2026 DELEGATE DEADLINE TIMELINE

Staying on deadline is essential to a smooth and successful pageant experience. Please complete each requirement by the listed due date. Items are organized chronologically and labeled as Required or Optional.

✅ DUE AT TIME OF SIGN-UP
• Contestant Information Form
• Official Application (Upload)
• Birth Certificate (Upload)
• Local Titleholder Agreement (Due when sash is purchased)

📅 MARCH 02, 2026 — HOTEL BLOCK OPENS
Booking link + group code will be posted here once released by the hotel. If it’s not live on March 02, the hotel has not issued the link yet.

📅 MAY 1, 2026 — OPTIONAL ORDER DEADLINE
• Crown & Sash Order Deadline (For Event Delivery)

📅 MAY 17, 2026 — REQUIRED UPLOAD DEADLINE
• Headshot (Upload)
• Proof of Residency (Upload)
• State Contract (Upload)

📅 MAY 24, 2026 • 12:00 PM ET
• Pop-Up Banner Submission (Optional)

📅 MAY 25, 2026 — MAJOR REQUIRED DEADLINE
REQUIRED ITEMS:
• Miss Personality Profile OR Teen Personality Profile
• Medical Form
• 100-Word Bio

📅 MAY 31, 2026 • 12:00 PM ET
• Spotlight Ad Submission (Optional)

📅 JUNE 1, 2026
REQUIRED ITEMS:
• Pageant Weekend Form

OPTIONAL ITEMS
• Sponsor List
• Extra Personality Profile Page

📅 JUNE 7, 2026
• Beauty Bar Form (Required for ALL Delegates)

📢 EVENT & RESOURCE RELEASE DATES
• February 25 — Hotel Block Opens - Booking link + group code will be posted here once released by the hotel. If it’s not live, the hotel has not issued the link yet.
• May 1 — Event Tickets Open - https://www.empower2productions.com/events
• May 1 — Photo Packages Open - www.thecodecreatives.com/packages/p/miss-in-wv-usa
• May 1 - Video Packages Open - empower2productions.com/store
• May 27 — Final Delegate Weekend Schedule Released
• May 27 — Interview Times Released
• May 31 — Fan Favorite Voting Opens for Miss WV USA - FanFavoriteVote.com/wvusa-miss
• May 31 - Fan Favorite Voting Opens for Miss WV Teen USA - FanFavoriteVote.com/wvusa-miss
• June 7 — Livestream Tickets Open - Empower2Stream.com
• June 11 — Program Book Pre-Sale & Merchandise Opens - At Pageant Headquarters during the pageant

💳 PAID AT PAGEANT WEEKEND CHECK-IN with Cash or Venmo
• Beauty Bar Pass - $175
• Spotlight Ad - $200
• Pop-Up Banner - $195
• Extra Competition Sash - $5
• Program Book - $30
• Extra Personality Profile Page(s) - $50

📎 BEFORE YOU UPLOAD ANY FILE, SAVE IT AND NAME IT CORRECTLY:
All uploaded files must follow this format:
Title.First.Last.Document.pdf
Example:
Pumpkin.Baylee.Jarrett.Contract.pdf