Optional Competitions
More ways to win additional awards at Nationals!
National United States provides several opportunities for our national contestants to shine in a variety of optional competitions for both on-stage and off-stage.
Options have an additional fee to enter and more information is included in the National Contestant Handbook.
TOP MODEL
Our Top Model Competition is a great way to build your portfolio and have a photo shoot with our National Photographer - Catherine Fiehn Photography.
Fee: $125. Limit 1 entry.
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CASUAL WEAR
Choose an outfit that shows off your personality and sense of style in this upbeat on-stage modeling competition. No cocktail dresses. Outfits should be off the rack.
Fee: $75 per entry. Limit 2 entries.
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SPOKESMODEL
Contestants will deliver a 60 to 90 second speech about a cause, their personal platform, or subject that is important to them.
Fee: $75. Limit 1 entry.
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ACTRESS
Contestants will deliver a 30 second commercial/promotion about a product, business, or item of their choice that is appropriate to their age. Contestants will wear their pageant t-shirt and shorts.
Fee: $75. Limit 1 entry.
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NUS WEAR
Red, white, and blue outfit that shows your personality in this fun upbeat on-stage modeling competition. RWB outfit can be as fancy as you like - cocktail, romper, hi-low or can be more casual, the choice is yours. No costumes, swimsuits, or props are allowed.
Fee: $75. Limit 1 entry.
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ACTIVEWEAR
Your choice of age-appropriate workout activewear outfit to model is this upbeat on-stage modeling competition. Suggested items for activewear outfits are leggings, biker shorts, capris, athletic shorts, sports bra/tanks, t-shirts, etc. with sneakers or athletic shoes. No bra tops or swimsuits allowed.
Fee: $75. Limit 1 entry.
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PHOTOGENIC
Submit a color or black & white photo - can be headshot, closeup, full body
Fee: $75 per photo. Limit 2 photos.
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CROWN PHOTOGENIC
Submit a color or black & white photo including your National United States state crown and sash or sash.
Fee: $75 per photo. Limit 2 photos.
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PORTFOLIO
Contestants will submit 4 to 6 photos in a modeling portfolio. Can be any combination of editorial photos with and/or without your NUS state crown and sash. Editorial photos are those that could appear in a publication, magazine, sales ads, etc.
Fee: $100. Limit 1 entry.
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