America’s Yankee Miss®

to take place Sunday - November 2, 2025

at the Sheraton at the Bradley Airport near Hartford, CT

APPLICATION

PAGEANT SCORING

1/3 APPEARANCE - Grooming in Gown

1/3 POISE - Stage Presence & Confidence

1/3 PERSONALITY - Enthusiasm & Friendliness

(Although make-up is allowed in all age divisions, we encourage the three younger groups to only wear light make-up if any at all for formal wear. Any amount of make-up is allowed for optional competitions, but not necessary.)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY

5:30-7pm: Early Registration/ Check-In for Pageant Contestants

7pm: HALLOWEEN PARTY for Contestants & Families

SUNDAY

9-10:00am: REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN for Pageant Contestants

11:00am: ORIENTATION and REHEARSAL

12:30pm: PAGEANT, Optional MODELING, Optional TALENT & AWARDS

AWARDS

11 PAGEANT QUEENS will win a beautiful Crown, Trophy, satin Sash, sceptor, rhinestone jewelry, special gifts and an invitation to attend other pageants and functions as a Royal guest
GOLD & SILVER QUEENS - Crown, Sash, and Trophy
1st RUNNERS-UP (in each age division) Will win a PRINCESS Crown, Sash, and Trophy.
2 QUEENS with the HIGHEST PAGEANT SCORES will also win a $500 CASH AWARD! (one from ages 0-12yrs and one from 13 and older groups). Note: If we have more than 50 total contestants, we will award THREE High Point Queens $500 each for ages: 0-6, 7-15, and 16+
SUPERMODEL - Crown, Sash, Trophy, and CASH
SPIRIT QUEEN - Crown, Sash, and Plaque
TALENT WINNERS (in each age division) Winners will receive a CROWN, SASH, & TROPHY. Runners-up will receive a medallion.
MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) Winners will receive a CROWN, SASH, & TROPHY and opportunity to win Supermodel. Runners-up will receive a medallion.
PHOTOGENIC WINNERS (one per age division) Winners will receive a CROWN, SASH, & TROPHY and the opportunity to win Supermodel. Runners-up will receive a medallion.
POPULARITY QUEEN - Crown, Sash, and Trophy

ALL CONTESTANTS RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL TROPHY, RIBBON, AND GIFTS

If you compete in modeling and photogenic competitions you will be eligible for the SUPERMODEL AWARD (no additional fee)

RULES & REGULATIONS

Your age as of the pageant date will determine what age group you will compete in. The director has the right to request valid proof of age at any time.
You must compete in Modeling & Photogenic in order to be considered for the Supermodel Award.
A dressing room will be provided by the pageant officials for all contestants. Only one companion (ex. mother, hairdresser, etc.) will be allowed in at a time with each contestant. ONLY FEMALES can enter the dressing room. If you require a large space, we suggest you stay overnight at the Host Hotel, so you can have your own room to change in.
Talent time limit: 2 minutes
Modeling time limit: 60 seconds
Outfit of Choice time limit: 90 seconds
Poor Sportsmanship will not be allowed and will be grounds for disqualification
Contestants ages 6 and older must be able to compete unassisted

NO CONFETTI nor GLITTER can be thrown or dropped on the stage or dance floor during any performance

Past pageant winners in this pageant may compete again in same age division as long as they take a two year break from competing in this pageant (the two year break does not pertain to the Baby & Tiny Division winners (they can compete the next year).

ALL FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE! ALL Judges Decisions are Final

ENTRY INFORMATION

OUTFIT of CHOICE MODELING - You will be judged 50% on the actual outfit, and 50% on how you model the outfit. Any style outfit is allowed. Costumes and swimsuits are acceptable. 75 seconds time limit on this category and you can supply your own music to go with your outfit if you wish.
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS - FOR ALL AGE DIVISIONS; ONLY ONE OUTFIT is required for the pageant competition; a long gown or short dress. Style & color is the contestants choice
OPTIONAL PHOTOGENIC - This competition is open to all age divisions. No Limit on number of photos submitted. Photos can be wallet size up to 8x10, color or black & white. Photos MUST be handed in by Saturday's registration. Name & age must be on the back of photo. All photos will be returned on pageant day.
OPTIONAL MODELING - Outfit can be sports related, a cute simple outfit, or glitzy attire. Make your own fashion statement! Two separate routines are allowed with a 1 minute time limit each. Modeling ability & personality will be scored. Accessories and handheld props allowed. Pageant supplies music for this category.
OPTIONAL TALENT - You can perform one or two seperate talent routines with a maximum time limit of 2 minutes each. Acts that may be dangerous to the audience will not be allowed. RULE for TALENT TIMING... You are allowed TWO separate TALENT ROUTINES at 2 minutes max EACH ($60 each) OR you can do ONE TALENT up to 4 minutes max. ($120 since you are paying for two time slots) You will only get one score if you chose to do the lengthier talent. Note: If you go over two minutes on TALENT and you do not prepay for the two slots, you will lose points. The amount of points depends on how many seconds you go over. This competition will not be available for Baby Division.

MISS POPULARITY AWARD - The contestant with the biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity & receive a beautiful Trophy, Crown,

RECOMMENDING FRIENDS - Feel free to tell your friends about our pageant by directing them to our website, tell them to put your name on the application (Where did you hear of this pageant?). If you recommend one friend who enters - you will receive a BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP Trophy, or a FREE Optional Event. For each additional friend who you recommend that enters, you will receive a $25 CASH Award. Friends cannot be on our mailing list to qualify for this award.