Miss America’s Little Sister Mentoring Program

Nebraska’s Sparklers Chapter Application

Miss Nebraska Week is June 2 - June 6, 2026 in North Platte

Application for the Nebraska’s Sparklers for the current year requirements:

  • Must currently be 6-12 years old (must be no older than 12 on June 6, 2014)

  • Must attend all practices and events (except for illness or family emergencies) from June 2-June 6, 2026 in North Platte, NE.

  • Sparkler cost will be $250 for applications received by February 28th. Applications received between March 1-20th will be $300 (or when full).

  • Before the application period ends, if accepted, you will receive an email with your approval status. If chosen, that email will include full program details and a link to pay the $100 deposit to finalize your acceptance.

  • All payments must be submitted online. The $100 deposit will be deducted from the total fee. If the participant’s family withdraws the application and the girl does not participate after the application is accepted and the contract is sent, the deposit is non-refundable.

  • If chosen, the remainder of the fee will be paid in full by April 15, 2026.

  • No refunds of the total given after April 15, 2026 (except for severe illness or long-term family emergency, will require the Miss Nebraska board of directors’ approval) because all crowns & sashes will be ordered.

  • If chosen, an informational packet and contracts will be given at the parent meeting. Return of all contracts must be made by the deadline in the packet, or an alternate will be chosen.

  • Must agree to the below standard of conduct

PLEASE COMPLETELY FILL OUT (heights and sizes NEED to be correct)

By submitting this application I acknowledge, agree and understand the above information.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT TO TERMS:

As the parent of this applicant, we are hereby submitting her application for approval by the State Miss Nebraska Sparklers Coordinator and Executive Directors. We agree to always conduct ourselves professionally so as not to embarrass our daughter or the Miss Nebraska Organization. We will ensure that our daughter will always properly conduct herself. We further understand that it is at the sole discretion of the State Coordinator and Executive Directors when an invitation will be extended to attend various activities with the local titleholder, including the extent of involvement of the Sparklers in the production numbers at the state competition. The director’s decision will be based in whole or in part on whether the function is age-appropriate and how beneficial it is to the mentoring process of the girls as well as other production factors regarding the Sparklers participation in production numbers. We understand it is not a competition but one of a mentoring and learning process conducted by the Miss Nebraska Organization and agree to abide by all decisions made by the Miss Nebraska Organization relative to the Sparklers Program. We acknowledge receipt of and agree to all terms of the General Rules and Suggestions: Percepts of Conduct; Infraction of Rules & Percepts of Conduct; and the Hold Harmless Agreement included in the Official Miss Nebraska’s Sparklers Manual.