Interview (25%): A jury-style session focusing on current events and personal philosophy.
For many participants, these recordings are more than just contest footage; they are time capsules of their aspirations and friendships formed during the "Junior Miss" experience. Impact on Participants
The top eight finalists included representatives from Mississippi, California, Alabama ( Norma Boyd ), Utah, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Colorado, and Ohio 2007 winner
: In June 2010, the program officially rebranded to Distinguished Young Women (DYW).
: Lindsey Brinton from Salt Lake City, Utah, was crowned the 2008 America's Junior Miss on June 28, 2008.