Meet our 2026 winners!

Miss Zebulon 2026 –   Michaela Williams

 

Miss Wendell 2026 –   Carly Peeters

 

 

Miss Zebulon’s Teen 2026 – Alyson Sharp

 

 

Miss Wendell’s Teen 2026 – Ava Silver

 

 

Meet our Zebulon Queens!

From left to right:

Miss Zebulon’s Teen 2026: Alyson Sharp, Miss Zebulon 2026: Michaela Williams 

Meet our Wendell Queens!

From left to right:

Miss Wendell 2026: Carly Peeters,  Miss Wendell’s Teen 2026: Ava Silver

Miss North Carolina Program

Becoming a Delegate Fast Facts

 To participate you must:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 27.
  • Pay $39 Registration with Miss America-
  • Pay $100 to Local Organization
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Be single.
  • Meet residency requirements for participating in a certain town or state.
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements.
  • Develop a Community Service Initiative.
  • Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you participate.

Previous Title Holders

Miss Zebulon:                                                            

2018, Maya Bryant                                                        

2019, Lauren Turner

2020-2021, Julia Walsh

2022, Sarah Beth Howard

2023, Chloe Smothers

2024, Brooke Evans

2025, Ashtyn Thomas

 

Miss Wendell:                                                             

2023, Norma-Jean Miller

2024, D’Amrah Rowdy

2025, Sarah Beth Howard

To compete you must:

  • Pay $39 Registration with Miss America-
  • Pay $100 to Local Organization
  • Be a young lady between the ages of 14 and 18*
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the MNC Teen and MAO Teen organizations.
  • Develop a Community Service Initiative.
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements for serving as MNC Teen.
  • Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.
  • Must be eligible to compete in the Miss America Competition

Previous Title Holders

Miss Zebulon’s Teen:

2018, Yancie Mitchell

 2019, Hailey Wagner

2020-2021, Kailey Wadsworth

2022, Kerrigan Brown

2022, Kerrigan Brown, Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen

2023, Kamryn Hollowell

2024, Kaydin Brown

2025, Ella Marks

2026, Alyson Sharp

 

Miss Wendell’s Teen:

2023, Carsyn Hicks

2024, Harley Murray

2025, Halle Powell

2026, Ava Silver

Miss North Carolina's Teen

Becoming a Delegate Fast Facts

2026 Carolina Stars Number

Carolina Stars

Becoming a Carolina Star Fast Facts

Previous Title Holders

Miss Zebulon’s Carolina Stars:  

2018, Taylor Sanders

2019, Keegan Beck

 2020-2021, Lyla Ferguson

2022, Ava Scott

2023, Lynnly Brooks Smith

2024, Georgia Kate McMahan

2025, Moriah Jones

2026,

 

 

 Miss Zebulon’s Teen Carolina Stars: 

2018, Molly Wheeler

2019, Payten Baines & Maya Cummings

2020-2021, Maya Wadsworth

2022, Paisley Kay Autrey

2023, Karrington Hollowell 2023, Shelby Knox

2024, Olivia Meininger

2025

2026,

 

 

Miss Wendell’s Carolina Stars

2023, Wheeler Hildebrand
2024, Zoe Whitehead
2025, Ava Scott
2026,
   
Miss Wendell’s Teen’s Carolina Star
2023, Charlie Kate Privette
2024, Ansley Whitley
2025, Jenna Raye Rouse
2026,  
 

COME JOIN THE FUN! Carolina Stars will be paired with a Miss or Teen delegate who will act as a mentor. Carolina Stars will receive a tiara, sash, and official Miss Zebulon/Miss Wendell t-shirt; perform on stage during the pageant in a special production number; and will be crowned on stage during the pageant.

The Carolina Stars Program is a mentoring program for young girls ranging from 5 to 12 years of age. Carolina Stars  begin their mentoring with Miss and Teen Delegates at the local level. They are encouraged to join their mentor in as many appearances, volunteer opportunities, and other events as possible. Carolina Stars are present the week of the Miss North Carolina/Miss NCT Pageants, and participate in the production as well as attend promotional events with their mentor. The main goal of the Carolina Stars Program is to enable young girls to have better insight to The Miss North Carolina/Miss NCT Pageants, to learn what the Miss America program is all about, and to encourage them to become the next generation of delegates.

