Competition | United World Pageants®

AGE DIVISIONS

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Jr. Teen • 12-14

Teen • 15-18

Single, never been married and never given birth. Cannot get married or pregnant during reign.

Miss • 19-27

Ms. • 28+

Single, Divorced, or Widowed & With or Without Children.

Is not currently married or pregnant.

During the Reign

Miss & Ms. may not marry or become pregnant during their at-large reign. For preliminary titleholders, marriage or pregnancy is restricted until eight months after the commencement of their preliminary reign.

If Crowned Internationally

Miss & Ms. titleholders that win Internationals may marry or become pregnant after completing eight months of their International reign.

Mrs. • 21+

Must be Legally Married.

With or Without Children.

Must not be separated or pending divorce.

ELIGIBILITY

Requirements & Conduct

REQUIREMENTS

Age as of Jan 1, 2027.

You may also move up a division if you have a birthday during 2027.

Is a natural born female

Never posed nude in print or film

CODE OF CONDUCT

At United World Pageants, we hold our delegates and titleholders to a high standard of integrity and professionalism. As representatives of our system, contestants are expected to maintain conduct that reflects the values of respect, dignity, and excellence.

Please note that the following do not align with our organization’s standards and may result in ineligibility:

Nude or semi-nude photography or publications
Profane, offensive, or inappropriate language or behavior (online or in person)
Actions that may bring disrepute to the system, the title, or fellow delegates

Our goal is to cultivate an environment where every queen is a positive role model, both on and off the stage.

AREAS OF COMPETITION

How You'll Compete

INTERVIEW • 30%

Delegates will be judged during a 5-minute panel style interview. Judges will be looking for Poise, Confidence & Ability to Speak/Think on her feet. Interviews are not Political or heavily based on Platforms and are meant for the delegate to show their personality to the judges. She should however be able to communicate properly, as she will be in the public eye and representing the system.

OPENING NUMBER • NOT JUDGED

Delegates will participate together in the Opening Number during the Finals Show. Opening Number is not a judged area of competition.

PHOTOGENIC 20%

Delegates will be judged on a submitted 8x10 professional headshot photo during their Interview. Photo must be current and look like the delegate. It should not be overly retouched and should not be glitz style. This portion is important because our Queens are often in Print/Media.

FITNESS / SWIMWEAR • 25%

Jr. Teen & Teen compete in Fitness/Aerobic Wear

Miss - Mrs. compete in Swimwear (One or two piece. Traditional or fashion forward. Must be tasteful. NO thongs are allowed. Sarongs/capes are allowed.)

Judges will be looking for Body Confidence, Personality and Overall Health

(measurements are not considered)

EVENING GOWN • 25%

Delegate will compete in an age-appropriate floor length gown of her choice. Judges will be looking for Poise, Grace and Confidence

FINAL ON-STAGE QUESTION • 30%

Finalist Only

Finalist will answer an on-stage question during the final round of competition. The On-Stage Question score is added to the delegate's

BEFORE YOU COMPETE

Delegate Commitments

AS A DELEGATE

At-large delegates are required to sign a delegate agreement outlining competition expectations, including participation and social media requirements, as well as a non-compete terms during their United World reign.

IF CROWNED

International titleholders are required to sign a one-year titleholder agreement outlining appearance requirements, non-compete terms, and responsibilities throughout their reign, including returning the following year to crown their successor.

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