Prizes
Spring 2026 Edition
Grand Prize Winner
1 per age group
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A feature on the various Official iam, NAM and IJM Social Media Channels.
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Golden Ticket to 'Fast Pass' to NAM Nationals 2026 to compete in the All-American pageant for her division
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Choose between:
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Paid in Full Entry to NAM States 2026 (valued up to $650)​*
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IJM Internationals '26-'27 International Package Fee + Application Fee (valued up to $845)
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Choose between:
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One free premium optional entry at NAM States 2026 (up to $100 value)*
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One free Photogenic or Print Model Portfolio entry at IJM Internationals '26-'27 (up to $150 value)​
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*Reigning NAM State Queens (crowned in 2025) are eligible to enter. Since they cannot compete at NAM States 2026, they will receive either a $800 account credit for NAM Nationals -OR- they may select the IJM '26-'27 application.​
Remaining Top 5
4 per age group
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A feature on the various Official iam, NAM and IJM Social Media Channels
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Golden Ticket to 'Fast Pass' to NAM Nationals 2026 to compete in the All-American pageant for her division
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Waived application fee and $265 towards her International Package fee for IJM '26-'27 (up to $315 value)
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Choose between:
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One free premium optional entry at NAM States 2026 (up to $100 value)
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One free Photogenic or Print Model Portfolio entry at IJM Internationals '26-'27 (up to $150 value)
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One free 2026 NAM State Pageant Finale Ticket ($25 value)​
Remaining Top 20
15 per age group
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​Waived application fee for IJM '26-'27 ($50 value) and $100 credit towards International Package Fee​​
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One free 2026 NAM State Pageant Finale Ticket ($25 value)
The Premiere Pageant Photo Contest
Welcome to The iam International Photo Contest, brought to you by The Pageant Powerhouse! It's your chance to shine while showcasing your best images.
Show off your personality through captivating photography and win fantastic prizes. Open to girls and women aged 4-39, submit your entries by midnight Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 and let your journey begin! ​
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter?
We are looking for girls with or without prior modeling or pageant experience, aspiring models, actors, and pageant contestants to showcase their favorite photos. You do not have to be a registered NAM or IJM contestant to compete. We accept entrants from 4 to 39 years old for the Spring 2026 edition of the photo contest.
What are the age categories?
Age is determined by the entrants age on January 1st, 2026:
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Group 1: 4-6 years old
Group 2: 7-9 years old
Group 3: 10-12 years old
Group 4: 13-15 years old
Group 5: 16-18 years old
Group 6: 19-24 years old
Group 7: 25-39 years old
What are you looking for?
You can use a professional photo, a fabulous photo that you have on your phone, or even a school photo. Headshots, full-length, black and white, color and anything in between is great.
Tips: How to make the most out of your entry.
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Stay away from over filtered photos, the judges want to see YOU
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This does not have to be a pageant headshot
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Try to make sure you are the only person in the photo
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High resolution good quality photos work best
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No swimsuit photos; each entry should be age appropriate and family-friendly
Entry Fees: Spring 2026
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1 photo entry is $20
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2 photo entries if $35
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3 photo entries is $50
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8 photo entries is $100
Who can enter?
This contest is open to EVERYONE... with just a few exceptions! If you’re already a reigning NAM National Queen, reigning IJM International Queen, or one of our Fall 2025 Photo Contest Winners, you’ll have to sit this one out. But for everyone else? The spotlight is on you! You don’t even need to be a NAM or IJM contestant to enter... all are welcome to snap and shine!
