• Local Contestant Entry Form

    Local Contestant Entry Form

    Local Season - July 2025 - March 2026
  • MISS OHIO LOCAL CONTESTANT ENTRY FORM


    Congratulations!

    We are excited you have decided to enter a Miss Ohio Local Competition this season!

    The following pages and form will enable you to select a Local Competition and submit the required materials to the chosen Local Program. 

    The information requested on this site is the minimum needed by ALL Miss Ohio Local Competitions.  However, some locals may have additional requirements. 


    CONFIRMING ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER

    Before you can enter an Ohio MISS or TEEN Local Competition, you must have completed the Miss America and Miss Ohio Scholarship Program initial registration process.  You would have received an email from the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program confirming your eligibility if all information was submitted successfully. 

    If you have not registered, Go To HOW TO BECOME A CONTESTANT.

    If you completed the registration steps but have NOT received an email from the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program confirming your eligibility, please email ContestantHelp@missohio.org 


    PROCEED TO ENTER A LOCAL COMPETITION

    Once you are eligible to compete this season, you may proceed to submit the necessary information to a Local Director to enter their Local Competition.  

    You may choose to submit all the materials at once or submit items separately.  However, all items must be submitted by the deadline set by each Local Director.

    If you enter information on the Local Entry Form below, but it's not ready to submit, there's an option to save it.  You may then return at a later time to complete and submit the form.

    Even though ALL Locals require the information on this form, you must submit the information separately for EACH Local you choose to enter.  

    Whenever a form is submitted, you will receive an email with a copy of the form containing the submitted information.

     

    CONTESTANTS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE

    For those MISS or TEEN contestants under eighteen (18) years of age on the day of submitting this Entry Form, it MUST be submitted by a Parent or Legal Guardian. 

     

    Click NEXT to CONTINUE...

  • Local Contestant Entry Form

    Local Contestant Entry Form

    Local Season - July 2025 - March 2026
  • COMPETITION RULES & EVALUATION PROCESS

    Click the link below to download the Competition Rules and Evaluation Process details. The document outlines the process and specific requirements for each phase of competition, as well as what the judges are looking for.  

    DOWNLOAD - Full Competition Rules and Evaluation Process


    Questions regarding the phases of competition can be emailed to ContestantHelp@missohio.org.  

  • SELECT A LOCAL COMPETITION

    Select a LOCAL COMPETITION from the drop-down list below for more details.  The list is in Chronological Order, along with the Primary Local Miss Title.

    If a Local Competition has already been held this season, it has been removed from the list.

  • MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

    Date/Show Time July 20, 2025 - 6:30 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time July 20, 2025 - 12:00 PM - Separate Interview Location
    Open to the Following

    Closed to the following Counties: Mercer, Van Wert, Auglaize, Shelby, Darke, Adams
    Miss Competition/Titles Miss Lake Festival
    Teen Competition/Titles Miss Lake Festival's Teen
    Competition Location


    Harley C. Jones Memorial Rotary Amphitheater
    3 Lake Shore Dr, Celina, OH 45822
      Outdoor Covered Pavilion
       
    Application Deadline May 31, 2025
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates TBD
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Kirsten Schmitz
    Email Address lakefestivalpageant@gmail.com
    Phone Number 419-305-1203
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - Outdoor Covered Pavilion, rough concrete slab
    - The performing area is approximately 30' x 15'
    - The ceiling is high enough for batons
    - No piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS CLAYLAND

    Date/Show Time September 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time 11:00 AM
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles Miss Clayland
    Teen Competition/Titles No Teen Competition
    Competition Location

    Claymont High School
    4205 Indian Hill Road, Uhrichsville, OH 44683
       
    Application Deadline

    September 2, 2025
    The first 12 contestants who submit complete paperwork
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
       
    Local Director Martha Campbell
    Email Address missclayland@gmail.com
    Phone Number 330-340-0390
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 25' x 15'
    - The ceiling is about 15' high
    - Linoleum tile floor

    - Piano available
    - Wired microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements



    The Miss Clayland Scholarship Program has a contract addendum and a community scholarship award.

    CLICK HERE to download the additional document(s).

