Competition Rules
State Handbook
Our 2025-2026 State Handbook has all information, fees, questions, locations, times, etc. that you will need when making your decision to join our state pageant! The State Handbook is given out after deposit is paid! A State packet is available below to help answer questions now.
Titles and Fees
2 Prestigious Titles will be awarded (South Carolina/North Carolina)
Contestants must reside in, own property, or go to school in the state that they are competing for
*State titleholders will have the National Registration Fee paid for by their state director*
Fee $225
Sweetheart Division
The Sweetheart division is a no contract, no advancement to nationals practice division of our state pageant. Participation is limited to Evening Gown, Interview, and Runway. Judges comments will be provided. A sash will be given to the winner. Sweetheart division may not compete in optionals but they may attend the party
Fee $150
Peoples Choice
Two Peoples Choice titles will be given out. One winner in the Jr. Division and one winner in the Sr. Division. The peoples choice title is awarded by most number of votes. Both winners will advance to compete at Nationals in July 2026. Peoples Choice winners are required to pay their National Registration Fee and National Package Fee
*Scores will not be given out to any contestants in any division. Only Comments will be sent out*
*All Fees are non refundable and non transferable*
Deadline
Deadline to register to compete is August 15, 2025