Why participate? Do it for the…
Eligibility
To become a participant for the next Competition Cycle you must meet all criteria as shown below:
- Applause! Receive recognition for your efforts and your community
- Personal Development – Gain valuable experience and develop life skills
- Crown & Awards! Winners receive scholarships toward tuition for college/grad school & a crown!
- Glamour – Red carpet moments await.
- Adventure…..Explore new interests, discover new opportunities
- Sisterhood! Make lifelong friends with other like-minded motivated women
- Growth….Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals
Eligibility
To become a participant for the next Competition Cycle you must meet all criteria as shown below:
- For Miss America: age 18-28 - must be no older than 28 on September 30, 2026 and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026.
- For Miss America’s Teen: age 14-18 - must be no younger than 14 by September 1, 2026 and no older than 18 on September 30, 2026.
- Be a United States citizen
- Be a female
- Be living full-time as a resident of your state, or employed full-time in person, or enrolled full-time as a student at an accredited school/college
- Raise $30 for the American Heart Association through Spotfund and purchase a Miss America Membership Subscription for $49.99
Phases of Competition
Private Interview (30%)
Wardrobe: Delegates Choice - Fashionable Interview Attire (age appropriate)
Timing: 30 second opening, 9 minute Q&A, optional 30 second wrap up or closing statement. Judges will use delegate's Fact Sheet and Community Service Initiative Statement.
Health & Fitness (20%)
Wardrobe: Delegate's Choice of Rebel X Miss America Collab Red Collection fitness outfit.
Timing: High energy stage routine with movement and posing no longer than 20-30 seconds.
Purpose: This phase of the competition is where the delegate showcases her commitment to health and fitness initiatives, which is a key to success in all other areas of life.
Delegates must wear Rebel Athletic wear from the Miss America Collection for this portion of competition. Click HERE to shop. Use code: MAOMS2023
Performing Arts Talent/HERStory (20%)
Timing: Up to 90 seconds
Purpose: To underscore the Miss America and Miss America's Teen commitment to supporting performance arts education initiatives and women's individual efforts in dance, music, opera/vocal, drama, magic, oratory and circus arts.
Evening Gown (20%)
Wardrobe: Delegate’s Choice of Evening Wear
Purpose: Delegate will publicly present her sense of style wearing an evening gown in a fashion suitable for an appearance as Teen/Miss Local/Miss State. Part of a titleholder’s role is to attend galas, fundraisers, awards shows, and other formal events. This often involves walking a red carpet, posting for the press photographers, modeling in fashion shows, promoting various national fashion designers who partner with Miss America or Miss America’s Teen programs.
On-Stage Conversation (10%)
Wardrobe: Delegate’s Choice of Evening Wear
Purpose: The delegate will answer an on-stage question.
Private Interview (30%)
Wardrobe: Delegates Choice - Fashionable Interview Attire (age appropriate)
Timing: 30 second opening, 9 minute Q&A, optional 30 second wrap up or closing statement. Judges will use delegate's Fact Sheet and Community Service Initiative Statement.
Health & Fitness (20%)
Wardrobe: Delegate's Choice of Rebel X Miss America Collab Red Collection fitness outfit.
Timing: High energy stage routine with movement and posing no longer than 20-30 seconds.
Purpose: This phase of the competition is where the delegate showcases her commitment to health and fitness initiatives, which is a key to success in all other areas of life.
Delegates must wear Rebel Athletic wear from the Miss America Collection for this portion of competition. Click HERE to shop. Use code: MAOMS2023
Performing Arts Talent/HERStory (20%)
Timing: Up to 90 seconds
Purpose: To underscore the Miss America and Miss America's Teen commitment to supporting performance arts education initiatives and women's individual efforts in dance, music, opera/vocal, drama, magic, oratory and circus arts.
Evening Gown (20%)
Wardrobe: Delegate’s Choice of Evening Wear
Purpose: Delegate will publicly present her sense of style wearing an evening gown in a fashion suitable for an appearance as Teen/Miss Local/Miss State. Part of a titleholder’s role is to attend galas, fundraisers, awards shows, and other formal events. This often involves walking a red carpet, posting for the press photographers, modeling in fashion shows, promoting various national fashion designers who partner with Miss America or Miss America’s Teen programs.
On-Stage Conversation (10%)
Wardrobe: Delegate’s Choice of Evening Wear
Purpose: The delegate will answer an on-stage question.
Everything You Need To Enter a Local:
How to Enter:
Step One: Register with Miss America and pay $49.99 membership
Step Two: Receive and Complete the Delegate Contract *Contract may take 24-48 hours to receive
Register for each individual local in which you choose to compete by contacting the Local Director.
Step Three: Receive the Spotfund email with link and complete registration (Must make a new link each cycle.) and raise $30 per local competition through Spotfund benefitting the American Heart Association.
Step Four: Register for any Local Competition *Contact each Local Director for competition specific information
Step Five: Submit the Delegate Registration Paperwork
Important Note: Always use the same email and phone number of every form for records to link!
Step One: Register with Miss America and pay $49.99 membership
Step Two: Receive and Complete the Delegate Contract *Contract may take 24-48 hours to receive
Register for each individual local in which you choose to compete by contacting the Local Director.
Step Three: Receive the Spotfund email with link and complete registration (Must make a new link each cycle.) and raise $30 per local competition through Spotfund benefitting the American Heart Association.
Step Four: Register for any Local Competition *Contact each Local Director for competition specific information
Step Five: Submit the Delegate Registration Paperwork
Important Note: Always use the same email and phone number of every form for records to link!
Download the Delegate Information Packet below for complete details!
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