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.