THE RULES

• DEADLINE: April 10, 2026 at midnight eastern.

• One free photo entry per individual.     

• Increase your chances by entering additional photos for $10 each.

• Photos do not need to be professional, (even cellphone selfies are accepted for this contest).

• Females ages 4 - 39 (age as of January 1, 2026)

• Choose photos that showcase your confidence, and personality. Submissions should reflect a positive, age-appropriate image. No swimsuit photos.

• Age Divisions: 

  • 4-6 Princess

  • 7-9 Jr Pre-Teen

  • 10-12 Pre-Teen

  • 13-15 Jr Teen

  • 16-18 Teen

  • 19-24 Miss

  • 25-39 Elite 

• Must live or attend school in one of the following states* Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, or  South Carolina.

• Color or black and white photos can be submitted.

• If awarded a free or discounted entry to a National American Miss state pageant, individual must complete application form and meet eligibility requirements to participate in state pageant. 

• This contest is conducted by Inspired Life Productions, Inc. for the National American Miss states operated by Team Williams: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina and is not associated with the iam International Powerhouse photo contest. 

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Individuals are not eligible for reimbursement of sponsor fees already paid for 2026 nor refund for credit on account from prior years.