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 PROGRAMMiss 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.
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!
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.
Executive Director
President /Communications Director
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Member
Board Advisor
Meet our 2023 Core Committee
Contestant Wellness Coordinator
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We have built a program to encompass great opportunities for our contestants.
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.
Workshops & Webinars
Subject Matter experts
Life Skills & Life Coaches
Contestant Wellness
Contestant Mentors
Confidence
Financial Acumen & Fundraising
Sisterhood & Support
Alumni Legacy Program
Official Mentor Panel
Event networking
Official Sponsors
Gold & Diamond Sponsors
Diverse Charity Work
Community Involvement
Community Upliftment & Projects
Role Models
Brand Building
Ambassador
Influencer
Return on Investment
Media & Social Media Exposure
Advertising Values
Business Opportunities
Career Advancement
International Opportunities
2024 Applications
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!
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
**We accept applications on a rolling basis.
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.
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Our efforts are concentrated on three main charities. Young women are encouraged to explore nonprofits and community service efforts of their own choosing as well.
"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."
"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."
