A native of Lincoln, Audrey Eckert was crowned Miss Nebraska USA on 6 April 2025 and won Nebraska’s second Miss USA title, winning the crown at the 2025 pageant in Reno, Nevada on 24 October 2025. A former Miss Nebraska Teen USA, Audrey was the third of the Miss Teen USA 2020 top five to compete at Miss USA. She is an advocate for digital safety, mentorship, and female empowerment.
Audrey Eckert is a bold advocate for digital safety, mentorship, and female empowerment. At 22 years old, Audrey graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in marketing and minoring in Advertising & Public Relations. She’s now the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for Sapahn, a Thai handbag brand with a human rights mission. This has led to their B Corp certification, a national standard for ethical production and fair labor practices.
As a former NCAA Division I Athlete and captain of the Husker Cheer Squad, Audrey was recognized by the Big Ten Conference with the Academic High Honors and Community Service Awards for her academic achievements and commitment to her community through volunteering.
Audrey founded “Queen of Your Feed”, an initiative dedicated to educating young people on navigating the digital world safely while owning their narrative. Inspired by firsthand experience, she created this platform to help youth protect their digital identity, foster positivity online, and use social media as a tool to advocate for causes they care about while building their personal brand.
Beyond her professional work and advocacy, she’s deeply committed to mentorship. As a volunteer with the Teammates Mentoring Program and a coach for two competitive cheerleading teams, she guides over 300 young athletes, cultivating teamwork, resilience, and confidence. Audrey strives to empower the next generation of women to lead with strength and grace in all facets of their lives.
Audrey is a fearless thrill-seeker; you’ll find her zip-lining, bungee-jumping, and chasing adrenaline. She firmly believes that life is meant to be lived boldly.
As Miss Nebraska USA, Audrey is driven to bridge the gap between digital safety and global impact. With a deep love for Nebraska and a strong belief in the power of mentorship, Audrey empowers young people to confidently claim their place, both online and in the world around them.
— from the Miss Nebraska USA website
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Audrey’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
Audrey won both the Miss Nebraska USA and Miss Nebraska Teen USA titles on her first attempt, and became Nebraska’s highest placed finalist at Miss Teen USA.
