OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
UNIVERSAL OUTFIT OF CHOICE COMPETITION
Will you be named The Junior or Senior Model of the Year?
Model multiple outfits of your choice on the National stage! Open to ALL ages!




UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINER
Multiple talent categories will be offered for your contestant that loves to perform. Contestants entering 3 or more categories, scoring a platinum score, will qualify for the Universal Entertainer Showdown Competition. Open to ALL ages!








PERSONAL ESSAY
Do you have the gift of writing?
Showcase it by submitting a personal essay! Each year a topic will be given in the contestant manual. The winning essay will be printed in the program book.
Open to Young Miss-Elite Miss Divisions.






BELLA MISS
Practice pageant. Contestants will model only one formal dress. Age divisions: 0-12m, 13-24m, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-29, 30+ years (age as of January 1,
2024)
UNIVERSAL SPOKESPERSON
Delegates must deliver a speech or showcase their acting abilities -
Come prepared with your own TV Commercial, Comedy Routine, Dramatic Presentation OR pick a topic from the Contestant Manual. Open to Mini-Elite Miss Divisions.








BABY/MINI TALENT
Does your little one love performing?
Let her shine during this optional talent competition.
Open to Baby-Mini Divisions.
BEST PORTFOLIO
Turned in at registration. A portfolio should be bound in a binder type presentation folder and include at least 6 different photos. Photos should include multiple looks including full length,
close-ups, and scenery which can be indoor and/or outdoor.




UNIVERSAL PHOTOGENIC
Photogenic winners will be selected per division. Photo will be judged on personality, beauty, grooming,
fashion sense, and confidence.
BEST HEAD SHOT
Submit a printed photo at registration. Each photo will be judged on personality, beauty, grooming, fashion sense, and confidence.
PRETTIEST EYES, HAIR,SMILE, BEST OPEN FASHION, BEST FORMAL WEAR
These will be judged per division and one winner per category will be selected.
CONTESTANT'S CHOICE
Contestants in the Young Miss division-Elite Miss will be able to vote for the contestant that has the best attitude, sportsmanship, and team spirit. The contestant earning the most votes will be awarded the
Contestant's Choice award. One will be chosen per division.