Use the form below to officially submit your application!
Paperwork and forms received after October 1 at 11:59pm will NOT be accepted and you will NOT be eligible to compete in the 2026 competition.
Once paperwork is submitted, you will recieve all additional information regarding dress rehearsal, opening number, and competition day schedule.
If you are planning to compete, we suggest getting started on these requirements and paperwork PRIOR to the info session.
Mandatory Requirements:
Financial Requirements
Miss America Opportunity Membership Program Competitors must join MAO’s Membership to participate in the Local Competitions.
Due 10/1
Please go to www.missamerica.org and click on “Sign Up” at the top of the home page.
On the drop down menu, click “Register”.
Then complete the form.
Pay the ONE-TIME PER SEASON Membership fee costs $49.99.
Submit your membership
Once membership is established, Competitors will receive the Delegate Agreement to complete and submit to MAO. This Agreement must be submitted before Competitors can choose which Local Competitions to participate in.
$50 Registration Fee Donation To Miss Western MA Org. Can be check or Venmo)
Due 10/1
American Heart Association Fundraising Fee - Minimum $30 fundraising to support American Heart Association x Miss America. Click HERE for more information
Registration Due 10/1
Funds Due 10/10
Paperwork Requirements - Due Electronically by October 1 at 11:59pm
Fact Sheet - Submitted Online
Community Service Initiative - Submitted Online
Talent Music / Talent Description - HerStory Details - Submitted online
Miss Western Massachusetts Scholarship Org Contract Addendum -Submitted online
All paperwork, and additional information can be found HERE: Competitor Resource Drive and Resource Site
Not Mandatory, but highly encouraged:
Help share our online 50/50 Raffle! Click the link for more info and social media graphics to share. Tickets are $10 each and we will pull the winner on stage at the competition!
Sell tickets to our 2026 Competition - information and ticketing link TBA
Bring a raffle basket for our fundraiser at the show!
Attend our Fitness Fundraiser date TBD!
An On-Stage Award will be given to the contestant with the highest fundraising abilities!
Competition Day Overview:
To learn more about the competition, please visit the following link: Phases Of Competition
You will compete in the following phases:
Interview (Judges will be prepared with your Fact Sheet and Community Service Initiative)
On Stage Question (questions related to your Community Service Initiative)
Fitness
Talent or HerStory ™ *Click the link to learn more about HerStoryTM
Evening Gown
For more information about the required attire for the competition, please visit the following link: Attire & Packing Lists
You are responsible for ALL competition wardrobe and accessories (aside from your Opening Number TShirt. Note: Fitness Wear must be purchased from the Rebel Fitness x Miss America Collaboration)
Eligibility Requirements:
Miss - Ages 18-28: must be no OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2026, and no YOUNGER than 18 on September 1, 2026 (Birth Dates Eligible: October 1, 1997 – September 1, 2008)
Teen - Ages 14-18: must be no YOUNGER than 14 by September 1, 2026 and no OLDER than 18 on September 30, 2026 (Birth Dates Eligible: October 1, 2007 – September 1, 2012)
Must live, work, or attend school full time in Western Massachusetts
If you are a teen with birth dates: October 1, 2007 → September 1, 2008 - you can choose either
