Become a Participant

Why participate? Do it for the…

• 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 for 2026 and beyond.

To become a local or state participant for the Competition Cycle 2026, (some states starting locals in March of 2024) competing as a State Titleholder at nationals in January 2026, you must meet the age criteria as shown below.  

• Miss America 18-28 – must be 18 by state competition,  and no older than 27 at state competition
• Miss America’s Teen 14-17 –  must be 14 by state competition and no older than 17 at state competition.

For All Ages you must ALSO meet criteria as shown below:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be a female
• Single
• No legal dependents
• Meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state

 

To learn more, become a Club America Member today!