ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To compete in a Miss America local competition, you must:

·       Be between the ages of 17 and 24 (17 on the day of the competition in the local pageant, and not older than 24 on December 31)

·       Be at least a senior in high school

·       Be a United States citizen

·       Meet residency requirements for competing in a certain town & state

·       Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization

·       Must complete a fact sheet and sign the contract

·       Raise required funds for the Children's Miracle Network

·       Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements

·       Be able to meet the time commitment & job responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.

PAPERWORK INFORMATION

Use the link  to assist with completing the Platform & Resume forms you need to complete.  Blank forms, examples & instructions are here.

  This year we will offer a Community Service Award.  Click here for more info.

You will need the following (PLEASE do not feel you need to purchase new items!!):

·       Physical Fitness in Swimwear - Can be either a one or two piece suit. (must be approved by the pageant board)

·       Talent Outfit - Outfit that compliments your talent.

·       Evening Wear - This is something you would wear for a formal night out on the town.

·       Interview Outfit - Something you would wear for a job interview such as a suit, dress or pants outfit.  This is your first meeting with the judges so first impressions could be lasting!

TOP 5 BALLOT

Once the Top 5 List is determined from the above competition, this list is given to the judges to put the Top 5 in the order they wish them to place.  These totals are determined by the auditors for just those placements only and the winners are announced.

To become a finalist for the title of Miss Nebraska, you first have to have competed in and won one of the following preliminary pageants. All pageants require information fact sheets as part of the registration.

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK

Miss America and the Children's Miracle Network have formed a new partnership. The partnership requires each local contestant to raise $100 for each local she enters. Any amount over the $100 can be applied to the next local or state pageant. There is a $400 cap on local fundraising. Any contestant who raises $400 may enter unlimited local pageants. This on-line fundraiser is for the Children’s' Miracle Network and the Miss America Scholarship Fund. All local contestants must register at the "missamerica4kids.org" website where they may track their donations. Upon winning a local title, the contestant is required to raise $250 to enter the state competition. The state winner will be responsible for raising $500 to enter the national competition. Again, any left over funds from local fundraising may be applied for that contestant's requirements for state or national.