HAWAII U.S. UNITED
Hawaii U.S. United Pageant
Aloha!
Welcome to the Hawaii U.S. United Pageant! We are so excited to be able to introduce this opportunity to the islands of Hawaii. We will be honoring men, youth and women for their personal, professional, and community achievements. The Hawaii U.S. United pageant will showcase each contestant on his/her own merits and personality. We focus on the individual inner beauty of each contestant, as well as his/her individual achievements, community involvement and personal strengths and talents. We do not believe in comparison judging. This will be a one-day pageant open to those who live, work, have property or family in, or go to school in Hawaii.
**This Pageant is not endorsed nor sponsored by the Windward Community College or the University of Hawaii.
The Board of Directors of the U.S. United Pageant understands the financial challenge that competing in pageant may cause, especially during the challenges of our economy. We are making a special offer to Hawaii and potential contestant! AND...it's the holiday season! YOUR PAGEANT FEE HAS BEEN WAIVED! This is our gift to you. AND...The winners of the Hawaii U.S. United Pageant will not be required to compete at the national pageant in Atlanta, GA for the 2026 pageant season. To make this even more exciting, if he/she chooses to compete, the overall highpoint winner of the 2026 Hawaii U.S. United Pageant will receive a *FREE ENTRY into the national U.S. United Pageant, FREE flight to Georgia AND FREE hotel stay (4 nights). Other winners who would like to compete at the national pageant will receive assistance with his/her national pageant fee.
*We must have at least 10 competing contestants overall in order for the highpoint winner to receive the free hotel and flight. Overall winner will receive a free entry.
This is what you need to do.
1. Fill out your application and submit it, along with your $50 application/processing fee.
2. Enter the People's Choice contest.
3. Have family and friends sponsor you through our online sponsorship link.
They can sponsor as little as $5. There is no maximum amount.
4. Sell at least 10 tickets ($30) to the pageant event.
5. Show up to compete
That's it. BUT you must hurry. We have extended the deadline and can only admit up to 20 contestants at this special rate.
Please read the following information in its entirety.
Do not hesitate to contact us at info@usunitedpageant.com if you have any questions.
ENTRY DEADLINE: EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2026.
Sponsorship/People's Choice votes must be paid in full no later than January 16, 2026. THIS DATE CANNOT BE EXTENDED.
Once we receive your application and photo, we will send your the sponsorship link for you to share with family and friend.
$50.00 (non-refundable) Registration/Processing fee
$175.00(non-refundable pageant fee) - WAIVED
**EACH CONTESTANT IS REQUIRED AND MUST SELL AT LEAST 10 TICKETS ($30 EACH)
Ticket money is due no later than January 16, 2026.
NO refunds of any kind for contestants or guests are given at any level of competition for any reason. Not having the funds to compete at the next level is not a reason to not compete. Payments are non-transferable
Each contestant may bring her own hair and makeup person. Each hair and makeup person must purchase a backstage pass. Backstage passes are $40. Persons who are backstage will not be able to watch the pageant.
Children in the 7-9 and 10-12 age groups may have one female parent assist them backstage. Parents will also need to purchase a ticket to watch the pageant. ($30) Once the child is dressed, the parent must exit the dressing room.
You may pay your tickets by using one of the following ways:
PayPal, Zelle or Cash App.
PayPal - 3.9% Paypal fee will be added
Zelle - preferred method
Cash App
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Family, Sponsors and Businesses may place an ad in our digital program book. This will count toward your People's Choice sponsorship.
Ad prices are as follows:
FULL PAGE - $100
HALF PAGE - $50
QUARTER PAGE - $30
DEADLINE FOR ADS January 14, 2026.
Once our office receives your application and registration fee, you will be emailed an ad form and a personal sponsorship letter. Please be sure to request these your personal sponsorship letter in an email to our national office. The national office email is info@usunitedpageant.com. Be sure to include your full name and the email address you would like the form to be emailed to.
CONTRACT
Each divisional winner will sign a State Title Contract. This contract spells out in detail what is expected of you as U.S. United Royalty. Each winner is encouraged to make at least 6-8 appearances throughout his/her reign. Prizes will be awarded throughout the year.
Competition Wardrobe And Judging Guidelines
Personal Interview – 40%
Female Contestant may wear a business suit, jumpsuit, or business dress.
Male contestants may wear a business suit. Think "Vogue", "GQ" when selecting your wardrobe. You will be judged on your oral communication skills, confidence, poise, charisma, projection of personality and sincerity of your answers. Your interview will begin with a 20 second introduction to the judges. This is your time to briefly tell the judges some important facts about yourself. What you say will help guide your interview. The judges will not ask political, religious or controversial questions unless it is in your introduction.
Outfit of Choice – 30%
Female contestants may wear an outfit of choice that best reflects her personality. Should you choose to wear a hat, PLEASE be sure your full face is visible to the judges at all times. You will be judged on poise, personality, charisma, overall presentation, and confidence. Have fun, let your personality shine! This outfit SHOULD NOT be an evening gown; however, you may wear a dress with a high/low hemline.
Male contestants-30%
This is an outfit of your choice that best reflects your personality. You will be judged on poise, personality, charisma, overall presentation, and confidence. Have fun, let your personality shine! This outfit should NOT be a costume. Think outside the box. Think GQ. Be sure to google men's pageant wear for ideas.
Evening Gown – 30%
Female Contestants should wear a floor length gown. The price of the gown is not important. You will be judged on poise, grace/elegance, overall presentation, eye contact, and confidence while on stage. Be sure your gown fits you well and is not too tight, too long or too short. Make sure it compliments your figure and is age appropriate.
