Areas of Competiton
One on One Interview - 35%
Evening Gown - 20%
High Fashion Runway - 20%
Introduction - 15%
Community Involvement - 10%
Age Divisions
Princess - 5-7 years old
Jr. Preteen - 8-10 years old
Preteen - 11-13 years old
Jr. Teen - 14-16 years old
Teen - 17-19 years old
Miss - 20-24 years old
Ms. - 25 and up
All division ages will be determined as of your age on July 1, 2026.
There are no fallbacks and no bumping up of divisions.
3 Ways to Qualify
Live State
Pageants
If you live in a state that hosts a live state pageant, your first steps to the International and National titles begin here!
Currently Open for the 2025-2026 Season
Appointed State
& Country Titles
Do you live in a state or country without a live state pageant? We appoint one queen per division, per state/country!! Register for your state or country title before it is too late!
Registration for Appointed State & Country Titles will open on August 1st, 2025.
National United Miss
Did you place as a runner-up at your state pageant? Did you win or place in an optional competition? Do you live in a state without a live state pageant? Was your state title already appointed? Have you previously held an IUM State title?
Registration for NUM Regional Titles will open on August 1st, 2025.