Awards
Miss Tennessee Pearl receives the Royal Treatment!
- Custom crown with pearls
- Coordinating custom scepter
- Embroidered sash with rhinestones
- Effy pearl necklace ($125 value)
- $250 cash award for Little Tiny Miss
- $300 cash award for Princess, Preteen, Teen, Miss, & Ms.
- Elegant, faux fur shawl
- Official Queen Photo
- Two tickets for family/friends to next year's competition
- Each titleholder receives one outfit from Dillard's at Green Hills
- Fashion shows and appearance opportunities with Dillard's at Green Hills
- Mock interview with Brandi Jo Middleton: International Pageant Consulting & Interview Training
- Teen, Miss, & Ms. titleholders receive a headshot session with hair and makeup by THE HUNT'S CREATIVE: Madison & Colin Hunt
- Become forever Miss Tennessee Pearl from your crowning moment!
Queen's Court: Fourth, Third, Second, and First Runners-Up receive an official MTP award.
"The People's Pearl" Award: Official Miss Tennessee Pearl titleholder with crown and sash.
Academic Award: $50 cash award
Community Service Award: $50 cash award
Photogenic Award: $50 cash award each, Natural & Glam categories
Divisional Awards:
Overall Interview Award
Overall Evening Gown Award
Overall On-Stage Statement or Question Award (based on division)
Overall Personal Style Award
Competition Wide Awards:
The Luminary Pearl Award: Voted by her peers and the MTP staff - She is authentic, she is beautiful inside and out, she inspires others to be a luminary just like she is. She is memorable for her kindness.
The Pearl Ambassador Award: Chosen by a panel of judges for social media only - She represents her Local Pearl Title with grace and she elevates her community. She has a social media presence that displays love for her community and an appreciation for her Local Pearl Title.
Each contestant receives their scores and feedback from the judges from Tally Genie.
Photographer: Kristin Stephens Photography
Optional Opportunities
Photogenic Award
Photogenic Award
Photogenic Award
Contestants can compete in two Photogenic categories: Natural and Glamorous. Natural headshots reflect little-to-no make-up and focus on natural beauty. Natural headshots can be in or out of a studio. Glamorous headshots reflect the glamorous presentation of the contestant (false lashes, full make-up, etc.). Contestants can submit more
Contestants can compete in two Photogenic categories: Natural and Glamorous. Natural headshots reflect little-to-no make-up and focus on natural beauty. Natural headshots can be in or out of a studio. Glamorous headshots reflect the glamorous presentation of the contestant (false lashes, full make-up, etc.). Contestants can submit more than one headshot. Each submission is $15. There will be one Natural Photogenic winner and one Glam Photogenic winner. Each winner will receive a $50 cash award. Contestants must bring an 8X10 of each submitted headshot to the day of competition. Contestants must apply to the Photogenic Award application. The deadline to apply for Photogenic Awards is 09/26/26.
Academic Award
Photogenic Award
Photogenic Award
To apply for the Academic Award, the contestant must submit the most recent 2026 UNOFFICAL, CUMULATIVE, Academic Transcript to the Academic Award application. There is no Academic Award competition fee. The winner of the Academic Award will receive $50. The contestant with the highest overall GPA receives this award. One Academic Award
To apply for the Academic Award, the contestant must submit the most recent 2026 UNOFFICAL, CUMULATIVE, Academic Transcript to the Academic Award application. There is no Academic Award competition fee. The winner of the Academic Award will receive $50. The contestant with the highest overall GPA receives this award. One Academic Award is given to the contestant with the highest overall GPA. Transcript must be submitted to the Academic Award Application form by 09/20/26.
*The Academic Award is for Teen, Miss, & Ms. contestants only.*
Community Service Award
Community Service Award
Community Service Award
To apply for the Community Service Award, the contestant must submit a completed Miss Tennessee Pearl Community Service Award form to the application. This must be signed and dated by contestant. The Community Service Award competition fee is $15. The winner of the Community Service Award will receive $50. The contestants with the highe
To apply for the Community Service Award, the contestant must submit a completed Miss Tennessee Pearl Community Service Award form to the application. This must be signed and dated by contestant. The Community Service Award competition fee is $15. The winner of the Community Service Award will receive $50. The contestants with the highest community service hours receive this award. One Community Service Award is given to the contestant with the highest community service hours. Community service hours must be submitted to the Community Service Award application by 09/20/26. ***Dates of service are between June 1, 2025 - September 20, 2026.***
The People's Pearl
Community Service Award
Community Service Award
Entry fee: $1 per vote
Award: Official MTP Title
The People’s Pearl is an official Miss Tennessee Pearl title determined by people near and far. The winner will receive an official MTP crown and custom embroidered sash. The winner will be invited to participate in events and will be featured on the MTP website and social media.
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Entry fee: $1 per vote
Award: Official MTP Title
The People’s Pearl is an official Miss Tennessee Pearl title determined by people near and far. The winner will receive an official MTP crown and custom embroidered sash. The winner will be invited to participate in events and will be featured on the MTP website and social media.
The link to vote for The People’s Pearl is located at www.MissTennesseePearl.com under the Contestant Information tab. Voting closes on 09/25/26 at 11:59pm.
***Each vote MUST include in the description: contestant's name and "The People's Pearl."***