OPTIONAL EVENTS

EVENTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY PRICED OR TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FULL OPTIONALS PACKAGE $300
($350 VALUE)

OVERALL MODEL OF THE YEAR:  $75 Crowned event

This is an on-stage competition for all age groups.  Each competitor will wear an all-black leotard with all-black shorts or all-black leggings.  May also wear a one piece jumpsuit that is pants with black flats or black heels.  Competitors model down the runway stopping at each designated "X" marked on the stage.  Makeup is allowed.  No jewelry.  Absolutely no glitz modeling or facials.  3 Models of the Year will be awarded Junior (Little Miss & Jr. Miss), Teen (Pre-Teen, Jr Teen & Teen), and Miss (Miss, Ms, Mrs, Classic).  This event is open to both contestants and Queens.

The contestant with the highest overall score from the 3 Models of the Year (above) will be named YAMI Model of the Year 2025.  Winner will receive Crown, custom embroidered sash, trophy.  This title can be double crowned with other titles.

WEARABLE ART COMPETITION (WAC):  $75  Crowned event
For this competition we want to see your creative side.  Make or help design an outfit of any style or theme that brings out the artist in you!  You don't have to be the one who sews it or makes it, but make sure to help put your creative flair to it.  Get as creative and outgoing as you want. The more flair the better!  You will need to write an emcee sheet for your outfit that is turned in at registration.  The only rules are no bikinis/swimwear/pasties or booty shorts.  Please use your discretion but have fun with it!  This is an anything goes extreme wearable art competition to show your creative side and work the runway.  There will be a Top 4 and 1 Overall Winner.  Overall Winner will be named YAMI "Designer of the Year" and will receive a one-of-a-kind hand-blown colored glass 16" trophy, custom Crown and sash.  This title can be double crowned with other titles.

CASUAL WEAR MODEL OF THE YEAR:  $75
At this event, contestants wear causal outfits that can be custom or off the rack.  This can be something you wear every day or with a little flair.  Should be age appropriate and not revealing.  Please be mindful of the length of skirts and shorts.  Modeling is basic.  No glitz modeling.  There will be 3 Casual Models of the Year awarded within these grouped divisions: Junior (Little Miss & Jr. Miss), Teen (Pre-Teen, Jr Teen, Teen), and Miss (Miss, Ms, Mrs, Classic).  Winner will receive crown and sash

PRINT MODEL OF THE YEAR:  $75
For this events contestants turn in ONE modeling or portfolio photo at registration in a plastic protective sleeve with name and delegate or queen title on the back.  There will be a divisional winner in each of the 9 age groups.  Winners will receive a custom trophy.

PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR:  $75
For this competition contestants will go in front of the judges and audience to talk about their chosen platform or charity.  You will have up to 5 minutes to present your speech.  There will be 3 Philanthropists of the Year in these divisions:  Junior (Little Miss & Jr Miss), Teen (Pre-Teen, Jr Teen, Teen), Miss (Miss, Ms., Mrs., Classic).  Winner will receive Crown and Sash

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR:  $75
Delegates have ONE minute on stage to present a commercial or short monologue of their choice, with or without a prop.  Winner will receive a Crown and Sash