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American Miss National Pageant

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About American Miss National Pageant

If you are a seasoned pageant contestant or have never participated in a pageant before, the American Miss Pageant program is a positive system for all. This is your moment to be part of a pageant program created to celebrate girls and women for their Intelligence, Ambition & Kindness. Founded in 1986, the American Miss Pageant has helped hundreds of young women surround themselves with other likeminded women, and gain invaluable life skills.

If you've competed before if if this is your very first pageant you've always wanted to try, the American Miss Pageant offers women a safe space to learn she is capable of doing more than imagined.

The AMP system offers contestants the chance to participate in a pageant that combines style and sophistication for goal-driven girls and women. It's a character-building experience that will serve you well in your lifetime. AMP your pageant experience with the American Miss Pageant system!

Friday, November 25th - Meet the Shriners at Registration! Delegates are asked to collect can tabs to donate to the Shriners Children's Hospital in Boston. Shriners Patient Ambassador, Maddison Thayer will be onhand to take photos with local Shriners and delegates.

To further support the Shriners Children's Hospital Boston, AMP also holds a silent auction during the Queen's Country Hoedown dinner! 100% of those funds go directly to Shriners Children's Hospital, Boston. Should delegates choose to bring a gift basket for the Silent Auction, collection will be held at registration. In 2021, AMP delegates collected approximately 10,000 can tabs and raised $500 at the AMP Silent Auction. Thank you for adding a sparkle to the AMP organization!

At the AMP Registration: Delegates receive OPENING NUMBER TOP INCLUDED in the entry fee.

Queen's Gala Event - Friday evening. Dinner tickets INCLUDED for all delegates! Family tickets are available for $25 ea.

Saturday, November 26th-Orientation, Rehearsals & Mother Daughter Luncheon - INCLUDED for Delegate & Mom. Additional tickets $15 ea.

1:00 – 3:30 INTERVIEW (Individual interview times will be issued at registration)

6:00 pm – SHOWTIME!!! OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS

Each optional competition will begin with the Mini division followed by Young Miss, Preteen, Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss, MS, Mrs. & Elegant Miss.

Order of Optional Competitions:
1. Fashion Wear
2. Talent
3. Spokes Model
4. Health & Wellness Wear
5. Photogenic
Optional Awards to Follow. Optional awards for every age divion for each of the optional events. Delegate Dinner on your own.

Sunday, November 27th
7:30 am – 8:30 am - Queen’s Brunch Grab & Go Continental Breakfast provided for delegates by AMP. Family & Friends may purchase tickets online or at registration for $12ea.

9 am – Final Rehearsals All contestants are to report onstage for the final rehearsal. DELEGATE VOTING for AMP Miss Congeniality.

1 pm – SHOWTIME!!! The crowning of the 2023 American Miss Queens

Each pageant competition will begin with the Mini division followed by Young Miss, Preteen, Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss, MS, Mrs. & Elegant Miss.

Order of Final American Miss Pageant Competitions:
1. Opening Number
2. Fashion Runway
3. Evening Gown

Crowning of the 2023 American Miss Queens.

All Delegates honored and presented with American Miss Delegate award.

Queen Bee Award-Maddison Thayer, the founder of BRAVE BEES, a non-profit organization with a mission to spread kindness and end bullying, is awarding one contestant the Queen Bee Award. This award is presented to the contestant who exemplifies kindness and a commitment to doing good for others.
The winner will receive the Queen Bee award presented by the founder, Maddison Thayer.

Theresa Pelletier Founder's Award
Theresa Pelletier never did have the opportunity to participate in pageantry as a child. When Theresa entered her youngest daughter in a pageant, she quickly recognized the benefits positive pageantry could offer young women.

Before her passing in 2022, her daughter Brenda promised she would carry on the legacy Theresa left us. The American Miss Pageant system is honored to award the Theresa Pelletier Signature Bling Necklace to one delegate who brings a positive light to pageantry.

Pageantry Spirit Award
The industry’s most prestigious award. The Pageantry Spirit Award reflects the true meaning of competition, that of personal growth and character development. The winner will receive a one-year subscription to Pageantry Magazine & Pageantry Magazine Pageantry Spirit Plaque.

Congeniality Award
Voted on by the delegates, in each age division, delegates will vote for the contestant who is most deserving of the Congeniality award. The delegate is the most friendly person who deserves recognition for having the best personality.

American Miss Ambassador
The title of American Miss Ambassador will be presented to a delegate in any age division, with high ad sales in the 2023 Official American Miss Program book; The winner will be crowned American Miss Ambassador and will be invited to crown her successor.

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Mini National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Mini Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)
American Miss Girl (For all remaining delegates in this age division)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Young National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Young Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)
American Miss Young (For all remaining delegates in this age division)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Preteen National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Preteen Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Jr. Teen National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Jr. Teen Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Teen National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Teen Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss MS National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss MS Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Mrs. National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Mrs. Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

Official AMP Crown, Banner, and 2023 American Miss Title
American Miss Elegant National Queen (High point delegate)
American Miss Elegant Royalty Queen (Second high point delegate)

The American Miss Program is a National Pageant held in So. Portland, ME.
JOIN US On: November 25 - 27, 2021
LOCATION: DoubleTree by HILTON
363 Maine Mall Rd, Portland, ME 04106
(207) 775-6161

$195 Delegate entry fee includes:
Opening Number Shirt - INCLUDED
Country Hoedown Dinner - INCLUDED
Mother-Daughter Luncheon - INCLUDED
Queen's Brunch - INCLUDED

No Contracts. No non-compete.
Visit www.AMPmiss.com for competition details and the AMP Schedule.

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Rules of American Miss National Pageant

  • Are you allowed to be married?

    Both. We allow both married and non-married contestants.

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  • Are you allowed to have kids?

    Both. We allow both contestants with and without children to compete.

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  • Who is allowed to compete?

    Female

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  • What are the phases of competition?

    Runway, Resume, Personal Introduction, Optional Volunteer Service Award, Optional Talent, Optional Spokesmodel, Optional Scrapbook, Optional Runway/Fashion Model, Optional Photogenic, Interview, Fun Fashion, Evening Gown, Costume, Activewear

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Staff of American Miss National Pageant

  • staff member

    Theresa Pelletier

    Founder, 1986 - Present

    Theresa recognized the value positive pageantry could offer young women and launched the New England American Miss Pageant. The program attracted young girls and women throughout New England and offered a positive pageant experience for all.

  • staff member

    Brenda Pollock

    President, 1986 - Present

    Brenda served as Director of the New England American Miss Program through 2002 when work took her to Montreal, Canada. Upon her return to the US in 2017, she promised her mom to carry on her legacy & the American Miss Pageant was relaunched in 2021.

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    Emily Thayer

    Director, 2008 - Present

    Having won a number of pageant crowns, Emily officially accepted the role of Director of the AMP Pageant program in 2021. She brings a wealth of experience as a former delegate and queen & makes the AMP program a positive pageant experience for all.

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