The historic Paasitorni Congress Hall in Helsinki hosted the grand finale of Miss World Finland 2026, where ten finalists competed for the national crown. After a night of great performances, Kiia Huutoniemi, a 20-year-old international business student from Jyväskylä, was proclaimed the new Miss World Finland.

Known as the regional capital of Central Finland, Jyväskylä holds a strong academic tradition, something Kiia is very proud of. The renowned Finnish folklorist Elias Lönnrot, creator of the national epic Kalevala, famously nicknamed the city “the Athens of Finland,” highlighting its role as an educational hub. Passionate about animals, she has several pets, including cats and dogs, and describes herself as very active, practicing a wide range of sports.

She was crowned by Miss World Finland 2025, Sofia Singh, who beautifully represented Finland at the 72nd Miss World Festival in India. Singh was also a judge, next to Mr World Finland, Juuso Savolainen, alongside other prominent figures from Finland and abroad.

Karoliina Sihvonen was named 1st Runner-Up, followed by Jenna Snellman as 2nd Runner-Up, while Mira Holappa earned the Audience Favorite award and Karoliina Sihvonen was chosen as the Media Favorite.

The event was organized by Leo Sergei Täht, from Nordic Beauty Pageantry Organization, and presented by Lauri Mäntysalo and .Selja Kolu 

Kiia Huutoniemi will now start her journey towards representing Finland at the 73rd Miss World Festival, in 2026.

Congratulations!