"Promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishments,
healthy living, and community involvement for America's teens"


  • Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17.
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Meet residency requirements.
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization.
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
  • Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local executive director.
  • Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition.


Outstanding Teen Competition Requirements