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MRI PAGEANT
Miss Royalty International pageant promotes diversity and inclusivity. We welcome ages 4+ including an Elite division for 60+
Are you the next Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International?
2024 Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International Winners
The new 2024 MRI court. The Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International pageant has divisions for ages 4 and up. Our contestants compete by age and not marital status, although we do have a Mrs. Royalty International title for those that choose to enter. We welcome teens and we welcome women with all backgrounds and stories: married, widowed, separated, divorced, single, with children, or no children. MRI is about celebrating women of all shapes and sizes while they champion causes that are close to their heart. The personal mission of the MRI pageant is the #ModelCitizen Campaign. One thing that separates the MRI pageant from other pageant systems is that you are not alone in your journey with us. Not only do we provide a 3 hour zoom informational session for each new contestant, we also pair each contestant with their very own Contestant Coordinator. The Coordinator is here to guide our contestants with any and all questions. Should additional help be required such as extensive training, our coordinators are readily available to be hired as coaches. We also offer a transformative 3 week Model Citizen Academy for those wanting to get into the news media or needing help developing their platforms and plan of action. We've got you covered at MRI. Join the pageant family!
The winners L to R: Tiara Osuna (Mrs. Royalty International), Yavi Wasabi (Miss Royalty International Teen), Latrice Delgado (Ms. Royalty International), Dream Moore (Ms. Royalty International Plus), Anita Lain (Ms. Royalty International Woman), Zara Hill (Miss Royalty International Preteen), Jessica Pelkey (Miss Royalty International Jr. Teen), Leah Barrera (Miss Royalty International Princess), Tracey Bell (Queen of Queens, Ms. Royalty International, received the highest score in the pageant), not pictured Jessica Koebele (Queen of Hearts, Ms. Royalty International), not pictured Savannah Books (Model Citizen, Ms. Royalty International).
2023-2024 Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International Winners
The 2023 MRI court.
The winners L to R: Niesha Mack Massingill (Mrs. Royalty International Plus), Aftan Williams (The official Ms. Royalty International Ambassador), Chloe Commane (Miss Royalty International Teen), Tishya Del Rosario (Overall Winner: Queen of Queens Miss Royalty International, receiving the highest score in the entire pageant), Ashlynn Barr (Supreme Winner, highest of all optionals & interview score), C Denise Shook (Ms. Royalty International Elite), Shalyte Moore (Mrs. Royalty International), Jaydin Gassett (Miss Royalty International), Venna Blasco (Miss Royalty International Junior plus Supreme winner), Kyannah Linton (Miss Royalty International Junior Teen), Priscilla Morton (Ms. Royalty International), Anna Casador- Saccoccio (Ms. Royalty International Elite). Photo by Eva Flis.
2024 MRI Lifetime Queens
During the 2023 MRI Pageant the following ladies were the recipient of the Lifetime Queen titles for the Ms. Royalty International Pageant due to their tremendous community service efforts: (L to R) Trevera Green (Lifetime Ambassador), Sherrie Gearheart (director), Brenda Carr (Ms Royalty International Lifetime), Kyanah Linton (Miss Royalty International Teen), Venna Basco (Miss Royalty International Youth), Niesha Mack Massingill (Mrs. Royalty International Plus Lifetime), Jodi Stanga (Ms. Royalty International Regent), not pictured C Denise Shook (Ms. Royalty International Elite).
2023 MRI Lifetime Queens
During the 2023 MRI Pageant the following ladies were the recipient of the Lifetime Queen titles for the Ms. Royalty International Pageant due to their tremendous community service efforts: Jodi Stanga, Brianna Searcy, and Brenda Carr. Photo by Eva Flis.
MRI Model Citizen Queens
Of the outgoing Miss Royalty International Queens the following ladies were recipients of the Model Citizen titles due to their hardwork within the community: Leisha Foss, Lauren Hand, Seema Saroop, Ann Marie Root, Marianna Marcos. *Please note the Legacy title as seen on their sash has been updated to state "Model Citizen" to best fit our branding. The Model Citizen Campaign is the platform of the MRI pageant. Photo by Eva Flis.
