The Miss United Southern States State Pageants are designed to provide contestants with a fun, organized, and family-friendly pageant experience while selecting the official queens who will advance to the Miss United Southern States National Pageant.

Our state events combine the charm of a hometown pageant with the prestige and opportunities of a national system. Contestants compete within their age or grade-level divisions in a supportive environment where confidence, personality, and stage presence are celebrated.

To keep the event enjoyable for contestants and families, the State Pageant is divided into separate competition sessions throughout the day. Each group competes during its scheduled time block and then crowns immediately after competition. This structure helps prevent long waiting periods and keeps the day moving smoothly for everyone.

Our goal is simple — to create a professional pageant experience that is also relaxed, organized, and fun for families.

Our motto says it best:

“Be Kind. Be Yourself. BeYOUtiful.”

The competition format is designed to be simple, enjoyable, and accessible for contestants of all experience levels.

Beauty Competition

Contestants will present themselves on stage wearing a formal dress or pageant gown that makes them feel confident and beautiful.

Judges evaluate contestants based on:

• Overall appearance

• Stage presence

• Confidence and poise

• Personality and presentation

Our judges are looking for contestants who are naturally beautiful, confident, and enjoying their time on stage.

Walking Pattern

There is no required walking pattern for the gown competition.

Contestants may walk the stage in the way that feels most comfortable and natural to them. This format also allows contestants to practice for other pageant systems if they choose to compete elsewhere.

Family-Friendly Standards

Miss United Southern States is a family-friendly pageant system, and all competition attire should reflect this.

Gowns should be age appropriate. We do not recommend:

• Plunging necklines

• High slits

• Overly revealing cutouts

Contestants should present themselves in a way that reflects elegance while remaining appropriate for a family audience.

The competition format is designed to be simple, enjoyable, and accessible for contestants of all experience levels.

Beauty Competition

Contestants will present themselves on stage wearing a formal dress or pageant gown that makes them feel confident and beautiful.

Judges evaluate contestants based on:

• Overall appearance

• Stage presence

• Confidence and poise

• Personality and presentation

Our judges are looking for contestants who are naturally beautiful, confident, and enjoying their time on stage.

Walking Pattern

There is no required walking pattern for the gown competition.

Contestants may walk the stage in the way that feels most comfortable and natural to them. This format also allows contestants to practice for other pageant systems if they choose to compete elsewhere.

Family-Friendly Standards

Miss United Southern States is a family-friendly pageant system, and all competition attire should reflect this.

Gowns should be age appropriate. We do not recommend:

• Plunging necklines

• High slits

• Overly revealing cutouts

Contestants should present themselves in a way that reflects elegance while remaining appropriate for a family audience.

To create a smooth and enjoyable experience for contestants and families, the State Pageant is divided into separate competition sessions throughout the day. Each group competes and crowns within their scheduled time block, which helps prevent long wait times.

While the exact schedule may vary slightly depending on the number of contestants, a typical State Pageant day may look like this:

Morning Session

• Beautiful Baby Divisions

These divisions will compete first, followed immediately by the crowning of the Beautiful Baby Queens.

Early Afternoon Session

• Princess & Jr. Princess Divisions

Competition usually begins around 1:00 PM

These contestants will compete in their divisions, and crowns will be awarded immediately following the competition.
 

Mid-Afternoon Session

• Jr. Preteen & Preteen Divisions

The time of the competition depends on the number of entrants and the State Pageant itself, but competition begins at 3:00 PM

Contestants in these divisions will compete on stage and return shortly after for their crowning ceremony.

Evening Session

• Junior Teen and Older Divisions

Competition usually begins around 5:00 PM

This session includes:

• Jr. Teen

• Teen

• Junior Miss

• Miss

• Ms.

These divisions will compete during the evening show, followed by the crowning of the new State Queens.

After the final crowning ceremony, all new State Queens and Overall Winners will gather for official photos at approximately 8:00 PM.

These photos will be used for website features, promotional materials, and national announcements.

State Pageants recognize contestants through several titles and awards.

Division Queens

In most states, each age or grade-level division will crown a Division Queen.

Overall Titles

State Pageants will also award Overall Queens, selected from the highest scoring contestants within grouped divisions.

Additional Awards

Directors may also choose to present special awards such as:

• Miss Photogenic

• Best Personality

• Brightest Smile 

• Best Dressed - "Fashion Diva"

These awards recognize contestants for their unique strengths and stage presence.

Winning a State Title in the Miss United Southern States Pageant is an exciting honor and an opportunity to represent your state at the national level.

State Winners receive:

• An official State Crown

• A custom State Title Sash

• Recognition as an official Miss United Southern States State Queen

• Complimentary entry to the National Pageant

National Entry Benefits

• State Queens receive FREE entry to the National Pageant

• State Runner-Ups receive a discounted National entry fee
   

State Queens will have the option to compete at the Miss United Southern States National Pageant, where they will represent their state and compete for the national titles within their divisions.

Winning a State Title is not just about the crown — it is about confidence, friendships, and the opportunity to shine on a national stage.