Paola Avdulaj has been crowned
Miss Shqipëria 2026, winning this year's edition of Albania's national beauty pageant after competing against 24 other finalists from across Albanian territories.
The grand finale took place on June 6 in Pogradec, on the shores of Lake Ohrid, bringing together 25 contestants in the 28th edition of the competition. Following the performances and presentations, the jury selected Avdulaj as the winner of the main title.
Her coronation marked the highlight of an evening dedicated to beauty, elegance and talent, during which several other contestants also received special awards.
Alesia Surreli was awarded the title of Miss International Albania 2026, while Enxhi Sterkaj received the Miss Earth Albania 2026 title. Sindi Kuçi was named first runner-up, and Alisa Zeneli finished as second runner-up.
The event also recognized other contestants in different categories, including Miss Friendship, Miss Social Media, Miss Photogenic and Miss Smile.
With her victory, Paola Avdulaj begins a new chapter as the holder of the Miss Shqipëria 2026 crown, representing Albania at beauty-related events and activities during her reign.
The competition remains one of Albania's established beauty pageants, bringing together contestants from different Albanian-speaking communities and providing a platform for national and international representation.
