Sweetheart Practice Pageant: The Sweetheart Pageant is a practice opportunity to help you prepare for upcoming state and national level events. All systems and ages are welcome. This event is open to the United States and Canada. The professional panel of judges will provide comments which will be emailed to you within seven to ten business days following the event. 

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BONUS: As a Sweetheart contestant, you are also receiving a free opportunity to compete for a 2025 Miss Northern States state title to attend the National Finals November 14-16, 2025, in Ohio! If you are interested in this option, please note it on the Sweetheart Pageant registration form. Please note you must reside in a northeastern state (23 states qualify) or Canada. 

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Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025​

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Time: 10:00 a.m. 

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Registration: $199         

 

Registration Deadline: May 11, 2025

 

Register Here:  SweetheartPageantRegistration

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Location:

Wapakoneta High School Performing Arts Center*

1 W. Redskin Trail

Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
 

*This is a state-of-the-art facility with a beautiful theatre. 

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​Age Divisions:

Baby Princess: 0-23 Months

Tiny Princess 2-3

Jr. Princess 4-6

Princess 7-9

Preteen 10-12

Jr. Teen 13-15

Teen 16-19

Miss 20-30

Mrs. 21+

Ms. 24+

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The age division is determined by the age of the contestant on the date of the pageant 6/7/25.

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Division Required Competition Events

1. Interview 40%*

2. Fun Fashion 25%

3. Evening Gown 25%

4. Community Service Project 10%  

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*Please note the Baby Princess and Tiny Princess contestants will participate in an on-stage introduction which includes stage presence. The emcee will read the introduction. This replaces the interview. 

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Interview: This is an opportunity to meet the judges and share some information about yourself, why kindness and community service matter to you, and why you want to be crowned a state queen. This is a 4-minute interview. Prepare a brief introduction for the judges to say once you enter the interview room. A bio/resume will be required for the interview and a template will be available. You may use your current one-page bio/resume for the interview. Five printed copies of your bio/resume will be turned in at registration. ​

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Fun Fashion: This is an opportunity to showcase a high fashion outfit! Work the stage and show off your modeling skills! The walking routine should be fun and upbeat! Two stops and multiple poses are allowed on stage. 

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Evening Gown: The contestant must wear a floor length gown of choice. The Baby Princess and Tiny Princess Contestants may wear a knee length or cupcake style dress. Each contestant should wear a gown they love to showcase their style, elegance, grace, and poise for this event. Two stops and multiple poses are allowed on stage. 

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Community Service Project: Community service and giving back is the heart of Miss Northern States! At Miss Northern States the motto is Kindness First Always! We are a sisterhood that works together to accomplish meaningful service projects which create a positive impact. More information will follow regarding the required community service project. 

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Optional Events:

A. Most Photogenic | $35

B. Modeling Portfolio | $35

C. Casual Wear | $35

D. Fitness - Open to Jr. Princess - Ms. Divisions | $35

E. Spokesmodel / Open to Jr. Princess - Ms. Divisions $35 

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Registration fees for the Optional Events are $35 each plus applicable local tax. Optional events will be registered for separately. The registration link will open on April 21, 2025. Thank you.

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​​​​​A. Most Photogenic: The photogenic competition can win you the Most Photogenic event. Your most photogenic photo must be a professional headshot and will be a digital submission. The judges will be looking for personality, fashion sense, confidence, beauty, lighting, creativity, and composition. The overall Most Photogenic winner in each age division will be recognized with a special award. If you want to enter multiple photos this counts as an additional entry (max photos 3). Email headshot photos to missnorthernstatespageant@gmail.com by February 23, 2025. The top five overall Jr. and Sr. Division contestants will be recognized with an award. 

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B. Modeling Portfolio:  Are you ready to show us your professional modeling portfolio? The portfolio should include a variety of photos.  The judges will evaluate the portfolio submission to determine the overall winners. The portfolio is a printed submission that will be turned in at registration and the photos need to be in a portfolio binder. The judges will be looking for personality, fashion sense, confidence, beauty, lighting, creativity, and composition. The overall Modeling Portfolio winner in each age division will be recognized with a special award.   

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C. Casual Wear: This is an on-stage modeling event! Are you ready to showcase your favorite casual wear outfit? Show us your style and modeling in this upbeat and fun event. The top five overall Jr. and Sr. Division contestants will be recognized with an award. 

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D. Fitness: Who is ready to rock the runway in the fitness competition? Please wear a fun and colorful fitness outfit of choice with tennis shoes. Make this walking routine fun and upbeat!  This event is open to Jr. Princess to Ms. Divisions. The top three overall Jr. and Sr. Division contestants will be recognized with an award. 

