Calling All Shining Stars:

The Miss Leeds Area and Miss Leeds Area’s Teen 2026 Competition!

Mark your calendars! The competition takes place on Sunday, August 3rd at 4:00 PM at Leeds High School. Witness the culmination of hard work and dedication as these incredible young women vie for the crown. Calling all aspiring Miss and Teen delegates! Applications close on Friday, July 25th at 5:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to shine! A detailed schedule will be released closer to the competition date. The show opens with a bang! Each dazzling delegate will take the stage in a black cocktail dress, setting the tone for an unforgettable afternoon. Get ready to be inspired! The Health & Fitness segment showcases the delegates’ dedication to wellness. They’ll rock the stage in stylish “Go Red” Rebel Athletic wear, proudly supporting the American Heart Association. The journey begins! The competition committee can’t wait to meet each of you. As you compete, you’ll be mentored and prepared for the chance to become the next Miss Leeds Area and Miss Leeds Area’s Teen. More than just a crown! The winners not only qualify for Miss Alabama and Miss Alabama’s Teen, but they also join a prestigious legacy of service to the Leeds community. Scholarships, prizes, and incredible opportunities await! See you there! Join us on Sunday, August 3rd at Leeds High School. GPS Tip: It might lead you to the middle school! Double-check the directions below to ensure a smooth arrival. Questions? Don’t hesitate to call Kathi Carr at 205-370-8882.

Directions to Leeds High School

Documents & Forms

EFFECTIVE 7/9/2025:
Miss contestants must be NO OLDER than 28 on September 30, 2026, and no younger than 18 on Sept 1, 2026.
Teen contestants must be no YOUNGER than 14 by September 1 and no older than 18 on Sept 30, 2026.

Miss America HQ allows the option for 18-year-old contestants to have a ‘pivot’ year to decide whether they would like to compete in the Teen or Miss divisions. Once an 18-year-old decides on the division she may compete in, she may not change divisions until the next cycle.

ALL CONTESTANTS MUST REGISTER WITH MISS AMERICA FOR ALL LOCAL PRELIMINARIES:
https://www.club.missamerica.org/ma-membership

The subscription fee is $49.99 per year for Teen & Miss Contestants. Be sure to use one email address and phone number throughout the registration process.

FOR EACH PRELIMINARY YOU ENTER, YOU WILL ALSO OPEN A SPOT FUND ACCOUNT AND RAISE $30.

Please email the following to missleedsarea@gmail.com.

  1. Contract
  2. Miss Leeds Area Statement of Understanding (Miss candidates only)
  3. Interview Fact Sheet
  4. Community Service Initiative submission
  5. Headshot
  6. Talent MP3
  7. Talent Introduction
  8. Certified Birth Certificate OR Naturalization Paperwork
  9. Copy of Driver’s License or Lease if competing as a resident of Alabama OR Copy of recent transcript if competing under student status OR Proof of Employment if competing as a full-time worker in Alabama

Registration fees should be payable to “Miss Leeds Area” and can be paid via Venmo to @MissLeedsArea or mailed in advance to:
Miss Leeds Area
808 Wood Trace Circle, Leeds, AL 35094