Prizes
Fall 2025 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 2025 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 Nationals 2025 (valued at $950)​
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Paid in Full Entry to IJM Internationals '25-'26 (valued at $1340)
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One free photogenic entry to be used at at either 2025 NAM Nationals ($175 Value) or the '25-'26 IJM International Finals ($150 Value) ​
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**Reigning NAM State Queens (crowned in 2025) are eligible to enter. Since their entry fee to NAM Nationals is already covered, they will receive either a $300 account credit for NAM Nationals -OR- they may select the paid in full entry to IJM.
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 2025 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 '25-'26 ($315 value)
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One free photogenic entry to be used at the 2025 NAM National Pageant ($175 Value) or the '25-'26 IJM International Pageant ($150 Value)​
Remaining Top 15
10 per age group
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​Golden Ticket to 'Fast Pass' to NAM Nationals 2025 to compete in the All-American pageant for her division
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Waived application fee for IJM '25-'26 ($50 value) and $100 credit towards International Package Fee​​
Special Recognition Categories: More Opportunities to Win!
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 August 27th, 2025 and let your journey begin!
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NEW FOR FALL 2025
We will be recognizing additional entrants in two special categories: Novice Images and Editorial Images. At the time of submission, you will be asked if your image qualifies as either "Novice" or "Editorial." Images tagged to the Novice or Editorial categories will still be judged alongside all entries in the main Photogenic Contest. These category recognitions are not replacements for the overall contest, but rather an additional opportunity for recognition. We have learned that certain types of photos - like candid novice snapshots or high-concept editorial images - can sometimes be overshadowed by traditional pageant headshots. By creating these categories, we’re giving those entries another chance to be seen, celebrated, and awarded!
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 Fall 2025 edition of the photo contest. We will also offer two special recognition categories: Novice and Editorial.
What are the age categories?
Age is determined by the entrants age on January 1st, 2025:
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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*
New for Fall 2025!
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.
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Don't have a professional photo? Only have high-fashion or editorial images? That's okay! We want to give you a chance to shine through our Novice and Editorial special recognition categories.
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: Fall 2025
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1 photo entry is $25.00
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3 photo entries is $50.00
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5 photo entries is $100.00
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 Spring 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!
