Audrey Eckert

Eckert was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a specialization in marketing and also was the captain of the Husker Cheer Squad. ==Pageantry==

In 2020, Eckert won the Miss Nebraska Teen USA title. She went on to compete at Miss Teen USA 2020 in November 2020, and placed as the third runner-up behind winner Kiʻilani Arruda of Hawaii. Miss USA 2025 Eckert returned to pageantry in 2025, and won the Miss Nebraska USA 2025 title. As Miss Nebraska USA, Eckert won the right to represent the state at Miss USA 2025. The competition was held on October 24, 2025 in Reno, Nevada. During the preliminary competition, Eckert was awarded the Best in Swimsuit preliminary award. During the final of the competition, Eckert advanced into the top 20, top ten, and top five, and ultimately was announced as the winner. Her national costume was a bald eagle. ==References==