Frequently Asked Questions

• Miss Registration Fee – $650 (includes accommodations) 
• Teen Registration Fee – $495 (accommodations NOT included)
• Princess Registration Fee – $250 (accommodations NOT included) 

•  Applicants may pay the full registration fee upfront or arrange an ongoing payment plan with the Executive Director. 
• All fees must be paid in full by August 15, 2026. 
• Participant Crown and sash will be ordered once 50% of the registration fee has been received.  

October 8–10, 2026  

Kellogg Arena

1 McCamly Square

Battle Creek, MI  

 Yes, the DoubleTree by Hilton, conveniently adjoining Kellogg Arena.

• Miss Contestants – Fees include accommodations.
• Teens & Princesses – Accommodations are not included, but families may reserve rooms at a discounted cost. 
• Family & Friends – also heavily discounted, if you book before September 25, 2026.

The room block for discounted reservations opens October 10, 2025. We encourage families and supporters to book early! 

 Teen / Miss Click here:  Contestant Interest Form 

Princess Click Here:   The Apple Blossom Princess Program 

 Registering early and receiving your sash and crown gives you a head start on building your personal initiative. Our State Team will support you in securing appearances and speaking engagements, but the greatest impact comes from the effort you put in yourself.

 --Visibility is key!

Additionally, the earlier you begin actively working on your initiative, the more confident and prepared you’ll feel when discussing it during your state interview with the judges.

 Our Apple Blossom Princess Program is a non-competitive experience designed especially for young girls ages 5–12 who want to take part in the excitement and glamour of the Miss Michigan Volunteer Pageant! This program is a scholarship fundraiser to help provide more funding opportunities to the young ladies competing in our State Program. 

•  An Official Apple Blossom Princess Crown and Sash 
• Exclusive Apple Blossom Princess SWAG & Directors Gifts
• A special Apple Blossom Princess Coronation on Friday evening, October 09, 2026, where each Princess will be crowned by her Miss/Teen Mentor!
• A Pajama Party with the Queens following Coronation
• Onstage Rehearsals on Saturday with the Queens
• A Pizza Party following Rehearsals 
• The opportunity to shine onstage throughout the State Competition
• Priceless fun, and mentorship, all weekend long!

 The Apple Blossom Princess Program is a non-competitive mentorship experience, for girls 5-12, offered exclusively during our State Competition Weekend. Princesses receive their very own Apple Blossom crown and sash and enjoy spending time with our queens while learning the ins and outs of the Miss Volunteer Program. Throughout the weekend, they participate in onstage performances and special appearances, gaining confidence and friendships that last far beyond the event.

The Little Miss Michigan Volunteer Pageant is a competitive opportunity for girls ages 5–12 to vie for the title of Little Miss Michigan Volunteer. In addition to receiving their crown and sash, our titleholders are awarded gifts and a full scholarship to the Apple Blossom Princess Program, allowing them to experience all the mentorship, inspiration, and sisterhood that come with being part of this special weekend.

  (The Following schedule is TENTATIVE and subject to change. Final Schedule to be sent to registrants via email)

Thursday, October 08, 2026

• 1:00 pm – Contestant Check-In
• 2:00–8:00 pm – Videography & Rehearsals
• Sponsored Dinner in Town

Friday, October 10, 2026

• 9:00 am–12:00 pm – Contestant Interviews
• 1:00 pm – Rehearsals
• 6:00 pm –  Apple Blossom Princess Coronation
• 8:00–10:00 pm – Contestant & Princess Pajama Party 

Saturday, October 11, 2026

• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Final Rehearsals
• 2:00 pm Princess only Pizza Party
• 4:00 pm – State Pageant Competition!

 The winners of Miss Michigan Volunteer & Miss Michigan Teen Volunteer will have the opportunity to represent the state at Nationals in Jackson. Tennessee!  They will also receive a prize package including Scholarship Dollars, Sponsored services, Goods, Travel Experiences and more!  ​ 

Mandatory Dates:

 Miss Volunteer America: June 20-26, 2027   

Miss Teen Volunteer America: March 3-6, 2027​  

Miss Michigan State Competition: October 7-9, 2027 (Return, to crown successor)

Scheduled Virtual /In-person events to champion your social cause.

 Miss Division

• Interview – 25%
• Fitness in Swimsuit – 25%
• Talent – 25%
• Evening Gown – 25% 

Teen Division

• Interview – 25%
• Fitness in Athletic Wear – 25%
• Talent – 25%
• Evening Gown – 25%  

Note: The Onstage Question is not scored but is considered by judges when determining final placements. 

There is no minimum ad required to be purchased by contestants, but ads are available should contestants wish to purchase.

