Miss - Ages 17 to 25

Contestants must:

• reside, attend school or work in Illinois for the last six months
• meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
• be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
• must be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities

Contestants must register here and raise $100 for the Children's Miracle Network

All contestants must be available for Spring Kick-Off and Miss Illinois Week

Please select application package and mail to:1035 Ellsworth Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030

Local contract is being updated for the 2019 competition. Please check back soon.
​Paperwork Deadline is September 20th

Program Ad Fee

Information

Select links below
​Pageant Information
Miss Contestant Checklist
​Scholarship Retrieval Form

Paperwork

Select links below
​Application for Local Contestants
​Talent Request Form
Local Contestant Contract
Contract Attachments
​Local Contestant Resume Instructions/Sample
​Local Contestant Platform Statement Instructions/Sample
​Program Book Ad Form
Link to Paperwork Submission Site

A great tool to help you stay organized with your pageant paperwork. Click on image for link to app.

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Areas of Competition

• Private Interview (25%)
• Talent (30%)
• Gown/Evening Wear (15%)
• On-Stage Question (20%)
• Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit (10%)

Miss Illinois Platforms

In addition to her personal platform, Miss Illinois and local titleholders must be familiar with and support these additional platforms. Select the links below to find out more.