Trans USA has moved to a judged, application-based process. Applications for registration will comprise a basic information section; a required section of open-response questions; and an optional section in which candidates may submit supplementary materials such as resumes, platform proposals, and endorsements from their partner charities.

 

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of community leaders, which will not overlap with the national judges panel for the competition, and contingent offers will be extended to the candidates selected no later than the close of the registration period. Contingent offers must be accepted, with full payment of the registration fee within 1 week of receipt.

 

The full Class of 2025 will be announced on March 31, 2025, in conjunction with International Trans Day of Visibility.