Become a Contestant


Eligibility Requirements:

  • At least 17 years old at the time of the local pageant
  • Must be a U.S. citizen No more than 24 years old on September 30th of the year of the Miss America national finals
  • High school graduate or successfully completed G.E.D. by July 1, 2006
  • Female, never married, and have never had any children
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
  • Be able to meet the time commitment responsibilities as set forth by the local or state program in which you compete


  Areas of Competition


     Talent                                  35%
      Interview                        25%
      Evening Wear                        20%
      Lifestyle and Fitness              15%
      Onstage Question                5%


To find out more information about the Miss Greater Hamden / Miss North Haven Pageant email  the Executive Director Nikki Palmeri at nikkipalmieri@mac.com



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