Optional Contest
The optional contests provide more opportunities to showcase your individual interests, gain confidence, and be recognized for your talents. Each provides another opportunity to win!
A National American Miss special feature! The optional contests are judged by completely separate panels of judges from the panels that select the National American Miss & National All-American Miss Queens Titles. The optional contest scores have no effect on the Required Competition scoring. For more information about our Spotlight Contest℠ click below
Runway Model Search℠
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Runway Model Search℠” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Runway Model Search℠ at your state.
Top Model Search℠
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Top Model Search℠” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Top Model Search SM at your state.
Photogenic
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Photogenic” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Photogenic at your state.
Casual Wear Modeling℠
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Casual Wear Modeling℠” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Casual Wear Modeling at your state.
Spokesmodel℠
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Spokesmodel℠” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Spokesmodel℠ at your state.
Actress
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Actress” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Actress at your state.
Talent
Available to All Age Divisions
Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Talent” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash scholarship, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. You will receive credit for one entry if you won Talent at your state.
Free Optional Contests
Academic Achievement
Jr. Teen, Teen & Miss Only
Winner will receive a trophy and a $1000 tuition scholarship to the college of her choice.
The 1st through 4th runners-up will also receive a trophy.
Fashion Model℠
All Age Divisions
The winner in each age division will receive the Official Crown, Banner, and Trophy.
The 1st through 4th runners-up will also receive a trophy.
Most Promising Model
All Age Divisions
The winner in each age division will receive the Official Crown, Banner, and Trophy.
The 1st through 4th runners-up will also receive a trophy.
Golden Achievement In Service℠
All Age Divisions
The winner will receive a trophy.
Heart Of Service℠
All Age Divisions
Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies.
Best Resume
All Age Divisions
Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies.
Best Thank You Note
All Age Divisions
Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies
Miss Personality
All Age Divisions
The winner and 1st runner-up receive trophies.
Miss Spirit
All Age Divisions
The winner and 1st runner-up receive trophies.
Fan Club℠
All Age Divisions
The winner will receive a trophy.