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Optional Competitions
Denim Style Competition
Project your sense of style in the new Denim Style optional competition by modeling your favorite denim wear. Your look should be fun and fashion-forward. Select a denim-themed outfit: a stylish high-low, fashionable romper, pants, dress, or gown with any washed denim material. Judging will be based on stage presentation, confidence, and stylish choice of denim attire. Rhinestones and sequins are welcome.
Fashion Show Competition
Project your own personal sense of style in the Fashion Show optional competition. Model your favorite fun fashion wear. Choose a cocktail dress, stylish high-low, fashionable romper, pants wear or gown. Your look should be fun and high-fashion attire. Judging will be based on stage presentation, confidence, and stylish choice of attire.
Media Correspondent Competition
This competition is designed for participants who aspire to be a public influencer or perhaps a news anchor to make an impact highlighting her personality. Pitch your personal style by making a video reciting a 60-second clip promoting the MCU Pageant System. Judging will be based on uniqueness, personality and delivery of video clip. The winner will be highlighted on Miss Collegiate USA social media and website.
Judges will be looking for a captivating photo. Headshot photo submissions may be in black/white or color (8x10, no larger); and does not include crowns and/or sashes in photos.
Miss Photogenic Award
The delegate with the highest achievements in academics will win the MCU Academic Achievement Award. An academic transcript from a participant’s current or former higher education of learning (junior high, high school or college; undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate level) must be submitted.
Academic Achievement Award
This optional competition is designed for delegates who enjoy content creation through social media and engages audiences with images and reels that builds awareness of the Miss Collegiate USA Organization.
Social Media Guru Award
MCU Sorority Award
This is an award determined by the MCU sisterhood. The delegate who exemplifies the friendliest, congenial and outgoing personality will be awarded the MCU Sorority Award from their peers.
University Choice Award Competition
This optional competition allows the community to vote for their fan favorite! Be sure to invite your friends, family, school, college/university and supporters to Vote for You to win the people's choice with the Miss Collegiate USA University's Choice Award.
The highest number of votes from the internet’s University Choice Award contest will be selected as the award winner and will receive a cash scholarship of 50% of the proceeds received.
This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action. Recipients of this honor will receive the official President’s Volunteer Service Award pin, coin, or medallion and a personalized certificate of achievement and letter signed by the U.S. President.
