Miss Oakland County is a local, preliminary scholarship competition to:
The “Atlantic City’s Inter-City Beauty Contest,” known as the first Miss America Pageant, was started by local businessmen in an effort to extend the shore tourism season past Labor Day. On September 8, 1921, sixteen-year-old Margaret Gorman was crowned the “Golden Mermaid.” It wasn’t until 1922 that the Boardwalk contest formally became “Miss America!”
For over 100 years, Miss America has been one of the country’s most recognizable household names and has been at the center of everything from national trends to social movements to the birth of television.
"My year as Miss Oakland County has been memorable, because I have found a unique and heartfelt connection with my community. Without the support of the board, I would not have been able to leave my legacy helping to bridge the gap in generations. I am forever thankful for the opportunities this organization has afforded me, and I continue to strive to give back to my community."
- Vivian Zhong, Miss Oakland County 2018, Miss Michigan 2021
