Miss Alabama 2026 END OF YEAR Local COMPETITION
Crowning Miss River City, Miss St. Clair Area & Miss Autauga County Fair
Eligibility & MAO Registration
Eligibility Requirements
To become a local Contestant competing in the 2026 Miss Alabama local and state competition(s), you must meet the age criteria as shown below.
- No younger than 18 on September 1, 2026.
- No older than 28 years of age as of 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.
Register with Miss America:
All 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 this 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 competition