ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW!

1 DAY PAGEANT
 3 WINNERS CROWNED!

DECEMBER 28, 2025

A 6-hour commitment is all it is going to take for rehearsal & competition! 

DATE:  SUNDAY, December 28, 2025
ENTRY FEE:  Entry fee is $350.00 - One price for all the titles!
TICKETS: $25.00
VENUE:  Norman P Murray Community Center - 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692                  
REHEARSAL TIME:  12:00 - 3:00 pm    
PAGEANT: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

COMPETITION IS BASED ON:
Interview - 25%
Fun Fashion - 25%
Evening Gown - 25%
On-Stage Question - 25%
All you need is one black cocktail dress of your choice for fun fashion and one evening gown of your choice.
For judges interview you are wearing your black cocktail dress. 

AD AND TICKETS: NO mandatory ads nor ticket sales are required.

BENEFITS:
For the entry fee cost of $350. all finalists compete for the titles of Ms. America® and Ms. USA™.
If you are 40+ years of age and up you also qualify for Ms. International Beauty® giving you 3 chances to win a title!

 
WINNERS RECEIVE:
* Beautiful Crown, Sash, and National or International Title!

REQUIREMENT OF THE WINNERS:
* To make 3 (Three) appearance wearing your crown and sash. Take photos and email them to the pageant and post them up on social media. msamericapageant@aol.com

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* This is a NO Politics and NO religion pageant. No questions about politics or religion are asked during the Interview nor On-Stage Question competition.
* Because of the low-cost entry fee price, NO State Titles will be awarded to the finalist.
* Looking for no more than 15 finalists total unless I add another title. Then no more than 20 finalists will be accepted into the pageant.

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RULES: 
* If you are interested, first read the rules and regulations. If you agree with the Rules and Regulations, then fill out the application form. This application form is automatically sent to the pageant. Then email a photo to the pageant. 
Do not send money!
* Applicants must be accepted into the pageant first.
Email: MsAmericaPageant@aol.com

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HOTELS:
*No Mandatory Hotel stay is required.

If you choose to stay at a hotel here are some hotels close to the pageant venue you can look into.

 *Voco Laguna Hills by IHG
25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 949-586-5000
www.ihg.com

*Fairfield Inn Mission Viejo Orange County
26328 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-582-7100
Marriott.com

DISNEYLAND – 30 Minute drive from the Norman P. Murray Community Center.
LAGUNA BEACH or NEWPORT BEACH – 30 Minute drive from the Norman P. Murray Community Center.

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2025 RULES & REGULATIONS
By applying to the pageant, you have read, understood, and agree
to the rules and regulations of this pageant.

MS. AMERICA® 2026
MS. USA™ 2026
MS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY® 2026

ENTRANTS FOR:
MS. AMERICA® 2025
* Must be 26 years of age, as of the start date of the pageant.
* Entrant are to be single, married, or divorced, with or without children.
* Biological female.
* Be of good moral character.
* Never convicted of a felony.
* Never posed nude in print or any other medium; past or present.

ENTRANTS FOR:
MS. USA ™ 2025
* Must be 26 years of age, as of the start date of the pageant.
* Entrant must be single.
* Biological female.
* Be of good moral character.
* Never convicted of a felony.
* Never posed nude in print or any other medium; past or present.

ENTRANTS FOR:
MS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY® 2026
* Must be 40 years of age and up, as of the start date of the pageant.
* Another chance for a finalist 40 years of age and up to win a prestigious title at no additional cost. That means a woman 40 years of age and up has 3 chances to win a title!
* Entrant are to be single, divorced, married, or widowed with or without children.
* Biological female.
* Be of good moral character.
* Never convicted of a felony.
* Never posed nude in print or any other medium; past or present. 
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CORPORATION:
Ms. America Pageant Inc. is a California Corporation that is based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The Corporation is owned by Susan Jeske Irvine who is the CEO. The Corporation currently owns the Registered Federal Trademarks in Washington DC and produces the following pageants:

Ms. America ®
Ms. USA ™
Ms. International ®
Ms. International Beauty ®
Ms. USA International ®
Miss International Beauty ®
Teen International Beauty ®
Mrs. International Beauty ®
Ms. Classic America ®
Miss Classic America®
Mrs. Classic America®
USA International ®
Classic America ®
Classic International ®
Miss Pacific US ™
 
 BRAND:
* The brand of the Pageant is classy, elegant, traditional, and business professional with integrity. Applicants understand and agree that beauty pageants, true to their name are “theatrical productions” that aim to convey a particular viewpoint about beauty, femininity, or identity.
* She is a woman of her word.
* Entrant must speak, write, and understand English.
* Finalist must be within their age category as of the start date of the National/International Pageant.
* Finalist agrees that Ms. America ® Pageant Inc. shall determine all issues to eligibility to compete in the National/International Pageant. I agree to abide by an eligibility determination both to myself and other applicants.

