National Fees

All fees listed below are for the contestant only. Fees for attending activities and shows can be found in the National Notebook.

Mandatory National Participation Fee: $895

Your National Participation fee includes ALL of the following:

  • FULL PAGE COLOR AD

  • 2026 PROGRAM BOOK

  • ALL 2026 National Pageant Activities

    • Welcome Celebration & Dinner

    • Charity Auction

    • Queens Coronation Celebration Ice Cream Party

    • Pink Party Awards & Fun

    • Bling Bingo Event

    • Divisional Queens Parties

  • ALL REQUIRED COMPETITIONS

  • SPONSOR BAG

  • SPONSOR GIFTS

  • OPENING NUMBER DRESS

  • OPENING NUMBER EARRINGS FROM SPARKLE BY RK

  • CONTESTANT PASS TO WATCH COMPETITIONS

  • ACCESS TO AMBASSADOR GIFTING SUITE

  • 3 NIGHT HOTEL STAY FROM 30 LOCATIONS

Optional Competition Fees

  • Runway Modeling, Acting/Commercial, Talent, Cheer/Tumbling, Spokesmodel, State Costume, Fitness, Social Influence, Photogenic Natural, Photogenic Glamour, Resume, Community Service, Best in Class/Academics, & SLICC Essay

  • Judging Criteria:

    • 1/4 Portfolio Book-

      • Should include Community Service Pictures/Letters of Recommendations/Awards

    • 1/4 90 second SLICC Video

    • 1/4 SLICC Donation

      • ($100 minimum)

    • 1/4 Evening Gown

  • Judging Criteria:

    • 1/3 Runway Score

    • 1/3 Mini Photo Shoot

    • 1/3 Final Photo from Photo Shoot

  • NEW! Info coming soon

  • Competition Details:

    • NEW for 2025 is our Star Ambassador, awarded to 1 contestant per SLICC division who competes in at least 5 different Optionals

    • Entry Fee: $150 (in addition to the cost of optionals)

Learn More About Optionals