List of documents as of 4/29/26, subject to change in accordance with Miss America HQ
Check back often for updates.
Anything marked with an asterisk (*/**/***/****) denotes that something is required to be submitted.
The above link labeled “workshop videos” will take you to a google drive with videos on how to work through a variety of topics. This link will be updated as more videos are filmed.
-Deadlines/Dates at a Glance-
* Submit your talent request form ASAP to ensure your music choice is available.
There will be no duplicated songs during the competition *
April 24 - Headshots due via submission form below
April 24 - Paperwork due via submission form below
April 25 - Contestant Orientation (8:30 am- 5 pm; Brandywine Town Center, Wilmington)
May 3 - Scholarship Applications due via links above****
May 3 - Ads due (Ad Form linked here)
May 25 - Talent Music file due
June 16-June 20 - Competition Week (Thompson Theatre, Univ. of DE, Newark)
June 19 - Miss Delaware’s Teen 2026 Competition (Thompson Theatre, Univ. of DE, Newark)
June 20 - Miss Delaware 2026 Competition (Thompson Theatre, Univ. of DE, Newark)
***** Order your Red Rebel outfit ASAP to reduce the risk of not having it in time for the competition ******
The Wardrobe Guide (linked above) contains instructions for ordering Rebel. Please follow them so Rebel can donate 8% of your order to MDSO.
WHEN SUBMITTING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE DOCUMENTS ARE NAMED AS FOLLOWS:
(DOCUMENT NAME)_(TEEN/MISS)_FIRSTNAME-LASTNAME