* Facebook: All finalists are required to have a Facebook Profile Page and FRIEND Susan Jeske immediately. Finalists are added to a private Facebook group page where announcements and organization of the pageant is posted. Postings consist of Conference Call meetings, pageant deadlines, How To, Trainings, Welcoming Finalists, List of who has turned in what, etc.
* To Friend Susan Jeske on Facebook: www.facebook.com/susan.jeske1 
* Ms. America Pageant Facebook Group Page - JOIN:
   https//www.facebook.com/groups/MsAmerica/

* 2025 Finalists: Should a finalist drop out or become disqualified then the pageant has the option of accepting a new finalist to take her place in the 2025 pageant.
* ​Finalists are responsible for obtaining their travel documents and visas to the USA. Please consult the nearest US Embassy or Consulate for advice. Early submission of the visa application is highly recommended, as it may take several weeks to obtain proper travel documents.
* Finalists are responsible for their own transportation to and from airport, hotel, make-up artists and pageant venue.
* Entrant must submit a vertical headshot to be used for promotion and website. Cell phone photos are great! Vertical/Portrait headshot means it is taller than it is wider. 5x7.
* Applicant is a person of good moral character and has integrity.
* All decisions of the judges are final.
* Judges can watch rehearsal if they choose to do so.
* Finalists could be judged on their ability to follow directions.

* Applicants CAN be a reigning queen or princess from another pageant system.  Some pageant systems are using this pageant as PRIZE to their winners to compete in. A letter of consent is required from the Director. Email: msamericapageant@aol.com

*Applicant CAN be a reigning or former Queen of the Ms. America Pageant System and compete for any title she has not previously won. 
* MS. AMERICA®, MS. USA™, MS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY®: Should winners decide to continue their reign winner(s) cannot compete in any other pageant system during their reign. Winner cannot compete in any other modeling competition or any kind of competition without prior written consent by the Ms. America Pageant Inc. 

* Winner is not required to crown her successor but is encouraged. Winners will pay for their own airfare to pageant to crown their own successor. 

* Ms. America Pageant Inc. reserves the right to combine, adjust, or cancel divisions, as necessary.

* Ms. America Pageant Inc. can add new titles or special awards that will be awarded on stage. 
* I will conduct myself at all times with the dignity, grace and good manners of a woman who exemplifies the integrity of the national Pageant.
* I will never smoke or be intoxicated while wearing my sash or crown. 
* I will not engage in conduct that will bring adverse criticism to the national pageant.
* I understand that no parent, friend, family member, and/or representative is allowed backstage except as advised by the CEO, Director, and Pageant Staff.
* No one is allowed on stage immediately after crowning to allow time for the Pageant Photographer and Videographer to take the official pictures of the winners and the queens court.

* By virtue of participating in the pageant, entrant agrees to allow Ms. America® Pageant Inc. the right to use her name, likeness, voice, and/or biographical information for purposes of publicity and promotion now and in the future. Entrant understands that her name, likeness, voice, and/or biographical information may be used on the internet, in print advertising, press releases and merchandise related to the pageant or any Ms. America® Pageant Inc.
* I understand and agree that I will not enter into any agreement employing any person, company, firm, association or attorney as my agent, personal manager, publicist, or business manager, or in any other business capacity in connection with my activities as a National Titleholder.
* Winners will not use their title to promote any political or religious agenda. 
* Finalists will not use their title to endorse, promote or solicit any job, business, product, service, or company in any form including, but not limited to electronic, video, audio, seminars, and personal communication, without prior written consent from the Ms. America® Pageant. Winners will not use their title to promote any magazines, other contests, pageants, modeling, or “fashion week” without prior written consent. 
* Ms. America® Pageant may disclose any and all information provided by me to any person for any purpose in perpetuity.

