MISS AMERICA REQUIREMENTS
The Miss America Organization requires all contestants to complete the following steps.
STEP 1 - REGISTER FOR THE SEASON
Each contestant must register with the Miss America Organization before competing in their first local competition for the 2025-2026 season. There is a once-per-season fee of $49.99.
After you FULLY understand the competition process and requirements, use the following link to complete the once-per-season registration process.
MISS AMERICA REGISTRATION
STEP 2 - DELEGATE AGREEMENT
Once you register, you will need to complete and electronically sign the online Delegate Agreement.
For contestants under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian will be required to complete and sign the online contract.
As part of the contract, you will need to provide proof of age, citizenship, and geographical eligibility by either residing in, attending school (college/university, not high school), or working full-time in Ohio.
A copy of the completed Delegate Agreement will be emailed to you. Save this email, because you will need to submit the completed Agreement to the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.
If you don't receive an email with the link to complete the Delegate Agreement, use the appropriate link below to complete the Delegate Agreement.
MISS AGREEMENT - Miss Contestants at least 18 years of age as of today
TEEN AGREEMENT - Teen Contestants at least 18 years of age as of today
TEEN AGREEMENT - Teen Contestants under 18 years of age as of today
Must be completed by a parent!
STEP 3 - REGISTER FOR A LOCAL COMPETITION
You will receive an email with a link to "Join a Local Competition". Once you have decided which local to enter, you will need to use the link to register for the specific Local Competition. You may also use the link below.
MISS AMERICA - OHIO LOCAL REGISTRATION
STEP 4 - GO RED FOR WOMEN INITIATIVE
The Miss America Organization and the American Heart Association have partnered to raise awareness and funds for Women’s Health and Scholarships. Each contestant is required to raise $30 through online donations for each local competition entered.
Once you complete the Delegate Agreement, you will receive an email with instructions to create a SpotFund Campaign. WAIT until you register for a Local Competition before creating the SpotFund Campaign.
This email contains a unique link specifically for you, so DO NOT delete the email! You will need the link to create SpotFund Campaigns.
All funds raised for the American Heart Association must be raised through the specific Spotfund fundraising process. Any funds raised outside the specific Spofund campaign will not count toward the $30 per Local requirement.
Also, you will need to create a separate campaign for each local you enter.
Save the link for future use.