2026 Application & Information Page

Celebrate a decade of confidence, talent, advocacy, and Blind Excellence at the Ms. Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant 2026! 👑

This 10-year anniversary celebration, the Ms. Blind Diva "Unbreakable" Edition, uplifts blind and visually impaired women who have proudly owned their stories and their power; honors, past, and present queens and allies, and sets the tone for new queens to lead our pageant system into its next decade and beyond!

Your ticket purchase supports Eyes Like Mine INC.'s mission to provide resources and opportunity, and promote independence and public awareness. 🌟Your participation helps create a stage where ability, voice, and community shine clearly for all.

Join us for two full and fulfilling days of celebration, at two venues true to Newark's whimsical, illustrious history

Day 1: Competition Day at October 16th, 4pm - 8pm: hosted at The Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102

The hotel entrance is on Park Place. It is Access Link, Uber, and Lyft accessible. There is also a 24 hour shuttle service from Newark airport which runs every hour on weekends, and 30 minutes on weekdays, as a complimentary shuttle service.

There is a group for hotel stays under the pageant2026 group name: a single bedroom is $145. Secure your hotel reservation by calling (973) 622-1000.

There is a fitness center and restaurant on site, and there are non-smoking and smoking floors.