
Join the Sisterhood
Are you the next Miss Grays Harbor or Miss Grays Harbor's Teen? We can't wait to meet you! Read below for eligibility requirements to compete in our program and the Miss America Opportunity.
Applications for 2027 coming fall 2026

competing for miss
To become Miss America, a candidate must first enter and win a local competition, and then compete to represent her state—a process requiring hard work and personal commitment. As a state titleholder, a contestant may only compete once at the national Miss America Competition.
For the Miss Program You Must:
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be 18-28: must be NO OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2027, and no younger than 18 on Sept 1, 2027.
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Be a United States citizen.
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Residency
Must fulfill ONE of the following:-
Must reside in the local area of competition (Grays Harbor Country).
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Be enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university in the local area of competition (Grays Harbor County).
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Be employed on a full-time basis in the local area in which she intends to compete (Grays Harbor County).
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Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
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Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
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Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local, state and national competition(s) in which you compete.
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Candidates must meet all additional requirements pursuant to the Miss America State and Local Application & Agreement:



competing for teen
Miss America’s Teen hosts a national competition intended to encourage and reward the talent, communication skills, community service, and academic achievement of girls between 14 and 18 years of age.
To become Miss America’s Teen, a contestant must first compete to represent her state, a process requiring personal commitment, hard work and talent. To compete in the Miss America’s Teen program, you need commitment, perseverance, talent and ambition.
To compete in the Teen Program you must:
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be 14-18: must be no YOUNGER than 14 by September 1 and no older than 18 on Sept 30, 2027.
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Be a United States citizen.
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Residency
Must fulfill one of the following:-
Must reside in the local area of competition (Grays Harbor County).
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Be enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited public or private school, or home schooled within the local area of competition (Grays Harbor County).
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Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America’s Teen Organization.
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Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
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Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.
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Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition.
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Candidates must meet all additional requirements pursuant to the Miss America’s Teen State and Local Application & Agreement: Full Miss America’s Teen Program Requirements

