Qualifications to become Miss Bowling Green / Miss Mammoth Cave Area:

1. You must be at least 17 years of age and a senior in high school and no older than 24 on December 31, 2017
2. You are a citizen of the United States.
3. There are three ways in which someone can be eligible to compete in Miss Bowling Green / Miss Mammoth Cave Area.  You could be a resident of the state of Kentucky for at least six months (with proof of official document establishing residency, ie driver's license).  You could be a student at a college or university in the state of Kentucky , having completed at least one semester as a full time student (at least 12 credit hours) and presently be enrolled and attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university (must submit proof).  You could also be a full-time employee working in the state of Kentucky at least 40 hours per week for at least six months immediately prior to this competition and still employed at the present time (must show proof). 
4. You must be female.
5. You are not now nor have you ever been married.
6. You are not now pregnant nor have you ever been pregnant.  You are not the adoptive parent of any child.
7. You are of good moral character and have not been involved at any time in any act of moral turpitude.
8. Other than minor or petty offenses, you have never been convicted of any criminal offense and there are no criminal charges presently pending against you.   

1. You must be at least 13 years of age by May 24, 2017 and not turn 18 before July 31, 2017.
2. If you are 17 years old and a Senior in High School you qualify for the Miss division rather than the teen, but if you are 17 and a Junior you will qualify for the Teen division so long as you meet the age requirement listed above. 
3. You are a citizen of the United States.
4. You must be a resident of the state of Kentucky for at least six months.  You must also be enrolled as a student at an accredited public, private or home schooling program, on a full-time basis with passing scores in academic and citizenship grades.
5. You must be female.
6. You are not now nor have you ever been married.
7. You are not now pregnant nor have you ever been pregnant.  You are not the adoptive parent of any child.
8. You are of good moral character and have not been involved at any time in any act of moral turpitude.
9. Other than minor or petty offenses, you have never been convicted of any criminal offense and there are no criminal charges presently pending against you.                                                                                                                                          

If you have any specific questions about any of the above mentioned criteria, please let us know.  More details are available in the contestant contract you will receive once your application has been submitted.