CAYLIE SIMMONS
MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA 2024
WINNING MISS WEST VIRGINIA USA 2024
Caylie Simmons was crowned Miss West Virginia USA 2024 on June 1, 2024, at the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts in Buckhannon, West Virginia. She tied for first in the preliminary swimsuit competition and won the on-stage question segment. Representing the Three Rivers Festival, she also earned the Empower2 Productions Community Impact Award. This was her fourth attempt at the state title, having previously placed as a semi-finalist in 2023 and 4th runner-up in 2022.
COREY SIMMONS SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, Caylie Simmons hosts a fundraiser in memory of her late brother, Corey Simmons, to honor his legacy and support future graduates. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 26, featuring live music, great food, a cornhole tournament, a car and motorcycle show, and exciting raffles. All proceeds will benefit the Corey Simmons Memorial Scholarship Fund, awarded to a Pendleton County High School senior. If you’d like to contribute, click the link on the pageant store—100% of donations will go directly to the scholarship fund.
CAYLIE SIMMONS
Caylie is on a mission to help individuals become confident in their smiles. A Registered Dental Hygienist, she developed a passion for creating accessible care for children worldwide while at WVU School of Dentistry, where she graduated with honors. Caylie founded Miles for Smiles, providing oral care kits and education to populations. She co-founded the Corey Simmons Memorial Scholarship, awarding thousands to students in West Virginia. Wherever adventure exists, Caylie thrives. She’s snowmobiled Utah's highest peak, hiked Panama's tropical rainforest and white-water rafted at the New River Gorge.
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life as miss west virginia usa
As Miss West Virginia USA 2024, Caylie Simmons has embraced an exciting year of travel, appearances, and community impact. She flew to Austin, Texas, to visit the Sherri Hill flagship headquarters and select her gown for Miss USA, and attended the Miss Indiana USA pageant to support her sister titleholders. In Los Angeles, she represented West Virginia on the national stage at Miss USA 2024, and during New York Fashion Week, she took part in exclusive events. Beyond the big cities, Caylie is dedicated to her platform, Miles for Smiles, traveling across all 55 counties in West Virginia to spread positivity and engage with communities. Her year is filled with parades, festivals, emceeing, celebrity judging, and countless events that allow her to inspire others and leave a lasting impact on her home state.
MISS USA
Caylie Simmons, Miss West Virginia USA 2024, competed at Miss USA 2024, which aired live on The CW Network from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on August 4, 2024. She represented West Virginia beautifully, wearing a Sherri Hill gown, sponsored by Oliverio’s Prom and Pageant Store.
MILES FOR SMILES
Miles for Smiles is Caylie Simmons' statewide initiative focused on promoting oral hygiene education and ensuring children across all 55 counties in West Virginia have access to toothbrushes and toothpaste. Through school visits and community events, she is helping kids understand the importance of proper dental care and equipping them with the tools they need for a healthy smile. If you would like to request Caylie to visit your school or event, click the “Request Appearance” link to bring Miles for Smiles to your community!