 

E. Spokesmodel: This is your opportunity to share some information about you and how you make a positive impact with your community service platform. The on-stage speech is a max 60 seconds. This event is open to Jr. Princess to Ms. Divisions. The top three overall Jr. and Sr. Division contestants will be recognized with an award. 

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​​Sweetheart Pageant Crowning

The contestant that receives the top score in each division will be crowned as a Miss Northern States Sweetheart Queen. There will be special judge side awards. 

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​​Kindness Matters

The Kindness First Always philosophy of Miss Northern States matters. The Miss Northern States team will be looking for the contestant that shares kindness and support to others throughout this event. There will be a special award presentation for this contestant. 

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Kindness Standards

Miss Northern States motto is kindness first always! MNS is a sisterhood that supports each other. Contestants and their families are held to a high standard of morals and ethics. It is expected that all contestants, parents, and guests conduct themselves with kindness first. Disrespectful behavior, negative comments, or bullying will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate dismissal or removal from the pageant venue. If you have a situation, it is important to inform the Owner and Director of Miss Northern States or a MNS team member. At Miss Northern States, we want to see every girl and young woman empowering and supporting each other! Let's cheer each other on and be there for each other when a friend is needed. 

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Miss Northern States Eligibility Rules

The date of the pageant event determines the competing age for each contestant. You must be a citizen of the United States or Canada, a natural born female, and have an exceptional and upstanding character. A kindness first always attitude is important. Additional qualifying factors for age divisions:

Miss Division Ages 20-30 (never married)

Mrs. Division Ages 21+ (married)

Ms. Division Ages 25+ (an unmarried woman that uses this title)

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Judges and Scoring Process

The professional panel of judges change for each local pageant event. Each judge scores separately and the tabulation is processed by the Judges Chairman to determine the overall winner for each age division. In the event, a judge would every personally know a contestant, they will waive their right for judging and an average of the other judges will stand for scoring. The MNS Owner and Director ensures this process has high ethical standards to ensure there is a consistent, fair, and equitable judging process. The judges' comments will be emailed within 7-10 business days following the event.  

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Hair and Makeup Rules

Miss Northern States Pageant is a natural scholarship pageant system opportunity. We encourage all girls to show their natural beauty. It is at your discretion how you choose to style your hair and makeup. It is encouraged for the Junior Division contestants to not use heavy makeup. Light makeup and hair extensions in the younger divisions are allowed. 

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Official Hair & Makeup Stylist

Studio Chooielle

Owner & Stylist, Danielle Boyers

Please email for more information and to book at studiochooielle@gmail.com. 

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Chelsea Carey, Stylist

Please contact Chelsea via Facebook Messenger to book services. 

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Dressing Room

Each contestant may have one female chaperone in the dressing room. There are absolutely no males allowed in the dressing room. No photos or videos are allowed in the dressing room. Curling irons, flat irons, or any hot hair tools are only permitted in the restroom areas. Steamers are allowed in the dressing room. 

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Miss Northern States Apparel and Swag

Miss Northern States has established an exclusive partnership with Matti Pearl Patches, which is owned and operated by Amanda Medina. This agreement ensures that Matti Pearl Patches is the only producer of all Miss Northern States swag and apparel, including t-shirts, hats, and other merchandise designed specifically for our organization. As such, families and contestants are strictly prohibited from producing their own MNS items to maintain brand consistency and quality. If you have a specific request for customized items for an upcoming event, please do not hesitate to reach out to the MNS National Director at missnorthernstatespageant@gmail.com or (304) 991-7929. They will assist you in coordinating any special needs you may have. In addition, Amanda is currently in the process of developing an exciting new line of apparel and swag that will be available for purchase at the Sweetheart Pageant on June 7, 2025. This collection will include both trendy designs and essential pieces that reflect the spirit of Miss Northern States. Furthermore, Amanda plans to offer a selection of custom apparel items available by special order—ideal for those looking to personalize their MNS experience. Be sure to stay tuned for further updates on this upcoming collection!

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Event Admission

Admission for the MNS Preliminary Pageant can be purchased at the door the day of the event for $25 each. Children age 6 and under are free admission. If you are visiting royalty from any system and are wearing your sash the admission is only $10.  

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People's Choice

There will be a People's Choice vote for the contestants. The contestant with the overall highest votes will be crowned on stage as a 2025 Miss Northern States state queen, receive a mini photoshoot, official state queen banner, $200 off the registration to the Miss Northern States Regional Finals Event October 10-12, 2025, and your custom state sash will be ordered following the event. This prize package is valued at $450.

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Hotel Block​

​​Best Western

1008 Lunar Drive

Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895

(419) 738-2050

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Make your hotel reservation at the link below:

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.36156.html?groupId=8E4WN8J5

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