OUR PRINCIPLES
We value this program of the Thelma Clarke Organization for Youth Advancement and will continue to follow our core principles that shape our morals and values of the organization.
6 Principles of the Miss USA Amazing Pageant
Safe & Supportive Envioronment
We create a space where our participants feel physically and emotionally safe.
Accountability
& Transparency
We are accountable to our participants and transparent about how the pageant is scored, and how the winner is selected.
Cultural
Competence &
Inclusion
We value diversity and welcome girls from all ethnic backgrounds and abilities to compete in our pageant.
Participation
We encourage feedback from our participants about queen's events and experiences.
Fairness
We are fair in our pageant scoring and base scoring solely on how well the participant performs in each pageant category.
Development
We plan programming that supports the overall mission of Thelma Clarke for Youth Advancement, "We give youth and young adults the tools they need to succeed."