* I understand and acknowledge Ms. America® Pageant Inc. exclusive ownership and the validity of the trademarks and service marks Ms. America ®, Ms. International Beauty ®, Ms. International ®, Ms. USA International ®, Miss International Beauty ®, Teen International Beauty ®, Ms. Classic America ®, Miss Classic America®, Mrs. Classic America®, USA International ®, Classic America ®, Classic International ®, Mrs. International Beauty ®,
and further acknowledge that the
Ms. America ®, Ms. International Beauty ®, Ms. International ®, Ms. USA International ®, Miss International Beauty ®, Teen International Beauty ®, Ms. Classic America ®, Miss Classic America®, Mrs. Classic America®, USA International ®, Classic America ®, Classic International ®, Mrs. International Beauty ® and Ms. America® Pageants and the associated trademarks and service marks are the property of the Ms. America® Pageant Inc. To view copies of the pageant trademarks, go to TRADEMARKS located in the menu of the website.

* ALL DECISIONS concerning production, promotions, photographs, advertising, program book, media, social media, Internet, website, endorsements, testimonials, appearances, and all other aspects of the national and international pageant as well as throughout my reign are solely at the discretion of the Ms. America® Pageant Inc. and Susan Jeske Irvine.
* I understand and agree that should an intellectual property conflict arise Ms. America ® Pageant Inc. and Susan Jeske Irvine may require me to change my National Title and I agree to comply immediately and in perpetuity upon written notification.
* I, the undersigned, do hereby authorize the Ms. America® Pageant Inc. to utilize the information on this application for pageant promotion and permit my photographs to be used for publicity in perpetuity.
* All tabulation results, including judge’s scoring sheets, are the property of Ms. America Pageant Inc. All tabulation results, including judges’ scoring sheets, are proprietary trade secrets which are strictly confidential. The final results are not subject to challenge and all delegates, including any of their representatives, hereby voluntarily waive any right to challenge or otherwise contest the results of the pageant. Any questions regarding the scoring system must be raised at least one week prior to the pageant.

* Out of respect to all the finalists, we will not be releasing judges scores for this pageant. Due to the relatively small number of finalists in relation to the generous number of national titles awarded, we feel that this is the most respectful and dignified policy for everyone involved.
* Ms. America Pageant Inc. reserves the right to amend or supplement the Rules and Regulations at any time.

* COVID-19 WARNING AND OTHER VIRUS WARNING: An inherit risk of exposure to COVID-19 or any other viruses resulting in illness currently exists in any public or private place where people are present. By attending and participating in this pageant or anything to do with the Ms. America Pageant Inc you, your family and guests voluntarily assume all risks, related to exposure to COVID-19 and or any other virus resulting in illness.

* I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS, AND I CONVENANT NOT TO SUE MS. AMERICA® PAGEANT INC.,
its owner, directors, officers, employees, agents, sponsors, representatives, heirs, successors, volunteers, and assign, and each and every person acting by, thru, under, or in concert with them, or any of them (herein after individually and collectively referred to as the “Indemnified Parties”), of and from all manner of action or actions, cause or causes of action, at law or in equity, suites, claims, demands damages, liability, lost cost or expense, of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) which I may have or hereafter have against the Indemnified Parties by reason of any injuries that I may sustain, whether to my person and/or property, as a result of or incident to the Indemnified Parties’ negligence (whether active or passive), my participation in the National Pageant and/or any and all risk assumed by me hereunder. 

* I understand that if for any reason I am unable to attend the national pageant or I am disqualified from the pageant, that NO portion of my fees and/or required expenses, ticket sales, internet voting will be returned. And I agree I am fully aware THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS for any reason. 

* By applying to the pageant, you have understood and agreed to the rules and regulations of the pageant. 

APPLY: www.MsAmericaPageant.com
CELL: 949-679-9999
EMAIL: msamericapageant@aol.com

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APPLY:

If you would like to apply to the pageant send a email to msamericapageant@aol.com,
Send a headshot that is in jpeg format. 

Answer the following questions:

• First and Last Name:
• Is this your legal name?
• Phoenetic spelling of your name? Example: Susan Jeske - Soo-san Jes-Key
• Address, City, State, Zip:
• Cell Phone:
• When is the best time to call you?
• How old will you be on December 28, 2025?
• Are you single, married, or divorced?
• Tell us about your pageant experience and titles:
• Tell us about your family:
• Tell us about your occupation?
• Facebook url:
• Instagram url:
• Tick Tok url:
• Tell us about your education (past achievements):
• What volunteer or charity work are you involved in?
• Do you have a platform? Tell us about it:
• Tell us about your Honors and Awards:
• Craziest thing you ever did?
• Motto you live by:
• Tell us anything else you think we should know about you.

AFTER WE RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION AND PHOTO THEN WE WILL SCHEDULE A PHONE CALL OVER THE PHONE.

