​WHY MISS KONA COFFEE?​

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We are an official Local Preliminary to Miss Hawai'i & Miss America.​ Be part of a legacy and sisterhood that empowers young women  through scholarship, service, style and success!

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• Build life-changing skills: interview, public speaking, leadership

• Earn college scholarships

• Discover your voice, passions and talents

• Join a powerful network of women

• Make lasting memories while giving back to your community.

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No experience is necessary! We provide comprehensive training and support leading up to the competition, including personal development workshops, mock interviews, on-stage question preparation, walking rehearsals, wardrobe guidance and guidance on other requirements to participate. Our goal is to ensure that each delegate feels prepared, confident, supported and fully informed every step of the way.

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COMPETITION DETAILS

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Competition Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Location: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
In Celebration of: The 55th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (Nov 6–15, 2026)
Title Sponsor: Ueshima Coffee Company (UCC) Hawaiʻi

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (All Divisions)

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• U.S. Citizen

• Female

• Single, with no legal dependents

• Be living full-time as a resident of your state, or employed full-time in person or enrolled full-time as a student at an accredited school/college.

 

Miss America Division

• Must be no older than 28 as of September 30, 2027

• Must be at least 18 by September 1, 2027

 

Miss America’s Teen Division

• Must be at least 14 by September 1, 2027

• Must be no older than 18 as of September 30, 2027

• Miss Kona Coffee’s Teen: 13-year-olds may compete if turning 14 by May/June 2026

 

Teen Additional Notes:

• 18-year old delegates are allowed to have a pivot year to decide whether they would like to compete in the Teen or Miss divisions - provided they meet the criteria.

• Once an 18-year old decides on the division she may compete in, she may not change divisions until the next competition cycle.

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COMPETITION PHASES

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• Private Interview

  • 30-sec intro to your Community Service Initiative, 9-min Q&A, optional 30-sec closing - 30%

• On-Stage Conversation

  • Questions about Miss America brand, mission, and values - 10%

• Health & Fitness

  • Rebel Athletics outfit required - 20%

• Talent or HER Story

  • Showcase your creativity, story, or performance - 20%

• Evening Gown

  • Poise, presence, and grace - 20%

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COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE

Develop a platform you’re passionate about — we’ll help you shape it into a mission you’ll champion throughout your year of service.

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Stay connected with us. We will have an informational Zoom in March/April for anyone interested in joining our 2027 class!​

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Contact: Ally Brown, Executive Director
808-796-1340 | misskonacoffeeorg@gmail.com | misskonacoffee.org
Follow Us: @misskonacoffeeorg on Instagram & Facebook

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