At just 17, Ava Grace Nichols balances a 4.3 GPA while excelling in leadership, community service, athletics, and the performing arts. As Miss California Teen USA 2026, she enjoys using her voice to encourage others through service, creativity, and meaningful action.

 

Ava Grace is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient and founder of Re-Woven by Grace, a sustainability initiative that teaches young people to rethink fashion through education and community impact. She also serves as a Princess Project Ambassador, helping provide formalwear and confidence to deserving teens, and is a St. Jude Leadership Society Delegate who has raised more than $5,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A former National Charity League President, she is committed to making a positive difference in her community.

 

A competitive sprinter, varsity mock trial attorney, SAG-E actress and model, and singer-songwriter, Ava Grace is honored to represent California and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams with confidence, kindness, and determination.