Empire Stars may not be eligible to compete in the Miss New York or Miss New York’s Teen Program, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have their own Miss New York experience! Participants between the ages of 3 and 12 will have an opportunity to work with, and be mentored by, both our Teen and Miss delegates and could be selected for the once-in-a-lifetime role of Miss New York’s Official Empire Star for the next year. If your daughter, son, niece, nephew, grandchild, student or neighbor is interested in an opportunity to learn more about community service and the sisterhood of Miss New York, then this is the program you have been waiting for.

who can participate?

* Because the Empire Stars are a local chapter of the Miss America’s Little Sister Program, boys do not receive the Miss America little sister sash and crown. Boys will receive a boys crown and sash.

** Free entry to the shows and Summer Soiree are for the Empire Star only. A parent/guardian attending will need a ticket. During the shows, Empire Stars will sit in the balcony with our Star Coordinator and volunteers. You can purchase a seat in this section if you would like to attend with your Star, select a seat on the main floor, or collect your Star from the lobby at the conclusion of the show. At least one parent/guardian must attend the Soiree with each star unless guardianship with another attendee (not a state contestant) has been arranged.