Rules & Regulations

Age Divisions are Determined by July 1st of the National Competition Year

NEW This Year- Elite Division
for those contestants ages 50 & older

Princess
Ages 4-6

Jr. Preteen
Ages 7-9

Preteen
Ages 10-12

Jr. teen
Ages 13-15

teen
Ages 16-18

Miss
Ages 19-25

Ms.
Ages 26-49*

Mrs.
Ages 19+ Married

*Contestants who are under 26 and have been married previously or have children will compete in our Ms. division.

❖ Character & Conduct

  • Contestant and/or contestant's parents (if under 18) affirm that she is and will continue to be a person of good character.

  • Contestant, her supporters, guests, and visitors must conduct themselves in a respectful, professional manner at all times during the state and national events.

  • Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification and removal without refund.

  • Contestant agrees not to slander the U.S.A. Ambassador Pageant, its directors, judges, volunteers, or affiliated individuals or organizations.

❖ Competition Rules

  • National winners may not compete in another U.S.A. Ambassador Pageant until they have aged into a new division.

  • Contestant and legal guardians agree to abide by all eligibility requirements and affirm that all provided information is true.

  • An original birth certificate must be provided upon request to verify age and gender.

  • The U.S.A. Ambassador Pageant reserves the right to change pageant dates or venues and to refuse any entry into the National Pageant.

❖ Event Policies

  • NO videography or photography is allowed at events unless otherwise announced.

  • One adult is permitted in the dressing room for Princess & Jr. Preteen divisions. They will be issued a wristband for access.

  • No boys or men are permitted in dressing rooms at any time. No exceptions.

  • Contestants of legal age are asked not to smoke in public areas.

  • Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for underage contestants.

  • Drugs are not allowed – period.

❖ Participation Requirements

  • Contestant must be a naturally born female and reside, go to school, work or hold property in the state in which she is competing on the date of the state and/or national pageant.

  • All contestants selected as State/Regional or Appointed Titleholders are required to attend Nationals with all fees paid.

  • If a titleholder is unable to attend Nationals, all fees remain due in full, and the crown and banner must be returned to the national office.

  • All fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

  • Failure to follow all rules will result in disqualification. Parents will be contacted, and the contestant will be sent home without refund.