Your Reign Begins September 13
the competition
A New Season Begins, and The Legacy Continues.
The Miss Southlake, Miss Westlake, Miss Southlake’s Teen, and Miss Westlake’s Teen Competition will take place at the Coppell Arts Center in Coppell, TX, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. A day-of schedule will be circulated closer to the competition.
We are incredibly excited to welcome you to this state-of-the-art facility, and we are proud to advance the mission of the Miss America Organization and Miss Texas Organization following the 103rd and 88th Anniversaries, respectively.
We look forward to having you join us on September 13, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you into The Lakers Family. If you have any questions about how to get involved in The Lakers Organization, please contact Executive Director DaNae Couch Lowe at DaNae@MissSouthlake.Org. We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have and connect you with applicable resources.
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Private Interview
Comprising 30% of a Delegate’s score, the interview provides insight into the Delegate’s ability to serve as an Ambassador for the Organization.
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On-Stage Conversation
Comprising 10% of a Delegate’s score, the On-Stage Conversation is a single question asked during the competition regarding a Delegate’s Community Service Initiative.
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Talent or HERStory
Comprising 20% of a Delegate’s score, the 90-second Talent or HERStory competition allows insight into the candidate’s preparatory skills through performance talent or personal monologue.
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Evening Wear
Comprising 20% of a Delegate’s score, Evening Wear highlights a Delegate’s unique sense of style through wardrobe appropriate for a red-carpet appearance.
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Health & Fitness
Promoting the American Heart Association, Delegates will wear red to show their commitment to women’s heart health, comprising 20% of a Delegate’s score.
FAQs
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Women competing for Miss Southlake and Miss Westlake must be no younger than 18 as of September 1, 2026 and no older than 28 as of September 30, 2026. Women competing for Miss Southlake’s Teen and Miss Westlake’s Teen must be no younger than 14 by September 1, 2026 and no older than 18 as of September 30, 2026. Women who will be 18 have the option to compete for either Miss or Teen, but once a division has been selected, it may not be changed again during the competition cycle.
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Age: For age eligibility, please see Am I a Miss or Teen Delegate?
Residency: A Delegate must be a Resident of the State of Texas. This can be shown in three ways: (1) Geographic Resident - Reside in the State of Texas for 120 consecutive days (a delegate may use their parent’s address to satisfy this requirement); (2) Educational Resident - Enrolled in and physically attending classes at an accredited college, public or private high school, or home school; or (3) Employment Resident - Employed on a full-time basis in the State of Texas for 120 consecutive days.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
For more information, please view the Miss America Organization requirements linked here.
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To compete in the Miss America Organization, an interested woman must first register with the Miss America Organization here.
Please email DaNae Couch Lowe proof of registration at DaNae@MissSouthlake.Org proof of registration to receive access to the portal to submit registration materials for the Miss Southlake/Miss Westlake Competition.
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If you register by August 15, the Early Bird Registration Fee is merely $100.
If you register on or after August 16, the Standard Registration is $150 or a Deluxe Registration, including a full-page program ad, is $200.
All delegates must raise $30 for the American Heart Association via Spotfund. For more information, please email DaNae@MissSouthlake.Org.