Question 1

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2026 PAGEANT IN APRIL?

Accepted Answer

The deadline is December 31, 2025.

Applications will open for the 2026 pageant on a date TBD, but no later than May 1, 2026.

Question 2

WHEN WILL APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2027 COMPETITION OPEN?

Accepted Answer

The exact date is TBD but it will be no later than May 1, 2026.

Question 3

DO I HAVE TO BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 4

DO I HAVE TO SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY OR QUALIFIYING PAPERWORK TO COMPETE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if requested.  This qualifying paperwork may be a driver's license, a birth-certificate, passport etc.  Documentation must be certified official by the state or federal government of the United States of America.

Question 5

HOW MANY JUDGES WILL THERE BE?

Accepted Answer

There will be 3-6 judges.

NOTE:  All judges selected for the Sovereign Ms. pageant will undergo rigorous training through the Sovereign Ms. Judges' Training Course. This comprehensive program provides detailed and stringent instruction on all aspects judges should be aware of when evaluating contestants in the Sovereign Ms. pageant, ensuring fairness, consistency, and expertise in the judging process.

Question 6

DO I HAVE TO REPRESENT A STATE TO ENTER?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  You may represent any state you were born in, have lived in or own property in.  You may also represent regions, such as "Ms. Bayou State", etc.

Titles are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Question 7

DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT A FACT SHEET?

Accepted Answer

Each contestant should submit a digital "Delegate Profile" (Fact Sheet).  Details on the content will be in the delegate handbook.

NOTE:  The delegate profile should include a color head/shoulders photo of yourself.  It will not be judged, but will be used as a guide by the judges.  A link to upload all required paperwork will be provided when the state regalia is sent.

HINT:  Please ensure that your profile is thorough, as it will be reviewed by the Regent for consideration in the Royal Investitures. If you wish to be considered for an Investiture, refer to the prizes page or your delegate handbook for further details. Be sure your profile includes relevant information aligned with the awards. You may include additional pages, but no more than two are allowed. (Front page is included in the count.)

More details are in the delegate handbook.  However, see below for an example:

Each contestant should submit a paper fact sheet or a digital "Delegate Profile".  Details on the content will be in the delegate handbook.NOTE:  The delegate profile should include a color head/shoulders photo of yourself.  It will not be judged, but will be used as a guide by the judges.  A link to upload all required paperwork will be provided when the state regalia is sent.  HINT:  Please ensure that your profile is thorough, as it will be reviewed by the Regent for consideration in the Royal Investitures. If you wish to be considered for an Investiture, refer to the prizes page or your delegate handbook for further details. Be sure your profile includes relevant information aligned with the awards. You may include additional pages, but no more than two are allowed. (Front page is included in the count.)y allowed. If assistance is needed to put your photo on your digital fact sheet, please reach out to Melissa.

Question 8

ARE THE SPECIAL AWARDS CONSIDERED JUDGED AWARDS?

Accepted Answer

No.  The Special Awards do not count towards your official score.

SOVEREIGN MS.

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