Molly Dunaway named Miss Worldwide 2025, champions local initiative on global stage

Molly Ann Dunaway was crowned Miss Worldwide 2025 on July 26 and plans to expand the 100 Families Initiative globally during her reign. This initiative aims to help families transition from crisis to stability by connecting them with local resources. Dunaway, a former Miss Sebastian County and Miss Arkansas Worldwide, has a strong background in advocacy and community service, having fostered over 160 children. She received positive feedback from pageant judges about her work with the initiative and her speaking engagements on "The Power of Words. " Dunaway aims to establish a 100 Families initiative in every community, emphasizing the importance of her platform.

Her experience as a foster parent informs her advocacy, as she has witnessed the challenges families face. She is actively engaging with local organizations and participating in various events to promote her mission. Dunaway's schedule includes podcasts and co-hosting the awards ceremony at the Fort Smith Film Festival on August 9.