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Mrs. Montana 2026
A leader who shows up — for her community, for the next generation, and for every woman who's ever been told she doesn't belong in the room.
Meet Qadra
Qadra Evans is Mrs. Montana 2026 — a business leader, speaker, and passionate advocate for women in the skilled trades. Through her platform The House That She Built, she's working to ensure that every woman sees herself in every room, on every job site, and in every boardroom that shapes our future.
Qadra Evans is Mrs. Montana 2026 — a business leader, speaker, advocate, and proud Montanan committed to opening doors for women and girls in industries where they've long been underrepresented.
A former Denver Broncos Cheerleader who traded pom-poms for partnerships, Qadra now leads at the intersection of industry and community. Her platform, The House That She Built, champions women in the skilled trades — not just as a cause, but as a calling.
Rooted in Montana's wide skies and close-knit communities, she leads with warmth, intentionality, and an unshakable belief that when women rise, entire communities are lifted with them.
Qadra Evans is Mrs. Montana 2026 — a dynamic business leader, community advocate, and passionate champion of women's potential in every industry and walk of life.
With a career built on building bridges — between industry partners, between organizations, and between people — Qadra brings a uniquely human lens to every room she walks into. A former Denver Broncos Cheerleader, she understands what it means to show up with discipline, grace, and fire, no matter the stage.
Her pageant platform, The House That She Built, is more than a title — it's a movement. Qadra believes that the skilled trades represent one of the most powerful and underutilized pathways for women's economic freedom, and she's committed to changing the culture around who belongs in construction, contracting, engineering, and the hands-on industries that literally build our world.
A proud Montana resident, Qadra is deeply grounded in the values of her state: resilience, generosity, and a deep respect for the land and the people who tend to it. Whether she's speaking at a leadership summit, visiting a school, or standing on a job site with a hammer in hand, she shows up fully — because that's what Montana women do.
Qadra Evans is the kind of titleholder who doesn't just wear the crown — she uses it as a platform, a microphone, and an invitation for every woman who's ever been told the room wasn't built for her.
"Every woman who steps into a skilled trade, a boardroom, or a stage is building something that will outlast all of us. That's the kind of construction I care about."— Qadra Evans, Mrs. Montana 2026
Her Platform
Women build this world — they always have. Yet the skilled trades remain one of the most underrepresented fields for women and girls. Qadra is changing that, one conversation, one job site, and one inspired young woman at a time.
The House That She Built is Qadra's platform as Mrs. Montana 2026. It's a call to action rooted in the belief that economic freedom for women includes access to the trades — construction, contracting, engineering, and every hands-on industry that shapes how we live. Through school visits, community partnerships, and industry advocacy, Qadra is working to open doors and expand what's possible.
This mission is personal. Montana's communities are built by skilled hands, and Qadra wants girls growing up here to see themselves in every one of those hands.
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A glimpse into the moments, milestones, and Montana magic that make up this journey.
Appearances & Engagements
Whether you're planning a community gathering, a leadership summit, a school event, or a media opportunity — Qadra shows up with purpose and presence. Here's how you can work together.
Parades, festivals, civic gatherings, and local celebrations across the Flathead Valley and beyond.
Galas, fundraisers, benefit events, and awareness campaigns aligned with Qadra's mission.
Inspiring talks for students about leadership, confidence, career paths, and the skilled trades.
Conferences, luncheons, networking events, and forums for women in business and community.
Industry conferences, builder events, and trade association gatherings where women's representation matters.
Speaking panels, podcast interviews, TV and print media, and press engagements.
To request an appearance, please complete the form below with your event details, date, and location. All requests are considered based on availability and alignment with Qadra's mission.
Speaking
Qadra isn't just a speaker — she's a storyteller who bridges the personal and the professional in a way that leaves audiences thinking, feeling, and ready to act.
Drawing on her journey from NFL sidelines to corporate boardrooms to Montana stages, Qadra speaks with honesty, humor, and heart. She meets audiences where they are — and invites them somewhere bigger.
