The 2008 Miss Elkhart County's Outstanding Teen competition was held on November 10, 2007 at Elkhart Central High School!

Stay tuned for more information on our 2009 competition to be held in the Fall of 2008!

The Miss Elkhart County Scholarship Pageant is excited to hold its 3rd Annual Miss Elkhart County's Outstanding Teen Pageant. The Teen Program is a fundraiser for the Miss Elkhart County Scholarship Program, which provides thousands of dollars to the young women of Elkhart County each year. The 2009 Miss Elkhart County's Outstanding Teen competition will be held in the Fall of 2008 in conjunction with the Miss Elkhart County Scholarship Program. However, a second separate show may be necessary, depending on the number of contestants.

The winner of Miss Elkhart County's Outstanding Teen will go on to compete at the state-level for Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen in Zionsville, Indiana in June of 2008. In 2006, over $2,000 in cash scholarships and over $125,000 in in-kind scholarships were made available at the State level. In addition, the winner of the state competition will go on to compete on the National level for Miss America's Outstanding Teen in Orlando, Florida in August of 2008. In 2006, over $150,000 in cash scholarships were awarded, including a $30,000 scholarship to the winner! Through these programs, we are promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living, and community involvement for Elkhart's Teens.

Check out the scholarships we gave away in 2008, thanks to our wonderful sponsors! Click here to see the application requirements for 2008, which are subject to change for the 2009 competition. View photos of the 2008 contestants and award winners! Click here to learn more about the specific eligibility requirements for the Miss Elkhart County's Outstanding Teen pageant. The 2007 competition phases included an 8 minute interview with a qualified panel of judges, a two minute talent presentation, evening wear, lifestyle & fitness in sportswear, casual wear, and an on-stage question. Although an entry fee is required to enter, the contestants will have the opportunity to win scholarships for their education! Click here to view the scholarships available on the state level, and click here to view the scholarships available on the national level (the 2005 winner was awarded a $30,000 scholarship)!

If you are interested in becoming a Teen contestant for 2009, please fill out the form below to be added to the email and mailing distribution list!