At-Large Contestant Signup
Why become a Miss Maryland Volunteer or Miss Maryland Teen Volunteer Contestant?
Gain valuable experience and develop life skills (e.g. interview skills, public speaking, interpersonal communication, social interaction, etc.)
Earn quality scholarship funds for college and graduate school, regardless of whether a title is won
Find new interests and discover new opportunities
Showcase your personal sense of style
Make lifelong friendships and relationships
Learn to set goals, follow them through and exceed your expectations
Develop a sense of responsibility for helping others
Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals
Step out of your comfort zone and build confidence
Receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community through volunteerism and community service
Gain experience in branding and ambassadorship, which can help you establish your personal brand.
Meet industry professionals, fellow contestants, and mentors, expanding your network for career and personal growth.
Represent the ever evolving legacy of Miss Volunteer America by representing the Five Points of the crown
Because you can:
But first, you need to:
Be available for the entirety of the Miss Maryland Volunteer Competition Weekend. (July 31st-August 2nd)
Be between the ages of 18 and 26 for Miss Delegates (by July 31st, 2025)
Be between the ages of 13 and 18 for Teen Delegates (by July 31st, 2025)
Be a United States citizen AND reside, work full-time, or attend school in the state of Maryland
Not be married at the time of competing, nor ever have been married or had a marriage annulled.
Not currently be a candidate for public office or pursue public office during Tenure
Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
Be identified from birth as a female and continue to identify as such
Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the state and national competition(s) in which you compete
Not be nor intend to be pregnant at the time of competing or during the Tenure. Contestant must not be a parent or the adoptive parent of any child at the time of competing or during the Tenure.
Not have been charged with multiple minor offenses in the last 24 months, and have never been convicted of any criminal offense and may not have any criminal charges pending against the Contestant at the time of competing.
“A Dream Come True”
“Wow! Tonight was seriously a dream come true," said the new Miss Volunteer America 2025, Berkley Bryant, just minutes after her crowning.
“I've worked so hard in my state of South Carolina to grow the Miss Volunteer America organization and to be rewarded for all of the hard work and dedication that goes into being a state titleholder is just so exciting! I look forward to putting my skills to work this year as Miss Volunteer America. I want to say thank you to Allison DeMarcus, the national board for hosting us here in Jackson, TN as well as all of the amazing women I've met through this program.”
Miss Volunteer America 2024 Hannah Perrigin
Hannah earned a grand total of $50,000 while competing at the Miss America Volunteer Competition.
Hannah Perrigin’s remarkable achievement not only won her the prestigious title of Miss Volunteer America, but also granted her a list of exceptional opportunities. Along with $50,000 in scholarship funds, Hannah had the privilege of meeting with CAA (Creative Artists Agency) Nashville, received a Sherri Hill Designer package - including a trip to New York City for NY Fashion Week, and engaged in meetings with Big Machine Label Group and Red Street Records, among other exciting prospects.