How to lead from wherever you stand
Building culture, not competition
Why this is a women's issue
Intentional living and intentional service
For girls who were never shown the door
What service really looks like
Booking Inquiry
Step Into Something Bigger
There's a tendency to think you have to choose between being tough and being feminine. In Montana, I don't buy that for a second.
You can be the woman who works hard, speaks plainly, loves the outdoors, stands her ground — and still walk onto a stage in an evening gown feeling completely like yourself.
That's part of what I love about pageants. They're not about being perfect. They're about growth.
They build confidence. They sharpen your stage presence. They help you find your voice and feel more comfortable in your own skin — whether you're in a boardroom, on a job site, or on a stage.
And if there's a cause you care deeply about, they give you a platform to do something meaningful with it.
The Mrs. America, Mrs. American, and Miss for America Strong systems create space for women in different seasons of life, with different stories, different goals, and different reasons for stepping onto the stage.
You don't have to fit some outdated mold.
You just have to be willing to try something that might stretch you, grow you, and surprise you in all the best ways.
Curious if it might be for you? Reach out.
Open to Montana Women
For married women. A national platform to showcase leadership, community, and purpose.
Celebrating accomplished married women who lead with strength, grace, and conviction.
For single women ready to step forward with a platform and a purpose.
Pageant Director
For official details on competing, reach out to Pageant Director Cindy Archer:
General Inquiry
Have a question about competing, the platform, or working with Qadra? Send a note.
Media & Press
For media inquiries, press opportunities, or to request materials, contact Qadra directly.
Official Press Headshot
Hi-resolution headshots, official bio, and pageant photos available for media use. Contact for access.
Request Media KitAvailable for TV, radio, podcast, print, and digital media. Schedule a media interview or segment.
Media ContactCoverage and features will be listed here as they are published. Check back for updates.
Coming SoonOfficial statements and press releases from Mrs. Montana 2026 will be posted here as available.
Coming SoonPress & Media
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From Qadra
Thoughts, reflections, and behind-the-scenes moments from this journey.
Mrs. Montana 2026 · Personal
This probably wasn't on anyone's bingo card for me. Including mine.
There's this idea that at some point in life, you're supposed to "arrive" like you figure yourself out, settle into your lane, and just… stay there. For a while, I thought I had.
Great career, life in Montana, and a pace that felt more aligned with who I actually am now. Less noise, more meaning. It was good. Really good.
I also know I didn't start here.
My husband grew up in Montana, and the first time he brought me here, something in me just settled. It's hard to explain unless you've felt it, but this place has a way of slowing you down and waking you up at the same time.
I wasn't raised here, but I chose to be here.
That choice means something to me. It means respecting what makes this place special, listening more than I talk, and showing up for the community in a way that feels real - not performative.
Representing Montana, to me, isn't about where you started, it's about how you show up once you're here.
Saying yes to Mrs. Montana at this stage of my life wasn't obvious. It wasn't part of some long-term master plan. It was a feeling. A little nudge that said… there's more here.
And yes, this is about the platform, it's about impact and it's about using my voice in a different way and supporting work that actually matters, like what we're doing with the She Built Foundation.
But if I'm being really honest? It's also about something a little more personal.
I've spent years getting close. Close in pageants, close in big moments, close to opportunities that felt just within reach… but not quite mine. First runner-up. Second runner-up. Almost.
At some point, you start to wonder if "almost" is just your lane.
This time, I wanted something different. I wanted to prove to myself that I could actually do it. That I could step onto a national stage representing my state - not almost, not close, but fully there. Not because I need the validation, but because I've never done it before. There's something powerful about going after the thing that's always been just out of reach.
So yes, this is about the crown in some ways and it's definitely about the platform. But it's also about finishing something I've started more than once. It's about showing up differently this time - with more clarity, more confidence, and a lot less need for perfection.
I don't need this to prove my worth but I do want to prove to myself that I can. That I can walk into a space that once felt just out of reach… and own it.
So here we are. A little unexpected, a little outside my comfort zone, but exactly where I'm supposed to be.
Some things aren't about starting over. They're about finally finishing what you were meant to.
Follow the journey and stay connected as Qadra carries the Treasure State's spirit forward.
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