2021-2022 Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International winners
Miss Royalty International pageant has divisions for ages 4 and up. Our contestants compete by age and not marital status, although we do have something extra special for married ladies if they so choose to enter. We welcome women with all backgrounds and stories: married, widowed, separated, divorced, single, children, or no children. MRI is about celebrating women in all shapes and sizes along with our mission, the #ModelCitizen Campaign. The winners L to R: Seema Saroop, Ann Marie Root, Jodi Stanga, Krystle Igbo, Melina Ramirez, Bethany Bell, Brenda Carr, Brianna Searcy, Mariana Marcos, Olivia Bell, Lauren Hand.
Event History
The Miss Royalty International pageant was established in 2013 by Cheryl Smukowski. In 2020 Sherrie Gearheart became the new Director and Model Icon Inc acquired the MRI pageant. In 2021 the MRI pageant was held at the gorgeous Palmer House Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago and awarded over 450 prizes, titles, and awards with over $4,000 worth of contestant prizes, and $7,500 worth of winner prizes during its inaugural event. The Miss Royalty America and Miss Royalty International winners will grace the covers of Model Icon Magazine and Tiara Magazine while spending their year building their #ModelCitizen legacy. Furthermore, the new director Sherrie Gearheart is proud that MRI is breaking boundaries and providing a fair pageant where diversity and inclusivity is celebrated.
Official Pageant Information
The next Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty International Pageant is set for
June 28th, 2025
Venue:
27 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611
Director: Sherrie Gearheart, (815) 914-8602
Paperwork link: CLICK HERE! Application link: CLICK HERE!
Event Tickets: ModelIcon.eventbrite.com
Email to send contracts: info@modelicon.org & info@mripageant.com
Age Divisions: Youth 4-10 I Jr. Teen 13-15 I Teen 16-19 I I Miss 20-29 I Ms. 30-44 I Mrs. 21+ l
Plus 21+ (size 14+) l Woman 45-59 I Elite 60+ I *Please note all sizes are welcome to enter any division.
Areas of competition
There are 3 main areas of competition all equally weighted: Interview, Fashion Wear, and Evening Gown. Those 3 areas of competition are the only areas that determine the overall International age divisional winners. There are additional areas of competition called "optionals". The optional contests include (none of these are mandatory so only sign up if you want a chance to win other fun titles/awards): International Talent winner, National Heritage Costume, International Print Model, International Fashion Model, International Role Model, International Volunteer, International Spokesmodel, International Cover Model, People's Choice winner, and more! There are over one hundred free awards we give from the Most Inspirational to best interview and best hair and more.
Fun Optional Contests
Do you want a chance to win other fun titles? Do you want a safe space to practice and build confidence for your talent, speaking skills, and modeling ability? The MRI pageant has just the optional contest for you! Choose from the following contests for your chance to win the side titles of: International Talent winner, National Heritage Costume, International Print Model, International Fashion Model, International Role Model, International Volunteer, International Spokesmodel, International Cover Model, People's Choice winner, and more!
A Family Pageant
The Miss Royalty International pageant prides itself on the fact it is a family friendly environment where siblings and mother/daughter duos can compete alongside one another while having the time of their life. From our opening morning prayer down to our Contestant meet & greet T-shirt dance party, to our finale day Pink in Paris rehearsal, we have just the event for you! Our Contestant Coordinators, Director, and staff get to know each of the contestants because we believe this is more than just a pageant... this is a family brought together with one common goal: making the world a better place through our #ModelCitizen Campaign. Our pageant welcomes first time contestants and seasoned veterans to take our stage and give it everything you've got! We will be here rooting for you every step of the way. Join the MRI family.
MODELING & INTERVIEW TRAINING
Whether you're looking to grow in your modeling ability or to grow in your interview skills the Miss Royalty International pageant is for you. The first day of the pageant we will have a major modeling agency provide a seminar to build confidence and modeling skills. On day two our delegates have the option to sign up for editorial shoots in Central Park with Campos Photography. And on finals night we end the festivities with a major Model Icon fashion show where delegates can participate in months of runway training if they decide to participate.
