Become a Contestant
The first step to Miss WASHINGTON/Miss AMERICA is competing in and winning a Local Title.
Become a Teen Candidate
We are thrilled that you would like to become a member of our Class of 2026. As an official local Preliminary to the Miss Washington program, we are excited to help you on your journey through the Miss America Organization..
Become a Miss Candidate
We are thrilled that you would like to become a member of our Class of 2026. As an official local Preliminary to the Miss Washington program, we are excited to help you on your journey through the Miss America Organization..
To Become a Contestant You Must
Work, School or Residency
Reside, work or attend school in the local areas of Chelan, Douglas County or in a county east of the Cascades Mountains.
Citizenship
Be a United States citizen.
Age Eligibility
Be 14-18, no older than 18 on the first day of Teen state competition week. And no older than 27 on the first day of Miss WA state competition week.
Able to Fulfil the Role
Be in reasonably good health to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities that accompany the title.
Be A Role Model
Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
Meet the Criteria
Contestant must meet all additional requirements pursuant to the Miss America State and Local Application & Agreement.
Our Teen and Miss contestants will compete in the following phases:
PRIVATE INTERVIEW:
(Miss: 10 Minutes, Teen: 8 Minutes)Candidates are scored on overall first impression, professional appearance, personality, intelligence, articulation and ability to form an opinion, while confidently conversing with our panel of judges.
HEALTH & FITNESS:
In your 20 seconds fitness modeling poses, Judges will be looking for posture, grace, a sense of confidence, presence and personality. Contestants will wear REBEL Athletic. click here to view options: Miss America Organization – Rebel Athletic.
TALENT (90 seconds):
TALENT (90 seconds):
Candidates are scored on their entertainment value, technical skill, personality, interpretive ability, entertainment and stage presence. Props are allowed but must be approved by the Director. Additional information and guidance will be provided for this and all phases of competition.
EVENING GOWN
Contestants are scored in this competition based on their sense of confidence, personality and stage presence, appropriateness of attire, posture and elegance.
ON STAGE QUESTIONS
Contestants will wear their opening production number outfits for this phase, and are judged on their ability to formulate a clear opinion and articulate their thoughts to the audience within their 20-seconds answer.
Schedule of Events For Miss America/Miss America’s Teen
2024 Competition Week Line Up Includes Iconic Events to Delight Attendees
Miss America, the iconic competition celebrating over a century of empowering young women, proudly announces a number of branded events. Each event will feature official partnerships such as Jovani Fashion Ltd., the esteemed evening wear brand, Rebel Athleticwear, the launch of the new publication Officially HER, and a new take on the talent competition – Miss America’s Got Talent! For dates/times about events see the itinerary below.
JANUARY 2024
TUESDAY JAN 9
10:00AM–6:00PM — MAGIC EXPO
7:00PM — TEEN PRELIMINARY NIGHT
10:00PM — REBEL FOR A CAUSE VISITATION*
*credential required
WEDNESDAY JAN 10
10AM–6PM — MAGIC EXPO
7:00PM — MISS PRELIMINARY NIGHT
10:00PM — OFFICIALLY HER LAUNCH VISITATION*
*credential required
THURSDAY JAN 11
10:00AM–6:00PM — MAGIC EXPO
9:00AM–Noon — STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEETING
4:00PM — 5:30PM CEO CIRCLE RECEPTION
5:00PM — 6:00PM RED CARPET HARD ROCK LIVE
6:00PM — MISS AMERICA’S GOT TALENT SHOWCASE
10:00PM – HARD ROCK & ROSES VISITATION*
*credential required
FRIDAY JAN 12
10:00AM–6:00PM — MAGIC EXPO
9:00AM–Noon LOCAL DIRECTOR MEETING
10:00AM–4:00PM TALENT REHEARSAL Walt Disney Theater
6:00PM — RED CARPET (ticketed Gala only)
8:00PM — MISS AMERICA GOES RED GALA
13TH – SATURDAY
10:00AM–6:00PM — MAGIC EXPO LAST DAY
1:00PM–3:00PM Miss America’s LITTLE SISTER TEA
7:00PM — MISS AMERICA’S TEEN FINAL SHOW
10:00PM — MISS AMERICA’S TEEN Coronation Party
14TH – SUNDAY
10:00AM–Noon — BREAKFAST of CHAMPIONS
7:00PM — MISS AMERICA FINALS (SOLD OUT)
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About the Miss America Brand
The Miss America brand mission is “Empowering Women to Lead” in every area of life from philanthropy, business, arts, politics, education and more. Miss America and Miss America’s Teen local and state ambassadors contribute thousands of community service hours annually, raising funds for philanthropic partners. For more information follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.
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