2027 Optional Competitions
More ways to shine! Optional Competitions give contestants and escort volunteers additional opportunities to showcase their talents, creativity, personality, and individual strengths beyond the main competition.
Enter as many or as few as you wish, subject to entry limits and deadlines.
Optional Competition scores do not affect your Queen or Best Escort competitions.
Optional Competitions are evaluated by a separate panel of judges.
The Optional Competitions
From the runway to the written page, each competition celebrates a different talent, skill, or strength. Choose the ones that fit you best.
Photogenic
Show your personality in a picture.
Submit a photo no larger than 8″ x 10″ that shows your confidence, personality, and natural beauty.
- One high-quality photo per entry; headshots recommended
- Color or black-and-white welcome; professional photos welcome but not required
- Photos should be age appropriate — avoid heavy filters or excessive editing
- 2 entries allowed
Runway Model
Walk with confidence. Show your style.
Show your confidence, personality, and modeling skills on the runway.
- Choose one fashionable, age-appropriate outfit that represents your personal style
- Cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, fashionable separates, cultural-fusion fashion, and other stylish looks welcome
- No swimsuits
- 2 entries allowed
Ethnic Wear
Celebrate your culture and heritage.
Take the runway in traditional or culturally inspired clothing and proudly showcase your heritage.
- Choose attire that authentically represents your culture.
- Show confidence, cultural pride, and stage presence on the runway.
- Traditional and culturally inspired attire are both welcome.
- Appropriate accessories may be included to complete your look.
Fun Fitness
Show your energy, strength, and confidence.
Bring your energy to the runway in an age-appropriate athletic or fitness look. Show your personality, confidence, and stage presence as you model your favorite activewear.
- Leggings, athletic shorts, tennis skirts, athletic dresses, joggers, fitness outfits, sneakers, and similar activewear welcome
- Keep outfits age-appropriate and suitable for a family-friendly event.
- No swimsuits or bikini-style outfits
Talent Live
Show us what you can do — LIVE!
For talents that can be safely performed on the Princess Of Asia® stage: singing, dancing, musical instruments, martial arts demonstrations, spoken word, poetry, comedy, cultural performances, and other stage-ready talents.
- Time limit: 2 Minutes; music must be submitted by the published deadline
- Props allowed if safe and quickly brought on and off stage
- No fire, weapons, dangerous stunts, hazardous materials, or safety risks
- 2 entries allowed
Talent Video
Some amazing talents don’t fit on a stage.
For skills and accomplishments better demonstrated through video: sports, ice skating, gymnastics, swimming, horseback riding, cooking or baking, art, sewing or fashion design, robotics, science projects, and other unique skills.
- Submit a video of up to 2 minutes showing you performing the talent
- Simple editing is allowed, but the video should clearly show you actually doing the activity
- 2 entries allowed
Spokesmodel
Lead with your voice.
Give a short speech about something that matters to you — culture, leadership, confidence, community service, someone who inspires you, a challenge you overcame, your dreams, or an issue you care about.
- Time limit: up to 90 seconds
- Contestants may receive help preparing, but the ideas and message should be their own
Young Author
2027 Topic: What Does Confidence Mean To Me
Write a short essay explaining what confidence means to you. You may write about a personal experience, someone who inspires you, a challenge you faced, or how you have learned to become more confident.
- Maximum Length: 300 words
- The writing should reflect the contestant’s own thoughts and voice
- Parents or others may help with spelling and grammar, but the ideas should come from the contestant.
Supermodel
Show your versatility. Shine in every style.
Compete across four Optional Competitions for the Supermodel title.
- Must enter ALL FOUR: Photogenic, Runway, Ethnic Wear, and Fun Fitness.
- Only $1 additional after paying the entry fees for all four competitions.
- One winner across all age divisions and genders.
Free Achievement Awards
The following awards do not require an additional entry fee. Participants are considered based on the merit of their submissions, accomplishments, or qualifications for each award.
Best Resume
Celebrate what you have accomplished.
All contestants who submit a Princess Of Asia® resume are automatically entered. Resumes may include school achievements, activities, leadership, community service, sports, music and arts, cultural activities, awards, and work or volunteer experience.
POA Spirit Award
Bring the energy. Let your spirit shine.
Every contestant is automatically eligible. Throughout the pageant, Princess Of Asia® staff look for the contestant who brings incredible energy and enthusiasm, gives her all on stage, and shows great sportsmanship throughout the experience.
Community Service Award
Recognizing contestants who make a difference.
Every contestant is automatically considered based on the community service information submitted with their Princess Of Asia® application.
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