HOW IT WORKS
A national preliminary to crown the inaugural Teen, Miss, and Ms Elemental® USA titleholders will take place in July 2026 in Hampton Roads, VA, USA during a weekend of service, pageantry, style, and celebration!
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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 titleholders will be required to participate in the international program in January 2027, so please keep this in mind when applying!
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*NOTE: Mrs Elemental® USA is the required prelim for married women interested in the Mrs Elemental® USA title*
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FEE
*travel and accommodations to and from host location not included*
$500
EVALUATION COMPONENTS
PART 1
PHOTOGENIC
PANEL INTERVIEW (VIRTUAL)
100-DAY PLAN
PLATFORM PRESENTATION
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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
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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Is a citizen of; or has heritage of; or has affiliation with the country she desires to represent
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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 a visa if necessary to travel to the host country
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Does not currently hold a pageant title with another system
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MISS & TEEN DIVISIONS
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Has never been married
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Has never given birth
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Is not pregnant at the time of application, nor the time of competition or during her reign
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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
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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​​