’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – Time To Shine Pageants, led by national directors Amanda van Wezel and Victor Slijkhuis, will organize the national final on January 11 in ’s-Hertogenbosch, where the new Miss Progress Netherlands 2026 will be crowned. The winner will represent the Netherlands at Miss Progress International, taking place from May 29 to June 7, 2026 in Salento, Puglia (Italy).
Time To Shine Pageants is more than a traditional beauty pageant. The organization focuses on empowerment, personal development, and social impact. During the national journey, the participants receive intensive guidance, including catwalk training, Q&A training, photoshoots, social media coaching, and personal mentoring. In addition, they actively engage in volunteer work and support charitable causes. Together with all sponsors, in particular Frozen Moments by Lique, the photographer who captures the entire journey for the ladies, and Het Coachpunt, which provides the participants with mental and physical activities to build a strong foundation.
The competition aligns with the international vision of Women for Progress, where not physical appearance but ideas, projects, and social engagement take center stage. The Miss Progress title rewards young women who dare to use their voice for themes such as human rights, gender equality, inclusion, and sustainability.
“We want to give young women the opportunity to take themselves to the next level while making real impact in society,”
~ say Amanda van Wezel and Victor Slijkhuis.
“With Time To Shine Pageants, we are building a new generation of role models.”
The national final marks the highlight of the journey, where finalists show how they have grown, both personally and socially. The winner will not only receive a title but also the responsibility to represent the Netherlands internationally and further promote her social project.
With the motto “Get yourself to the next level,” Time To Shine Pageants aims to inspire participants to discover their potential and bring others along in their mission.
Miss Progress International
The new Miss Progress Netherlands will represent the Netherlands from May 29 to June 7, 2026. During this period, the 11th edition of Women for Progress – Women Supporting the World will be held in Salento (Puglia, Italy), one of the most significant international events focused on human rights, gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainability.
Miss Progress International 2026 is organized by the Associazione Culturale In Progress from Taranto as part of Women for Progress — a journey of meetings, experiences, dialogue, and sharing. For ten days, women from all over the world come together with institutions, associations, and local communities to exchange ideas and build a fairer and more conscious future.
The contestants will stay at the Messapia Hotel & Resort. The experience will be enriched by the cuisine of Chef Mirco Vigna, offering a gastronomic proposal attentive to quality, local products, and sustainability. During the event, there will be cultural activities, public events, and awareness initiatives, culminating in the world final of Miss Progress International — the competition that rewards the projects, ideas, and social impact of the participants, without focusing on their physical appearance.
Born to give women and their concrete actions a voice, Women for Progress has over the years built an international network of relationships and collaborations, receiving important recognitions and institutional patronage. The format remains a reference point for those who believe in culture as a tool for change and in dialogue as the key to addressing global challenges.
The 2026 edition represents a new chapter in this journey, combining social commitment and active participation, guided by shared values and an open outlook on the world.
National event: Time To Shine Pageants Finals
Date: January 11, 2026
Location: ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tickets: click here
For more information: www.tvmallround.com
International event: Miss Progress International
Date: May 29 to June 7, 2026
Location: Salento (Puglia, Italy)
For more information: www.womenforprogress.it
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