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Nationals

Hyatt Regency – Irvine
November 20-23, 2025

 We are currently accepting applications for contestants to represent U.S. STATES AND REGIONS or CULTURAL HERITAGE at large. To apply to represent your Cultural Heritage for our late July event or your STATE at the National Competition APPLYBELOW.  Your application will be reviewed by our selection committee, who will extend an invitation to the most qualified applicant to become an official Delegate for her heritage or state.

National Competition Nov. 20-23, 2025  APPLY BELOW.

Due to the cost of pageant production, and per industry standard, all pageant fees and registration fees are non-refundable (but are sometimes transferable).

TOP NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Top MS. PAGEANT

TOP MRS. PAGEANT

Saba Panadar

(Miss Persia)

Ms. International Woman of Achievement

 

 

Frances Bailey

Mrs. U.S. Woman of Achievement

 

 

Gayle Fleury

Ms. Elegance International Woman of Achievement (Australia)

 

 

Crystal Bernard

Mrs. Woman of Achievement International

Childhood Inclusivity

 

 

Ester Baptise

Ms. U.S. Woman of Achievement


Addictions and Recovery

 

 

Priya Kumar

 Ms. WOA  Ambassador Queen

 

 

Crystal Privett

Ms. National United States

Veterans PTSD Relief & Mindset Concierge

 

 

Arlene Padilla Cherry

Ms. Elite U.S.

 

 

Cristianna Borelli

Ms. U.S.

 

 

Arvee Robinson

Ms. Elite U.S. Ambassador Queen

 

 

Angela Karren Costanzo

Mrs. Elite U.S. Woman of Achievement

Platform: Blood Donation

 

 

Leisha Lynne Foss

Ms. U.S. Woman of Achievement - Elegance

"Make A Wish Foundation"

 

 

Briana Rice

Miss U.S. WOA

Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Breakthroughs

“We are here to hear”

The mission of Woman of Achievement is to recognize & develop women leaders in their communities. We host two signature events for women: The International Woman of Achievement Leadership Weekend inviting women from cultures worldwide to present women’s issues, perform and/or speak while meeting and networking with other outstanding women. The second event, our U.S. National event is the Ms. & Mrs. U.S. Woman of Achievement Pageant which is a three-day leadership pageant weekend where women can present their platform work, interview and compete for the titles of Mrs. U.S. WOA and Ms. U.S. WOA. All events culminate in various awards including cash grants to women with community service, excellence in public speaking, or excellence in academic achievement & the arts.

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What is Woman of Achievement?

We Acknowledge The Beauty In Service, Self-Development And Education Among Today’s Modern Woman Through Leadership Events And Pageantry To Award Women For Their Life’s Work.

Marlena Martin

CEO – Woman of Achievement

NOTE:  Per pageant industry standards, there are no pageant refunds but your fees can be applied to a suitable replacement, you can choose to represent your state but not attend Nationals, or apply your fees to the next year’s competition.

CURRENT 2025 NATIONAL PLATFORM WINNERS

Veteran's Recovery through Teamwork/Gaming

Veteran's Recovery through Teamwork/Gaming

Crystal Privette

Dr. Tola T’Sarumi Top Platform Award

 

Blood Donation/American Red Cross

Blood Donation/American Red Cross

Angela Karren Costanzo

Mrs. Elite Idaho

Make a Wish Foundation

Make a Wish Foundation

Leisha Foss

Mrs. Elegance Arizona

Angel Gowns & Anti-Bullying Initiatives

Angel Gowns & Anti-Bullying Initiatives

Gayle Fleury

Australia

Past Platform Winners

US National Platform Winners

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Suzie Freeman

Mrs. Elite Arizona

Dr. Tola Top Platform Winner Award

Dr. Tola Top Platform Winner Award

Johanna Godinez-Nash

Mrs. Puerto Rico
Yoga & Overall Healthy Lifestyle

Defeating Infant and Maternal Mortality

Defeating Infant and Maternal Mortality

Tomesha Walker

Mrs. Elite Ohio

Resurgence After Trauma

Resurgence After Trauma

Sandrian Campbell

Mrs. New York

Patriotism & Gratitude

Patriotism & Gratitude

Brittanie Ngo

Ms. Elite California

The Power of Fragrance

The Power of Fragrance

Sue Phillips

Ms. Elite New York

2nd Place Platform Cash Winner

2nd Place Platform Cash Winner

Denise Valdivia

Ms. West Coast
STARS – Childhood Abuse Victim to Victor

GOLD CIRCLE Top Platform Cash Winner

GOLD CIRCLE Top Platform Cash Winner

Jennette Vanderpool

Mrs. California “Mariposa Women’s Center” Domestic Violence Awareness

3rd Place Platform Cash Winner

3rd Place Platform Cash Winner

Andrea Binley Murray

Mrs. Elite Southern California
Joel Cascadden Scholarship Fund
“Careers in Fire Safety”

Platform Winner

Platform Winner

Kristina Gallias

Ms. Southern California “His Little Feet”

Her Excellency

Her Excellency

Dr. Nephetina L. Serrano

Woman of Achievement
U.S. Ambassador Queen 2022
Platform Winner
Marriages In Crisis

Platform Winner

Platform Winner

Tammorra Golder

Mrs. Elite Indiana
“The Prodigal’s Return”

By women

for women.

Apply to be a State
or International Delegate
We want to hear your story:

NOTE: If for any reason a contestant competes or arrives to compete but full payment is not cleared by or during pageant weekend or is somehow voided while she is participating, she will not be able to be crowned and her first runner up will automatically be named as the winner.

Delegates 60 and over who  wish to represent their country and cultural heritage at INTERNATIONALS in September:  $250 plus $895 which includes ad page and full weekend activities. 

Delegates 60 and over who  wish to represent their STATE at U.S. Nationals:  $200 Title Reserve, $795 Entry which includes color ad in the program book, official Coronation Luncheon, Workshops and Networking events.

*Delegates are highly encouraged to enter the age division they are qualified for. If you are on the border of the age requirement, we urge you to go into the upper age division. When you enter a younger age division you take the risk of a more difficult competition ratio.

While it is your choice to enter a lower age division (if you are in reasonable “range” of that division) consider the risk in competition factors as it typically puts you at a disadvantage rather than advantage.

November 20-23, 2025

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