MISS EARTH USA OPTIONAL CATEGORIES & FEES
 
QUESTIONS? See official competition information
 
The following components are optional categories . Optional on stage components and rehearsals will take place December 30-31, 2025 in Orlando.
 
You may return at any time to add categories. 
 
Note that TEENS participate in required activewear. TEENS & MISS participate in required interview during regularly scheduled activities. However, the optional round in these categories will provide extra rehearsal time and judge feedback!
 
Awards
EACH CATEGORY: 1 overall winner in Miss, 1 overall winner in Teen, 1 overall winner in Youth 
$150 sponsored cash prize awarded to the category winner, Receives trophy
Per division, Top 3 candidates per category are recognized 
RISING STAR: 1 Divisional Award “Miss Earth USA Rising Star” awarded to most impactful candidate during the optional competitions, Receives large trophy 
 
Cost to Enter & Timeline 
Each optional competition cost is $100 per category
Entry period is September 1-December 1
Any entries secured between December 1-20 will incur a $35 rush fee
 
Pre-Pageant Optional Competitions 
Talent Video
Model Comp Card Portfolio 
Cover Model Photo
Entering more than one submission is $35 additional for photo 2, 3, 4 (max 4) - You will be contacted later to pay for additional submissions.
Scholarship Essay
Managed by the nonprofit and not available on this enrollment form. Qualified candidates will be invited after reaching the charitable fundraising incentive level. 
 
Pageant Live Optional Competitions - check in, rehearsal & shows are December 30-31!
Casual Wear 
Active Wear 
Top Model Runway
Regional or State Costume 
Interview (Zoom on Dec 28)
 
Official "Ignite the Runway" Competition - held on January 2  
Managed by the nonprofit and not available on this enrollment form.
Qualified candidates will be invited after reaching the charitable fundraising incentive level.
 
Payment options through this link are credit card or Paypal. All fees are non-refundable.