Ms. America® 2022-23 Crown Goes to
a Military Veteran
 
Athena Fleming Begins Her Journey as
Ms. America® 2022-23

Brea, California – Athena Fleming, representing the West Coast was crowned Ms. America® 2022 at the national pageant held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Curtis Theater in Brea, California.
 
Athena Flemings walk across the stage to accept the crown as Ms. America® 2022 marking her first steps on a journey that will take her from spotlight to spotlight representing an organization that enriches the lives of women across the country, who are passionate about giving back to others through volunteer service and being the inspiration that helps others achieve their dreams.
 
MS. AMERICA® 2022 is a native of Southern California, a military veteran, and a media relations professional. This Coast Guard veteran was once a professional cheerleader with the Los Angeles Kings Ice Crew. As a spokeswoman with Dress For Success, Athena created her international campaign, Positively Social, and teaches meaningful interactions through media, volunteer and community events.

59 women applied through the pageant website to be a contestant in this year’s pageant. Being accepted as a contestant was based on application, photo, and interview over the phone. Then it was narrowed down to 32 contestants where 24 women from across the country ended up competing on stage.  The pageant is based on four areas of competition: Evening Gown, Interview, Sportswear and On-Stage Question, each worth 25% of their total score.  

Ms. International 2023-24
Goes To Lisa Tauai

MS. INTERNATIONAL® 2023-24
LISA TAUAI

Lisa is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel where she specialized as a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years, honorably serving in 8 locations around the world.  Her platform is the power of plant-based nutrition for performance, which she practices daily as an avid vegetarian and personal dietitian to our warfighters and their families.  Since being crowned Ms. International® 2023-24, she has already made 8 appearances in the Las Vegas community and appears live on News 3 Las Vegas every month sharing her nutrition expertise to over 650,000.  Additionally, she was recently selected for the cover of Crowns Magazine set to be released in January 2024.  Lisa plans on using her title as Ms. International® 2023-24 to further her reach in helping others prevent and even reverse disease through the power of nutrition.

MS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY® 2022-23
Carla Ann Vanderloop

MS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY® 2022 went to Carla Ann Vanderloop, Ms. West Illinois. Ms. International Beauty® 2022 represents women 50 years of age and up who are single divorced or married with a dedicated platform they are an advocate for. Carla’s platform is “Pages of Life – (L)iving (I)t (F)ully (E)veryday…” Owner of CA Image Consulting, Carla Ann has mentored women for 30+ years. A former Packer Cheerleader coach, Humanitarian Award Recipient, Public Speaker and Co-Founder of Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Project, she has been instrumental in collecting and distributing 65,000 cold weather gear items since 2008. 

MRS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY® 2022-23
ANDREA ROBERTS

MRS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY® 2022 went to Andrea Roberts, Ms. Pacific Coast. Mrs. International Beauty® 2022 represents women 25 years of age and up who are married with a dedicated platform they are an advocate for. Andrea’s platform is Community Service and Youth Mentoring. She is a mom of 5 children and has had a dance studio and gymnasium for 30 years.  She likes to play golf, piano, and drums.  She founded the Benefit “Dance Your Heart Out” and is a “Hope Studio” for “Dancers Against Cancer!"   

USA INTERNATIONAL® 2022-23
KRISTIN KING

Kristin Kings walk across the stage to accept the crown as USA International® 2022-23 making her first steps on a journey that will take her from spotlight to spotlight representing an organization that enriches the lives of women across the country, who are passionate about giving back to others through volunteer service and being the inspiration that helps others achieve their dreams. Kristin’s platform is Domestic Violence Awareness - No Longer Afraid. No Longer Ashamed! Kristin is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is an Engineering Manager honored by the Global Beauty Awards for Best in Science. A domestic violence survivor, she is an Ambassador for the NO MORE campaign sharing her story, educating, and fundraising.

CLASSIC AMERICA® 2025-26
LISA TALLARIGO

CLASSIC AMERICA® 2025-26 is a title for women who are a size 14 and up. This title was created to allow women to compete in a pageant without the title labeling them as a plus or curve’ woman. The pageant appointed Lisa Tallarigo from California as its inaugural queen who competed in the 2021 International pageant. If the Classic America® title had been available, she would have won which is why she was offered to represent the title. Lisa accepted, stating, “This title is the beginning of a whole new way of representing women who are Size 14 and up!” Lisa has over 20 years of experience in the pageant industry and has won over 13 state, national and international titles. She is the CEO of We Are Real Talk, a show via the Internet. This year at the pageant she interviewed all the contestants before the pageant and after the contestants competed in Judges Interviews.