Prizes
Fall 2026 Edition
Grand Prize Winner
1 per age group
As the Overall Winner for your age group, you’ll earn:
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A feature on the official IAM, NAM, and IJM Social Media Channels
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A Golden Ticket “Fast Pass” to NAM Nationals 2026 to compete in the All-American Pageant for your division
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Your choice between:
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Paid-in-Full Entry to NAM Nationals 2026 (valued at $950)*
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Paid-in-Full Entry to IJM Internationals 2026–2027 (valued at $1,340)*
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One free Photogenic Entry to be used at either:
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2026 NAM Nationals ($175 value), OR
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2026–2027 IJM Internationals ($150 value)
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Official Photo Contest Winner Certificate (must be present at NAM Nationals or IJM Internationals to pick up)
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1 All-Access Pass to either 2026 NAM Nationals or 2026–2027 IJM Internationals (up to $120 value; must be present at NAM Nationals or IJM Internationals to pick up)
*Reigning NAM State Queens (crowned in 2026) are eligible to enter.
Since your NAM Nationals entry fee is already covered, you may choose to receive either:
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A $300 account credit for NAM Nationals, OR
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A Paid-in-Full Entry to IJM Internationals 2026–2027
Remaining Top 5
4 per age group
As part of the Top 5 Overall for your age group, you’ll earn:
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A feature on the official IAM, NAM, and IJM Social Media Channels
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A Golden Ticket “Fast Pass” to NAM Nationals 2026 to compete in the All-American Pageant for your division
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A waived application fee plus a $265 credit toward your IJM International Package Fee for 2026–2027 ($315 total value)
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One free Photogenic Entry to be used at either:
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2026 NAM Nationals ($175 value), OR
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2026–2027 IJM Internationals ($150 value)
Remaining Top 25
20 per age group
As part of the Top 25 Overall for your age group, you’ll earn:
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A Golden Ticket “Fast Pass” to NAM Nationals 2026 to compete in the All-American Pageant for your division
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A waived application fee for IJM Internationals 2026–2027 ($50 value) plus a $100 credit toward your IJM International Package Fee
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 11:59pm PST Saturday, September 12th, 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 Fall 2026 edition of the photo contest.
What are the age categories?
Age is determined by the entrants age on January 1st, 2026:
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 Spring 2026 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!
