Are you or someone you know an achiever in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Arkansas? If so, we are pleased to invite you to apply for a local title to represent your city or county! A local title will allow you total access to workshops, appearance opportunities, meet and greets right up to our state pageant. American Pageants is NOT A BEAUTY pageant. With comprehensive judging criteria, our pageant recognizes young ladies ages 7 and up for their outstanding personal achievements in service, scholastics, leadership abilities, artistic creativity, and athletic talents as well as confidence, personality, and poise. American Pageants truly celebrates excellence in today’s youth. American Pageants believes that everyone who participates is a winner. Each candidate will have the experience of meeting and making friends with other outstanding young ladies, all while learning life skills in public speaking and interview.

Event Details

South Central Pageant info TBA

Prize Package

State Titleholders crowned will receive National Registration Fee paid for the American Pageant National Competition. Titleholders will also receive a custom handmade crown by The Best Crowns, sash by The Sash Company, carrying case, personalized crown holder, preparation coaching for the national pageant, attendance of director at nationals, personalized stylist, photo shoot in Fort Worth and much more!

Judging Criteria

1. Personal Development of Talents & Skills…………………15% 2. Achievement & Service in School & Community…………15% 3. Scholastic and Professional Record………………………15% 4. Personality Projection & Poise in Evening Wear ………… 15% 5. Judge’s Interview……………………………………………25% 6. General Awareness Test ……………………………………15%

Rules

- Participants must be age 7 and up as of June 1, 2023 prior to the national competition.
- Participants must be a resident of the United States and have residence, attend school, or work in the state or region she represents.
- Participants must never have been married, have any children, or be pregnant unless they are competing in the Ms division.
- The participant who wins a title at the state pageant will represent the state at nationals.
- In the event that a State Titleholder is disqualified or chooses to relinquish her title, another candidate can be chosen to compete at Nationals in her place.
- Titleholders must commit to continue to the next level of competition or forfeit her title and prize package.
- Additional Terms of Entry may be found in our Terms and Conditions.

FAQS

Candidate Information

2022 State Pageant Handbook Coming Soon Candidate Instruction Packet #1 Candidate Instruction Packet #2 Candidate Final Reminders

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