As we are a non profit, volunteer-based organization; we rely on donors, like you, to support the Miss America Scholarship program through our own Miss Florida Keys Scholarship Competition, which assist young women right here in the Florida Keys to reach their educational goals.

The Miss Florida Keys judging system is unique in its ability to select individuals who represent the best of America’s women; women who can be role models for other women. Miss Florida Keys is a woman who has accomplished something meaningful and has the qualities it takes to be successful.This year, Miss Florida Keys will speak in her own way and time, to special issues, problems, personal values and interests, and is noted for significant individual contributions and career successes.

Still, each Miss Florida Keys must be a vibrant, concerned woman, accepting the challenges for today and possessing even more exciting dreams for tomorrow. Consistent with the job responsibilities and the Miss Florida Keys philosophy of judging, women are being sought with the best composite of the following attributes and qualities of Miss America – a woman of the 21st century.

Miss Florida Keys is:

• A role model who cares about her role and other women’s roles in society.
• An ambassador and public relations representative of the Miss America Organization.
• An attractive and poised woman with a confident and commanding presence.
• One considered both talented and intelligent.
• An activist on issues she deems important.
• An independent and eloquent communicator with the courage of her convictions.
• An accomplished individual who’s diversity represents a composite of the “Best of Modern Women”.
• A Leader By Virtue of Her Experiences. One who takes personal pride in physical fitness and health.