Elite American Miss
North Carolina & South Carolina
The premier prelim and state pageant system in the Carolinas, dedicated to empowering young women through competition, community service, and personal development.
Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Elite American Miss NC & SC is committed to providing a platform where young women can develop poise, confidence, and leadership skills. Our competition system offers divisions for all ages, making it accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Under the direction of James and Jayme Cunningham, our organization maintains the highest standards of professionalism while creating an encouraging, fun atmosphere for all contestants and their families.
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in every competition and event.
Compassion
Community service and giving back are at the heart of everything we do.
Confidence
We empower young women to discover and showcase their unique talents.
Community
Our pageant family supports, encourages, and celebrates each other.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, fairness, and professionalism.
Impact
Our queens make real differences in their communities and beyond.
Divisions
We offer age-appropriate divisions for all women.
Little
Ages 3–5
Petite
Ages 6–9
Preteen
Ages 10–12
Jr Teen
Ages 13–15
Teen
Ages 16–19
Miss
Ages 20–29
Ms
Ages 30+
Age as of August 1, 2026