HOW IT WORKS
A national preliminary to crown the inaugural Teen, Miss, and Ms Elemental® USA ambassadors will take place in July 2026 in Hampton Roads, VA, USA during a weekend of service, pageantry, style, and celebration!
State delegates from across the country will be evaluated in multiple categories including interview, photogenic, platform presentation, and more!
The 2026 Miss, Teen, and Ms Elemental® USA ambassadors will be required to participate in the international program in January 2027, so please keep this in mind when applying!
*NOTE: Mrs Elemental® USA is the required prelim for married women interested in the Mrs Elemental® USA title*
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FEE
*includes satin embroidered state competition sash*
*travel and accommodations not included*
$350
EVALUATION COMPONENTS
PART 1
PHOTOGENIC
PANEL INTERVIEW (VIRTUAL)
PLATFORM PRESENTATION
PART 2
ACTIVEWEAR
EVENING GOWN
PERSONAL IMPACT STATEMENT
*a complete participation guide will be sent to all confirmed delegates once the application window closes*
DIVISIONS
Ms 27 & up
Miss 19-26
Teen 15-18
(Miss is no longer subject to childbirth rule!)
ELIGIBILITY
ALL DIVISIONS
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Is a natural born female
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Is in good health and fully capable of executing titleholder duties
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Holds a passport valid through dates of participation to travel to the host country
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Is able to obtain appropriate credentials to travel to the host country for international competition
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Does not currently hold a pageant title with another system once announced as an official delegate
MISS & TEEN DIVISIONS
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Has never been married
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Has never given birth, is not pregnant at the time of application, nor the time of competition or during her reign (Teen only, Miss is no longer subject to childbirth rule)
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TEEN: is or will be at least 15 yrs old and will be no older than 18 yrs old by December 31, 2026
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MISS: is or will be at least 19 yrs old and will be no older than 26 yrs old by December 31, 2026
MS DIVISION
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Is single, separated, divorced, or widowed
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Is not currently married (including common law)
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Can have or not have children
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Is or will be 27yrs old by December 31, 2026
HOST HOTEL
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1900 Pavilion Drive, VB | free wi-fi | pet friendly | certified virginia green hotel
CLICK THE LOGO TO BOOK ONLINE!
ALL DELEGATES ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK AND STAY AT THE HOST HOTEL FOR THE DURATION OF PAGEANT ACTIVITIES
Elemental Pageants/ICONIC Style Week Group Booking Information
Start Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
End Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Last Day to Book: June 24, 2026
Special group rate: $229.00 USD per night
Parking: $10/daily
WiFi: Complimentary
On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner | Evening Room Service available