Cause For Paws
Lending A Helping Paw to the Humane Society
Pageant Titles
The Cause for Paws Pageant in 2022 will be virtual, so the number of titles awarded will depend on the number of contestants who register. There is a potential for a total of 3 Supreme Titles, 15 Royalty Titles, 2 Kinder Titles and a Baby Title. Contestants winning Supreme, Community Service and Royalty Titles will become representatives of Paws Pageant for the year and are asked to make a minimum of 3 appearances during their reign and return to crown their successors at the following year’s pageant event. Petite Princess, Jr. Prince, (both ages 4-5) and Baby (ages 0-3) will be invited to attend events that do not have a minimum age stipulation, but they are not required to make appearances.
NOTE: If there is enough interest, we will add Washington State titles this year as well.
Below, you can see the list of potential titles along with samples of what sashes and crowns should look like. Once actual sashes and crowns arrive, we will update these sample photos with actual photos.
Sash Sample Sketches
Supreme Titles
Special Titles
Queens & Princesses
Kings & Princes
Crown Sample Photos
Note: These are not of the actual crowns but close proximations using Photoshop. As soon as the crowns arrive and are photographed, we will replace these photos, so check back soon!
Ultimate Supreme, Oregon (ages 6+)
The Supreme Finalist with the highest combined overall score from required events plus bonus donation points out of all age divisions 6+. Winner receives a custom rhinestone crown, an embroidered satin sash with rhinestone trim, and a gift prize package. This title does not double crown.
Grand Supreme, Oregon (ages 6+)
The Supreme Finalist with the second highest combined overall scores from required events plus bonus donation points out of all age divisions 6+. Winners receive a custom rhinestone crown, an embroidered satin sash with rhinestone trim, and a gift prize package. This title does not double crown.
Supreme, Oregon (ages 6+)
The Supreme Finalist with the third highest combined overall scores from required events plus bonus donation points out of all age divisions 6+. Winners receive a custom rhinestone crown, an embroidered satin sash with rhinestone trim, and a gift prize package. This title does not double crown.
Community Service, Oregon (ages 6+)
This competition is open to all currently registered contestants ages 6 and up. The award will go to the contestant with the highest combined number of Community Service hours volunteered within the last year and is chosen after Supreme Winners have been selected. Please visit our Community Service page for more info.
Sweetheart, Oregon (ages 6+)
This title is usually awarded to returning royalty with the highest combined involvement score for the previous year. Because this is the inaugural year for the Cause For Paws Pageant, we are inviting previous Queens for Animals royalty (any year) interested in applying for this title. Please visit our Appointed Titles page for more info.
Ambassador, Oregon (ages 6+)
This title is awarded to someone who is not interested in competing, but would like to be involved in helping to promote the pageant. This year, that includes being able to volunteer on May 14th in person at the Doggie Dash in downtown Portland. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our Appointed Titles page.
Miss Oregon Queens
(There are eight Age Divisions)
Contestants with the highest competition score within their age division after the Supreme winners have been selected. Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash, a special gift bag, and is considered a part of the new Paws Pageant Royalty. This title does not double crown.
Mr. Oregon Kings
(There are three Age Divisions)
Contestants with the highest competition score within their age division after the Supreme winners have been selected. Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash, a special gift bag, and is considered a part of the new Paws Pageant Royalty. This title does not double crown.
Mr. Oregon Prince (ages 6-12)
The age division contestant with the highest competition score after the Supreme winners have been selected. Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash, a special gift bag, and is considered a part of the new Paws Pageant Royalty. This title does not double crown.
Jr. Prince, Oregon (ages 4-5)
Kinders do not compete for Supreme Titles but are eligible to compete for Overall Top Fundraiser and Donation awards. Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash and a special gift bag. This title does not double crown.
Petite Princess, Oregon (ages 4-5)
Kinders do not compete for Supreme Titles but are eligible to compete for Overall Top Fundraiser and Donation awards. Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash and a special gift bag. This title does not double crown.
Baby, Oregon (ages 0-3)
Babies do not compete for Supreme Titles but are eligible to compete for Overall Top Fundraiser and Donation awards. Winner receives a unique rhinestone crown, embroidered satin sash and a special gift bag. This title does not double crown. (This crown is currently backordered, so we might have to order something different)
Miss Oregon Runners Up
Contestants who do not win a Supreme or Queens title are recognized with this beautiful Runners Up Tiara.
Mr. Oregon Runners Up
Contestants who do not win a Supreme or Kings title are recognized with this beautiful Runners Up Tiara.
Community Service Runners Up
Contestants who do not win the Community Service title are recognized with this beautiful Runners Up Tiara.
Overall Top Fundraiser
Awarded to the contestant who turned in the most donations.
Senior and Junior Division Top Fundraisers
Top Fundraisers in Senior and Junior Divisions after Overall Fundraiser has been recognized.
Kinder Division Top Fundraisers
Top Fundraiser in Kinder Division.
Our mission
Cause for Paws is an annual benefit pageant that helps to support Oregon Humane Society shelter abandoned animals, fight cruelty and neglect, and work to build a caring, compassionate community. For more information about the Oregon Humane Society, please visit www.oregonhumane.org.
