Introducing the inaugural Christian Miss Illinois
State Pageant
Registration is open for this amazing preliminary to the National Christian Miss Pageant. Young women ages 4-25 are eligible to compete. We are thrilled to announce that our winners will not only earn the coveted title of Christian Miss Illinois but also have their entry fee entirely covered for the national pageant.
More good news! Everyone who participates in the Christian Miss Illinois State Pageant will receive a remarkable discount on the entry fee for the national pageant. They will be receive an appointed title, an official crown, and a sash.
Open state titles are available for participants from surrounding states. Please contact your state director for more information.
Date: February, 2024
Location: Chicagoland
Your Illinois State Pageant Director
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
19-24 years old
ms.
20-25 years old
AGE DIVISIONS
entry fees
State Pageant Entry Fee: $195
Optional Competition Entry Fee: $50
Eligibility, Agreement, and Code of Conduct (PLEASE READ)
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Jr. Sweetheart through Miss
naturally born females, ages 4-24, who have never been married or given birth to a child and are law-abiding citizens of the USA who also meet the age division requirements by January 1st of the year of the pageant.
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Ms. Division
naturally born females, ages 20-25. Must be a law-abiding citizen of the USA who also meets the age division requirements by January 1st of the year of the pageant. You may also have been married before, but are not currently. You may have been pregnant before and you may have children.
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 states in these documents could jeopardize your participation eligibility in any Christian Miss pageants. Each document is linked below.
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 13-25)
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.
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.
Interview
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.
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
Food Donations
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.
10%
Miss ILLINOIS
optional Competitions
$50 each to enter
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
OPTIONAL
COMPETITIONS
ARE A GREAT
WAY TO
SHOWCASE MORE OF WHO YOU ARE
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
headshot
full body
Photogenic
Say Cheese! The photogenic competition is one of the easiest competitions to enter. It consists of two separate categories and you can choose to enter one or both.
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The first category is for headshots only.
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The second photogenic category is for full body fashion shots.
All you need is a current headshot and/or full body shot of yourself in a fashionable outfit that shows off your personality, style, and confidence.
Miss illinois
Mandatory Competitions
*State scoring weights differ from the National Pageant weights
Formal Wear
30%