Full page ad: $100

Half page ad: $50

Quarter page ad: $25

 September 05, 2025 

  We are Always looking for dedicated volunteers to be a part of the Miss Michigan Volunteer Family! 

Volunteer openings include:​

• Contestant Coordinators and Recruitment
• LOCAL PAGEANT FRANCHISE
• Backstage and Production Volunteers
• Social Media Coordinators
• Fundraising Coordinators
• Contestant Workshop Leads
• and MORE!

Please reach out to our Executive Director for more information: 

Jessica Quintana - jessica@missmichiganvolunteer.org 

 STATE PRIZE PACKAGE:  

2026 State Miss Titleholder to receive:

• $1,000 Educational Scholarship
• Access to private couture closet for Appearance Wear and sponsorship amount towards an Evening Gown by Viper Apparel  
• $2,500 Gift Certificate to Joann’s of Tennessee 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 & Accommodations 
  • 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

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

 Available to Miss Michigan Volunteer upon completion of competing in the National Miss Volunteer America pageant

Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama)—full tuition scholarship of $24,750.00 per year for four years and is renewable for Miss Volunteer America and Miss Teen Volunteer America; for other contestants, academic merit awards will be considered and are currently valued from $2,000-10,000 with a minimum GPA of 2.5, test scores and advanced courses will be considered as well. Contestants can visit their campus for an additional $500 grant per year for a total of $2,000 over the course of four years.

Troy University (Troy, Alabama)—is making available more than $4,956,394 to Miss Volunteer America State Titleholders who meet eligibility requirements.

• The Scholars PLUS Award—participants with a 33-36 ACT/1450-1600 RSAT and a 3.7 GPA will receive tuition, full housing, and a meal plan.
• The Scholars Award—Participants with a 30-32 ACT/1360-1440 RSAT and a 3.7 GPA will receive tuition and basic housing.
• The Chancellor's Scholarship—participants with a 26-29 ACT / 1230-1350 RSAT and 3.5 GPA; The award amount varies from $6,000- $10,000 annually.
• The Trojan Leadership Scholarship—participants with a 20-25 ACT or/ 1030-1220 RSAT with 3.0 GPA; The award amount varies from $2,000- $4,000 annually.
• The Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship—the amount of this award is equal to the out-of-state portion of tuition costs. Participants must be from out-of-state.
• Sunshine Scholars Award—participants must have a 3.0 GPA/4.0 scale and at least 20 ACT/1030 RSAT; Must be a high school student from the state of Florida or Georgia.

Stevenson University (Owings Mills, Maryland)—$18,000 renewable four-year scholarship to Miss Volunteer America and Miss Teen Volunteer America 

York College of Pennsylvania (York, Pennsylvania)—$10,000 per year, four-year renewable scholarship with maintenance of a 2.5 GPA and full-time status to any state titleholder; scholarship is not stackable.

                          ...potential for more to be added, as secured, throughout the year.

 STATE PRIZE PACKAGE:  

2026 State Teen Titleholder to receive:

• $1,000 Educational Scholarship
• Access to private couture closet for Appearance Wear and sponsorship amount towards an Evening Gown by Viper Apparel  
• $1,500 Gift Certificate to Joann’s of Tennessee 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:
  • Complimentary Meals
  • 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

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

 Available to Miss Michigan Volunteer upon completion of competing in the National Miss Volunteer America pageant

Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama)—full tuition scholarship of $24,750.00 per year for four years and is renewable for Miss Volunteer America and Miss Teen Volunteer America; for other contestants, academic merit awards will be considered and are currently valued from $2,000-10,000 with a minimum GPA of 2.5, test scores and advanced courses will be considered as well. Contestants can visit their campus for an additional $500 grant per year for a total of $2,000 over the course of four years.

Stevenson University (Owings Mills, Maryland)—$18,000 renewable four-year scholarship to Miss Volunteer America and Miss Teen Volunteer America 

York College of Pennsylvania (York, Pennsylvania)—$10,000 per year, four-year renewable scholarship with maintenance of a 2.5 GPA and full-time status to any state titleholder; scholarship is not stackable.

• ...potential for more to be added, as secured, throughout the year.

•  Official LITTLE MISS Crown and Embroidered Sash
• Full scholarship to participate in: STATE APPLE BLOSSOM PRINCESS PROGRAM 
• Free Ad page in State Program Book
• Invitation to crown at future pageant 
• Director's gifts & more 

 Send us an Email! 

• General Email: info@missmichiganvolunteer.org
• Executive Director:​
  • Jessica Quintana jessica@missmichiganvolunteer.org