ELIGIBILITY, DEADLINES & MAO REGISTRATION
Eligibility Requirements
To become a local Contestant starting in July 2025, competing in the 2026 Miss Alabama state competition, you must meet the age criteria as shown below.
- Miss - must be no older than 28 years of age as of September 30, 2026 and no younger than 18 on September 1, 2026.
- Teen - must be no younger than 14 as of September 1, 2026 OR no older than 18 on September 30, 2026.
Residency:
Contestants qualifying by residence must provide proof of at least 120 consecutive days of residency within the state prior to the date of competition.
Employment:
Contestants qualifying by employment must submit documentation of full-time, in-person employment (minimum of 40 hours per week) held for at least 120 consecutive days prior to competition.
Student Status:
Contestants qualifying through student status must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university located in the state. Full-time status is determined by the institution.
MAO Registration & SpotFund
All Miss & Teen Contestants must register with Miss America here ($49.99 annual fee):
- club.missamerica.org/ma-membership
- IMPORTANT NOTE: You will fill out your MAO Contract here!
Once Registered, you must also register for our LOCAL pageant here:
- club.missamerica.org/club-membership
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Once completed, this should take you directly to SpotFund
A personalized SpotFund link will be sent to each contestant AFTER registering at MAO.
All Miss & Teen Contestants must raise $30 per local preliminary. The $30 is considered a donation to the American Heart Association (AHA) and must be in your SpotFund account prior to the local competition.
Important Note: Only a single $30 donation is required for this 4-in-1 local competition
Entry Forms, Instructions & Competition Info Deadline is 10/24/2025 for ALL Entry Items
We crown 4 titles - Birmingham, Cahaba Valley, Hidden River & Covered Bridge - in a single competition (Teen @2PM, Miss @6 PM)!
- Only one completed entry is needed to qualify for all four titles in your category (Teen or Miss).
- Use the button below to access the LOCAL forms needed to submit via the Google form!
- The STATE MAO Contract will be signed via the links above and automatically sent to MAO.
Use the buttons below to quickly access the downloadable files and the Google Form link below to submit all paperwork for the competition!
Local Contestant Orientation
Mandatory Contestant Orientation Sunday, October 26, 2025:
- Teen @ 2 PM CST
- Miss @ 3 PM CST
Note: A meeting link will be sent to all contestants the morning of October 26th via email
Competition Order will be drawn at this time & we will answer any questions!
Contact Us
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