Rules for Ages 4-9

• Makeup for Interview competition not allowed
• Age appropriate makeup for stage competition
• False eyelashes, flippers or false teeth are not allowed
• Bare midriffs are not allowed, except for Activewear and Talent costumes

Rules for Ages 10-12

• Light and natural makeup for Interview competition
• Age appropriate makeup for stage competition
• False eyelashes and natural hair extensions are allowed
• Flippers or false teeth are not allowed

Rules for Ages 13-27

• Age appropriate makeup for Interview and stage competition
• False eyelashes and natural hair extensions are allowed

All three required competitions are scored on an equally weighted basis.

Fun Fashion

• Think red carpet and high fashion. This is your chance to showcase your style, personality and runway modeling skills. No midriff showing on ages 4-9 and no hats or props.

Interview

The judges want to get to know you. They will be referring to your Interview Form for some of the questions.

• Interview Attire: Delegates may wear a nice dress, jumpsuit or pants outfit – attire that fits your personality and makes you feel confident
  
• Jr Princess (ages 4-6) and Princess Delegates (ages 7-9): Compete in round-robin style interview for 2 minutes with each judge
  
• Preteen (ages 10-12), Jr Teen (ages 13-15) and Teen (ages 16-18) Delegates: Compete in panel-style interview for 3 minutes with the judges
  
• Miss Delegates (ages 19-27): Compete in panel-style interview for 4 minutes with the judges

Evening Gown

• Compete in an age appropriate floor-length evening gown, which should be a complimentary style, color and fit.

Optional competition scoring does not impact the selection of our new National Queens.

Spokesmodel

• One winner per age division
• Delegate presents a speech on stage based on a subject of their choice. Presentation must be between 30 and 60 seconds. Delegates may wear their interview outfit or similar style.
• Fee $100    One entry limit

Casual Wear

• One winner per age division
• Each contestant will model a trendy casual outfit. No cocktail dresses. The outfit must be age appropriate and it should portray the contestant’s personal sense of style and fashion.
• Fee $100    One entry limit

Activewear

• One winner per age division
  
• Delegates model athletic tops with leggings, capris, shorts or athletic skirts.
• Fee $75    One entry limit

Swimsuit

• One winner from each Jr Teen, Teen and Miss division
• Swimsuit may be one piece or two piece style. Tops must have full coverage and no thong bottoms.  If preferred, you may wear a bottom coverup.
• Competition takes place on stage with no audience admitted
• Fee $75    One entry limit

Onstage Question

New this year! Let your confidence shine with the Onstage Question Optional. Here is the perfect opportunity to get comfortable thinking on your feet – a life and pageant skill definitely worth mastering. This Optional is offered prior to your required Interview as an Ideal practice opportunity! 

• One winner per age division
• Delegates will be asked a question on stage in front of a live audience
• Question will come from your interview form and you will have 30 seconds to answer your question
• Attire may be your interview outfit or a similar style 
• This optional will not be live-streamed
• Fee $75    One entry limit

Talent

• One winner per age division
• This is an opportunity to showcase your performance skills. Delegates perform a 90 second talent. All music must be submitted electronically.
• Fee $100    One entry limit

Photogenic

• One winner per age division
• Black and white or color photos are accepted
• All photos must be submitted electronically
• Fee $100 per photo entry    Unlimited entries

Social Media Ambassador

• One winner per age division
• Delegates will receive a script prior to the pageant. This competition will take place during registration. 
• Winners will record social media posts throughout the pageant.
• Fee $50    One entry limit
  

America’s Ideal Talented Miss

• One winner per age division
• Combination of Talent, Spokesmodel and Interview scores. Delegates must enter Talent, Spokesmodel and America’s Ideal Talented Miss optionals to be eligible. 
• Winner receives a 3 night cruise!
• Fee $150    One entry limit

America’s Ideal Supermodel

• One winner per age division
• Combination of Spokesmodel, Casual Wear and Photogenic scores. Delegates must enter all three of these optional competitions along with America’s Ideal Supermodel to be eligible.
• Winner receives a 3 night cruise!
• Fee $150    One entry limit

America’s Ideal Cover Model

• One Junior Division winner ages 4-12, one Senior Division winner ages 13-27
• Junior Division winner will be featured on the inside back cover of the program book. Senior Division winner will be featured on the inside front cover of the program book.
• Winner receives a 3 night cruise!
• Fee $150 per photo entry    Unlimited entries

Best Interview

• One winner per age division
• This award will be given to the contestants with the highest interview scores.

Congeniality Award

• One winner per age division
• Voted on by fellow division delegates to select the delegate they feel has been the most positive and friendly.

Academic Achievement Award

• One winner per age division
• Delegates will complete the online application form and upload copies of their most recent final report card/transcript. Add any supporting copies of certificates of academic achievement received in the most recent school year.

Community Service Award

• One winner per age division
• These awards will be given to the delegates who turn in the most community service hours earned in the most recent year.

President’s Volunteer Service Award

People’s Choice 

• One winner per age division
• Each age division winner will advance to recompete in the Junior and Senior Division Finals
• Fans will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite delegates
• A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Feeding America National Initiative