MISS NM — the official website of the Miss New Mexico organization

Miss America History

“Miss America represents the highest ideals.  She is a real combination of beauty, grace, and intelligence, artistic and refined.  She is a type which the American Girl might well emulate.” 

Those words were spoken by Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce President Frederick Hickman more than 75 years ago, and they still ring true today.  Miss America is a role model to young and old alike, and a spokesperson, using her title to educate millions of Americans on an issue of importance to herself and society at large.

Over the years, Miss America has been intent on making a difference in people’s lives through her charitable and community endeavors.  Today, Miss America travels approximately 20,000 miles a month, changing her location every 24 to 48 hours.  She tours the nation reaching out to support her ideals, committed to helping others.  Miss America is more than just a title.  She is a woman who reflects a tradition of style, sophistication and service.

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women,  Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.  This assistance is not just for the handful of young women who become Miss America, but is available to the over 12,000 young women who compete in the state and local competitions as well.  Visit the Miss America website:  www.missamerica.org