Aj Surrell, Miss Missouri Volunteer 2024

Follow Aj on her journey on social media at @missmovol

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Miss Missouri Volunteer is an official preliminary of Miss America Volunteer. During her year of service, she will collaborate with community members across the state to build her platform and hone her communication skills. She must be able to work with diverse communities from all parts of the state and recognize the racial, socioeconomic, etc. needs of all audiences she is speaking to at all times. Our dedicated board members are here to inspire her with a rich experience that will serve as a catalyst for success!

Stages of Competition:

Miss Missouri Volunteer is comprised of five stages of competition; four during preliminary competition and on-stage question for top five finalists only.

  • Interview - 25%

  • Talent - 25%

  • Evening Gown - 25%

  • Fitness & Wellness - 25%

  • Onstage Question - Top 5 Finalists

 Pageant Details:

Contestant Requirements:

  • Contestants must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the state pageant and must not be older than 26 on the date deposit is paid and tile is assigned.

  • Contestants must have completed high school.

  • Contestants must be unmarried nor have ever been married.

  • Residency: Be a resident or full-time employee in the state of Missouri. Be a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the state of Missouri.

  • Specific details about age, residency, education requirements and more are in the Official State Contestant Agreement.

  • If you have questions, please feel free to email Ashley Wicks, Contestant Director at ashley@missmissourivolunteer.org.

Become a Contestant

Don’t miss out on securing your local title! To register click the “Apply” button below!

Registration is $400 and includes; local title and sash, Miss Missouri Volunteer official red carpet arrival event, contestant outing, a chance at the crown and prize package, and the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in scholarships!

Returning titleholders: If you are keeping the same title, you may use the same sash. Your deposit will be $100 to secure the same title! Total registration cost will be $350 if you keep the same title and sash!

New titleholders: If you would like your sash now, the deposit is $175. Please understand these are custom made sashes and will take between 5-6 weeks. If you do not want your sash until January, the deposit is $100.

If you have any questions please contact, Ashley Wicks, our contestant director, at ashley@missmissourivolunteer.org.

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Scholarships & Awards:

  • Miss Missouri Volunteer will receive a $10,000 Scholarship

  • The runner-up and other scholarships/awards will be announced soon!

  • Miss Missouri Volunteer will receive an award package that will prepare her for Miss Volunteer America! Please follow our social media accounts for sponsor announcements.