The German-American Steuben Parade Committee of Greater NY is thrilled to announce the selection of Miss German-America 2025 and her Court! Michelle Mattern, a 25 year-old resident of Greenlawn, NY, was crowned Miss German-America 2025! Miss Mattern is a 2021 graduate of Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration. She is currently employed at Deloitte Consulting as a Business Consultant. On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, she will ride the German-American Steuben Parade’s “Queen’s Float” on Fifth Avenue along with Princess Sabine Doedee of Plainview, NY and Princess Kirsten Mackney of Burlington, NJ. Miss Doedee, 23 years old, is currently attending Stonybrook University working towards a B.S. in Biology with the intention of continuing her education and becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Miss Mackney attends Rider University, is 21 years old and pursuing a degree in Psychology.
All three talented and accomplished young ladies are extraordinary representatives of the rich German-
American heritage and culture that exists in the Greater NY Metropolitan area. They are proud to honor their German and Austrian ancestors and the traditions passed down to them through the years.
The crowning took place at Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square, NY on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 in front of family, friends and supporters of the German-American Steuben Parade and the German-American Committee of Greater New York. Miss German-America 2025 receives a $5,000 scholarship, each princess will receive a $2,500 scholarship.
In addition to crowning Miss German-America 2025, a Junior General von Steuben, and 2 Junior Princesses were introduced. William Brand-Gikas, of Floral Park, NY is Junior General von Steuben. The Junior Princesses are: Charlotte Brand-Gikas, of Floral Park , NY, and Michaela Miskiewicz from North Bellmore, NY.
Over 110 guests were in attendance, including the Parade’s General Chairman Robert Radske, numerous
Steuben Parade Committee members, members of the German-American Committee of Greater New York and other various Club Presidents and Representatives from throughout the German-American community in the tri-state area.
Miss German-America and her Court have an extensive list of appearances scheduled in and around the
Greater NY Metropolitan area throughout the summer months leading up to the 68th German-American
Steuben Parade. The Court is also looking forward to the Steuben Parade Gala & Silent Auction to be held the evening before the Parade, on Friday, Sept. 19th , 2025, at Current at Chelsea Piers in NYC.
