THE MISS BLACK GEORGIA USA
PAGEANT
The Miss Black Georgia USA Pageant is the official state preliminary pageant to the Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant.
Founded in 1987 by philanthropist and award-winning author Karen Arrington, the Miss Black USA Pageant is a prestigious platform that celebrates the brilliance, beauty, and limitless potential of Black women. As a trailblazing organization, Miss Black USA has been established as a beacon of empowerment and inspiration, transforming the lives of countless women across the nation.
Miss Black USA, originally established in the state of Maryland, has grown and evolved over the years to encompass three divisions that cater to the diverse experiences and aspirations
of our remarkable contestants. We have the Miss division, open to women ages 18 to 26, the Ms. division for women ages 27 to 45, and the Talented Teen division for young women ages 13 to 17.
Scholarships are an integral part of our mission, and Miss Black USA is proud to have awarded over $700,000 in life-changing scholarships to date. As a testament to our commitment to education, our national Miss winner is granted a prestigious full ride merit scholarship to the University of the District of Columbia, which can be utilized for undergraduate, graduate, or law school studies.
Additionally, our national Talented Teen winner receives an annual full ride tuition scholarship to Delaware State University.
Miss Black Georgia USA 2026
Winslyn Parrish
AGE DIVISIONS FOR GEORGIA
MISS AGES 18-27
DIVISIONS ARE BY AGE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
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Be a Natural Born Female
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Attends High School, College/University, Employed or Resides in the State of Georgia.
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Of African Descent (Black and/or African American)
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Will compete in the 2027 National Miss Black USA Pageant, set for July/August 2027, in Washington DC, if crowned Miss Black Georgia USA.
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Must determine a social advocacy platform.
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Must attend required engagements or events that pertain to preparation for the state pageant.
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Must attend the MONDATORY contestant workshop in Atlanta, GA.
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Must be ready, willing, and able to meet the time commitments & responsibilities of the reign (from crowning as a Georgia queen in 2026 until crowning of successor for 2027).
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Must pay the required fees by the specified deadlines to maintain eligibility to compete in the state pageant, or risk incurring a late fee.
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Must submit all required paperwork and deliverables by the specified deadlines or risk incurring late fees or being disqualified from competition.
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Must have outstanding sportsmanship.
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Has never posed nude in film or print.
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MISS Divisions cannot be pregnant and have never given birth.
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ALL ELIGIBLE CONTESTANTS, must not be currently pregnant or become pregnant during their reign.
The Talented Teen & Ms. Divisions are Now Appointed & Managed by the National Miss Black USA Office. Visit missblackusa.org for the Talented Teen & Ms. Divisions.
THE AREAS OF COMPETITION
PERSONAL INTERVIEW, 15%
Each delegate will complete a private interview with each judge. Queens will be assessed on their ability to fulfill the roles and responsibilities as the Georgia state titleholder and provide a glimpse at their ability to reign as a National Queen, and will be evaluated on overall first impressions, speaking abilities, accomplishments, confidence, and ability to control a conversation.
FITNESS (NOT SWIMWEAR), 15%
On-Stage Competition: Fitness is a key component to a successful reign for a titleholder of any pageant system. Here at Miss Black Georgia USA Pageants we are looking for young women who lead healthy lifestyles as they will be Brand Ambassadors for various companies and need them to perform at their best. Judging Criteria is based on Body Condition, Stage Presentation, Overall Appearance, Sportswear Selection. Contestants are to select a fitness (think cute workout attire) ensemble that best shows off their physique and personality.
TALENT(MISS DIVISION ONLY), 35%
On-Stage Competition: Talent will be evaluated based on Artistic Expression, Technical Skill, Stage Presence, Professionalism, and Overall Performance. This should be a live performance and focus on engaging and entertaining the audience. Talent should not exceed 90 seconds!
EVENING GOWN, 15%
On-Stage Competition: The evening gown competition is the most elegant part of the competition but is about the girl in the gown and not the gown on the girl. Judges will evaluate confidence, poise, posture, style, personality, charisma, grace, and overall stage presence.
Remember age appropriateness when choosing your evening gown.
PROJECTION QUESTION, 20%
On-Stage Competition: Also known as On-Stage Question, Contestants will be provided a question per division. Judges will evaluate the delegate’s ability to think on her feet to form an answer to the question asked. Question topics can include community service, current events, or future ambitions. Contestants will have 45 seconds to answer.
Questions may be different for each contestant but will be the same level of difficulty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The winner of the MISS DIVISON may be required to submit video versions of their areas of competition to the national pageant office in preparation for the national Miss Black USA competition.
LOCAL CONTESTANT FEES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
GEORGIA STATE PAGEANT ENTRY FEE, $900 + $350 Production Fee
Additional $500 Late Fee After Registration Deadline on August 6, 2027 until
Final Deadline on, August 31, 2027
Includes:
$100 Application fee - Due when the online application is submitted.
$100 Application fee is non-refundable or transferable.
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Official entry to participate in the annual state pageant.
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Official Contestant Welcome Package.
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Official state pageant t-shirt.
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Selected meals during state pageant weekend.
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Website recognition & social media exposure.
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1-copy of the state program/pageant magazine.
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Opening number outfit (if we reach a minimum of 15 contestants).
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Contestant tickets to any group outings or activities.
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Please note that the group activities may be open to the public, and friends and family will be responsible for purchasing their own tickets, should they wish to attend those open events with us.
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Deposit: $450 - Due by 48 hours after receiving your invitation email or by February 28, 2027 (whichever comes first), and the remaining $350 contestant fee balance plus the $350 production fee is due no later than August 6, 2027.
ALL FEES PAID TO THE MISS BLACK GEORGIA USA PAGEANT and/or LITTLE MISS BLACK GEORGIA PAGEANT PRESENTED BY A. VAN DYKE PRODUCTIONS, ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERRABLE. THAT INCLUDES TICKETS TO THE PAGEANT AND ANY OFFICIAL PAGEANT EVENTS. MISS BLACK GEORGIA USA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ENTRY TO ANY PATRON AT OUR DISCRETION. ADDITIONAL FEES MAY BE INCURRED BY THE CONTESTANT SHOULD SHE DROP OUT OF THE COMPETITION.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Early Bird Applications Open: August 8, 2026
Early Bird Applications Close: December 31, 2026
GA Open Call Audition: Tentatively March 20, 2027
Applications Close: August 6, 2027
AR, GA, MS, & TN Mandatory Workshop Weekend:
September 3-5, 2027 | Atlanta, GA
State Pageant Weekend: Tentatively November 2027
Dates are subject to change.
The Crown Search isn't just where contestants are found...
It's where legacies begin.
We can't wait to meet you. Good luck!
QUESTIONS? Email: pageants@vdalexandria.com
The Talented Teen & Ms. Divisions are Now Appointed & Managed by the National Miss Black USA Office. Visit missblackusa.org for the Talented Teen & Ms. Divisions.