Announcing Our 2026 Local and At-Large Miss & Teen Titleholder Programs
- Sharon Cordes
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Miss Arizona Volunteer Organization is excited to open applications for our 2026 Local Titleholder Program and At-Large Contestant opportunities for both MISS and TEEN divisions. Whether you dream of serving your community with an official title or are preparing to compete at the 2027 State Competition, we have a path designed just for you.
⭐ 2026 Local Titleholder Program
Available now through May 31, 2026
Our Local Titleholder Program is ideal for young women who want to actively serve their communities as a Miss Local Volunteer or Miss Local Teen Volunteer—complete with an official crown and sash—while preparing for the 2027 Miss Arizona Volunteer State Competition on October 3, 2026.
Program Requirements
Zoom interview prior to approval
Completion of:
2026 Contestant Agreement
Sash & Crown Policy
Social Media Policy
Supporting documents as required
Program Costs
MISS (through May 31, 2026)
$195 – Local titleholder crown and sash
$305 – State Competition Fee (due September 3, 2026; exclusive to Local Titleholders)
Total: $500
TEEN (through May 31, 2026)
$195 – Local titleholder crown and sash
$205 – State Competition Fee (due September 3, 2026; exclusive to Local Titleholders)
Total: $400
Local Titleholder Benefits
Local titleholders receive a robust, year-round preparation and service experience, including:
The honor of representing the Miss Arizona Volunteer Organization as an official local titleholder
Monthly group preparation workshops (Zoom coaching sessions)
Invitations to attend special events with Miss Arizona Volunteer and Miss Arizona Teen Volunteer
Mock interviews
Access to the Local Titleholder Portal featuring training videos, preparation resources, and tips
Personalized crowdfunding platform to help raise your State Competition fee
Two individual phone or Zoom sessions with current state titleholders
Eligibility to join the St. Jude Leadership Society (for high school teens)
State contestant profile input assistance
A custom-branded local titleholder Instagram account
If you want a year of service, leadership, and preparation leading up to the state stage—this is the program for you.
⭐ At-Large Contestant Opportunities
For those who prefer to enter directly into the State Competition without serving as a Local Titleholder, our At-Large registration windows provide flexibility and accessibility.
At-Large Contestants (June 1 – July 31, 2026)
No sash or crown included.
MISS: $350 State Competition Fee
TEEN: $250 State Competition Fee
At-Large Contestants (Beginning August 1, 2026)
No sash or crown included.
MISS: $400 State Competition Fee
TEEN: $300 State Competition Fee
✨ Join Us for the 2026–2027 Competition Season
Whether through our comprehensive Local Titleholder Program or as an At-Large contestant, we are thrilled to welcome new leaders, volunteers, and changemakers into the Miss Arizona Volunteer family.
If you're ready to grow, serve, lead, and compete—we’re ready for you.
Learn more and begin your application today at https://www.missarizonavolunteer.com/.
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