North Carolina is full of businesses that show up for their communities. The Miss North Carolina Organization exists to develop and support young women through scholarship, service, and personal growth, while connecting them to the people and places that make this state special.
For the 2026 season, we are launching a new Partnership Series designed specifically for local North Carolina businesses and in-kind partners who want authentic visibility and high-quality content that feels like a community spotlight, not a generic advertisement.
If you are looking for a way to grow awareness, elevate your reputation locally, and receive professional content you can repost on your own platforms, we would love to explore a partnership with you.
What our partners receive
We tailor each partnership, but our partners typically benefit from:
- Brand exposure through our digital channels and live events
- Content creation support, including photo and video assets you can repost
- Community-focused storytelling that connects your brand to scholarship and service
- Opportunities for on-site visits, activations, and local spotlights
We focus on creating partnerships that are clear, professional, and easy to execute. Our goal is to become a genuine boost to your marketing efforts while highlighting the impact you are making in your community.
The 2026 Partnership Series
Our Partnership Series includes three featured lanes. You can participate in one or combine multiple lanes based on your goals.
Powered by Support
This lane recognizes businesses that help our state titleholders do the job across North Carolina all year. Many of these partnerships are in-kind and can include everyday support such as personal care, wellness, travel needs, and local favorites.
Examples include:
- On-the-Road Support (travel, gas cards, vehicle service)
- Coffee and Quick Fuel (coffee shops, smoothie bars, grab-and-go)
- Confidence and Care (hair, nails, skincare, grooming)
- Wellness and Recovery (massage, stretching, recovery services)
- Wardrobe and Style Support (boutiques, alterations, shoes, accessories)
- Tech and Productivity (devices, printing, tools that support work on the go)
Your business is featured as a partner powering year-round appearances and community engagement, and we create brand-aligned content regardless of what your support covers.
Creator Collective
We are expanding our network of photographers and videographers to increase capacity, diversify visual styles, and produce more sponsor-ready assets throughout the year.
The Creator Collective includes:
- Event coverage partners
- One-off sponsor promotional shoots
- Fashion and style shoots to support our broader sponsor ecosystem
- Headshot and media day partners
- Vertical video capture partners for Reels and Shorts
- Destination shoot partners (hotels, venues, and locations)
This lane helps solve a real internal need by expanding our creative bench. It also gives creators portfolio-building opportunities and amplified exposure through our official channels.
Hometown Impact Spotlight
This lane is designed for franchises and local businesses that want to highlight their community presence and local leadership. It is ideal for owners and teams who want their audience to understand the impact behind the brand.
Spotlights may include:
- Local jobs and opportunity stories
- Community giveback features
- Scholarship and education tie-ins
- Meet the owner features
- Community event host partnerships
- City-by-city “Proud to Serve This Town” moments
If you are a franchise owner, this is a powerful way to show that you are not just a national brand. You are a local business leader creating jobs, building community pride, and giving back.
Who we are looking for
We welcome partnerships with:
- Local North Carolina small businesses and entrepreneurs
- In-kind partners to provide or fund beauty, wellness, travel, tech, fashion, and lifestyle support
- Franchise owners who want to elevate local community perception and trust
- Photographers and videographers who want to join our Creator Collective
How to raise your hand
If you are interested in being featured in our 2026 Partnership Series, the next step is simple.
Visit missnc.org/sponsors and complete the Sponsorship Interest Form. Our team will review your submission and follow up to learn more about your goals and the type of partnership that fits best.
We are excited to spotlight the businesses that make North Carolina thrive, and we would love to create something meaningful with you this season.