Why Participate
- Gain valuable experience and develop life skills (e.g. interview skills, public speaking, interpersonal communication, social interaction, etc.)
- Earn quality scholarship funds for college and graduate school, regardless of whether a title is won
- Find new interests and discover new opportunities
- Showcase your personal sense of style
- Make lifelong friendships and relationships
- Learn to set goals, follow them through and exceed your expectations
- Develop a sense of responsibility for helping others
- Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals
- Step out of your comfort zone and build confidence
- Receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community through volunteerism and community service
- Gain experience in branding and ambassadorship, which can help establish your personal brand.
- Meet industry professionals, fellow contestants, and mentors, expanding your network for career and personal growth.
- Represent the ever evolving legacy of Miss Volunteer America by representing the Five Points of the crown
About Miss Michigan Volunteer
Titleholder Responsibilities
NATIONAL COMPETITION:
The Miss and Teen Overall Winners of our State Pageant will advance as Michigan’s Official Titleholders to the National Miss Volunteer America stage In Jackson, TN in March 2027 (Teen) and June 2027 (Miss).
STATE PRIZE PACKAGE:
2026 State Titleholders to receive:
- $1,000 Educational Scholarship
- Access to private couture closet for Appearance Wear and sponsorship amount towards an Evening Gown by Viper Apparel
- Gift Certificate to Joann’s of Tennessee ($2,500 Miss / $1,500 Teen) with complimentary hotel accommodations at The Meadows, as well as meals during your stay at The Meadows Restaurant.
- Custom competition earrings by Gary Scott of Bijoux by GaryTom
- National Pageant Week perks, including:
- Meals (Teen) / Meals & Accommodations (Miss)
- Tote bag courtesy of Joann’s of Tennessee
- Rehearsal t-shirts from TIPS Printing, LUXEStyle, Crown Couture, and Miss Teen Volunteer America
- Professional pageant security provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
- ...potential for more to be added, as secured, throughout the year.
- National Scholarship Opportunities, see State info page for more info