Leading up to the pageant we offer monthly mock interview training sessions. Are you looking for a pageant that helps you develop your interview skills? A pageant that has staff to support your dreams and help you grow into the role model you dream of? How about a pageant system that helps you develop your platform and plan of action so you can confidently go out into the community and make a difference. Do you dream of being interviewed by your local newspaper or even on the news? Maybe the idea of being on the news makes you nervous but it is still something you dream of doing.
Look no further! The MRI pageant offers a very affordable 3 WEEK MODEL CITIZEN ACADEMY that will help you develop your platform, plan of action, and press release to not only get you seen but to help you shine your very best in interview. The Model Citizen academy is open to ALL delegates across all pageant systems and is especially designed at helping our MRI delegates have a clear, precise understanding of what our judges are looking for in our International and National titleholders. We believe every single delegate can be a National and International queen, it simply takes the right guidance, perseverance, hard-work, and training to get you there. We've got you covered! The MRI team is waiting for YOU! Sign up today. Text (815) 914-8602.
MOck Interview Training- Get ready!
Do you fear the interview phase of competition? Do you get stuck on what to say? Are you nervous when you think about facing the judges? Maybe you have competed a while and are unsure why you are not winning. Our Mock Interview training is next level. Our Director Sherrie Gearheart spearheads this training by utilizing the skills developed by top Miss America coaches, fortune 500 business coaches, and top communication experts to help our delegates effectively communicate their outreach plans & goals and what makes them right for the job. We go beyond the basic tips of eye contact and smiling and dive deep into what makes each delegate unique, finding her true passions that will help her stand out from amongst the crowd. This is not cookie cutter training. We utilize a trained panel of judges that each give real life feed back to the delegate. We hold back to back interviews within a 30 minute time frame. Delegates can pay to sign up for these sessions once per month giving them ample time to perfect their pitch and paperwork while returning back to us to practice in a safe space. All mocks are virtual unless we hold a special in person mock day which is advertised separately. This training is open to all systems and all delegates ages 4 and up. This training is specifically catered to helping our MRI delegates grow and is custom tailored to other systems. Sign up today. Text (815) 914-8602.
2023 Miss/Ms./Mrs. Royalty America Winners
The winners L to R: Lynn Weilbrenner, Manisha Khemchandani, Hortencia Ramos, Savannah Books, Victora Lee-Shelton,
Tylar Conovar, Rae Stanga. Photo by Eva Flis.
Model Icon Fashion Show
The Model Icon Experience transforms models to the next level by elevating their brand through expert training, events, and networking.
The Miss Royalty International delegates have a chance to audition for the Model Icon Fashion Show Experience to walk in the most incredible fashion show in the city of Chicago where we provide 6 weeks of high end runway training (all coaching is done virtually), phenomenal editorial photos to build your portfolio, and we work with reputable Modeling Agencies per workshop. Our fashion shows are the best in the city of Chicago and in other major cities.
Delegates that do not want to go through rigorous training but do want to participate can walk in the Beauty Queen Parade which opens the show. At the end of the show we will hold our crowning moments where 1-2 of our winners will be asked to speak if they wish. After which the winners will engage in photoshoots and media interviews. Delegates win or lose have raved over participating in the fashion show experience. It is life changing, transformative, fun, and memorable.
To register for the Beauty Queen Parade or the Model Audition go to Modelicon.eventbrite.com. Then text 815 914 8602 your name, height, measurements, photos, 30 second video of your walk, and a 1-3 sentence statement as to why you want to work with Model Icon and what you hope to gain.
magazine Cover Shoots
We are proud to announce the Miss Royalty International Queens and Miss Royalty America Queens all appeared on the cover of Tiara Magazine and Model Icon Magazine.
Each Queen was interviewed immediately after crowning and inside the pages of Model Icon Magazine and Tiara Magazine.
We are so proud of each queen's platform and community service work. To see their features click on the links below:
Tiara Magazine (International Queens): CLICK HERE
Tiara Magazine (America Queens): CLICK HERE
Model Icon Magazine (International Queens): CLICK HERE