OPTIONALS
Complete your national optionals registration in 3 easy steps!
Step 1: Complete the Optionals Registration Form
Step 2: Upload any items required for the optional, by following the instructions and links below for each optional you entered.
Step 3: Your optionals registration is complete!
Upload your cover model photo using the link below. Be sure your photo file is named firstname_lastname_division. If you registered for more than 1 cover model entry, name your files firstname_lastname_division1, firstname_lastname_division2, etc.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
Upload a 2 minute video showcasing your talent using the link below. Be sure your talent file is named firstname_lastname_division. If you registered for 2 submissions, name your second file firstname_lastname_division2.
Upload your digital scrapbook using the link below. Be sure your file is named firstname_lastname_division. Submit your file as a PDF. Your entry can include letters of recommendation, photos of volunteer/service work, academic achievements, mentoring activities and show a lifestyle of service.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
Fill out the Casual Wear Form and upload it using the link below. Be sure your file is labeled firstname_lastname_division.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
Upload an essay using the link below detailing examples of how you have exemplified the true spirit of positive pageantry. Be sure your essay file is labeled firstname_lastname_division. Winners will be selected based on essay and official headshot.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
Sr. Division Only: Fill out the Fitness Form and upload it using the link below. Please note that you should have a fitness outfit that is age appropriate.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Fill out the Cultural Heritage form and upload it using the link below.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Jr. Division costumes can not be a bodysuit/swimsuit for this competition.
Upload your digital portfolio as a PDF using the link below.. Be sure your file is labeled firstname_lastname_ division. The portfolio should include 6-10 photos of you in a variety of looks to show your photogenic range and ability.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
Upload a one page essay detailing your lifestyle of service and humanitarianism. Be sure your name and age division are on the top of your essay and your essay is labeled firstname_lastname_division.
All Divisions
No items required. Top 10 in Jr. Division and Sr. Division will be announced at the Nationals Glamour Gala and will compete in an ASHLEYlauren dress of their choice on the national stage during optionals, with winners being selected by ASHLEYlauren herself.
Fill out the INSPIRE Community Service form and upload it using the link below. The form should include any community service or volunteer hours you have completed in the time frame indicated on the form.
Miss
Teen
Jr. Teen
Preteen
Princess
Jr. Princess
No items required.
No items required. This is open to the first 50 delegates to register. You will receive your photo shoot time closer to nationals.
No items required.
No items required.
No registration required. This scholarship opportunity is open to any delegate whose family has been impacted by cancer. Please write and upload below an essay detailing how you or your family is a survivor in the fight against cancer.
All Divisions
No registration required. This scholarship opportunity is open to all delegates and will be awarded to the delegate who has performed the most RAK's (Random Acts of Kindness) during National RAK Week. Use hashtag #UNMRAK and #USANationalMiss in your posts.
Important Information About Optionals Registration
-Deadline for optionals registration is May 1. All instructions must be followed. Incomplete submissions by May 1 at 5pm EST will be withdrawn with no refunds.
-The registration form with payment, along with any required items, must be submitted at the same time for your optionals registration to be accepted. Do not register until you have everything ready to submit.
-We do not accept E-checks. Payments must be made using a credit card.
-If an item you are uploading is more than 1 page, please merge all pages together as one PDF document instead of uploading individual pages separately.
-If you do not name your file as requested, it will be deleted from the Dropbox and your optionals entry will become incomplete. Incomplete entries by May 1 at 5pm EST will be withdrawn without refunds.
-Please type all forms.
-A $25 change fee is applied to any form changes after the deadline. No changes can be made after June 1, 2023.
-Please do not sent a screen shot of a form or photo. We need the original document uploaded. Screenshots are not accepted.