Calina Morgan, a high school student from Poulsbo, Washington, has secured national recognition and a $2,000 college scholarship after placing in the 26th annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.
While the grand prize winners in the primary dress and tuxedo categories receive $10,000 each, the category awards like Morgan’s recognize specific excellence in design niches.
This skirt was engineered to spread out into a massive, perfect circle when Morgan sat, a feature that requires precise geometric planning and a thorough understanding of how the adhesive material behaves under tension.
By offering these prizes, companies like Duck Tape create a pipeline for creative talent while generating community interest in the versatility of their products.
However, as the sponsor expanded its product line to include dozens of colors and patterns, the sophistication of the entries increased proportionally.
Calina Morgan of Poulsbo, WA, won the 'Most Runway Worthy' title in the 2026 Stuck at Prom contest with a gown made from 29 rolls of duct tape.