INFORMATION COMPETITION

A New Season Begins, and The Legacy Continues.

The 2024 Miss Southlake, Miss Westlake, Miss Southlake’s Teen, and Miss Westlake’s Teen Competition will take place at the Coppell Arts Center in Coppell, TX, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. A day-of schedule will be circulated closer to the competition.

We are incredibly excited to welcome you to this state-of-the-art facility. and we are proud to advance the mission of the Miss America Organization and Miss Texas Organization following the 101st and 86th Anniversaries, respectively.

More than anything, this Competition Guide is a resource. The rest of the Guide will provide a high-level overview of the Phases of Competition, the Score Distribution, Applicable State & Local Paperwork, and Ad Page information. It will also flag relevant deadlines so that you are ready to compete on September 16.

The Phases of Competition include: Private Interview, On-Stage Conversation, Health & Fitness, Evening Gown, and Talent or HERStory.

We look forward to having you join us on September 16, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you into The Lakers Family.

If you have any questions about how to get involved in The Lakers Organization, please contact Executive Director DaNae Couch Lowe at DaNae@MissSouthlake.org. We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have and connect you with applicable resources.

Each year, thousands of young women participate at the local, state, and national levels, culminating in the selection of 51 national finalists who compete for Miss America or Miss America’s Teen. One of them could be you—all you have to do is take the leap!

People always ask: Why Should I Be a Candidate? Well, Because You Can:

• 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;

• Make lifelong friendships and relationships;

• Learn to set goals, follow them through, and exceed your expectations;

• Develop a sense of responsibility for helping others and Engage in community service;

• Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals;

• Receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community;

• And More!

To compete for the national title, you must first register for membership in the Miss America Program. Membership gives you access to exclusive member benefits as well as the ability to compete in local competitions. If you win a local competition, you can then compete in your state competition for a chance to compete at the national Miss America or MATeen Competition —a process requiring hard work, talent and personal commitment. Along the way, you will learn valuable life and career skills and earn thousands of dollars in scholarships to help pay for your education. In doing so, you will make memories that last a lifetime!