The Mrs. America, Mrs. American, and Miss for America Strong Pageants feature the most accomplished married and single women of America. Each year, 51 delegates (all U.S. states plus the District of Columbia) compete for these coveted titles. The winners of Mrs. America and Mrs. American go on to compete at Mrs. World. Mrs. America was the FIRST Mrs. pageant to celebrate married women and their families.

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Are you eligible

to compete? 

- Applicant is and always has been a female and is at least 18 years of age as of the date of entry.

- Those competing in Miss Kentucky for America Strong, must be single, cannot be married, but may be divorced, widowed, or have children.

- Those competing in the Mrs. Kentucky America/Mrs. Kentucky American, must be married as of the date of entry and throughout the state and national competitions.

- Applicant will continue to be a person of good moral character; affirms that she has not committed and will not  commit any act inconsistent with the highest standards of public morals and conventions or that will reflect unfavorably on the Pageant, its representatives, sponsors and or/licensees; that during her majority (18 years of age or older), she has not willingly appeared in provocative and sexually explicit photographs for any film, video, or publication prior to, during the State Pageant, or during her reign as a State winner.

- Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky, or “Military Installation” in Kentucky.  Applicant is only permitted to enter one State Pageant per Pageant year. 

- Applicant will attend the Mrs. America, Mrs. American, or Miss for America Strong Pageant, if selected as the Winner in the State Pageant and further abide by all the required services, rules and regulations governing this National Pageant. 

- Applicant may have a modeling, personal management and/or agency contract, which contract, however, does not include, authorize, or permit the use of the name of “Mrs. America, Mrs. American, or "Miss for America Strong Pageant” or any title designation or reference with respect to the Pageant in any manner.  Applicant may not have any commercial tie-up or endorsement agreement or commitment of any kind whatsoever. Applicant agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations and the Contestant Agreement required by Mrs. America, Inc.

- State Directors, at their discretion, may accept a qualified contestant, who has competed at the Miss for America Strong Pageant, in non-consecutive years. 

-Former Mrs. Kentucky America’s may compete for the title of Mrs. Kentucky AmeriCAN, in non-consecutive years.

-Former Mrs. Kentucky AmeriCAN’s may compete for the titles of Mrs. Kentucky America and AmeriCAN in non-consecutive years.

-Former Miss Kentucky for America’s may compete for the title again in non-consecutive years.

        

     

 

Phases of Competition 

Interview

All contestants compete in round robin style private interview for 4 minutes with each judge. Scoring is based on the contestants grace, charm, self-confidence, and her ability to communicate, as well as the quality of her answers. Private interview accounts for 50% of the overall score. (Beauty + Poise and Personality)

All contestants will choose an interview outfit of their choice. Please choose an outfit that you find appropriate for an interview setting, and that reflects your personal style

Swimsuit

All contestants compete in swimsuit to display their physical fitness and on-stage confidence. This portion of the competition accounts for 25% of the overall score.

All contestants must have a one piece swimsuit of any color. You may use a sarong, but it is not required.

Evening Gown

All delegates compete on-stage in the evening gown of their choice to show their poise, confidence and personal style. Evening gown accounts for 25% of the overall score.

All contestants must have a full-length evening gown of their choice.

 

Meet Your Kentucky Directors

Hello and thank you for your interest in the Mrs. Kentucky and Miss Kentucky for America Strong Pageants. We are Ben and Lindsey Haukom. Lindsey is former Mrs. Kentucky America 2013. We have been the directors for the Kentucky America Presents Pageant since 2021.

We are high school sweethearts who have been married for 14 years. We have two spunky and full of life children, Adler and Brynn. You can find Lindsey working as a Family Nurse Practitioner by day and co-owner of The Venue at Roberts Family Farm by night. Ben works full-time as co-owner and manager of the Venue at Roberts Family Farm.

Our passion is to make women feel beautiful on and off of the stage. We have the absolute best staff, alumni, and support system at the Kentucky America Presents Pageant. We cannot wait to have you join our family!

- Ben and Lindsey Haukom, Executive Directors