& MIDWEST
Team Illinois & Midwest
on a job well done at Christian Miss Nationals
RIELYN CONNER
National Christian Miss Sweetheart
MYRACLE JOHNSON
National Christian Miss Jr. Teen
AUBREY WHITE
National Christian Miss Sweetheart
1st Runner Up
NINA YU
National Christian Miss
1st Runner Up
SAYLOR RACHAL
Jr. National Cover Model
Christian Miss Illinois/Midwest
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
CALVARY MINISTRY CENTER
FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS
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AGE DIVISIONS
Jr. Sweetheart 4-6 years old
Sweetheart 7-9 years old
Pre-Teen 10-12 years old
Jr. Teen 13-15 years old
Teen 16-18 years old
Miss 19-22 years old
Ms. 23-26 years old
ENTRY FEES
State Pageant Entry Fee: $250
Optional Competition Entry Fee: $50
Eligibility, Agreement, and Code of Conduct (PLEASE READ)
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Jr. Sweetheart through Miss
naturally born females, ages 4-22, who have never been married or given birth to a child and are law-abiding citizens of the USA who also meet the age division requirements by January 1st of the year of the pageant.
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Ms. Division
naturally born females, ages 23-26. Must be a law-abiding citizen of the USA who also meets the age division requirements by January 1st of the year of the pageant. You may also have been married before, but are not currently. You may have been pregnant before and you may have children.
Prior to registering: All parents and adult participants (19 and up) must read and agree with our Titleholder Agreement & Code of Conduct. They must also read and respect the Christian Miss Statement of Faith. Failure to review and abide by the guidelines and requirements stated in these documents could jeopardize your participation eligibility in any Christian Miss pageants. Each document is linked below.
Your Illinois & Midwest
State Pageant Director
Miss Illinois & Miss Midwest
Mandatory Competitions
The formal wear competition is the most elegant portion of all our competitions. Each celebrated delegate will have their moment alone on stage wearing the formal dress of their dreams.
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Jr. Sweetheart Division (Ages 4-6)
May wear knee length, floor length or tea length dresses. No hoops.
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Sweetheart Division (Ages 7-9)
May wear floor length or tea length dresses. No hoops.
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Pre-Teen Division (Ages 10-12)
May wear floor length dresses. May wear age appropriate strapless or off the
shoulder dresses. No hoops.
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Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss & Ms. Divisions (Ages 13-26)
May wear floor length dresses of any style. Must be age appropriate and unrevealing. ​Miss and Ms. May wear dresses with slits no more than two inches above the knee. No hoops.
Interview
30%
During Interview you will learn how to positively present your strengths and weaknesses, truthfully share your uniqueness, discuss some of the things you're passionate about, and more!
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For Jr. Divisions (Jr. Sweetheart, Sweetheart, & Pre-Teen):
Each delegate will be interviewed one-on-one in round-robin style- which means you'll be meeting with each judge one at a time.
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For Sr. Divisions (Jr. Teen, Teen, Miss & Ms.):
Each delegate will be interviewed panel style which means you will be meeting with all of the judges at the same time.
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For all age groups:
You will be asked questions from your Interview Profile as well as questions suitable for your age group as time allows.
Platform Presentation
30%
Get ready to share your heart while showcasing a cause that’s important to you. This competition was created to help you share what you have accomplished in your community.
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You will have a maximum of 60 seconds to briefly state:
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The name of your platform (Be creative)
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The reason why you chose this platform
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Anything you want us to know about the work you have done (goals set and accomplished, lives impacted, etc.)
Community Involvement
10%
In support of the mission of the Christian Miss national platform, Tiny Temples: Healthy Kids & Teens, we are requiring food donations for the Community Involvement competition. In order to receive the full points for the Community Involvement competition all participants are required to donate five non perishable items to the state pageant. These items will be donated to a local charity. No expired foods will be accepted.
Miss Illinois & Miss Midwest
Optional Competitions
$50 each to enter
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHOWCASE MORE OF WHO YOU ARE
Modeling
casual wear
This is a modeling competition through which your positive personality and every day, casual style will be showcased before a live audience and panel of judges. Fun, upbeat music will be provided to encourage a fun, positive atmosphere.
Modeling
fun fashion
The fun fashion modeling competition is for contestants wanting to show their glamorous sense of style and confidence. It’s like modeling for an upbeat, high-end store or boutique.
Photogenic
model
Say Cheese! The photogenic and print model competitions are two of the easiest competitions to enter.
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The first category is for headshots only.
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The second photogenic category is called Print Model
All you need is a current headshot and/or full body shot of yourself in a fashionable outfit that shows off your personality, style, and confidence.
Formal Wear
30%