2027 Little Miss/Mister Aberdeen Application Form

Little Miss & Mister Aberdeen Candidate Application
Dear Little Miss and Mister Candidates and Parent(s):

The Miss Aberdeen Committee is looking for Little Miss/Mister Aberdeen Candidates to represent the Aberdeen Community in 2026-2027!

The Little Miss and Mister Aberdeen winner will be part of the 2027 Royal Family with the Sr. and Jr. Miss Aberdeen as well as Baby Miss and Mister. She/he will participate in various activities through the year in the Aberdeen Community.

The Miss Aberdeen Contest will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Aberdeen Civic Theater (225 2nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401).

There will be a short practice earlier in the day for the Little Miss and Mister Candidates. The agenda for contest day will be emailed to the parents email address soon after November 1st, 2026.

SPONSORSHIP FEE:

Little Miss and Mister Aberdeen Candidate Fee/Sponsorship (NON-REFUNDABLE): $50.00

(Fee/Sponsorship can be paid by parents, grandparents, businesses, or anyone who chooses to support or sponsor your candidate)

To Pay Via Debit/Credit card - use this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/little-missmister-aberdeen-sponsorship-fee

Please Make Checks Payable to: Miss Aberdeen Committee

To pay with cash or check please email missaberdeencommittee@gmail.com to schedule a drop off time.

You may also venmo the sponsorship fee to: @sryan18 (Summer Ryan)

(with the description being your candidates name and “Little Miss/Mister Aberdeen Sponsorship”)

The application & questions, sponsorship fee, and a colored head and shoulder picture (can be a school picture) must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, via this application.

If you have any questions, please email missaberdeencommittee@gmail.com
Candidates Name

First NameLast Name
School Attending - Say "None" if not Applicable
Candidate Year in School
How did you hear about the Miss Aberdeen Contest?
Candidate Birthday

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
2nd Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian E-mail
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is your candidate competing for Little Miss or Mister Aberdeen?

Contest Rules and Regulations:

1. Age: Candidate must be 4 year old, or in Kindergarten, or 1st Grade at an elementary or preschool in Aberdeen, SD or surrounding areas that are approved by the director.

2. Residency: Candidate must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Aberdeen or surrounding areas (Please verify with Summer which surrounding area you are from before submission of the application).

3. Availability: Candidates must be able to participate in approved appearances by the Miss Aberdeen Committee, which includes Gypsy Days Parade and other activities throughout the year.

I hereby certify that I acknowledge the contest regulations set out above and do qualify as to age, residency, and availability.

Sponsor’s Certification:

I/We hereby agree to sponsor the Little Miss or Mister Candidate for the fee of Fifty dollars ($50.00), I/We also agree to pay the said fee by October 28th, 2026.

To Pay the Sponsorship Fee via Debit/Credit card - use this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/little-missmister-aberdeen-sponsorship-fee
Is your sponsor a business, family, friend or other? Please specify.
Sponsor or Business Name
Sponsorship Contact

First NameLast Name
Sponsorship Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Signature of Sponsor or Parent/Guardian

Little Miss and Mister Aberdeen Coronation Questions

Please ask your child these questions and record their answers below!
What is something your mom or dad says everyday?
If you woke up and were invisible, what is the first thing you would do?
If you had a million dollars, what would you buy?
If you were to boss of your parents for one day, what would you make them do?
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
What is the yuckiest food you have ever eaten? Why?
Why do you think adults have to go to work?
If you could make everyone in the world happy, how would you do it?
What is your secret talent?
What is the funniest thing you have ever done?

Miss Aberdeen Committee Photo Release Form

Authorization to Use and Reproduce Photograph
This release certifies that the individual or entity named below is the original author and copyright holder of the work described as

By signing below, the author grants full permission to the following parties:

Facility of Aberdeen
Aberdeen American News
Aberdeen Insider
Miss Aberdeen Committee
Any other news outlet, website, or social media platform selected by the Miss Aberdeen Committee to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute the attached photograph in print, online, or digital formats. This includes use on the Miss Aberdeen Committee's official Facebook page, website, and any related promotional or publicity materials.

The author further agrees to:

Waive any right to royalties or compensation arising from the use of this work.
Indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Facility of Aberdeen, Aberdeen American News, Aberdeen Insider, and the Miss Aberdeen Committee from any and all claims, demands, or legal actions arising out of or related to the reproduction or use of this photograph.

Written proof of ability to use work may be attached to this form and is acceptable. If so, parent/guardian must sign in the copy right owners section.
Copyright Owners Signature (If you don't own the photo)
Parent/Guardian Signature

Information Release Form
We are providing this personal consent form to both inform you and to request permission for your photo/image and personally identifiable information to be published on the Miss Aberdeen Committee Facebook page and website as well as any media outlet selected by the Miss Aberdeen Committee.

As you are aware, there are potential dangers associated with the posting of personally identifiable information on a website or social media website since global access to the Internet does not allow us to control who may access such information. These dangers have always existed; however, we as a committee we do want to celebrate you and your accomplishment. The law requires that we ask for your permission to use information about yourself.

This contract extends through the end of the reign of the winner/person chosen to be our next Little Miss/Mister Aberdeen, and allows us to use their photos and information for years to come as advertisement.
Check ONE of the following Boxes
ALL of the following needs to be checked if permission is granted by said person below:
Contestant's Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate

Final Thoughts and Submissions
Contestant Headshot

JPEG FILE
Cancelof
Photo Release Proof (If needed)

Cancelof
A TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR CANDIDATES, FOR THE DAY OF THE CONTEST, INCLUDING ATTIRE AND TIMELINES WILL BE EMAILED TO EACH CANDIDATE SOON AFTER November 1st, 2026. Feel free to reach out sooner with questions.

For Questions, Please Email: missaberdeencommittee@gmail.com

To Pay the Sponsorship Fee via Debit/Credit card - use this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/little-missmister-aberdeen-sponsorship-fee
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Little Miss & Mister Aberdeen Candidate Application

Little Miss and Mister Aberdeen Coronation Questions

Information Release Form

Final Thoughts and Submissions