Are you the next Miss Nebraska’s Teen?

Miss Nebraska’s Teen not only receives scholarship money and prizes, but a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase her opinions, talents and intelligence, and to serve her state as a representative.

MISS NEBRASKA’S TEEN 2025/2026

Local Titleholders

Participating in Miss Nebraska’s Teen

Courtney Long & Audri Pelton-Johnson, Co-Directors
teen@missnebraska.org
(308) 660-1005

 The Miss Nebraska’s Teen Competition is the state final for the Miss America’s Teen Competition, held during the Miss America Competition. This branch of the Miss America Organization was first introduced in 2006. Candidates may compete as “At-Large Contestants,” not sponsored by a local event, or may be the winner of a local Miss Teen competition. All of them share the same general eligibility requirements.

Participants must be:

• Resident of Nebraska for the last six months;

• At least 14 years of age by September 1st of the current competition year

• Must not be more than 18 years old on September 30th of the current competition year.

• For full eligibility requirements visit https://missamerica.org/signup/

The entry fee for the state competition is $350 for local winners and $550 for At-Large Contestants. In many cases, local committees will assist with payment of the state entry fee. Check with local directors for local competition entry fees. Academic scholarships are also awarded at the local and state levels.

LOCAL COMPETITIONS

See the Miss Nebraska local competition page for the most up-to-date information regarding local competitions and contact information.

AT-LARGE TITLEHOLDERS

We believe every young woman who has the desire to compete for Miss Nebraska’s Teen should have that opportunity. Competing At-Large is a great opportunity for any young woman to compete for the title of Miss Nebraska’s Teen. For more information and for an application, please contact the state director at teen@missnebraska.org

Upon committing to compete At-Large you will be given a title to compete as (ex: Miss _____’s), and from that point you will only be recognized as your assigned title, just like the other contestants.

AREAS OF COMPETITION

Delegates in the Nebraska’s Teen Competition are evaluated in the following areas:

• Private Interview (30% of total score) -The Private Interview phase of competition provides an opportunity for the judges to learn more about each delegate. Delegates are asked questions on their Delegate Fact Sheet, personal Community Service Initiative statement, and the points of the Miss Nebraska’s Teen crown: service, style, scholarship, success, and sisterhood. Questions include their plans related to their Community Service Initiative, educational and career goals, interests, hobbies, extracurricular activities, or major current events that relate to teens.

• Lifestyle and Fitness (20% of total score) - Each delegate appears on stage for up to 30 seconds, modeling “Miss America Red” Rebel Athletic sportswear of her choice that represents how she stays active. This phase highlights each delegate’s commitment to and pursuit of a healthy lifestyle and being #missamericafit.

• Talent (20% of total score) - Delegates perform a 90-second talent or present a Her Story of their choice. Talent presentations may include vocal performance, dance, gymnastics, instrumental music, dramatic or comedic monologues, baton twirling, ventriloquism, and more.

  Delegates are encouraged to select a presentation that showcases their strengths and individuality. For questions regarding talent presentations, please reach out for guidance.

  Scoring is based on overall performance quality and entertainment value, including elements such as technique, stage presence, costume, props, voice, and use of body and choreography.

• Red Carpet/Evening Wear (20% of total score) - Each delegate appears on stage in an outfit of her choice that is representative of her personal style for a red carpet or other formal evening event. While delegates typically wear gowns, jumpsuits or tea-length dresses are also appropriate for this phase of competition.

  Scoring is based on overall first impression, confidence, personality, and stage presence.

• On Stage Question - (10% of total score). This is a continuation of the private interview allowing the audience to hear directly from the delegate. It is typically based on the delegate’s chosen Community Service Initiative.

Forever Miss Nebraska’s Teen