Why participate? It's so much more than a crown. It's an opportunity to discover what you're capable of.
The Miss Door County / Miss Cherryland Scholarship Program is more than a single night on stage - it's a gateway to the life-changing opportunities offered through Miss America. As a delegate, you'll gain access to year-round professional development, leadership training, scholarship opportunities, networking, community service, and personal growth experiences designed to help you succeed both on and off the stage. You'll strengthen your interview and public speaking skills, build confidence, form lifelong friendships, make a meaningful impact in your community, and earn scholarships to help achieve your educational goals. Whether your dream is to become the next Miss Door County, Miss Cherryland, Miss Wisconsin, or ultimately Miss America or Miss America's Teen, or you're simply looking to grow as a leader and make a difference, this program will challenge, inspire, and empower you to become the very best version of yourself. Your journey starts here. We can't wait to see where it takes you
Age Eligibility for 2027 To become a local participant for the 2027 competition, you must meet the age criteria as shown below:
Miss America: 18 - 28
You must be no younger than 18 by September 1, 2027
You must be no older than 28 by September 30, 2027
Miss America’s Teen: 14 - 18
You must be no younger than 14 by September 1, 2027
You must be no older than 18 by September 30, 2027
Miss America has reinstated the option for 18-year-old contestants to have a ‘pivot’ year to decide whether they would like to compete in the Teen or Miss divisions.
Once you have decided to compete as a Teen or Miss, you cannot change categories mid-season.
Residency Eligibility To be able to compete for the tile of Miss Door County or Miss Door County's Teenyou must live, work, or go to school full-time in:
Door County, Algoma, or Luxemburg-Casco
Approved zip codes: 54201, 54205, 54217
To be able to compete for the tile of Miss Cherryland you must live, work, or go to school full-time in the following counties:
However, it must be noted that if a woman qualifies to compete for Miss Door County (i.e. lives in Door County, Algoma, or Luxemburg-Casco) she must compete for the title of Miss Door County.
Former Miss Door County’s who have successfully completed their year of service may return to compete for the title of Miss Cherryland under this territory definition.
Other Eligibility For all ages you must ALSO meet criteria as shown below as set forth by the Miss America Opportunity: