Miss Universe Organization:
- Miss Universe Organization has several preliminary pageants, such as Miss Teen USA and Miss USA, as well as state-level competitions leading to the Miss Universe pageant.
- For Miss Teen USA, you must be between 14 and 19 years old, and for Miss USA, you must be between 18 and 28 years old.
Miss America Organization:
- The Miss America competition has local, state, and national levels.
- Contestants must be between 18 and 25 years old and never married or pregnant.
Miss World Organization:
- The Miss World pageant holds national competitions leading to the Miss World international competition.
- Contestants must be between 18 and 26 years old and never married.
Miss Earth Organization:
- Miss Earth is an environmental-themed pageant with national competitions and an international finale.
- Contestants must be between 18 and 28 years old and never married.
National American Miss (NAM) and National American Miss Teen:
- The NAM and NAM Teen pageants focus on overall excellence and offer mentorship and skill development to participants.
- Contestants for NAM must be between 4 and 12 years old, while contestants for NAM Teen must be between 13 and 18 years old.
These pageants provide platforms for beginners to gain experience in public speaking, poise, talent presentation, and community involvement. Each organization has specific eligibility criteria and requirements, so it's important to research and carefully review the information before applying.