Model America is an online modeling competition affiliated with the Miss United Southern States Pageant, created to give contestants an additional opportunity to showcase their confidence, style, and photogenic presence.

This program is designed for contestants who enjoy modeling and want to gain recognition beyond the stage.

Model America is conducted entirely online, making it easy and convenient for contestants to participate from anywhere.

• Offered at our State Pageants to those who love to model

• For al other states, contestants submit professional or natural photos

• Judged on overall appearance, confidence, and camera presence

• No travel required to compete

The Top 5 finalists in each division will be invited to attend the Miss United Southern States National Pageant and will be recognized during:

• Special on-stage recognition

• Opportunity to be celebrated alongside national contestants

• A memorable moment during one of the weekend’s highlight events

• Model America is an affiliated pageant program, but it is not a required or official phase of the Miss United Southern States competition.

• Participation is completely optional

• It is not a preliminary or qualifying event

• It has no impact on scoring or results at Miss United Southern States

• This allows contestants to participate for fun, experience, and additional recognition without any added pressure.

• Model America is open to contestants who:

• Enjoy modeling and photography

• Want additional recognition opportunities

• Are interested in being part of the national event experience

• Gain confidence in front of the camera

• Build a modeling portfolio

• Receive recognition at a national event

• Stand out in an additional competition setting

• Model America offers contestants the chance to be recognized in a different way—through confidence, style, and camera presence—while still enjoying the supportive and positive environment of Miss United Southern States.

• Whether on stage or in front of the camera, every contestant has the opportunity to shine.

• Be Kind. Be Yourself. BeYOUtiful.