Miss International Hawai'i

The mission for the Miss International Hawai'i pageant is to recognize the legacy of sisterhood through the celebration of beauty and goodwill while becoming advocates for changes within the community.

OUR PROGRAM

OUR VISION

Miss International Hawaii is a preliminary pageant to Miss International, the 4th largest pageant in the world. We at Miss International Hawaii value unity, authenticity, integrity, leadership and sisterhood. Those core values make up the heart of the pageant along with strong community achievements, global awareness and recognizing the beauty of individuality. Our vision is to expand the friendship between Hawai’i, Japan and ultimately the world.

CURRENT QUEEN


Meet Maka'ala Perry

Makaʻala Perry was the newly appointed Miss International Hawaii 2023! She represented the Aloha State at Miss International 2023 in Japan in October 2023. Learn more about Maka'ala Perry here where you can read about the MIH journey as well as like, follow and comment on her socials!

ABOUT US

PAGEANT LEADERSHIP

Under the new leadership of Meghan Akim & Courtney Coleman, the Miss International Hawaii pageant strives for international excellence by cultivating cultures and communities as one. We believe in the legacy of female leadership while understanding the importance of becoming ambassadors of beauty and goodwill.

Meg Akim
Franchise Owner | CEO
Co-Executive Director
Read More About Meg
Courtney Coleman
2017 Miss International Hawaii
Co-Executive Director
Read More About Courtney
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Director
President /Communications Director
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Member
Board Advisor

CORE COMMITEE

Meet our 2023 Core Committee

CORE MENTORS

Contestant Wellness Coordinator
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Contestant Wellness Coordinator
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Contestant Wellness Coordinator
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OUR PROGRAM

PROGRAM BENEFITS

We have built a program to encompass great opportunities for our contestants.

Mentorship Program
Intensive Workshop Series
Community Impact
OUR PROGRAM

PILLARS TO SUCCESS

At our organization, we take great pride in providing comprehensive training for our participants that encompasses various life empowerment skills, as well as personal and professional development.

Self Development
  • Workshops & Webinars

  • Subject Matter experts‍

  • Life Skills & Life Coaches‍

  • ‍Contestant Wellness‍

  • Contestant Mentors‍

  • Confidence‍

  • ‍Financial Acumen & Fundraising

More
NETWORK
  • Sisterhood & Support

  • Alumni Legacy Program

  • Official Mentor Panel

  • Event networking

  • Official Sponsors

  • Gold & Diamond Sponsors

COMMUNITY
  • Diverse Charity Work

  • Community Involvement

  • Community Upliftment & Projects

  • Role Models

PLATFORM
  • Brand Building

  • Ambassador

  • Influencer

  • Return on Investment

  • Media & Social Media Exposure

  • Advertising Values

  • Business Opportunities

  • Career Advancement

  • International Opportunities

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2024 Applications are now open!

2024 Applications

Requirements To Enter

We at Miss International Hawaii are conscious and supportive of every woman’s self-discovery journey. Although the actual Miss International Pageant has an age requirement of 18-28, we encourage those of all ages to join our Personal & Professional Development Workshops. We offer this self-discovery journey multiple times a year because we want to see you in full bloom! 

Our Requirements:
  • Born female between the ages of 18-28 in 2024

  • Be legally not married

  • Be in possession of a valid Hawaii Identity Document

  • There are no restrictions on educational background, height, weight, or tattoos

  • No prior pageant experience is necessary

APPLY HERE

**We accept applications on a rolling basis.

Sponsors & Supporters

  • Commitment from Marketing & Strategic Planning Firm
  • Local luxury resort & hotel
  • International resort & Domestic West Coast hotels
  • Cash value for a Personal Wellness & Nutritionist
  • Cash value travel benefits from 2 international airline carriers
  • Cash value sponsorships to help with wardrobe, hair & makeup, nails
  • Cash value to travel, make appearances and visit Philippine's most desired private island destination
  • 3 local fashion designers who have appeared at LA Fashion Week, NY FashionWeek, Miami Fashion Week
  • Paris & Milano Fashion Week opportunities
  • Local television segments, Disney, Netflix
  • Honolulu International Film Festival (HIFF), North Shore International Film Festival (NSIFF), Maui Film Festival (MFF)
  • 1 cosmetic company feature
  • 2 annual paid fashion show modeling jobs (Spring/Fall)
  • Stylist for the winner for the year of reign
MISS HAWAII SPONSORS

OFFICIAL SPONSORS & PARTNERS

At Miss International Hawaii, we collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to empowering women and providing them with valuable support as they navigate the transformative journey of self-development.

COMMUNITY
IMPACT

Our efforts are concentrated on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Young women are encouraged to explore nonprofits and community service efforts of their own choosing as well.

Women Speaking Out
Local
United Nations Association
Global
Girl Scouts
National
FOR MEG AKIM

"I have known Meghan Akim for the past 23 years. Through those 23 years, she has always been the most loyal, kind, and hardworking person I know. She always puts community first and everything that she has done has been to grow her community."

Michelle Wie, Celebrity & Professional Golfer

"Meg has the personality, work ethic, event planning experience, spirit of serial entrepreneurship, set of interest and values, and genuine passion to apply her skills to the task of elevating Miss International Hawaii to a new level. She is the woman for the job."

Zoe Morrison, Head of Production at Los Angles Film Company

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the requirements to enter?
If I am running in another Pageant, am I still eligible to apply?
What if I can’t afford to pay the entry fee?
When is the deadline for the Official Contestant Application?
Why are there two Winners?
If I become First Runner-Up, do I have to pay to enter Miss US International?
Does the First Runner-Up get a sash?
What is the Cultural Costume Phase?
How can I become a Sponsor?
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