Katherine Pimentel of Clare Hall Secondary School and Soleil Williams of Antigua Grammar School have been crowned ECAB Miss Teenage 2026 and ECAB Mr. Teenage 2026, respectively, following the conclusion of the Antigua Carnival pageant. According to Antigua News Room, both winners emerged from a competitive field of contestants representing secondary schools across the island.
Pimentel claimed the Miss Teenage title in commanding fashion, also walking away with the Personality and Aspiration, Interview, and Leadership awards on the night.
Andrisa Thomas of Antigua Girls' High School and Xion Joseph of St. Joseph Academy were named first runners-up in their respective categories. Brianna Lewis of Christ the King High School and Douve'rt Burnes of Clare Hall Secondary School finished as second runners-up.
Joseph had a standout evening despite falling short of the top prize, earning Most Congenial, Mr. Photogenic, and the male Personality and Aspiration, Interview, and Leadership awards. Narla Nathaniel of Jennings Secondary School was named Miss Photogenic.
Andrisa Thomas received the female Punctuality Award, while Jahmarly Hunts of Ottos Comprehensive School earned its male counterpart. Thomas also captured the female Creative Research award, with Douve'rt Burnes claiming the male Creative Research prize.
St. Mary's Secondary School made its mark in the Performing Talent category, with Kallie Guiste winning the female award and Kristopher Lee taking the male award. The Most Improved honours went to Kareem Amedee and Sarah Williams, both of Pares Secondary School.
The Antigua Carnival Festivals Commission congratulated all contestants for their performances and extended thanks to title sponsor ECAB and all those who contributed to the success of the 2026 pageant.
