Become a Contestant
WELCOME
Congratulations on taking the first step in a life-changing journey. We are thrilled to have you as part of the Miss D.C. family. The mission of the Miss District of Columbia’s Outstanding Teen Organization is to cultivate and encourage excellence in today’s young women.
AREAS OF COMPETITION
Private Interview 30%
Talent 40%
Evening Gown/Onstage Question 20%
Lifestyle and Fitness in Activewear 10%
RULES & REGULATIONS
To compete in the Miss District of Columbia’s Outstanding Teen pageant a contestant must fulfill the following requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a young lady between the ages of 13 and 17, prior to her senior year in high school.
- Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition.
- Legal resident of the District of Columbia or attend a school in the District of Columbia.
- Be able to meet academic requirements,
- Meet CMNH fundraising requirements to participate in local and national competition.
- Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the program.
- Be prepared to abide by ALL rules and expectations set forth in your MAOT contract.
- Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
- Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organization.
- The winner of Miss District of Columbia’s Outstanding Teen will compete for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen in Orlando, FL.
- The Miss District of Columbia’s Outstanding Teen program is a non-profit organization and is supported by the kindness of sponsors. The winner may have expenses towards appropriate attire for appearances and MAOT. All attire must be approved by the MAOTeenDC leadership.
WINNER’S PACKAGE
• Scholarship: $1000 Awarded
MAOT Nationals Scholarship: $1000
• Package to MAOT National Competition in Orlando, FL
• Entrance Package to the Miss America Pageant and activities
• Fitness Training w/Renowned Award-Winning Pageant Fitness Trainer John A. Morris
• Gown package from Signature Gowns
• Mock Interview, Age-appropriate Make-up and Teen Style Lessons/Coaching
• Professional Headshots
• Use of Samsung Galaxy TabA for Social Media Use Sponsored by Cydney Hill, MAOTeenDC 14’
• DC’s winner has the opportunity for additional scholarship at the MAOT National Competition in Orlando, FL
MAOTeen Program Eligibility Requirements
Age
- Must be at least thirteen (13) years of age on the first day of the State Competition in which she competes;
- Must not be older than seventeen (17) years of age as of July 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes, unless she is 18 years old and has not graduated from high school as of July 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes.
- For the avoidance of doubt, 13 to 17 year old high-school graduates, as well as 18 year old non-graduates as of July 31st, must compete at MAOTeen level.
Residency
- Must fulfill one of the following:
- Must reside in the state of competition
- Be successfully enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited public or private school, or home schooled within the state of competition.
Citizenship
Must be a citizen of the United States of America
Additional Requirements
- Must not be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition (see Miss Program Eligibility requirements above).
- Candidates must meet all additional requirements pursuant to the Miss America's Outstanding Teen State and Local Application & Agreement: Full Miss America's Outstanding Teen Program Requirements