Miss Greater Derry 2026
Maddy Hawkes

Hometown:

Northwood, NH​

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School:

Graduate of Plymouth State University

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Community Service Initiative (CSI):

Celebrate Everything: Celebrating the Small Victories in each cancer Journey.

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Meet Maddy!​

Maddy Hawkes, Miss Greater Derry 2026, is a graduate of Plymouth State University with a degree in Youth Development and Education, Pinkerton Academy and Kids Coop Theatre alumna with deep roots in the Derry community. She serves as the Associate Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at Saint Anselm College and is the founder of Celebrate Everything, a growing initiative that supports cancer patients and their families by helping them find joy in life’s milestones and moments. Maddy also established Celebrate Everything Day in New Hampshire, a state-recognized day honoring resilience and community.

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With the scholarships she earned by winning Miss Greater Derry, Maddy has now surpassed $20,000 in total scholarships through the Miss New Hampshire Program, making her debt-free from her undergraduate student loans. This financial freedom has now opened the door for her to explore graduate school opportunities.

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