Washington D.C. Cosmos United States is Washington D.C.'s official preliminary pageant to the Miss Cosmos United States national pageants. Each year, eight winners are chosen to represent the state of Washington D.C. at the Miss and Mr. Cosmos United States pageants. They also receive the opportunity to represent the Miss Cosmos Organization throughout their home states for the duration of their reign as well as a prize package selected by the Washington D.C. Cosmos United States directors.