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Above photo by Kenny Fuduka - HiroPix

Compete at State Competition with an
Ambassador or Festival Title You already have!

We are excited to announce we are accepting Ambassador or Festival titles for the 2024 Miss Minnesota & Miss Minnesota's Teen Competition. If you have previously competed and understand how the competition works; or if you prefer to prepare for the competition independently, competing with an Ambassador or Festival title you currently have, this might be for you. 

DEADLINES:
​Payment Due WHEN YOU SIGN UP
Paperwork due for state teen and miss will be announced soon!
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Exciting Bonus for All MISS Candidates!

Each Miss contestant who wins a digital and/or comes in with an at large title will receive a FREE 8-week Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Course.

Value: $1995

Dale Carnegie Professional Development Training Courses not only enhance your college or job applications, but these courses provide important communication and leadership skills that will benefit you throughout your life.
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What You’ll Learn
You will learn effective communication skills and master human relations skills that enable you to thrive in any setting. Build the skills that really matter - allowing you to speak with confidence, become an engaging leader, and present with impact.

                                                                                                  photo by Paula Preston Photographer, Andrew Schmitz Hair, Penny Wells Makeup

Steps to Register to Compete with an Ambassador or Festival Title
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​1)  MISS AMERICA PROGRAM SIGN UP   
​If you have already done this, you may SKIP this step.
Every candidate now must first sign up with Miss America for a fee of $39.99. This gets you into the system and you will receive news and information to keep you up to date with Miss America as you begin your journey!  Once you have paid the $39.99, you are eligible to sign up as an ambassador or festival title.  The $39.99 is a one time fee, and expires at the 2024 state competition.   After that, you must pay it again for the next competition season.  It is a yearly fee.
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2)  2024 STATE COMPETITION REGISTRATION (YOU MAY RECEIVE THIS LINK ONCE YOU PAY THE $39.99)
​If you have done this already, again, you may SKIP THIS STEP.
Now that you are signed up and have paid the $39.99 fee, you are eligible to compete in Minnesota.   Please notify us what title you are coming in as for festival so that we may create a special link on the registration site.  Once that is completed, we will notify you - then you do the following:
  • ​Complete the information on this page, and check the title you are coming in under
  • Complete the information and submit.

​3) PAY THE 'Ambassador' ENTRY FEE* (payment portal below) TO COMPETE AT THE STATE COMPETITION
Once you have paid your entry fee, you can download all of the paperwork and get started!

When You Compete with an Ambassador or Festival TITLE:
  • You become an official member of the Miss Minnesota Class of 2024 and will compete for Miss Minnesota June 16-21 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota.
  • You will be given your official title and will receive your official sash  
  • You make your own decisions regarding your Community Service Initiative, your paperwork, wardrobe, talent, etc.
  • You enjoy a fun week of events with your sister titleholders, leading up to the competition!
  • You compete for the state title, and if you win, you will go on to compete for Miss America
  • You are eligible to apply for and win additional Scholarships at the State Level
  • You pay an ENTRY FEE of $1100
  • You receive a FREE Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Course. (Value is $1995) 
  • This fee includes crown, sash, semi private room during competition week, meals

FAIR AND FESTIVAL TITLE HOLDERS
 
Contestants who hold Fair and Festival Titles are allowed to participate at the State level provided they adhere to the same guidelines as stated above, however the Fair & Festival must be a one-time event where the representative does not go to compete for another title within the Fair & Festival program.  State Board makes the final determination. The titles for the contestants need to be consistent with the mission of Miss America.
 
Contact Kathy Shellum for more information:  kathyshellum@missminnesota.org
​Pay Entry Fee Here   $1100
Includes official sash with your title

Candidate name
​ OPTIONAL - Purchase Official Crown $204*
* Shipping/handling cost is $30 and is included in cost 
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Candidate name
Welcome to the Miss Minnesota Class of 2024!
Here is the paperwork portal. Download and follow the instructions.
​Paperwork is due by TO BE ANNOUNCED
2024 MISS PAPERWORK PORTAL