What is the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International Pageant System?

The Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International Pageant is the largest pageant system in the world and the most extensive promotion for Hawaiian Tropic® Suncare Products. Each year over 20,000 young ladies compete in Nationwide Preliminary Pageants which take place in water parks, stadiums, night clubs, etc., all over the world. If you have won your state finals the next level is the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International United States Finals which takes place in the fall and sends 4 lucky winners to the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International Pageant the following spring. Here beautiful contestants from all over the world compete for the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International and a share in over $100,000.00 in trips, prizes and modeling contracts from Hawaiian Tropic® and its national sponsors.
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How do I become a Hawaiian Tropic® Model?

To become a model for Hawaiian Tropic®, you must first compete in any of the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International pageants or preliminary pageants which are held in water parks, stadiums, night clubs, etc., all across the United States and in countries all over the world. The United States Finals are held in September each year with the four finalists going on to compete in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International Pageant Finals taking place in the spring.
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Is there an age limit to enter the pageants?

The Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International, (MHTI), Pageant System does not have upper age limitations, however, the minimum age for contestants is 16. Parental permission is required for minors. Preliminary pageant locations may have varying age requirements due to legal age restrictions which limit access to nightclubs or lounges.
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Do I have to be single to compete?

MHTI pageants are not limited to single women. Contestants may be married and may have children.
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Can I compete more than once in the same pageant?

Yes! A contestant is not limited to entering one Miss Hawaiian Tropic® Pageant. She may enter as many times as she chooses until winning a title that allows her to compete in either the United States or International Pageant Finals. Only those who hold the title of "Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International", past and present, are ineligible to compete again.
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Can I compete in pageants in other areas or states?

Yes! A contestant is not in any way limited to the number of pageants she chooses to enter. Many contestants enter preliminary pageants while on vacation, such as Spring Break from college or holiday breaks.
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On what basis are contestants judged?

Contestants are judged based on overall beauty of face, beauty of figure and projection of personality.
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Can I get a video of a pageant, phone number or name of a contestant or pictures of contestants?

NO!, We do not share contestant's personal information or sell photos or videos of the pageants. The Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International United States Finals and the Miss Hawaiian Tropic® International Pageant are broadcast nationally in the spring/summer of each year.
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Who are some of the celebrities that have participated in the pageant as judges, hosts, contestants or special guests?

They include: Shaquille O'Neal, Jim Kelly, Troy Aikman, John Havlicek, Jerry "Tark the Shark" Tarkanian, Wolfman Jack, John Casablancas, Gary Busey, Benny Hill, David Keith, Ed Begley, Jr., Charles Napieer, Dick Van Patten, Julio Iglesias, Pauly Shore, Rodney Dangerfield, Fabio, Ann Jillian, Tom Wopat, John Davidson, Cathy Lee Crosby, Leslie Nielsen, Joe Piscopo, "Downtown" Julie Brown, Lorenzo Lamas,Gilbert Gottfried, Rebecca Holden, Ian Zierling, Don Diamont, Mario Lopez, David Faustino, Joey Fatone, Ed Lauter, Gene Simmons, Aaron Carter, Dan Haggerty, David Hasselhoff, Dennis Haskins, Brian Heidik, Ryan Seacrest, Tom Arnold, Nick Carter, Enrico Colantoni, Drew Carey, Gary Coleman, Traci Bingham, Patricia Hearst, Gena Lee Nolan, Jeremy Jackson, and Robin Leach.
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What are some of the exotic locales which have hosted the pageants?

Daytona Beach, Florida; Norwegian Cruise Line's SS Norway; Nassau, Bahamas; St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada; Turtle Bay Resort, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii; Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Tropicana & Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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