels just as welcome and empowered as she does.

Read More about Naomi >

  • Contestants and former titleholders, along with two board members, take a group photo on stage in 2025
  • Titleholder, Tiffany Nickel, smiling as she is congratulated in the Senate Chambers
  • Former and current Little Miss titleholders- Sophia, Isabel, and Leslie- take a photo with Chris Layne, Ms. Wheelchair Colorado '20-'21.
  • Contestants Marci Clare and Jenny Palmer take a photo after the crowning ceremony holding their flowers on stage.
  • Titleholders, Andrea and OE, take a photo with a young wheelchair user during a community event
  • Titleholder, Emily Evans, taking a photo with a group of elementary aged children

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