Male Contestants-Formal Wear-30%
Contestants should wear a tuxedo or business attire. Contestant may wear "bling" on his formal wear. The price of your attire is not important. You will be judged on poise, overall presentation, eye contact, and confidence while on stage. Be sure your outfit fits you well and is not too tight, too long or too short. Make sure it compliments your body type. Again, think outside the box. Think GQ. Be sure to google "men's formal pageant wear for idea.
Other Clothing Needed
Comfortable clothes for rehearsal.
All outfits and shoes should be age appropriate.
Optional Competitions
Scores from optional competitions have no bearing on the division winner. Contestants are not required to enter the optional competitions
Optional Competition Fees are due by January 16, 2026
Talent Competition (optional $40.00 fee)
The Talent Competition is an optional competition and does not affect the overall outcome of the pageant. You will need to have your Talent Entry form & Entry Fee to the Office by March 1, 2026. We need this information ahead of time because these names have to be added to the computer score sheet. Talent must not be longer than 3 minutes.
Song, if applicable must be emailed to the national pageant office no later than January 9, 2026.
Photogenic Competition (optional $40.00 fee)
Contestants in this competition should submit no more than 2 photographs. You should bring them with you and turn in at registration. Please be sure you pick them up before the pageant. Photos will not be mailed. Photographs should be at least a 4 X 6 and no larger than an 8 X 10 and may be either in color or black and white. Photos should be professional and not a snapshot. Photos CANNOT be older than three years. Please be sure your photo(s) is in a protective cover with your name and division printed on the back of the photo.
Community Service Scrapbook (optional $40.00 fee)
You should bring your scrapbook with you. Please be sure to pick this up after the pageant. Your scrapbook should showcase your activities in your community and should be arranged by the most recent activities first.
People’s Choice
This year, People’s Choice is based on your sponsorship. The contestant who has the most in sponsorships, will be awarded the The People's Choice title and will receive the title of Mr./Miss Islands of Aloha
(must have at least 600 votes to qualify for this title) The winner will also have the opportunity to compete at nationals AND receive one complimentary hotel room night!
The People's Choice winner will be awarded a FREE ENTRY into the national pageant AND receive a FREE one night hotel stay at the host hotel during pageant weekend. He/she will also become part of the Hawaii Royalty.
Portfolio ($40)
Contestants who enter this competition will present a modeling portfolio of 5-10 photographs.
Rip the Runway ($40.00 fee)
Contestants who enter this competition will model an outfit of her choice. Judges will be looking for the contestant with style, poise, modeling ability, choice of outfit.
U.S. United Scholar (no fee)
Contestants who enter this competition will submit an official school transcript and a short essay on why she feels she should receive this award.
Spokes Model ($40.00 fee)
Contestants will prepare a 2-minute speech about their platform, the national platform, or a topic of their choice.
Cover Model ($40.00 fee)
Contestants who enter this competition will submit up to 2 photos to be judged. Winner will have his/her photo printed on the program book front and back cover.
PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 16, 2026.
State Pageant Age Divisions
Tiny Miss (5-6 years)
*Little Miss (7-9 years)
**has the option to compete at the national pageant
*Junior Teen Miss (10-12 years)
*Teen Miss (13-16 years)
* Miss (17-29 years)
*Ms. (30-45 years)
*Elite Ms. (46 and older)
*Miss Plus (18-29 years, Size 16 and above)
*Ms. Plus (30 years and older, Size 16 and above)
*Little Mister (males age 5-8 years)
*Junior Mister U.S. United (males age 9-12 years)
*Teen Mister (males age 13-17 years
*Mr. U.S. United - (males, age 18 and older)
**Males 21 and older are eligible (not mandated) to compete in the national pageant
**All female contestants must be born female. All male contestants must be born male**
2026 State Prize Package
HIGHPOINT WINNER -
*must score the highest amongst those contestants wishing to compete at the national level
**one contestant who is interested in competing at nationals will receive the following:
Free entry into the national pageant
($620-must pay $50 application fee)
Free Hotel Stay at Nationals
(4 nights-must room with a contestant)
Free Flight to and From Atlanta, GA
Official State Title
Official State Crown
Official Embroidered State Sash
Commemorative Award
Pageant Prep for Nationals
(acting lessons, interview prep
Luggage set
Gifts and Prizes from Sponsors
All Hawaii U.S. United Pageant Division Winners
Official State Title
Official 4.5 inch State Rhinestone Crown
Official Embroidered State Sash
Commemorative Award
Gifts and Prizes from sponsors
(acting lessons, interview skills)
Prizes will be awarded throughout the year
Other Prizes Will Be Added as They Become Available
All newly crowned state royalty MUST attend a brief meeting after crowning with the national director. At this time, you will fill out and submit your state royalty agreement.
First Runner-Up
Commemorative Award
Second Runner-Up
Commemorative Award
***All Hawaii U.S. United Division Royalty are strongly encouraged to make at least 6-8 throughout his/her reign. Your Director will assist you with these; however, it is your responsibility to secure appearances.
*The U.S. United Pageant System is not responsible for prizes
forfeited by sponsors. *
*THE Hawaii U.S. UNITED PAGEANT IS AN OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY PAGEANT FOR THE
U.S. UNITED PAGEANT SYSTEM.
ONE LUCKY WINNERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL PAGEANT IN ATLANTA, GA.
Marchia Mickens, National Executive Director
Hawaii U.S. United State Director
Paris Vapaille-Watson, Mr. U.S. United 2024
Assistant Hawaii U.S United State Director
404-434-7331
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