       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS NORTH COAST

    Date/Show Time Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles Miss North Coast
    Teen Competition/Titles Miss North Coast's Teen
    Competition Location

    Diamond Event Center
    1480 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH  44212
       
    Application Deadline September 21, 2025
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Jan Moll
    Email Address janicemoll@aol.com
    Phone Number Mobile: 216-314-5311  Home: 330-225-6307
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 15' x 15'
    - The ceiling is about 12 feet high

    - Assembled wood dance floor
    - No piano available

    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS NORTHERN OHIO

    Date/Show Time October 25, 2025 - 7:00 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles


    Miss Northern Ohio
    Miss Columbia Homecoming
    Miss Lake Erie
    Teen Competition/Titles

    Miss Northern Ohio's Teen
    Miss Lake Erie's Teen
    Competition Location

    Columbia High School
    14168 West River Road, Columbia Station, OH  44208
       
    Application Deadline October 1, 2025
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Friday, October 24, 2025
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee Contact the Local Director
       
    Local Director Charmae Cottom
    Email Address ccottom@lorainccc.edu
    Phone Number 440-263-9131
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 20' x 12'
    - The ceiling is about 12 feet high
    - Linoleum tile floor

    - No piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS MAPLE CITY

    Date/Show Time November 1, 2025 - 7:00 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles Miss Maple City
    Teen Competition/Titles Miss Maple City's Teen
    Competition Locations

    Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center
    360 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH  44857
       
    Application Deadline October 4, 2025
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee Contact Local Director
       
    Local Director Dolly Ruffing
    Email Address dollyruffing@gmail.com
    Phone Number 419-706-3771
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 25 ' x 15' 
    - The ceiling is about 16 feet high
    - Wood stage floor

    - Piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS GREATER COLUMBUS

    Date/Show Time February 7, 2026 - 6:00 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles

    Miss Columbus
    Miss Central Ohio
    Teen Competition/Titles

    Miss Columbus' Teen
    Miss Central Ohio's Teen
    Competition Locations

    The Canzani Center at Columbus College of Art and Design
    60 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
       
    Application Deadline


    January 24, 2026
    The first 15 MISS and 10 TEEN contestants who submit complete paperwork
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Hillary Powers
    Email Address missgcco@gmail.com
    Phone Number 614-507-6125
    Website missgcco.com
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 30' x 15' 
    - The ceiling is about 16 feet high
    - Wood stage floor

    - Piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS OXFORD

    Date/Show Time March 7, 2026 - 6:00 PM
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles
    Miss Oxford
    Teen Competition/Titles
    Miss Oxford's Teen
    Competition Locations

    Miami University - Peabody Hall Theater
    701 Western College Drive, Oxford, OH  45056
       
    Application Deadline
    February 15, 2026
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Jacky Johnson
    Email Address johnson.jacky324@gmail.com
    Phone Number 513-314-7892
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 18' x 10' 
    - The ceiling is about 10 feet high
    - Wood stage floor
    - Piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS SHAWNEE

    Date/Show Time TBD
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles

    Miss Shawnee
    Miss Portsmouth
    Teen Competition/Titles

    Miss Shawnee's Teen
    Miss Portsmouth's Teen
    Competition Locations

    Portsmouth High School
    1225 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH  45662
       
    Application Deadline
    TBD
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Regina Speas
    Email Address missportshawnee@gmail.com
    Phone Number 740-357-0663
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 25' x 15' 
    - The ceiling is about 15 feet high
    - Wood stage floor
    - Piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS CHILLICOTHE

    Date/Show Time TBD
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles

    Miss Chillicothe
    Miss South Central
    Teen Competition/Titles

    Miss Chillicothe's Teen
    Miss South Central's Teen
    Competition Locations

    Centerpoint Church
    144 Consumer Center Drive, Chillicothe, OH  44601
       
    Application Deadline
    TBD
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates Day of show
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Pam Rase
    Email Address misschillicothe@gmail.com
    Phone Number 740-357-0663
       
    Stage Info/Limitations




    - The performing area is approximately 18' x 12' 
    - The ceiling is about 12 feet high
    - Wood stage floor
    - Piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

    Date/Show Time TBD
    Contestant Arrival Time TBD
    Open to the Following
    All of Ohio
    Miss Competition/Titles

    Miss Greater Cleveland
    Miss Spirit of Ohio
    Teen Competition/Titles

    Miss Greater Cleveland's Teen
    Miss Spirit of Ohio's Teen
    Competition Location

    Kalahari
    7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH  44870
       
    Application Deadline TBD
       
    Required Rehearsal Dates TBD
       
    Required MISS Fee None
    Required TEEN Fee TBD
       
    Local Director Charmae Cottom
    Email Address ccottom@lorainccc.edu
    Phone Number 440-263-9131
       
    Stage Info/Limitations






    - The performing area is approximately 10' x 12' on a 30" high riser off the floor.
    - Dancers, Baton, and Others will perform on the carpet floor, approximately 20' x 20'
    - The ceiling is about 12 feet high
    - No piano available
    - Microphone, handheld or on a stand
       
    Additional Requirements  
       
    Other Information
     
  • DIRECT ENTRY

    Direct Entry information will be available after January 2, 2026

  • PROCEED TO ENTRY FORM

    To enter the competition chosen above, click NEXT to continue...

  • Local Contestant Entry Form

    Local Contestant Entry Form

    Local Season - July 2025 - March 2026
  • CONTESTANT INFORMATION

    Make sure the name, phone number, and email address entered below match the information you used when registering with Miss America.

