ADVANCE Through the Lens
YOUR MOMENT TO BE SEEN
Open to All Ages
Each month, submissions are reviewed and five standout images are selected. Results are announced on the 15th of each month.
The Top Five finalists will be:
Featured on the ADVANCE website
Published in ADVANCE Model Magazine
From those five, one Monthly Winner receives:
- $250 Cash Award
- Full-Page Feature in ADVANCE Model Magazine
All Top Five monthly finalists — including the Monthly Winner — automatically advance to the November 2026 Finals with their selected winning image.
Finalists may also submit additional images to strengthen their position in the final round:
1 additional image — $25
Up to 10 additional images — $100
Model of the Year will be announced January 1, 2027.
Model of the Year Receives:
- $1,000 Cash Award
- Official Title Recognition
- Magazine Feature & Promotional Spotlight
- Runway appearance for AlycesaundraL during February New York Fashion Week
- AlycesaundraL runway outfit
- ADVANCE Studio Experience including:
– Hair and Makeup by Brushed by KellyL
– Photography by Brushed & Co
– Three outfit changes
– Professionally edited high-resolution images delivered for portfolio use
– Professionally edited video content
– Opportunity to participate in a Facebook or Instagram Live session
- Giavanna Hair Care set
Travel and accommodations are not included.
The ADVANCE Studio Experience must be scheduled and completed within one (1) year of the winner announcement date.