Phases of Competition- Miss
Private Interview - 25% of total score
Each contestant will participate in a 10 minute private interview with the panel of five judges. Topics include contestant's platform topics, current events and general topics.
On-Stage Interview - 20% of total score
Each contestant will be asked one on-stage question related to her platform topic.
Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit - 10% of total score
Each contestant participates in the swimsuit of her choice.
Talent - 30% of total score
Each contestant receives 90 seconds to perform the talent of her choice.
Evening Wear - 15% of total score
Each contestant wears the evening wear of her choice.
Contestant Eligibility
Phases of Competition- Teen
Private Interview - 25% of total score
Each contestant will participate in a 6 minute private interview with the panel of five judges. Topics include contestant's platform topics, current events and general topics.
Lifestyle and Fitness in Active Wear -15% of total score
Each contestant participates in the active wear of her choice.
Talent - 35% of total score
Each contestant receives 90 seconds to perform the talent of her choice.
Evening Wear & On-Stage Interview - 25% of total score
Each contestant will be asked one on-stage question related to her platform topic and will display her grace and poise in evening wear.
To compete you must:
Interested parties should contact the Executive Director, Shelby Hastings for more information. Email: [email protected]
Private Interview - 25% of total score
Each contestant will participate in a 10 minute private interview with the panel of five judges. Topics include contestant's platform topics, current events and general topics.
On-Stage Interview - 20% of total score
Each contestant will be asked one on-stage question related to her platform topic.
Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit - 10% of total score
Each contestant participates in the swimsuit of her choice.
Talent - 30% of total score
Each contestant receives 90 seconds to perform the talent of her choice.
Evening Wear - 15% of total score
Each contestant wears the evening wear of her choice.
Contestant Eligibility
- A single female between the ages of 17-24
- A high school graduate
- Must be entering her senior year of high school in the fall of the current pageant year.
- A permanent resident for six months, full-time student for at least one semester, or a full-time employee for at least six months in the State of Michigan.
- Has never been married
- Has never been pregnant or parent of an adoptive child.
- Has never been convicted of any crime; no pending criminal charges; has never been engaged in any activity, which is or could be characterized as dishonest, immoral, immodest, indecent or in bad taste.
Phases of Competition- Teen
Private Interview - 25% of total score
Each contestant will participate in a 6 minute private interview with the panel of five judges. Topics include contestant's platform topics, current events and general topics.
Lifestyle and Fitness in Active Wear -15% of total score
Each contestant participates in the active wear of her choice.
Talent - 35% of total score
Each contestant receives 90 seconds to perform the talent of her choice.
Evening Wear & On-Stage Interview - 25% of total score
Each contestant will be asked one on-stage question related to her platform topic and will display her grace and poise in evening wear.
To compete you must:
- Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17
- Be a United States citizen.
- Meet residency requirements for competing in a certain town or state.
- Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization.
- Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
- Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.
- Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition.
Interested parties should contact the Executive Director, Shelby Hastings for more information. Email: [email protected]