The Miss Apopka organization dates back to the year 1977 when were known as Miss Apopka Foliage. A lot has changed since we awarded our first title though our dedication to the empowerment of young women has remained steadfast. We strive to provide a program that celebrates the unique qualities and personal successes of each of our candidates. This is your moment.  This is your voice.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition requires a one-day commitment from each candidate. The day will begin with your personal interview with the judges. This phase of competition will take place in the Council Chambers of Apopka City Hall. Candidates will be notified of their morning interview time prior to the day of competition. Closed rehearsals and the competition itself will take place in the Apopka High School Auditorium. Once candidates arrive at the auditorium, they will not be permitted to leave the premises. Food and beverages will be provided so please advise us if you have any dietary restrictions. Hostesses will be available backstage to assist you throughout the competition.

  • Delegates will be required to register with the Miss America Organization online and pay a one-time participation fee of $39.99.
  • There will also be a $50 participation fee to compete for the title of Miss Apopka.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to compete, Delegates must be born any year between 1996 and 2006. Delegates must provide a copy of their birth certificate, driver’s license, or a government issued identification card which includes the candidate’s age at the time of registration.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: In order to be eligible to compete in Local, State, or the National Competition, candidates must abide by the guidelines set forth in the Miss America State and Local Candidate Application and Agreement.

  • Delegate must be a United States citizen
  • Delegate must be a female
  • Delegate must be single
  • Delegate may have no legal dependents
  • Delegate must meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state

In addition to following Miss America State and Local rules, it is MANDATORY that the delegate awarded the job of Miss Apopka make 3 public appearances throughout the year.

  • “Shop with a Cop” sponsored by the City of Apopka Police Department
  • “Apopka Christmas Parade” sponsored by the Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka
  • “Apopka Art and Foliage Festival – Opening Ceremony” sponsored by the Apopka Woman’s Club

Of course, there are many other opportunities, as well, and we hope that our titleholder will become as involved as her schedule will allow.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

To compete for the title of Miss Apopka, delegates must reside in any one of the following counties: Alachua, Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Levy, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St John’s, Sumter, or Volusia. The map below shows the acceptable counties.

RESIDENCY STATUS, a candidate must meet the requirements set by the local and provide proof of residency-a current drivers license, voter registration card, current lease, etc.

STUDENT STATUS, to compete as an out of state student, the candidate must have been accepted and successfully registered to physically attend classes at an accredited college, university, or technical school as a full time student (at least 12 credit hours).

EMPLOYMENT STATUS, if competing based on employment status, the candidate must work full-time (at least 32 hours per week) within the geographic boundaries listed above for at least sixty (60) calendar days preceding the date of the Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition.

LOCAL COMPETITION SCORING VALUES

There are five categories of each competition. The categories are:

Private Interview: 30%

Each delegate will meet with our judges for a nine (9) minute thirty (30) second Private Interview with an additional thirty (30) seconds provided for an optional closing statement. This phase of competition allows insight into the candidate’s ability to fulfill the responsibilities required of a titleholder and provides an opportunity to learn as much as possible about the candidate’s unique qualities and attributes.

Talent / HERStory: 20%

Each candidate will perform a one (1) minute thirty (30) second talent or HERStory. This phase of competition allows insight into the candidates preparatory and performance skills.

Health and Fitness: 20%

During this phase of the competition, delegates will wear RED fitness attire of their choosing from an array of outfits made available by Rebel Athletics. This phase provides judges the ability to access a delegate’s healthy lifestyle.

Evening Gown: 20%

The elegant Evening Gown Competition is designed for the delegate to make an on-stage statement of her own personal style, charm, confidence, personality, and grace.  The delegate’s choice of wardrobe should complement her personal style, as well as her command of the stage.

On-Stage Interview: 10%

Each delegate will present a ten (10) to twenty (20) second Community Service Initiative statement. Delegates will then be asked a follow-up question during an on-stage continuation of her Private Interview.