TO EMPOWER WOMEN ACROSS THE NATION

The Ms. America Pageant was founded in 1997 and was created to promote, honor and advance the status of women, celebrate their accomplishments, encourage involvement in community service and to use the "Crown for a Purpose" to make a difference.

* Celebrate their accomplishments.

* Encourage involvement in community service.

* Use the "crown for a purpose" to make a difference.

* To promote, honor & advance the status of women.