Miss Candidate Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen

  • 18-28 years of age (must be NO OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2026, and no younger than 18 on Sept 1, 2026)

  • Must be female, not married and without children

  • Legal resident of Arizona at least 6 months prior to state competition

  • Must maintain the basis for eligibility throughout the local and state competition

  • Ability to compete in private interview, evening wear and talent competitions

Phases of competition & scoring:

  • Private Interview - 30%
  • Onstage Conversation - 10%
  • Fitness - 20%
  • Talent - 20%
  • Evening Gown - 20%

Teen Candidate Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen

  • 14-18 years of age (must be no YOUNGER than 14 by September 1 and no older than 18 on Sept 30, 2026)

  • Must be female, not married and without children

  • Legal resident of Arizona at least 6 months prior to state competition

  • Must maintain the basis for eligibility throughout the local and state competition

  • Ability to compete in private interview, evening wear and talent competitions

Phases of competition & scoring:

  • Private Interview - 30%
  • Onstage Conversation - 10%
  • Fitness - 20%
  • Talent - 20%
  • Evening Gown - 20%

Sign Up Today! In Three Easy Steps.

Step 1 - Submit your information


Step 2 - Register with Miss America

Join the Miss America club for the 2026 cycle! (this only need to be done once per competition year. If you have competed in other locals in the 2026 cycle skip this step.)

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Step 3 - Local Entry Fee - All Candidates

Pay your local entry fee securely through Square (no account needed)

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*all fees are non-refundable* - if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us prior to payment