To participate you must:

  • Participation Fee – $100-$150*
  • CSs receive a tiara, sash, and an official Miss Zebulon/Miss Wendell t-shirt; they will be crowned on stage; they will perform in a special production number and the finale.
  • Minimal wardrobe requirements:
    • Production number:  To Be Determined
    • Crowning & finale:  a solid color white, floor-length dress; shoes and jewelry of your choice.
  • Miss Zebulon’s/Miss Wendell’s and Miss Zebulon’s/Miss Wendell’s Teen’s Carolina Star will be invited to participate in appearances when appropriate.

The Miss America Organization, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, is the nation’s leading advocate for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship assistance to young women in the United States, awarding millions of dollars annually in cash awards and in-kind tuition waivers.  MAO is comprised of 51 organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Miss America contestants contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $16 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007.

Established in 1921 by local Atlantic City businessmen as a way to extend the summer season, The Miss America Organization has since grown to become one of the most recognizable household names in America.

Miss America is more than a title, it’s a movement of empowering young women everywhere to achieve their dreams by providing quality scholarship assistance and honoring their commitment to helping other

Benefits of the Program

  • Gain valuable experience and develop life skills that will benefit your everyday life (i.e. 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;
  • Create awareness of your potential strengths and increase your self-confidence;
  • Find new interests and discover new opportunities;
  • Make lifelong friendships and relationships with your peers, as well as other generations;
  • Gain a sense of accomplishment by using your free time in a positive and constructive manner;
  • 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; and
  • Receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community.

Meet the Local Director

Tracy Alford

 

Tracy Alford is the co-owner of Simply Blush Bridal in Wendell, North Carolina, an essential part of the Praise Team at East Wake Church of God, and a huge people-person! She loves volunteering with the Miss North Carolina Program and spending time at the lake with her family. To contact her, please send an email to: tracyalford76@gmail.com

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Zebulon Magnet Middle School! (1000 Shepard School Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597)

Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door!

Miss America 18-28 – must be 18 by state competition, and no older than 27!

Step 1:

Register HERE: https://www.club.missamerica.org/join-page

Each Delegate will Register and pay registration fee to Miss America. 

1A. Then, she will pay $100 to the Local Organization.

  • Miss America’s Teen 14-18 – must be 14 by state competition and no older than 18 at state competition.*


Teen Age Criteria- Additional Notes:

*Miss America HQ is reinstating the option for 18-year-old contestants to have a ‘pivot’ year to decide whether they would like to compete in the Teen or Miss divisions.

*A TEEN must not be more than 18 years old at the FIRST DAY of the State competition and must be at least 14 years of age. To clarify, the date of determining this age criterion remains the first day of the published State competition schedule.

*Additionally, once an 18-year-old decides on the division she may compete in, she may not change divisions until the next cycle.

 

Step 1:

Register HERE: https://www.missamerica.org/signup/

Each Delegate will Register and pay registration fee to Miss America. 

1A. Then, she will pay $100 to the Local Organization.

Step 2:

Contact Tracy and she will email you all needed forms.

Note: In order for the following to be applicable, your application must be received by September 27, 2025 at 11:59 ET.

All Miss, Teen, Carolina Stars and Reigning Queens are encouraged to attend every practice to be well prepared for competition. 

Production Practice

Sunday, September 28, 2025                                                                                                        3:00 PM – 5:00PM (Massey School of Dance-1800 Pearces Rd Zebulon, NC 27597)

 

Production Practice

Sunday, October 5, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00PM ((Massey School of Dance-1800 Pearces Rd Zebulon, NC 27597)

 

Production Practice

Sunday, October 12, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00PM ((Massey School of Dance-1800 Pearces Rd Zebulon, NC 27597)

 

Mandatory Full Dress Rehearsal

Friday, October 17, 2025
5:30-9:00pm
At Zebulon Magnet Middle
(All Miss, Teen, and Carolina Stars)
(Bring Full Wardrobe)
(Opening Number Outfit for Miss, Teen, and CS)
(Talent Outfit)
(Carolina Stars Outfit)
(Evening Gown- Miss and Teen)
(Carolina Stars – Floor Length White Gown and White Shoes)
All Miss Teen and Carolina Stars are encouraged to attend all practices

REQUIRED FOR Miss NC 

WORK WEEKEND 2025 (Mandatory for ALL Miss, Teens, and Carolina Stars)

March 13-15, 2026 at Embassy Suites (201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary, NC 27513)

MISS NORTH CAROLINA COMPETITION 2026

June 22-27, 2026 at High Point Theater (200 E Commerce Ave. High Point, NC 27260)