Contestant information
This section of the website is for registered contestants. If you have not yet registered, please navigate to the "Register" page of the website. Then, come back to the back stage area.
Thank you so very much for becoming part of the Miss Teen, Jr. Teen, and Young Miss Alabama Pageant. It's more than just a crown. It's a family.
Have questions? The directors work during the week but are available on weekends and late evenings for phone calls. You can also email us. We are always here to help! In addition to email, you can call or text us: 276-275-4720 (Cell).
Mailing Address:
Miss Teen Alabama
C/O Caryn Johnson
1684 Squire Run
Athens AL 35613
Step 1, please add to our Contestant Group on Facebook. All updates and pageant information
ZOOM MEETINGS
Next, know that we are here to help! We will hold open forums - times for you to log on and ask questions and get answers in a group setting. If you have questions, there is a very good possibility that others have the same question. Please know that these meetings are NOT required but we are here to answer all of your questions! We are available during the following times:
Zoom Schedule:
Bi-Weekly:
Sunday, May 2: 04:00-05:00 PM
Sunday, May 16: 04:00-05:00 PM
Sunday, May 30: 04:00-05:00 PM
Sunday, June 13: 04:00-05:00 PM
Sunday, June 27: 04:00-05:00 PM
Weekly (Starting in July):
Sunday, July 4 - Holiday (no Zoom Meeting)
Sunday, July 11 - 04:00-05:00 PM
Sunday: July 18- 04:00-05:00 PM
Daily (Pageant Week)
Sunday: July 25- 04:00-05:00 PM
Monday: July 26- 06:00-07:00 PM
Tuesday: July 27-06:00-07:00 PM
Wednesday: July 28- 06:00-07:00 PM
Thursday: July 29-06:00-07:00 PM
Friday: July 30- Directors traveling
Saturday: July 31 - See you in Pell City!
The Zoom link will be posted in the contestant portal on the Facebook Group.
HOTEL INFORMATION
This is a one-day pageant. A hotel/motel stay is not required. If you are staying for the weekend, there are several hotel/motels in the Pell City area. Our directors and judges will be staying at the Quality Inn in Pell City. The hotel offers free breakfast and is well under $100 per night. The hotel is 7 minutes (2 miles) from the Performing Arts Center.
We cannot guarantee or recommend the hotel.
Pell City is half way between Birmingham and Talladega (about 20 minutes from each).
pay your entry fee
We prefer entry fees paid directly through our website. This is the best way for us to keep our records, however if this method does not work for you, please reach out. We can provide the information for other payment methods.
Please visit below to submit additional payments toward your entry fee.
All fees are due by July 15, 2021.
YOUNG MISS JUDGING CRITERIA
Scoring for Young Miss Contestants (ages 4-12):
Casual Wear (t-shirt, white shorts, and casual shoes): 50%
Pageant Wear: 50%
Both of these categories will be broken down below:
Natural Beauty: 50%
Personality: 25%
Overall Look: 25%
Please remember we do not score the actual attire, but the look, fit, and overall look of the contestant.
Attire needed: White shorts, pageant t-shirt, and casual shoes. Casual Wear may be accessorized as you wish! Each contestant will also need a beauty dress. Attire is not scored, so pick a dress that makes your child feel beautiful! We do not recommend the glitz, cupcake style dresses for contestants 4 and over.
Makeup Rules: Light makeup is allowed for divisions 4-9- blush, powder, mascara, and lip gloss. Contestants 10-12 can wear age-appropriate makeup.
Judges will be looking for a beautiful girl with lots of personality. Please remember that we are not a glitz pageant system. We are looking for a naturally polished queen.
teen & jr. teen judging criteria
Our Teen & Jr. Teen Contestants will be equally scored in the following competitions.
Interview: 25%: There will not political or platform questions. Interviews will take place in opening number attire. Judges want to know who you are!
Contestants may submit a one page resume prior to the competition. All resumes should be uploaded using the link below before July 15. All interviews will be 3-minutes in length.
On Stage Intro 25%: Contestants will appear in their official event tee (ordered when you submit your registration form & picked up at registration) Tee is to be worn with any jeans (pants, capris, shorts, skirt- please keep length modest!) and shoes of your choice. Please accessorize as you wish!
Contestants will deliver a personal introduction to include their name, hometown and one fun fact. Please keep intro time to a maximum of 30 seconds.
Fun Fashion 25%: There are no dos and don'ts with Fun Fashion. Wear something that makes you feel beautiful! Judges will be looking for a queen that is naturally beautiful and has lots of personality.
Evening Gown 25%: Contestants will model a full-length pageant or prom gown of their choice. Judges will be looking for a naturally beautiful queen, with lots of grace, elegance, and class.
Make up, pageant hair styles, and sparkle are allowed in these divisions! Judges will be looking for a naturally beautiful, confident, and well put together queen. You do not need pageant experience to participate!
web pages
This year, everyone that wants one will get a full page to share with your family and friends during this competition. This is a great way to share for votes for the Audience Favorite competition. Please know that we respect your privacy. If you do not elect to have a page by submitting the form below, a page will not be built for you.
What goes on this page? Your photos and the information that you provided during the application process! We also add your social media posts and any additional photos you want to add. You can elect to have the photo up during the competition, and have the page removed after the competition completes, or you can leave it up all year long. If you don't reach out, we will leave your photo up after the competition.
AUDIENCE FAVORITE
The title of AUDIENCE FAVORITE will be awarded in all divisions, and will be chosen by the public in an online photo contest from Wednesday, July 3 at 8 AM through 10 PM on Wednesday, July 10. Voting is free, and a link will be provided for friends and family from our website!
