Delegate Eligibility

 To be eligible to compete for Miss West Florida and Miss West Florida's Teen, which will take place on March 28, 2026,  for either Miss America or  Miss America’s Teen in September 2026, you must:  

• Miss America 18-28: must be NO OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2026, and no younger than 18 on Sept 1, 2026.
• Miss America’s Teen 14-18: must be no YOUNGER than 14 by September 1 and no older than 18 on Sept 30, 2026.

Teen Age Criteria- Additional Notes:

• Miss America HQ allows the option for 18-year-old contestants to have a ‘pivot’ year to decide whether they would like to compete in the Teen or Miss divisions.
• Additionally, once an 18-year-old decides on the division she may compete in, she may not change divisions until the next cycle. 

For All Ages you must ALSO meet criteria as shown below:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be a female
• Single
• No legal dependents
• Meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state

Must fulfill one of the following:

• Be a resident in Florida
• Be enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university in Florida.
• Be employed on a full-time basis in Florida.

Open to candidates living, working or attending school full time in the following counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton.