Meet the Directors
Haley Chism
Haley has held many titles, wife, mom, teacher, tball coach, cheer coach and small business owner but her favorite is the CROWN! Possessing the past titles of Mrs. Fort Smith 2020, Ms. Mask on Parade, Mrs. Fort Smith International 2021, placing 3rd at Mrs. Arkansas International 2021, NW Region Elite Ms. Fair Queen 2023, Sebastian County Elite Ms. Fair Queen 2024, placing top 5 at Arkansas State Fair 2025, and now your AR/OK Elite Ms. Fair Queen 2025!
Lynsey Herrington
Lynsey is a faithful member of First Lavaca and an infant teacher at the Little Arrows Learning Center. She is also the mother of three young children, including a special needs daughter she adopted from foster care. She has fostered twelve children in her home, advocates for foster families, and has a goal of fostering teen moms while teaching them how to be young mothers.
Lynsey has always loved the stage and all things feminine and grew up gracing stages across the country as a ballet dancer. It was not until her daughter entered a local pageant that Lynsey was introduced to the world of pageants. She immediately noticed the crossovers and similarities to the dance world she grew up in and was attracted to the beautiful dresses, make up, and opportunities for friendships. She is excited to be partnering with Haley to AMP up the elegance here in the Natural State!
Quality
A.M.P. promises a quality pageant experience. We aspire to deliver unparalleled events showcasing contestants in a positive environment with the highest standards of elegance and class. No gimmicks. No cheese. No popularity contests, cliques, or exclusion. We promote sisterhood, growth, grace, empowerment, and poise - win or lose. We ensure that our system is encouraging and will build inner confidence that translates to stage presence. We value both inner and outer beauty. Our commitment to excellence guarantees a platform where beauty and decorum come together, creating an inspiring experience for everyone involved.
Preparation
A.M.P. empowers and helps prepare its contestants for their futures. The skills and character qualities learned by participating in A.M.P. events will translate to other settings throughout life. The self-confidence gained will be carried into personal and professional lives. Speaking and improvisational skills, for example, may benefit ladies in the workplace, college interviews, or platform and charity work. Additionally, A.M.P. may serve as a stepping stone to prepare those contestants who wish to advance in other pageant systems. Our structure mimics those of larger systems for a cohesive transition.
Charitable Contributions
One of the missions of A.M.P. is to serve. For each pageant, we will highlight one charitable organization. We will promote the organization as our Featured Charity on our website and live during the event. We are also committed to contributing to the cause financially by donating all of the proceeds from ticket sales.
Inclusion
We want A.M.P. to be accessible to anyone. Our entry fee and ticket price are some of the lowest in the industry to be affordable for families on a budget. We also will happily offer necessary accommodations to any contestant with limitations so she will have the opportunity to participate in the pageant experience alongside her peers. We celebrate diversity and appreciate each individual’s uniqueness. A.M.P. is suitable for any level of participant, whether a beginner or a seasoned pageant pro. No previous title or pageant experience? No problem! We welcome all - all ages; all sizes; all abilities.
Community Engagement
We actively seek engagement with the community through outreach, partnerships with local businesses, and sponsorship opportunities. We maintain a robust support network which enables us to offer a comprehensive list of recommended vendors. We will gladly connect contestants with community resources. Reach out to us if you or someone you know is affiliated with a business that might like to partner with us!
Growth
A.M.P.’s goal is to grow as a pageant system. We are establishing our roots in our home community and aspire to expand to other regions and states and eventually host an annual national pageant.
Our Vision
Upcoming Events
2025 EVENTS
Pink Out ............................................... October 11
(Pink themed to support breast cancer awareness. Benefiting Susan G. Komen)
Pumpkins & Princesses ..... November 15
(Fall themed including pumpkins, turkeys, leaves, etc. Benefiting Antioch Food Bank)
Christmas & Crowns .......... December 13
(Christmas themed! Benefiting Angel Tree)
2026 EVENTS
Snow Queens .................................. January 10
Crowning Cupids ........................ February 7
Come On Barbie ............................ March 14
Blooming Beauties ............................... April 11
Under the Sea .......................................... May 9
Arkansas Sparklers ..................................... June 13
Cowgirl Cuties ................................................. July 11
Beauty & Brains ..................................... August 8
Game On! ....................................... September 12
Pink Out! ................................................ October 10
What to Expect
Before the Big Day
Sign Ups:
Determine which online registration form pertains to your contestant, whether for ages 0 to 14 or ages 15 and up. Complete and submit the online registration form. Baby Miss - Junior Miss - Google Forms Teen Miss - Senior Ms. - Google Forms You may choose to upload a digital headshot if you prefer for us to print it. Proceed to payment through https://cash.app/$arkansasmisspageants
A $65 entry fee is due for each contestant upon signing up. Registration is contingent upon receipt of payment. Sign-ups will conclude at 11:59 pm two weeks prior to the event date.
Pageant Prep:
Read the rules and regulations thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with the expectations of each stage event. Plan your outfits accordingly. Select corresponding accessories. Practice mock interviews, if appropriate. Plan ahead for your beauty regime and come well rested. Bring anything you think you may need, including snacks and extras.
The Day Of
Arrival:
The pageant will be held at the Lavaca Performing Arts Center. The address is 701 S Davis Street, Lavaca AR 72941. It is located next to the Fine Arts Building. You may park in the lots on either side of the building. Enter through the main glass doors in front. You will see our registration table set up in the lobby.
Registration:
Registration will begin at 1:00. This is check-in time. A volunteer at the registration table will ask for your name and confirm your registration. You will be given a contestant number, which needs to be pinned near the right hip on each outfit. Unless you uploaded a digital headshot when signing up, you will turn in your 5x7 or 8x10 headshot at registration. Photos should have the contestant’s name and age division written on the back and can be picked up after crowning.
Dressing Room:
Once you have registered, contestants may proceed backstage. A dressing room on stage left is available for ages 0-14. Space is limited, so we ask that only one parent or guardian accompany each girl backstage. You may choose to use this time between registration and line up to finish getting ready and practice your stage walk. The dressing room on stage right is reserved for contestants ages 15+. These contestants should arrive mostly ready to go with only last minute touches needed to finalize their looks. Line up will be called from the dressing rooms. Contestants should be backstage, fully ready, and waiting to hear their numbers called before the scheduled start time of each event. Each age division will be called all together.
Ages 0-14:
The pageant will begin at 2:00 with the Outfit of Choice stage event. We will start with the youngest age division and proceed by division in age order. Contestants will perform an individual stage walk, entering and exiting from stage left. Although contestants will not be directly scored on their walk pattern, A.M.P.’s preference is a T formation. We will place X’s on the stage as guides. Upon exiting the stage, contestants should then change into their evening gowns. The Beauty portion of the competition will begin immediately following OOC. Contestants in the Baby Miss and Toddler Miss divisions must have an adult accompany them onstage to ensure their safety. Tiny Miss and Mini Miss contestants may have an escort if needed. Little Miss, Petite Miss, and Junior Miss contestants are expected to complete their stage walks independently.
There will be a brief intermission while scores are tabulated, and then all contestants will be invited on stage for crowning. Queens will be asked to remain onstage for individual and group photos before being dismissed.
Ages 15 and Up:
We will start calling contestants from the stage right dressing room one at a time for private interviews at 1:30. You will be shown to the interview room where a panel of three judges will question you about topics from your registration form. Each private interview will last 7 minutes. Interview wear is required for this event.
Stage events for these age divisions will start after the younger divisions’ crowning at about 3:00. Enter and exit from stage right. You will first give a brief onstage introduction of your name and hometown for the audience in your interview wear. A microphone will be provided. After exiting the stage, you will then be free to change into your evening gown. The beauty portion of the competition will immediately follow. You will perform your individual stage walk, using a figure 8 formation, in the same order by age division. At the conclusion of each age division, contestants will re-enter the stage together in their evening gowns for an onstage conversation. The emcee will provide a topic question, and contestants will respond in any order in a conversational manner. You are encouraged to interact and feed off of one another. Prompts will not be provided in advance, so your answers must be improvised in the moment.
There will be a brief intermission while scores are tabulated, and then all contestants will be invited on stage for crowning at approximately 3:45. Queens will be asked to remain onstage for individual and group photos before being dismissed.
Featured Charity
Each month, A.M.P. highlights a different charitable organization to promote and support financially. All proceeds from pageant door fees will be donated to this organization.
The current featured charity is...
Susan G. Komen
The mission of Susan G. Komen is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.