This competition is optional and is included in your entry fee. If you did not send us photos attached to your application or if you want to change your photo out, please follow the link below to send us your photo.
The winner in each division will be awarded with the title of Miss Audience Favorite and awarded with a tiara and custom sash. Please know that we do NOT double crown. If the contestant receiving the most votes wins either Miss Miss Alabama Teen, Jr. Teen, or Young Miss, the Audience Favorite title will move to the next contestant in line. The Audience Favorite title is one of our most coveted titles and we want to be sure we crown it fairly. :)
We will use the photo you sent to us during the initial application process. If this is not the photo you want to use for this competition, please visit the link below to change the photo.
MISS CONGENIALITY
We try to keep our entry fee low so those who want to participate can do so. If you have a little more that you are able to donate or if you just love animals, please consider competing for the Miss Congeniality title that will be awarded in each division.
A "DONATE NOW" button will be added for HASRA on the front of our website. Please share with your family and friends. Every dollar counts and will be donated in full, plus you can earn some amazing prizes!
Please visit our Miss Congeniality Page below for more information on the prizes you can earn. You can also earn your entry fee paid!
SOCIAL MEDIA challenges
Awarded in all divisions. Contestants or parents can compete from Thursday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 17.
July 11-12: Post a picture with pets or siblings.
July 13-14: Post a picture with friends.
July 15-17: Post a picture of someone you look up to. Tell us why!
Use the hash tag on any social media platform: #MissALTeen.
Next, make sure your social media post is counted.
Many Social Media accounts are private (and we appreciate that) so we want to be sure that no one is excluded.
Please send us a screenshot by uploading to the link below.
If more than one contestant completes all three Social Media challenges, the judges will choose the Social Media winner by which they like best so put some thought into it. :)
This is an OPTIONAL contest and is not required.
LIFETIME QUEEN AWARD
Have you competed in the Alabama Teen, Pre-Teen or Young Miss Pageant three times before this year? Have you attended the pageant year after year supporting a contestant? This award is for you!
Contestants that have competed or family and friends that have attended the pageant at least three years can also apply and will be awarded with our "lifetime" award. Pageant Moms that competed growing up and now your child is competing, this one is also for you! Hair stylists, makeup artists, anyone?
Family and friends will be recognized during our virtual event during the category that they are affiliated with!
Contestants that have competed more than three years will receive a lifetime sash and a tiara.
This is our way of saying that we appreciate your support year after year for the pageant and donating to help the unwanted animals in our community!
MISS ALABAMA'S OUTSTANDING WOMAN
Each contestant can submit one entry into this competition.
Nominators must be a contestant, parent of a contestant, volunteer, or a member of the pageant staff to nominate.
The Top five will be chosen by our unbiased judging panel.
Once the Top five finalists are chosen, the Teen, and Jr. Teen, and contestants and royalty will vote to choose the winner.
All Top five will be recognized in our ceremony.. If we have lots of interest, a Top ten will be named.
Nominations may include teachers, coaches, volunteers, or anyone that stands out in the community.
Be sure to invite your nominee to view the pageant.
The winner and the remaining top five finalists will receive a silver plate on stage at the Teen event.
There is NO ENTRY FEE for this part of the contest..
Submit your application below before July 18, 2021.
MISS YELLOWHAMMER STATE & MISS SOUTHERN COAST
After the winner is pulled by score, we will recognize the next two highest scores for the two secondary titles above. For the Young Miss Divisions, we will recognize these winners on Stage. For the Teen and Jr. Teen titles, we will recognize these in the commencement ceremony. We try to keep our Teen and Jr. Teen pageant authentic.
Secondary pageant title winners will receive a custom sash, tiara, and trophy. All winners are invited to make appearances throughout the State and attend the photo session on Sunday morning, August 1 at 9 AM.
All contestants competing for the Young Miss titles will receive a crown, sash, and trophy.
MiSS Alabama's TALENT AWARD
This is an OPTIONAL competition held separately from the pageant. One winner and one runner up will be named! This is no way affects the overall outcome of the pageant.
Talent should be less than 3 minutes. Young Miss Contestants will perform during the live-streamed Teen Pageant.
There is an additional $25 entry fee to compete. This title will be double crowned. Winners will be presented during the commencement ceremony.
other ways to win
Please visit our page for information on the following competitions. These competitions are optional and in no way will determine the overall outcome of the pageant.
Our Volunteer Service Award is for anyone that gives back to their community! We don't want you to log hours. We want you to tell us how you help and why you enjoy it!
Academic Achievement (for Kindergarten and up): Beauty and brains go a long way! We will recognize one winner per each division. A transcript or report card is not required, but we ask you to be honest when submitting your grade information.
The Most Creative Award was designed for our little ones however we WILL take videos or pictures of our Pre-Teen through Miss contestants doing what they feel is creative - art, dance, sports, you name it! Contestants 3-10 should download the coloring sheet and send us back a picture of the completed task!
SUPERLATIVES
Our side awards are always included in our competition. We will award the following awards in each division:
Prettiest Smile - The contestant that the judges feel has the Prettiest Smile in the Division.
Prettiest Hair - The contestant that the judges feel has the Prettiest Hair in the Division.
Prettiest Eyes - The contestant that the judges feel has the Prettiest Eyes in the Division.
Best Personality - from Photo or Video.
The Sweetheart Award - The contestant that the judges feels has the sweetest personality by Photos or Pictures.
TSHIRTS
Our T-shirts will be created by JossyBelle Boutique. The link will be coming soon to view the t-shirt.
Photo borrowed from Miss Kentucky Teen America.
OTHER DOWNLOADS
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