VOTECROWN
YOUR VOTE. YOUR QUEEN.
The first crown is chosen by the world.
Every story starts in Season 0
Season 0 has no entry fee and no paid voting. Wherever you come from, everyone starts from the same line.
Instead, we’ve prepared something more special. The global top three receive equity in the company and help shape the next season as official ambassadors.
This isn’t a pageant where the winner takes the prize and leaves. It’s one where the winners become owners of the stage.
One division, one crown
Season 0 has a single Miss division. Contestants compete in their country first, and the top three of each country go on to the Global Final.
Nothing to pay
Entering is free and voting is free. Votes cannot be bought, so the ranking reflects real support.
Your face data stays yours
We do not store facial recognition data. Our team checks your verification video by eye, and only winners confirm their ID through an outside verification company.
How to enter
Applications are open from December 7 to December 24, 2026 (UTC). If you pre-register as a contestant, you can submit your entry early. It takes about 10 minutes.
Sign up
Use your Google account or an email link. Enter your date of birth, country of residence and language, and confirm you are 18 or older and a legal adult where you live.
Upload your entry
Add three photos, a 5-second verification video recorded in the app or your browser, and a short introduction. A 30 to 60 second intro video is optional.
Agree to the rules
Agree separately to the official rules, the use of your photos for promotion, and how we handle your personal data.
Get reviewed in 72 hours
Once approved, your public profile goes live with a share card (early entries go live together on December 7). If something needs fixing, we tell you why and you can resubmit by December 24.
| Item | What we need | Required |
|---|---|---|
| 3 photos | Front-facing upper body, full body, and one of your choice. Taken within the last 6 months, with only you in the photo. | Required |
| Verification video | 5 seconds, face to the camera, reading aloud the 4-digit number shown on screen. Recorded in the app or your browser. | Required |
| Introduction | Up to 300 characters about you. | Required |
| Intro video | 30 to 60 seconds, shared as a YouTube link. | Optional |
| Final mission video | Up to 60 seconds introducing yourself and your country, uploaded as an MP4. Finalists only, due February 1 to 9. | Finalists |
Allowed
Makeup, lighting, and brightness or color adjustments.
Not allowed
Reshaping your face or body, skin-smoothing filters, AI-generated or composited images, swimwear, underwear or revealing outfits, other people’s photos, watermarks and advertising.
Video guide
Use these formats so your video plays well everywhere and loads fast.
Verification video
Record it right in the app or your browser. If you upload a file instead: MP4, MOV or WebM, 5 seconds, 20 MB max. Face the camera in good light with no filters. We delete it after the season ends.
Intro video (optional)
Share a YouTube link. Shorts are fine. Keep it public or unlisted with embedding on, and don’t change or remove it until March 15. Vertical 9:16, at least 720p, 30 to 60 seconds. If YouTube isn’t available in your country, upload an MP4 instead (720p, 50 MB max).
Final mission video
Finalists upload the file directly: MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio), 720p, vertical 9:16 recommended, 60 seconds and 50 MB max.
For every video: no copyrighted music, no filters or AI effects that change your face or body, and no ads or watermarks.
Who can enter
- Anyone who is 18 or older on the day they apply and a legal adult in their country of residence.
- You enter for your country of residence. You choose it once and cannot change it later.
- One entry per person per season. If one person has more than one account, all of those accounts are disqualified.
How countries are grouped
On December 28 we count approved contestants and set the groups.
National qualifier
The country runs its own qualifier.
Continental group
Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, North America, Latin America, or Oceania.
World group
Small continental groups merge into one World group, whatever its size.
Groups of up to 30 send their top three to the Global Final; larger groups send one per 10 contestants, up to nine. Ties go to the contestant with more different voters.
How voting works
Anyone with a Google account or email address can vote. Voting opens January 1, 2027.
- You get one vote a day. It refreshes at 00:00 UTC, shown in your local time.
- You can vote for the same contestant every day, in any country or group.
- A vote cannot be changed or taken back once cast.
- Vote counts and rankings update live.
- A quick bot check protects every vote. Suspicious votes are held for review and removed if they break the rules.
- Buying votes or organizing fake votes gets the contestant disqualified.
Season 0 timeline
All dates are in UTC. The site shows them in your local time.
- Nov to Dec 6
Pre-registration
Leave your email. If you pre-register as a contestant, you can submit your entry right away. Approved profiles go public on December 7.
- Dec 7 to 24
Applications open
Submit your entry. Each one is reviewed within 72 hours, and approved profiles go public.
- Dec 28
Countries grouped
National, continental and World groups are announced.
- Jan 1 to 28
National qualifiers
Daily voting in every country and group. The weekly Top 10 is announced on social media each Monday.
- Feb 1 to 9
Finalists announced
The top three of each country or group are notified on February 1 and submit their mission video by February 9. Late videos forfeit the place.
- Feb 12 to 25
Global Final
Votes count for 60% and the jury for 40%. Votes and rankings stay live until voting closes, and jury scores are revealed judge by judge with the results on February 28.
- Feb 28
Winners announced
The top three are named winners-elect.
- Mar 1 to 14
ID check
Winners-elect confirm their identity with an outside verification company. If a check fails or gets no response, the next contestant moves up.
