3 Johnson County women named 500 Festival Princesses

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The 500 Festival announced Wednesday that three college-aged women from Johnson County have been selected as 2026 500 Festival Princesses.

As 500 Festival Princesses, they will embark on a journey of service and leadership, while growing their professional skills, building meaningful connections across the state, and receiving mentorship from the 500 Festival Board of Directors. 

The Johnson County 500 Festival Princesses, all living in Greenwood, are:

• Sydney Clements - graduate of Franklin Community High School, and a medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine
• Kayli Nguyen - graduate of Whiteland Community High School, and a Senior at Indiana University Indianapolis, majoring in Biology
• Hailey Ready - homeschool graduate, and a Senior at Marian University, majoring in Biology and English

The 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis, has a long-standing tradition of honoring Indiana’s most community-driven and academically accomplished young women.

Princesses play an important role in advancing the 500 Festival’s mission by making a positive, lasting impact on Indianapolis and the state of Indiana while celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500.

To meet the entire 2026 500 Festival Princess Class, go here.