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AGE DIVISIONS
Jr. Sweetheart 4-6 years old
Sweetheart 7-9 years old
Pre-Teen 10-12 years old
Jr. Teen 13-15 years old
Teen 16-18 years old
Miss 19-22 years old
Ms. 23-26 years old
TITLE AVAILABILITY
ENTRY FEES
Miss Illinois Jr. Sweetheart (ages 4-6)
Miss Illinois Sweetheart (ages 7-9)
Miss Illinois Pre-Teen (ages 10-12)
Miss Illinois Jr. Teen (ages 13-15)
Miss Illinois Teen (ages 16-18)
Miss Illinois (ages 19-22)
Ms. Illinois (ages 23-26)
Miss Midwest Jr. Sweetheart (ages 4-6)
Miss Midwest Sweetheart (ages 7-9)
Miss Midwest Pre-Teen (ages 10-12)
Miss Midwest Jr. Teen (ages 13-15)
Miss Midwest Teen (ages 16-18)
Miss Midwest (ages 19-22)
Ms. Midwest (ages 23-26)
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Entry Fee: $300 (this fee will be invoiced after your application is approved. There is a $50 application fee.)
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Submit your application below. Payment arrangements are available!
Eligibility, Agreement, and Code of Conduct (PLEASE READ)
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Jr. Sweetheart through Miss
Open to naturally born females ages 4–22 who are law-abiding U.S. citizens and meet the age division requirements by January 1 of the pageant year. Participants in these age groups must not have been married and must not have given birth to a child.
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Ms. Division
For naturally born females ages 23–26 who are law-abiding U.S. citizens and meet the age requirement by January 1. Contestants may be single mothers. While we honor and celebrate married women, this division is intentionally designed for young women who are currently unmarried, so that we can focus our mentorship on this life stage.
Prior to registering: All parents and adult participants (19 and up) must read and agree with our Titleholder Agreement & Code of Conduct. They must also read and respect the Christian Miss Statement of Faith. Failure to review and abide by the guidelines and requirements stated in these documents could jeopardize your participation eligibility in any Christian Miss pageants.
Miss Illinois & Miss Midwest
2026 State Pageant
Mandatory Competitions
The formal wear competition is the most elegant portion of all our competitions. Each celebrated delegate will have their moment alone on stage wearing the formal dress of their dreams.
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Jr. Sweetheart Division (Ages 4-6)
May wear knee length, floor length or tea length dresses. No hoops.
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Sweetheart Division (Ages 7-9)
May wear floor length or tea length dresses. No hoops.
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Pre-Teen Division (Ages 10-12)
May wear floor length dresses. May wear age appropriate strapless or off the
shoulder dresses. No hoops.
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Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss & Ms. Divisions (Ages 13-26)
May wear floor length dresses of any style. Must be age appropriate and unrevealing. ​Miss and Ms. May wear dresses with slits no more than two inches above the knee. No hoops.
Interview
30%
During Interview you will learn how to positively present your strengths and weaknesses, truthfully share your uniqueness, discuss some of the things you're passionate about, and more!
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For Jr. Divisions (Jr. Sweetheart, Sweetheart, & Pre-Teen):
Each delegate will be interviewed one-on-one in round-robin style- which means you'll be meeting with each judge one at a time.
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For Sr. Divisions (Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss & Ms.):
Each delegate will be interviewed panel style which means you will be meeting with all of the judges at the same time.
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For all age groups:
You will be asked questions from your Interview Profile as well as questions suitable for your age group as time allows.
Platform Presentation
30%
Get ready to share your heart while showcasing a cause that’s important to you. This competition was created to help you share what you have accomplished in your community.
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You will have a maximum of 60 seconds to briefly state:
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The name of your platform (Be creative)
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The reason why you chose this platform
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Anything you want us to know about the work you have done (goals set and accomplished, lives impacted, etc.)
Community Involvement
10%
In support of the mission of the Christian Miss national platform, Tiny Temples: Healthy Kids & Teens, we are requiring food donations for the Community Involvement competition. In order to receive the full points for the Community Involvement competition all participants are required to donate five non perishable items to the state pageant. These items will be donated to a local charity. No expired foods will be accepted.
Miss Illinois & Miss Midwest
Optional Competitions
$50 each to enter
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHOWCASE MORE OF WHO YOU ARE
Modeling
casual wear
This is a modeling competition through which your positive personality and every day, casual style will be showcased before a live audience and panel of judges. Fun, upbeat music will be provided to encourage a fun, positive atmosphere.
Modeling
fun fashion
The fun fashion modeling competition is for contestants wanting to show their glamorous sense of style and confidence. It’s like modeling for an upbeat, high-end store or boutique.
Photogenic
model
Say Cheese! The photogenic competition is one of the easiest competitions to enter. It consists of two separate categories and you
All you need is a current headshot that shows off your fun personality and confidence. Bring your photo to the pageant.
Submit a full body photo that highlights your personal style and ability to model in a way that is fashionable, and age-appropriate. Your outfit can be dressy, casual-chic, or themed—just make sure it represents your personality and is trendy. Bring your photo to the pageant.
Formal Wear
30%
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