- Mar 15
Crowned
Results are final. Digital certificates and badges are issued, and the top three begin their equity grants and ambassador role.
Rewards
The global top three receive a cash prize — US$5,000 for first, US$3,000 for second and US$2,000 for third — plus equity in the company and the role of official ambassador. Winners also receive titles, digital badges and certificates, and sponsor prizes once sponsorships are signed.
Runner-up
US$3,000 cash prize, 0.03% equity in the company, digital badge and certificate, sponsor prizes, and the role of official ambassador
Founding Crown 2027
US$5,000 cash prize, 0.05% equity in the company, the first VoteCrown title, a digital crown badge and certificate, sponsor prizes, and the role of official ambassador
Third place
US$2,000 cash prize, 0.02% equity in the company, digital badge and certificate, sponsor prizes, and the role of official ambassador
Cash prizes are paid in US dollars by bank transfer after the ID check. Taxes may be withheld under the law that applies.
Founding shareholders and ambassadors
VoteCrown begins with its first winners. The Global Final top three receive shares in the company that runs VoteCrown and help build the next season as official ambassadors.
Founding Crown 2027
Runner-up
Third place
Shares are granted after the ID check, under a share grant agreement and the laws that apply. Tax treatment depends on your country. Winners receive the full terms with the agreement.
National titles
The top three of every country or group receive a national title certificate and badge.
Only confirmed prizes
We announce a sponsor prize only after the contract is signed. If a prize can’t clear customs in your country, you get an alternative of the same value.
Official ambassadors
The global top three represent VoteCrown and help shape the next season with us. Activities and terms are agreed with each winner.
Fair play
A contestant is disqualified for any of the following.
- Photos or videos that break the submission rules
- Duplicate accounts or false information
- Buying votes or organizing fraudulent voting
- Pretending to be someone else
- Hateful or illegal content
Your data
- We review entries for rule compliance only. We don’t judge looks during review, and every rejection names the rule that wasn’t met.
- We don’t store facial recognition data. Verification videos are checked by people.
- ID checks are done by an outside verification company, and only for winners.
More than a vote
Every official contestant keeps a record of the season, and you can bring the people you believe in.
Badges and certificates
Official contestant, Weekly Top 10, National Queen, Global finalist. Each certificate has its own number anyone can verify.
Hall of Fame
The Founding Crown 2027, the global top three and every group winner are recorded for good.
Nominate someone
Only they see your nomination, and nothing starts until they confirm it themselves. Unconfirmed nominations are deleted after 30 days.
Follow contestants
Follow the people you like and get news when they are in the spotlight, rising or moving on.
Become a founding sponsor
Put your brand in front of contestants and voters from every country in our first season. Founding sponsors are named with the Founding Crown 2027 title and receive data from the season.
Presenting
“Presented by” naming, logo on results and certificates, category exclusivity. 1 spot.
Gold
Home page strip, priority on contestant profiles, logo on spotlight cards. 4 spots.
Official
Rotation on contestant profiles and a monthly performance report. 10 spots.
Supporter
Logo and link in the sponsor directory, listed in the footer. 30 spots.
If we have fewer than 300 official contestants when voting starts on January 1, sponsors can carry over to next season or get a full refund. Sponsors never affect votes, rankings or results.
Creators can join as ambassadors, share VoteCrown with their own link and earn 20% of sponsor deals they introduce.
Questions
Does it cost anything to enter or vote?
No. Entering and voting are both free in Season 0, and votes cannot be bought.
Do I need lots of followers to enter?
No. Once your entry is approved, you are an official contestant. There is no likes or supporters requirement.
What if only a few people enter from my country?
Countries with fewer than 10 approved contestants compete in a continental group, and small continental groups join one World group. The top three of each group still go to the Global Final.
Can I vote for the same contestant every day?
Yes. You get one vote a day and can give it to the same contestant each time.
Why do I need to record a verification video?
Reading out a random number shows that a real person is behind the entry. It stops stolen photos and pre-recorded videos.
Is there an app?
Yes. Season 0 runs on both the web and the VoteCrown app, so you can enter and vote either way.
Can I nominate a friend?
Yes, during the application period. They get a private invitation and must confirm and submit everything themselves. If they don't confirm within 30 days, it's deleted.
Do sponsors affect the results?
No. Sponsors get visibility and reports only. Votes cannot be bought, and sponsorship never changes votes, rankings or the jury.
Can I enter again next season?
Yes. You start again with new photos and videos, and votes do not carry over.
How does the equity award work?
The Global Final winner receives 0.05% of the company’s shares, second place 0.03% and third place 0.02%. Shares are granted after the ID check, under a share grant agreement. All three also become official ambassadors.
What does an official ambassador do?
Ambassadors represent VoteCrown and help shape the next season with us. Specific activities and terms are agreed with each winner, alongside the share grant agreement.
Pre-registrations, live
See how many people have signed up, country by country. The board updates the moment someone pre-registers.
The board shows only country and role. Email addresses are never shown.
Pre-register for Season 0
Leave your email. If you choose to compete, you can submit your entry early. We’ll also tell you when voting starts on January 1.