Meet Camdyn Lee

A 17-year-old native of Catawba, North Carolina, Camdyn is the daughter of Scott and Julie Lee and is a rising senior at Bandys High School, where she maintains a 4.5 GPA while laying the academic foundation to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

At her crowning, Camdyn received a $7,500 scholarship provided by Celesty along with an additional $2,000 in scholarships and grants for earning the Preliminary Evening Gown Award, the Scholastic Award, and the Brand Marketing Award. Across three years of competing in the Miss North Carolina’s Teen program, she has now earned a total of $20,500 in scholarships toward her education, claimed the Preliminary Evening Gown Award all three years, and won the Scholastic Award at the state competition two years in a row. Her competition talent is lyrical dance, an art form she uses to tell stories of resilience and hope.

Camdyn’s passion for service, leadership, and advocacy is rooted in her own story. After experiencing bullying and surviving sexual assault, she created her initiative, It Begins With Y.O.U. (Youth, Overcoming, and Uplifting) to help others find their voices, overcome adversity, and know they are not alone. Through school presentations, community outreach, and mentorship, she champions bullying prevention, sexual assault advocacy, and youth empowerment, turning her experiences into purpose and helping others heal through education and support.

Book Camdyn

Camdyn Lee

Miss North Carolina's Teen 2026

On June 27, 2026, Camdyn Lee was crowned the 22nd Miss North Carolina’s Teen by Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2025, Kate Ward. She will go on to compete in West Palm Beach for the title of Miss America’s Teen 2027 in September 2026.

Follow her journey by liking the MNCTeen Organization and Miss North Carolina’s Teen Facebook pages and following her Instagram account, @missamericasteennc! Also, be sure to subscribe to the active YouTube channel at youtube.com/@missamericasteenNC.

When Hope Finds Her Wings

Camdyn is also the published author of When Hope Finds Her Wings (available on Amazon), a children's book inspired by her own journey and written to remind young readers that, no matter their circumstances, they too can overcome and find hope.

–

To book Miss North Carolina’s Teen, please contact Kayla Collins, MNCTeen’s Business Manager, at [email protected].

It Begins with Y.O.U. (Youth, Overcoming, and Uplifting)

My Community Service Initiative is dedicated to empowering youth to find their voices, support survivors, and break the silence. Inspired by my own experience with bullying from adults, my mission is to ensure children across North Carolina have the tools, resources, and confidence to speak up and seek help, no matter the situation.
It Begins With Y.O.U. reminds us that lasting change begins with compassion and courage. By standing together, we can end bullying, prevent sexual assault, and build a world where every individual feels valued, respected, and safe because it truly begins with Y.O.U.

You Might Not Know...

- I can sing all of the state capitals
- I competed in my first pageant at 9 months old
- I am CPR certified and trained for assisting adults and infants
- I am the youngest of 4 siblings, ages ranging from 17-30

Staying #MissAmericaFit

After a health scare at a young age, I have prioritized health measures and holistic fitness. Dancing for more than 15 hours a week, I understand the importance of daily goals to stay physically fit. Keeping my body fit and healthy through proper nutrition, daily conditioning, and training allows me to live a healthy lifestyle.

Subscribe Today

Subscribe to Miss North Carolina's Teen on YouTube
Click Here

Education

Rising Senior at Bandys High School; in the top 5% of the class with a 4.5 GPA

Community Service Initiative

It Begins with Y.O.U. (Youth, Overcoming, and Uplifting) - Empowering youth to find their voices, support survivors, and break the silence

Scholarship

Camdyn earned a $7,500 scholarship provided by Celesty as Miss North Carolina's Teen in addition to a $500 scholarship for winning a Preliminary Evening Gown Award, a $500 grant for winning the Scholastic Achievement Award, and a $1,000 grant for winning the Brand Marketing Award.

Local Titles

Camdyn previously represented the local title of Miss Cabarrus County's Teen 2026 (Miss North Carolina's Teen 2026, Preliminary Evening Gown Award), Miss Statesville's Teen 2025 (4th Runner Up, Preliminary Evening Gown Award, Preliminary Talent Award), and Miss Ballantyne's Teen 2024 (Top 11 Finalist, Preliminary Evening Gown Award)

<< Back to MNCTeen Titleholders

Scroll to Top