TEEN | MISS | MS. | MRS.
UNITED STATES of America PAGEANTS are designed to encourage women to strive to ACHIEVE their hopes, dreams, goals, and aspirations, while making them feel CONFIDENT and BEAUTIFUL inside and out! We believe the true definition of beauty is "The unique set of combinations that make you, You!" Our motto is to EMPOWER Women, INSPIRE others, & UPLIFT everyone! We focus on women empowerment, promoting positive self-image and advocating a platform of community service, which allows our contestants to rise by lifting others. But more importantly we are an elite sisterhood that gives support and encouragement to inspire each delegate to be the best version of herself!
“There is no tool for development, more effective than the empowerment of women”-Kofi Annan
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & AREAS OF COMPETITION
As of January 1, 2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S TEEN MARYLAND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be between 13-17 years of age
2. Must be a U.S. citizen, or have been granted permanent residency by the United States
3. Must reside, work, or attend school within 15 miles of Maryland
4. Must be a natural born female
5. Has never posed nude in film or print media
6. Is single, not married, has never been married, and has never given birth
AREAS OF COMPETITION
Personal Interview- 25%
Sportswear Competition- 25%
Evening Gown Competition- 25%
Onstage Question- 25%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S MISS MARYLAND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be between 18-28 years of age
2. Must be a U.S. citizen, or have been granted permanent residency by the United States
3. Must reside, work, or attend school within 15 miles of Maryland
4. Must be a natural born female
5. Has never posed nude in film or print media
6. Is single, not married, has never been married & has never given birth
AREAS OF COMPETITION
Personal Interview- 25%
Swimsuit Competition- 25%
Evening Gown Competition- 25%
Onstage Question- 25%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S MS. MARYLAND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be at least 29 years of age or older
2. Must be a U.S. citizen, or have been granted permanent residency by the United States
3. Must reside, work, or attend school within 15 miles of Maryland
4. Must be a natural born female
5. Has never posed nude in film or print media
6. May be single, divorced, or widowed, with or without children
AREAS OF COMPETITION
Personal Interview- 25%
Swimsuit Competition- 25%
Evening Gown Competition- 25%
Onstage Question- 25%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S MRS. MARYLAND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be at least 18 years of age or older
2. Must be a U.S. citizen, be married to a U.S. citizen, or have been granted permanent residency by the United States
3. Must reside, work, or attend school within 15 miles of Maryland
4. Is a natural born female
5. Has never posed nude in film or print media
6. Must be legally married and living with her spouse for at least 6 months
AREAS OF COMPETITION
Personal Interview- 25%
Swimsuit Competition- 25%
Evening Gown Competition- 25%
Onstage Question- 25%