OUTFIT OF CHOICE
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!
THE UMmodel EXPERIENCE
Will YOU be one of the next UMmodels?
Hands on Model Workshop Intensive during Nationals. Walk in the LIVE UM Runway Show! 5 will be selected for the UMmodel Experience during February NYFW! Open to ages 3+.
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,
2025)
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
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.
To see a full list of Optional Competitions offered please view our Contestant Manual.