Junior Miss Cherokee serves as a goodwill ambassador and messenger promoting the government, history, language and culture of the Cherokee Nation. Junior Miss Cherokee is a role model and is expected to display the best qualities of Cherokee youth during her reign. She attends various events throughout the Cherokee Nation including community meetings, parades and school functions promoting her message. From time to time she may also attend state and national events.
Junior Miss Cherokee must be between 13—18 years of age before the date of the competition;
