One-of-a-Kind Events
Miss Magnificent pageants are truly one of a kind. Focused on promoting self-esteem, confidence, and communication skills, our events are tailored to the abilities of our participants. Accommodations are made so that anyone who wants to participate is given the chance. If you are still unsure if you or your child would be able to participate, please reach out to us so we can help!
For more information about Miss Magnificent events, please review the categories and Q&A below.
Self Introduction / Interview
Talent (Optional)
Photogenic (Optional)
Art Display (Optional)
Formalwear
Crowning
During Self-Introduction, each participant introduces themselves to the audience, promoting their communication skills and public speaking. In this required category, participants can say as much or as little about themselves as they would like. They can share their ambitions, favorite color, pet names, etc. For participants that are nonverbal, the emcee will announce them while the participant is on stage.
An on-stage interview, which is rolled into self-introduction, allows participants to practice communication skills, speaking skills, and interview skills. Participants are asked two to three fairly simple questions about themselves. Examples include their favorite class, hobbies, or what they want to be when they grow up.
Attire: Sunday Best
The Talent portion is completely optional but allows participants to show off their talents and builds confidence and self-esteem. Talents can be anything that the participant is good at – jump roping, hula-hooping, cheerleading, tuba, etc. We’ve even had participants bring finished creations such as paintings, sculptures, blankets, or photographs and discussed the product or how they made it on stage.
Individuals who participate in talent are awarded a medal for their hard work. One Overall Talent Queen is also crowned.
Attire for Talent is up to you! If your talent requires a certain outfit, such as a cheerleading uniform or tae kwon do gi, then you can wear that. Otherwise, you can wear Sunday Best as you did in Self-Introduction and Interview or change into something else.
The Photogenic portion is also completely optional.
In this, participants are judged on printed photographs where they show off their unique style. Photographs do not need to be professional. We accept school photos, Christmas cards, selfies, etc. as long as the photographs are printed.
Individuals who participate in photogenic are awarded a medal for their hard work. One Overall Photogenic Queen is also crowned.
The art display is a new category of 2023. Participants can bring in a pre-created artwork of their choice.
Examples include a painting, drawing, mosaic, sculpture, etc.
During formalwear, participants are truly given the red carpet treatment. They are escorted on stage and introduced by our emcee. Confidence can easily be seen, and this category helps promote the self-esteem and confidence of our participants. Participants bow, twirl, wave, and blow kisses to the audience with grins on their faces.
Attire for Formalwear is evening wear, but remember we want everyone to be comfortable as well! For ladies, this does not need to be a floor-length pageant gown. It can be Sunday Best, their prom dress, or what they wore to a wedding last year. For gentlemen, this does not need to be a full tux or suit.
Finally, participants are given the royal treatment during the crowning. At a Miss Magnificent pageant, everyone is a winner. There is one divisional queen chosen per age division, all others are crowned princesses. There is also an overall talent queen and an overall photogenic queen. While there is no overall escort, all escorts are awarded for their efforts.
- Queens receive a satin sash, rhinestone tiara, trophy, and goody bag.
- Princesses a satin sash, rhinestone tiara, trophy, and goody bag.
- Escorts receive a medal, trophy, and goody bag.
Please note that participants can be talent queen or divisional queen but not both. After talent and photogenic queens are awarded, they will be crowned princesses during their division.
Attire for crowning is the same as formalwear.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any individual with a special need or disability as documented by a physician, IEP plan, IPP plan, 504 plan, SSI, etc. is able to participate in a Miss Magnificent Pageant – free of charge.
Free of charge?
Yes! All Miss Magnificent events are 100% free! There are no registration costs, attendance costs, or ticket costs! Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we have been able to keep pageants free and we plan on keeping them free forever.
Age Divisions
At a Miss Magnificent pageant, our participants are split up based on their age. Our youngest participants are 5 years old, but there is no ending age limit. Once you start participating, you can participate forever.
5-8 years ~ Tiny Miss/Tiny Mister Division
9-11 ~ Little Miss/Little Mister Division
12-14 ~ Junior Miss/Junior Mister Division
15-19 ~ Teen Miss/Teen Mister Division
20-24 ~ Miss/Mister Division
25+ ~ Classic Miss/Classic Mister Division
I am worried about _____.
Please please please contact us if you are worried about something regarding your or your child’s participation in one of our events. There are various accommodations and modifications that can be made to ensure everyone has the chance to participate.
What about after the pageant?
First, let us say CONGRATULATIONS on participating in one of our pageants! We understand that competing in a pageant can be scary at first, but we are so proud of you for your hard work!
There is so much you can do as a Miss Magnificent Queen or Princess. A quick glance at any pageant’s Facebook page shows queens out and about in the community – volunteering, riding in parades, and making “appearances”. An appearance is just any event where a queen or princess wears her sash and/or crown. This can be any event! Dances, parades, church, fundraising events, volunteering events, etc.
We LOVE to share photos of our Magnificent queens and princesses out and about in their community. If you/your child has an appearance, please send a photo and a brief description to us at queens@missmagnificent.org so we can share on our Facebook page and website.
What’s so great about appearances? For starters, by wearing her sash and crown around, appearances help promote Miss Magnificent and help our pageants grow larger. On top of that, appearances give you/your child the chance to speak about the pageant, your experience, how much fun you had, your new friends, and when the next pageant is! This helps promote public speaking and communication skills year-round! Miss Magnificent does not want to be a one-day, one-time event. We want to help you enhance your self-esteem, confidence, and communication skills year-round. By participating in appearances, you are able to do so.