Miss Competition (Local)
Our 2023 Competition
Areas of Competition
Private Interview 35%
Talent 35%
On-Stage Interview/Social Impact 15%
Red Carpet Evening Wear 15%
Time Requirement
The Miss San Joaquin County competition is a "local" preliminary to Miss California. Therefore, earning the title of Miss San Joaquin County or Greater East Bay means you become an ambassadress of San Joaquin County and Greater East Bay and our Scholarship Alliance throughout the year of your reign. Thus, these titles require: time, energy, commitment, and taking an active role in promoting the Program through in our community. A list of these events will be provided prior to the competition.
Scholarships
This is a Scholarship Organization. Therefore, the primary awards given are in the form of scholarships. Come to an Informational meeting to learn about all the various scholarship opportunity.
Eligibility and Other Requirements
To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss San Joaquin County or Miss Greater East Bay a young woman must either reside, attend school or be employed in one of our franchise counties (currently Franchise counties include: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Alameda, Contra Costa and Amador.
Age (19 - 28 years of age)
- Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age on December 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes;
- Must not be older than twenty-eight (28) years of age as of December 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes
- For the avoidance of doubt, Candidate cannot turn twenty-seven (29) years of age at any time during the calendar year in which she could compete at the State Competition. (Calendar Year defined as January 1st through December 31st).
- For the avoidance of doubt, Candidate cannot be eighteen (18) years of age on December 31st in the year she could compete at the State Competition. If the candidate is eighteen (18) years of age on December 31st in the year she could compete at the State Competition, then she must compete in the MAO Teen program.
Residence
- Must be a resident of Local counties for at least 6 months prior to the first day of competition of the local program
- District school for at least one full semester and is currently enrolled.
- Or - must attend college full-time at the local county colleges.
- Or - must wok 32-40 hours per week in the counties listed.
Other Requirements
* U.S. Citizen
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Female
- Fluent in English
- Never been married
- Not be a biological, adoptive parent or a guardian of any child
- Never been convicted of a crime and there are no criminal charges or investigations pending
- Has never performed any act that would be characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent.
- In good health
- Does not use or consume any illegal, controlled, or dangerous substances or abuse the use of alcohol or other dangerous substances.
At the local level, there is a registration fee paid to Miss America Organization.
However, contestants are encouraged to participate in various fundraisers, including selling tickets to the pageant with a minimum sponsorship of $250.00 for our 2023 Program Book*.
Outstanding Teen Competition (Local)
Our 2023 Competition
Areas of Competition
Talent 40%
Private Interview 30%
Lifestyle and Wellness 10% Workout clothing
Evening Wear/Onstage Question 20%
Time Requirement
The title of Miss San Joaquin County's Outstanding Teen is "local" preliminary to Miss California’s Outstanding Teen. Therefore, being named Miss San Joaquin County and Miss Greater East Bay's Outstanding Teen means you become an ambassadress of San Joaquin County and Greater East Bay our Scholarship Alliance throughout the year of your reign. Thus, this title requires: time, energy, commitment, and taking an active role in promoting the Program through your platform in your community.
A list of these events will be provided prior to the competition.
Financial Requirement
Local and Open Teen Registration fee of $100
Participate in Ad Sales ideally receive at least $250.00 in sponsors for our 2023 Program Book*
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss San Joaquin County’s and Miss Greater East Bay's Outstanding Teen, a young woman must:
- Either reside or attend school in San Joaquin, Stanislaus. Alameda, Contra Costa and Amador Counties.
- Be a citizen of the United States at the commencement of the Local Competition and must remain such throughout her participation within the State Competition and, if selected as the State Representative, the National Competition
- Be at least thirteen (13) years of age on the first day of the State Competition in which she competes; and must not be older than eighteen (18) years of age as of July 31 in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes, unless she is 18 years old and has not graduated from high school as of July 31 in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes. For the avoidance of doubt, 13- to 17-year-old high school graduates and non-graduates, as well as 18-year-old non-graduates as of July 31, must compete at MAOTeen level. A 12-yearold is eligible for MAOTeen local competitions if she will turn 13 on or before the first day of the State Competition in which she competes.
Miss and Teen Competition (Open)
Eligibility Requirements
All of the above as listed (Miss or Teen) with the exception of each contestant
can reside anywhere in the State of California
