Step Into the Spotlight: Compete for Miss Southeastern Massachusetts 2026

Are you ready to grow your confidence, amplify your voice, and make a difference in your community? The search is on for the next Miss Southeastern Massachusetts and Miss Southeastern Massachusetts’ Teen, and it could be you.

The 2026 competition is your chance to step into a role that empowers, inspires, and opens doors. Our winners will go on to compete for Miss Massachusetts 2026 and Miss Massachusetts’ Teen 2026, with the opportunity to earn scholarships, build connections, and represent their region at the state level.

Why Compete?

Competing in Miss Southeastern Massachusetts is about more than wearing a crown. It’s a chance to:

• Strengthen your interview and public speaking skills

• Share a message that matters through your Community Service Initiative

• Earn scholarship dollars for college or career advancement

• Build lasting friendships and memories

• Represent your community with pride and purpose

Whether you’re looking to grow personally or professionally, this competition is a platform to step outside your comfort zone and discover your potential.

Who Can Compete?

We’re looking for:

👑 Miss Delegates

• Ages 18 to 27 (must be no older than 27 on December 31, 2026)

• At least a high school graduate or equivalent

• A U.S. citizen who lives, works full-time, or attends school in Massachusetts

👑 Teen Delegates

• Ages 13 to 18 (must be at least 13 and no older than 18 on December 31, 2026)

• A U.S. citizen who lives or attends school in Massachusetts

Areas of Competition

Each delegate will be evaluated in the following five areas:

Interview – 30%

Each delegate participates in a private 10-minute interview with a panel of judges. This is your chance to express who you are, speak about your Community Service Initiative, and showcase your personality, poise, and communication skills.

On Stage Question – 10%

During this portion, delegates are asked a question related to their Community Service Initiative onstage. The response should be no longer than 20 seconds. This segment allows you to demonstrate grace under pressure and clarity of thought in front of a live audience.

Health & Fitness – 20%

In collaboration with Rebel Athletics, the fitness phase highlights your commitment to health and wellness. Delegates appear onstage in Rebel activewear and are judged on confidence, energy, and how they promote a healthy lifestyle. This phase is not based on body type or appearance.

Talent / HERStory™ – 20%

Delegates can choose to perform a traditional talent (such as singing, dance, or piano) or share a HERStory™—a 90-second personal narrative that reflects a meaningful part of their life. This portion allows you to creatively express yourself and connect with the audience and judges on a deeper level.

Evening Wear – 20%

In this portion, each delegate takes the stage in an evening gown of their choice, showcasing confidence, grace, and style. Judges are looking at how you carry yourself and how you connect with the audience, not the cost or designer of your dress.

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official Miss Southeastern Massachusetts website to learn more and submit your application:👉 misssoutheasternmao.com/the-competition

Whether this is your first pageant or your fifth, we’re here to cheer you on. This could be the year you find your voice, discover your strength, and take the first step toward Miss Massachusetts.

We can’t wait to meet you.