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AGES 5+ • NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • SEVEN STATE TITLES • A PATH TO THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE
Meet your State Director
Holly Sour
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What to Expect at an IUM State Pageant
A Competition Designed to Recognize the Whole You.
Every contestant competes in four required areas:
Personal Interview 50%
Meet one-on-one with the judges and let your personality, communication skills, experiences and goals shine through genuine conversation.
Evening Gown 30%
Showcase confidence, poise and stage presence in a floor-length gown that is age-appropriate and feels authentic to you.
Personal Introduction 15%
Introduce yourself onstage through a 45-second speech highlighting your interests, accomplishments and ambitions.
Community Involvement — 5%
Support the Texas pageant’s selected community partner through the required service or donation project shared with registered contestants.
No swimsuit. No required talent.
For complete judging criteria, wardrobe guidance, makeup policies and competition rules, review the Virtual State Pageant Handbook.
State Pageant Information
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The $425 state pageant fee includes your registration fee, state tee shirt and state pageant competition fee.
A $125 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registering to secure your spot on the state pageant roster.
Optional Competitions are $50 per event. These are not required and have no impact on the overall queen title. The winners in each optional take home a cash award and a medal.
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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
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Beautiful AB IUM State Crown
Embroidered Rhinestone Sash
Acrylic Trophy
Credit of $500 towards the International Fees
Earrings gifted by the International Directors
Featured in IUM Social Media ads throughout the year
Additional gifts provided by state directors and sponsors
Each state will have ONE winner in each division. Those queens are required to attend the international pageant in July 2026. If they fail to do so, they will be required to relinquish all prizes won including the crown and sash.
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Hair/Makeup must be kept natural for Introduction/Interview. Hair/Makeup can be more glamorous for the evening gown competition however should not overpower the contestant. Hair extensions are permitted provided they are natural looking and not overpowering to the contestant.
There is absolutely no make-up permitted on the contestants in the Princess, Jr. Preteen and Preteen divisions. Makeup is permitted on the Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss, and Ms. Divisions.
NEW: Preteens may have LIGHT spot-concealing for blemishes only.
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Returning state contestants get $100 off. Sibling/family discount is $50 off each. Referred state contestants are a $25 credit with referred delegate registered and deposit paid.
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Delegates are required to reside, or go to work or school in the state of competition. If requested, proof of residency will be required.
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Item descriptionRunner-ups to our state queens qualify for our National United Miss titles, which takes place in at the same time as the International Competition in Orlando, Florida. Our 3 national winners win the same exact prize package, experience, and year of lifetime. This is why we fondly call our NUM titles the “redemption round.”
EVEN MORE WAYS TO STAND OUT
Make the Experience Your Own.
Optional competitions provide additional opportunities to model, perform, create and earn awards & cash prizes. They do not affect the overall state-title score.
Prepare for internationals and get real feedback by competing in High Fashion Runway, a new optional for state pageants. Show off your style and have FUN on the runway! Outfits can be as fashionable and/or trendy or as subdued as the contestant wants. This competition is not only about the outfit appeal but more importantly, how the contestant wears it and shows their confidence and personality! There is no makeup in the Princess, Jr. Preteen and Preteen divisions. Each entry is $50. Winner will receive a $100 cash prize.
Time limit 2.5 minutes. Show off your talents for a chance to win our coveted talent award. Dancing, singing, playing instruments, and gymnastics are all fair game. Contestants will be judged on their skill and the entertainment value of their performance. There is no makeup in the Princess, Jr. Preteen and Preteen divisions. Each entry is $50. Winner will receive a $100 cash prize.
We are looking for a head shot or 3/4 image that shows off the contestant’s natural beauty. Photos will be scored on quality and clarity of the photo, overall first impression, and the subject’s pose and expression. Photos may be lightly retouched to correct color, lighting or stray hairs but should not be overly retouched to alter the contestant’s natural beauty. There is no makeup in the Princess, Jr. Preteen and Preteen divisions. Photo size should be 8x10 or 8.5x11 and submitted during check-in. Each entry is $50. Winner will receive a $100 cash prize.
Time limit 1 minute. Contestants will be scored on their personality and modeling ability. The models walk should be upbeat and fun! There is no formal stage pattern for this event, so feel free to use the stage! Outfits should show off the contestant’s style and should not be over the top or glamourous. Outfits can be custom but we highly suggest staying away from heavily bedazzled outfits. There is no makeup in the Princess, Jr. Preteen and Preteen divisions. Each entry is $50. Winner will receive a $100 cash prize.
Community Service Humanitarian — FREE
You must submit a log of the hours you have completed. All Community service projects must take place within the twelve months leading up to the state pageant. You may also enter a scrapbook with photos and letters from the organizations you volunteered with! Entry is FREE. One winner per division will be awarded with a trophy and gift.
Logs may be turned in at pageant check-in the morning of the pageant. No prior submission is needed.