Shining Stars

 

Photo by Angelina Marie Photography

 

Our Shining Star Program is a non-competitive opportunity for young ladies age 4-12 to join our candidates in the spotlight and receive mentorship leading up to a glamorous onstage appearance during our next annual program at UCC’s Jacoby Auditorium in early March 2027.

Each Shining Star will be paired with a teen or miss candidate to serve as her “Honorary Big Sister” and accompany her during all program activities. This experience will provide the young lady in your life with an inside look at the sisterhood and excitement that awaits her as a future candidate in the Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program.

Please fill out the form below to request to be notified when registration opens for 2027.

What’s included with registration?

    • Official Miss America Little Sisters Tiara

    • Official Miss America Little Sisters Pageant Sash

    • Bedazzled T-Shirt with “Miss Douglas County’s Shining Stars”

    • Professional Headshot by Angelina Marie Photography

      • Prints and digital downloads will be available for purchase on picture day. There is a package that includes onstage photos taken during the show.

      • We will print and display all headshots in the lobby. You can take home a 5” by 7” print on us after the show.

      • We will feature all headshots on our website and social media when People’s Choice voting opens.

    • Featured Photo and Bio in Annual Program Book

    • Featured Onstage Appearance in Tiara and Sash with Honorary Big Sister

      • Shining Stars must wear a formal dress for their onstage appearance. You can choose to match dress colors with her Honorary Big Sister. However, that is completely optional.

    • Dress Rehearsal with Honorary Big Sister

    • Bonding Activities with Honorary Big Sister

      • Annual Party/Shining Star Talent Show

      • Roller Skating (on us) at Parkview Skating Center

      • Frozen Yogurt (on us) at Level Up Frozen Yogurt

    • Invitation to "2027 Shining Stars" Parent Group on Band App

Featured Onstage in Tiara and Sash

Shining Stars will be escorted onstage by their Honorary Big Sisters for a glamorous walk in the spotlight and their own crowning moment with an Official Miss America Little Sisters Tiara and an Official Miss America Little Sisters Pageant Sash.

Professional Headshot

Shining Stars will have professional headshots taken by our photography sponsor, Angelina Marie Photography, in January. We will give you one 5” by 7” print for free after we display it in the lobby. Angelina will also have photo packages available for purchase on headshot day.

People’s Choice Scholarship

One lucky Shining Star will be recognized onstage in early March 2027 as the People’s Choice Award winner and receive a scholarship worth half of all funds raised through People’s Choice voting to deposit into her 529 College Savings Plan. (We can help you open one for her.)

Shining Star Talent Show

For the second year, we will be hosting a Shining Star Talent Show in February! Our Shining Stars will receive this extra opportunity in the spotlight to showcase their rising talents, while you and their Honor Big Sisters cheer them on.

Shining Star Outings

Shining Stars will be invited to join their Honorary Big Sisters for special bonding opportunities in January and February 2027. The roller skating and frozen yogurt is our treat!

The Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The proceeds from your Shining Star registration will support our mission of empowering women to be leaders by providing opportunities for college scholarships, personal and professional development, and community service.

Upon completing your registration, you will be contacted by our Shining Star Program coordinator and added to a group on the Band app for parents. Additional details and all communications regarding the Shining Star Program will be shared through that group.

Do you have any questions? Please email us at director.douglascounty@missoregon.org.

 

Photo by Keri Blue Photography

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Absolutely! There is a field on the registration form where you can request a specific candidate. If you do not have a specific candidate in mind, you can leave it blank and we will find a candidate to pair with your Shining Star.

  • Shining Stars must be between the ages of 4 and 12 as of March 2027. If your daughter turns 4 before that date, then she is eligible to participate. If she turns 13 before that date, then she is unable to participate. We use an age range similar to Miss Oregon’s Shining Stars and Miss America’s Little Sisters for consistency.

  • Each Shining Star will receive their tiara and sash during their crowning moment onstage in early March 2027. After the registration deadline, we will order them in bulk in January. The vendors ship them strategically, so they arrive only a few days before our program.

  • Shining Stars should wear a formal dress in a color of their choice. You may choose to color coordinate with her Honorary Big Sister, but that is not required. Please choose shoes that your Shining Star is comfortable walking in and a hairstyle that will not be messed up by a tiara with combs on each side. She will need to arrive already dressed and ready to go because we do not have dressing room space for Shining Stars.

  • We understand that unexpected scheduling conflicts may arise, especially if you registered a Shining Star many months in advance. Please contact director.douglascounty@missoregon.org to inquire about a refund minus the transaction fees assessed by our vendors. We will not offer refunds after our annual Shining Star registration deadline.