    You may choose to submit all the materials at once or submit items separately.  However, the items marked with an asterisk (*) will be required to be entered for each submission.  

    Items with "REQUIRED FOR ENTRY!" must be submitted to the Local before the deadline set by the Local. 

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  • CONTESTANT UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE

    If you are under eighteen (18) years of age as of today, the date submitting this Local Competition entry form, it must be submitted by a Parent or Legal Guardian.

    • INTERVIEW MATERIALS 
    • INTERVIEW MATERIALS

      Contestants must submit the following items for the judges to prepare for the interview session.

      • Contestant Fact Sheet
      • Contestant Community Service Initiative Statement
      • Contestant Headshot - High Resolution

      NOTE: The Local Program may also use the Headsot for the PR, Social Media, Program Book, Posters, People's Choice, etc.

      The Fact Sheet and CSI Statement must include the required information and be formatted correctly.  You may use the following links to download the instructions, sample, and template (Microsoft Word Document) to create the required materials.

      DOWNLOAD - Fact Sheet - Instructions
      DOWNLOAD - Fact Sheet - Sample
      DOWNLOAD - Fact Sheet - Template (Microsoft Word Document)

      DOWNLOAD - CSI Statement - Instructions
      DOWNLOAD - CSI Statement - Sample
      DOWNLOAD - CSI Statement - Template (Microsoft Word Document)

       

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    • TALENT/HERSTORY PRESENTATION 
    • TALENT/HERSTORY PRESENTATION

      You must perform a Talent or HerStory Presentation live on stage for up to 90 seconds.  

      If your talent is NOT on the pop-up list below, you will need to submit a request to ContestantHelp@MissOhio.org for approval.

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    • HEALTH & FITNESS 
    • HEALTH & FITNESS

      Contestants are required to wear an approved fitness outfit from the Rebel Athletic Miss America collection.

      To purchase your outfit, please visit...

      https://www.rebelathletic.com/mao.html

    • If you indicated 'NO' above, you will need to resubmit this form when you can mark 'YES'.

    • REGISTER FOR THIS LOCAL WITH MISS AMERICA 
    • REGISTER FOR THIS LOCAL WITH MISS AMERICA

      Even though you are registered with Miss America to compete here in Ohio this season, you must register for this SPECIFIC Local Competition. 

      Click the link below, select this specific Local, complete, and submit the form.

      GO TO THE MISS AMERICA SPECIFIC LOCAL REGISTRATION FORM

       Enter the date below that you completed this step.

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    • GO RED FOR WOMEN INITIATIVE 
    • GO RED FOR WOMEN INITIATIVE

      Miss America requires each contestant to raise $30 for the American Heart Association through the Spotfund fundraising platform. 

      During the Miss America initial registration process, you should have received an email with your UNIQUE Spotfund Link to create a SpotFund Campaign page. 

      Under the Spotfund account, you need to create a Campaign Profile for EACH local you enter to raise the required $30.  If you exceed the $30 for a specific Local, the excess funds DO NOT carry over to the next Local.  The next Local Campaign Profile will start at zero dollars.

      Indicate below the date you created the SpotFund Campaign for this Local, along with the link to the campaign.  You can find the link by clicking the SHARE button, copying the link, and pasting it into the field below.  The link should begin with http://spot.fund/

      Please indicate below when you have created your Spotfund Campaign Profile.

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    • ADDITIONAL LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 
    • MISS LAKE FESTIVAL

      No additional requirements

    • MISS CLAYLAND

      The Miss Clayland Scholarship Program has a contract addendum and a community scholarship award.  

      If you did not download the additional documents on the prior page, you may download them by CLICKING HERE.

    • MISS NORTH COAST

      No additional requirements

    • MISS NORTHERN OHIO

      No additional requirements

    • MISS MAPLE CITY

      No additional requirements

    • MISS GREATER COLUMBUS

      No additional requirements

    • MISS OXFORD

      No additional requirements

    • MISS CHILLICOTHE

      No additional requirements

    • MISS SHAWNEE

      No additional requirements

    • MISS GREATER CLEVELAND

      No additional requirements

    • DIRECT ENTRY

      No additional requirements

    • SUBMITTING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

      If you need to submit additional documents/files, the link below will allow you to attach multiple documents/files at one time.  

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    • SUBMIT THIS ENTRY FORM 
    • By submitting this Contestant Entry Form for the chosen Local Competition, I confirm that I have completed the following prerequisites before submitting this Entry Form.

      • Registered with Miss America and paid the season fee of $49.99
      • Completed and submitted the Miss America Delegate Agreement
      • Completed and submitted the Miss Ohio Local Scholarships Rules & Regulations
      • Have read and understand the Mandatory Events for Local Titleholders
      • Have read and understand the No Show Rules for contestants 
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