ELIGIBILITY
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 14-18 – must be 14 by state competition and no older than 18 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
Areas of Competition:
There are five areas of competition. The same panel of judges will score each area of competition.
The areas of competition are as follows:
Private Interview: 30%
Performance Talent/ HERStory: 20%
Health & Fitness: 20%
Evening Gown: 20%
On Stage Conversation: 10%.
