2021 Candidate Application

The application deadline is July 27, 2021

To compete in the 2021 competition, you*:

  • Must be an American citizen.
  • Must be between the ages of 17-25 and can not be older than 25 years of age as of December 31, 2022.
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent by July 31, 2022.
  • Have always been a female, who has never been married or pregnant.
  • Live or work full-time in Wayne County or physically attend school full-time in Wayne County.
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
  • Have a talent that can be performed on stage in 90 seconds or less.
  • Satisfy the minimum $100 Children's Miracle Network (CMN) required donation by July 31, 2021.
​ 

*Please review the candidate contract located on the Paperwork page
​for details on all eligibility requirements.

    Contact Information

    Competition Information
    Max file size: 20MB
    **If you do not have a final cut version of your music to upload right now, that's okay.  You can upload it on the Paperwork page later or bring a copy on CD to orientation.  Please note that talent song selections are registered on a first come, first served basis, so it's important to register your music as soon as possible.  Two contestants cannot perform to the same song even if they are performing different talents.

    You are responsible for making the desired cuts to your music.  The time limit for the talent competition is 90 seconds.  The version you turn is must be of competition quality.  Talent CDs may not be enhanced.  For example:  Background vocals cannot sing the same words at the same time as the performer.  If you find that you are having problems please contact us prior to orientation.

    School Information