Prize Package

Below is the 2026 State Pageant Prize Package for states of:

Keep checking back for exciting new sponsors and prizes! Updated 01/23/26.

STATE QUEEN'S PRIZE PACKAGE:

HELPING HER ACHIEVE ACADEMIC GOALS:

$32,000/year, 4 year scholarship (total of $128,000 in scholarship awarded) to Midland University (click here for scholarship details)

CASH PRIZE:

$500 Cash Prize**
$350 Travel Allowance to attend the National Pageant**
- **There must be 20 girls in your age group in order to receive these prizes)

THE “QUEEN’S ESSENTIALS:”

ORLANDO BOUND FOR NATIONALS, THIS THANKSGIVING:

State Queen’s $950 National Pageant sponsor fee paid IN FULL for NAM Nationals, to compete for the National Title of National American Miss 2026
Any premium optionals won at the state pageant will be paid IN FULL, to compete in that optional contest at the 2026 National iam Modeling & Talent Convention in Orlando
The opportunity to participate in the 2026 iam Modeling & Talent Convention and be scouted by world-renowned modeling and talent agencies while in Orlando.
Access to exclusive NAM State Queen "perks" from our national sponsors

TO HELP HER BE COMPETITION READY FOR THE NATIONAL PAGEANT:

PHOTOSHOOTS & MODELING OPPORTUNITIES GALORE:

The opportunity to participate in The iam Modeling & Talent Convention, held in Orlando, and be scouted by world-renowned modeling and talent agencies
Complimentary State Queens photoshoot provided by URBAN HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
Additional modeling opportunities throughout her year

RESOURCES TO BUILD SISTERHOOD & MANAGING APPEARANCES:

Invitation to attend the annual CRUISE with The iam Pageant Powerhouse & receive the NAM group rate discount, spending quality time on the ocean water with her NAMily & new sisters
Access to the State Queen's personalized instagram page to promote their state title throughout their year
Opportunity to travel throughout the country as “Visiting Royalty,” attending other NAM State Pageants in both 2026 AND 2027 (travel expense not included)
Complimentary Final Show tickets, VIP seats, 1 complimentary yearbook, and discount at NAM State Pageant Boutique when attending other State Pageants as “Visiting Royalty”
Six brand new “sisters” and a year filled with appearance opportunities together

GIFTS TO COMMEMORATE HER YEAR:

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Letter of Recommendation, upon request, from your State Director to use for potential internships, scholarships, and college applications
Opportunity to use your State Director as a reference for future internships, scholarships, and college applications

SAYING FAREWELL & CLOSING OUT HER YEAR IN STYLE:

THE "QUEEN'S COURT" PRIZE PACKAGE:

THE 4 RUNNER-UPS TO THE QUEEN'S TITLE WILL EACH RECEIVE:

$30,000/year, 4 year scholarship (total of $120,000 in scholarship awarded) to Midland University (click here for scholarship details)
The official custom NAM crystal award
Golden Ticket to advance on to the 2026 National Pageant in Orlando, FL to compete for the 2026 All-American Miss title, for her age division
Discount Offered off her Sponsor Fees and opportunity to return to the 2027 State Pageant to compete again

THE TOP SEMI-FINALISTS PRIZE PACKAGE:

EACH TOP SEMI-FINALIST WILL RECEIVE:

Golden Ticket to advance on to the 2026 National Pageant in Orlando, FL to compete for the 2026 All-American Miss title, for her age division
Discount Offered off her Sponsor Fees and opportunity to return to the 2027 State Pageant to compete again.

National American Miss is not responsible for the fulfillment of sponsored prizes.

Prizes & Sponsors are subject to change.

The Mayes (through National American Miss) provide the best experience to be found anywhere in pageantry.

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