Ages 18 - 27

• Must be no younger than 18 by September 1, 2026

• Must be no older than 28 by September 30, 2026

• Be a  United States citizen.

• Be a female.

• Must be single with no legal dependents.

• Delegates qualifying by residence must provide proof of at least 120 consecutive days of residency within the state prior to the date of competition. You do not need to be from Richmond or Chesterfield to compete.

• Delegates qualifying by employment must submit documentation of full-time, in-person employment (minimum of 40 hours per week) held for at least 120 consecutive days prior to competition.

• Delegates qualifying through student status must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university located in the state. Full-time status is determined by the institution.

• Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.

• Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.

• Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local, state and national competition(s) in which you compete.