Miss Candidate Information

2020 Miss Candidate Information

Age & Residency Requirements:

Between the ages of 18-25
A U.S. citizen and resident of NC
Possess good moral character No criminal record
Must attend school, live, or work in Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, Franklin, Wayne, Johnston, or Wake counties.

Residency Requirements Include:

The prior six-month residency requirement has been reduced to thirty (30) days prior to a local competition.
They have eliminated the requirement to complete at least one semester and allowing college/university acceptance and enrollment to physically attend classes.
They have reduced the twenty-six weeks of full-time employment to sixty (60) days of continuous employment.
Consistent with prior years, the eligibility must be maintained to continue competing at the next level of competition and/or holding a title.
Meet the character criteria has set forth by the Miss America Organization.
Be in reasonably good health and able to meet the job requirements.
Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Wilson Scholarship Organization-

Other Requirements:

Be single and have never been married
Meet the character criteria has set forth by the Miss America Organization.
Be in reasonably good health and able to meet the job requirements.
Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Wilson Scholarship Organization

Platform/Social Initiative:

Examples: Heart Association, Promoting Arts Education, Bullying, etc.

Phases of Competition:

Personal Interview - 35%
Talent - 35%
Red Carpet - 15%
On-Stage Interview/Social Impact Initiate - 15% Miss Contract Information (Please Read):

In the header, use "Miss North Carolina" for organization.Section 2 - It is extremely

important as to how you complete this section.

- Section 2.2 must be completed by all candidates.

- Section 2.3 you must complete one of the three options:

-Section 2.3.1. - If you are claiming residency as your requirement to compete.

-Section 2.3.2 - If you are claiming the student status as your requirement to

compete.

- Section 2.3.3 - If you are claiming employment status as your requirement to

compete.

- If this is you first Local of the Season, you must complete the "Approval of First Entered Local

Competition" section.

- If you do not win the first Local Preliminary and you are competing in a different Local

Preliminary you do not need to complete the full contract again.

- Go to pg. 18 and complete the "Approval for Subsequent Entered Local Competition

' section.

- If a Local asks you to complete a new contract but you still have available sections, please

have the local ED contact their Field Director for clarification.

Please be sure you have initialed every page of the contract (bottom right corner).
Please make sure you have read the complete contract and you understand it. If you have questions, please reach out to the Local ED for clarification.

Credits: Miss NC Organization

Required Paperwork:

Candidate Worksheet
MAO State & Local Candidate Contract and All attachments (Local Agreement/Scholarship Rules)
MA0 2.0 Contract Revision Summary (signed/dated by candidate)
Copy of Certified Birth Certificate
Official Current Transcripts or Diploma if graduate
Proof of Insurance (Medica/Dental)
Release & Indemnity Agreement
Commitment to State Competition/Work Weekend
Proof of Residency (Official Driver's License or Government ID)
Resume
Social Impact Initiative (Platform)
Employment Verification (W-2 of paystub)
Talent Guidelines/Talent Request Forms
Miss Wilson Candidate Application
Miss Wilson Program Book Information
Community Service form
Children's Miracle Network Registration (all Miss Candidates must raise $100.00)

All candidates are required to have a Carolina Princess.

2020 Miss Welcome Packet/ Paperwork Files