2026-2027 Preliminary Events Awards

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AWARDS: UP TO FOUR TITLES PER AGE GROUP ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DESIGNATION

Overall Winner: Judged on all phases of competition. One overall winner in each age group will receive: Official crown, trophy, banner & $125.00 entry fee pre-paid to the Oklahoma State Cinderella Pageant.

Beauty: Judged on combined score for interview (baby playtime) and modeling events. One winner in each division will receive: Official crown, trophy, banner & $125.00 entry fee pre-paid to the Oklahoma State Cinderella Pageant. Alternates will receive an official trophy.

Talent/Personality: Judged on the Talent/Tot Personality phase of competition (babies judged during PlayTime). One winner in each division will receive a crown, trophy, banner & $125.00 entry fee pre-paid to the Oklahoma State Cinderella Pageant. Alternates will receive an official trophy.

Photogenic Winner: Judged on photo only. One winner in each age division will receive a trophy, banner & $125.00 entry fee pre-paid to the Oklahoma State Cinderella Pageant.

Alternates: Alternates to all four titles will be named and receive a trophy. Each participant wins only one award at the Preliminary level. All participants will receive a free gift.

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🎓 Honoring Our Premier Scholarship Patron! 👑✨

A huge thank you to Oklahoma Christian University, the premier scholarship patron of the Oklahoma Cinderella Scholarship Program! OC generously donated the highest level of collegiate scholarships for our 2026 Teen winners, paving the way for our young women to pursue their higher education goals.

If you are exploring future college options, we strongly encourage you to visit their website! From their beautiful campus in Edmond to their well-rounded academic and athletic programs, OC offers an incredible environment for your child's higher education.

🔗 Visit oc.edu today or click on the image above to explore all that Oklahoma Christian University has to offer! 🦅🏛️

🏛️PATRON SPOTLIGHTS🎓✨

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

We are so grateful to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for their generous scholarship support for our 2026 Oklahoma Cinderella participants!

Located in Weatherford, SWOSU is nationally recognized for its top-tier School of Pharmacy, highly respected nursing and allied health programs, and outstanding business and education degrees.

SWOSU also holds a very special place in our hearts—our State Director, McKenzie Pshigoda, has proudly served as the SWOSU Cheerleading and Pom Head Coach for 18 years! We know firsthand what a supportive, high-caliber environment SWOSU provides for its students.

🔗 Explore their campus, academic options, and vibrant campus life at swosu.edu! 💙🐾

Northeastern State University

We are so proud to highlight Northeastern State University (NSU) as one of our valued scholarship patrons for the 2026 Oklahoma Cinderella season!

Located in historic Tahlequah (with campuses in Broken Arrow and Muskogee), NSU is widely recognized for hosting Oklahoma’s premier Oklahoma College of Optometry, as well as renowned programs in teacher education, criminal justice, nursing, and business. With its beautiful, green campus and rich history, NSU offers a supportive, high-value environment for students pursuing their degrees.