Dr. Holly Burns wins Mrs. North America Classique 2026

Dr. Holly J. Burns was crowned Mrs. North America Classique 2026 at the Mrs. Globe Summer Event in Palm Springs, California, during the pageant’s 30th anniversary celebration. The win gives the environmental epidemiologist a platform to expand her advocacy on public health, Type 1 diabetes awareness and environmental health.

Why it matters: - Dr. Holly J. Burns will use the Mrs. North America Classique title to promote public health education, women’s leadership and mentorship, and awareness of Type 1 diabetes and environmental health. - The win extends a professional and advocacy platform that reaches audiences beyond pageantry, including community health, education and service work.

What happened: - Dr. Holly J. Burns was crowned Mrs. North America Classique 2026 during the Mrs. Globe Summer Event 2026 in Palm Springs, California. - The event marked the 30th anniversary of Mrs. Globe. - More than 110 women from countries, cultures and backgrounds took part in the weeklong event. - Dr. Burns represented the Southeast of the United States.

The details: - Dr. Burns earned the title based on service, education and community impact. - Dr. Burns holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Epidemiology. - Dr. Burns is co-owner of Action Consulting & Environmental Services and ACE Training Institute. - Dr. Burns provides consulting and education for restoration professionals, insurance professionals, contractors and environmental specialists across the United States. - As an IICRC-approved instructor and international speaker, Dr. Burns specializes in indoor air quality, mold remediation, water damage restoration and environmental health. - Dr. Burns wrote A Kiss from God, an inspirational book focused on kindness, compassion and faith. - Dr. Burns also wrote Bella Ballerina Has Type 1 Diabetes, a children’s book about living with Type 1 diabetes. - Dr. Burns was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 5. - Dr. Burns has used speaking engagements, volunteerism, charitable initiatives and educational outreach to build her advocacy platform. - The Mrs. Globe organization was founded and is directed by Dr. Tracy Kemble. - Mrs. Globe supports the Women In Need Foundation through charitable initiatives.

Between the lines: - The title gives Dr. Burns a broader public-facing role that blends health advocacy, women’s empowerment and environmental education. - Her background in environmental epidemiology and diabetes advocacy fits a platform that connects personal experience with public health messaging. - Mrs. Globe is positioning itself as more than a pageant, emphasizing leadership development, charitable service and cultural exchange.

What's next: - Dr. Burns plans to expand her outreach through public speaking, educational workshops, media appearances and community service initiatives. - Dr. Burns also expects to partner with organizations serving women, children and families. - Her work will continue across the United States and internationally during her reign. - More information