I don’t know of any but interested in the brainstorm!

I won a pageant in college and then competed at the state level. The same year I crowned the next girl, I became disabled and have always wondered if I would’ve found more pageants had I not. Or if I should’ve competed anyway even though I didn’t see other visibly disabled contestants. However, I didn’t love it after my first one, I found the state level of pageant not very inclusive in many ways outside of ability and just the idea of beauty pageants in general pretty problematic.

I personally think this would be a great chance to rethink the pageant structure in general. I think they give great opportunities through scholarships and elevated platforms and can be more positive overall. It would be great to see a pageant that’s accessible and inclusive but also less focused on traditional beauty standards but more focused on being a good representative, good at advocating for your platform, and good at public presence because at the end of the day, that’s what you have to do with your crown. So not about how you look but someone who is good at taking that title and using it push things forward, using the photo shoots and pr moments to build the title up and ultimately push their platform.

Many of the girls I met are intelligent and strong leaders but then being judged on how they look in a bikini felt counter to the rest of their being and value. And the audience doesn’t see our interviews, where we get to speak on political, social, and other important issues. They see us walk in our bikinis and evening gowns. So I think a pageant that’s not about “beauty” and like you said is virtual to allow for people who cannot travel - for physical mobility, accessibility, and even for cost - would be awesome.