Below are a few frequently asked questions that will better help better understand what to expect from the Miss National US and Miss Teen National US pageants.
What are the ages to compete in Miss National US and Miss Teen National US?
Miss National US delegates must be between the ages of 18 and 27 and Miss Teen National US contestants, between the ages of 14 and 17 on or before the day of the pageant.
What are the areas of competition?
All contestants will compete in 3 equally weighted categories: personal interview, swimsuit/fitness, and evening gown; scores are cumulative. After a preliminary competition (if applicable), the top 10 contestants will re-compete on finals night in swimsuit and evening gown competitions; the top 5 will then answer a final question and the delegate with the highest score will be crowned Miss National US or Miss Teen National US. Click here for more competition details.
When and where is the 2012 national pageant?
The national competition will be held August 1-5, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
How can I sign up for the pageant? Is there a preliminary competition for my state?
We are now hosting state preliminary competitions in 10 states across the country. If there is a competition in your state, you must participate. The winner will represent her state in the 2012 Miss National US and Miss Teen National US pageant. To register as contestant in the upcoming pageants, click here to fill out the online registration form. If there is not a preliminary competition in your state, click here to complete the at-large delegate application.
Is there an entry fee and what does it cover?
Winners of their state competitions will have their entry fees paid for my their state programs. For at-large contestants to the national pageant, the entry fee is $1150 and is all-inclusive; meaning it covers everything from your custom state crown and sash, competition swimsuit, designated meals and hotel accommodations during pageant week, tourist activities, production and admin costs and more. It does not cover however your travel to and from the host city, other necessary competition wardrobe and any other miscellaneous expenses incurred during pageant week.
We understand pageants are quite the financial commitment. We have in place several programs that will help at-large contestants raise funds and perhaps have a little fun at the same time. Once selected as a delegate, at-large titleholders will receive all of this information in the official Delegate Handbook.
As a delegate, would I be required to sell tickets or purchase ad space in the program magazine?
No. There are optional awards you can be eligible for if you choose to do so, but they are not required.
Can I represent a state that I don’t currently reside?
Yes. However, the stipulation is if you wish to represent a state other than where your currently reside, you must comply with one of the following exceptions. Either 1) own property; 2) have extended family; or 3) work or go to school in the state or region you wish to represent. If you have different circumstances, please let us know and we’ll try to work with you.
If you did not find your answer here, please feel free to contact our offices with any additional questions you might have at info@missnationalus.com.