Frequently

Asked Questions!

How do I get started?

Click on the “Enter Mrs/Miss” link in the menu bar above for the pageant you are entering. Complete the form and click the Submit button. We will be in touch with you upon receiving your application.  Once your sponsorship fee is paid in full, you may select your local title. Titles are awarded on a first paid in full fee basis.

How is the Pageant judged?

Each contestant will be judged in four areas of competition; Interview, Beauty, Swimsuit and Evening Gown. Judging criteria includes character, poise, confidence and personality.

Is there a talent competition?


No, there is no performing talent required. There are four equally scored categories, including interview, evening gown, and swimwear.

How does “Sponsorship” work?
It takes a time commitment on your part. You start with a list of potential sponsors such as friends and family members and their employers, etc. Plan 
your strategy and  schedule appointments to collect your sponsorships. When approaching potential sponsors, explain your goals, your desire to improve yourself , the charities you believe in and your platform. Let them know what your experience will entail. 

 

How Can I Get My Money Back?

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What if I raise more sponsorship money than the required sponsorship fee?
You may collect more than the required sponsorship fee. If you do collect over the required amount of the sponsorship fee, please send in the full amount to the state pageant offices. You may use additional sponsorship toward special “Spotlight ads” in the Official Program Book.
Will the national pageant be televised?

No. The national pageant is typically live streamed in August each year.

If I am not named as a semi-finalist, will I still be in the pageant finals?

Yes. All contestants will participate in the gown review, special awards, naming of the semi-finalist, musical performances, and naming of the titleholders. You will be on stage many times during the pageant finals, even if you are not named as a semi-finalist.

 

What is the Opening Number Outfit for?


At the beginning of the show each contestant will be introduced to the audience during an upbeat, choreographed musical number (contestants will not sing and the choreographed moves are very easy – yoyou do not need to be a dancer).

Do I have to spend a lot of money on wardrobe?

No.  Your interview outfit and evening gown should be your main focus. It is most important to find outfits that you will feel confident and that best suit your personality. The personal choice of gowns have spanned from simple, elegant to hand beaded. But it is never the gown that the judges are scoring; it’s the women wearing it.

Do I need to pay for my hotel room during pageant weekend?

Yes. If it is necessary for you to have a room.  If you live in an area that allows you to arrive at 9:00 AM on pageant day  and drive home after the pageant you will not need a room. Each contestant is required to stay at our host hotel on Friday night of the pageant weekend. There is a block of rooms reserved for a special price for contestants. If you are the winner you will have your first photo shoot on Sunday which will take most of the day.

If my family or friends want to attend the pageant, where do they stay?
In the pageant’s “Host Hotel”. Friend’s and Family can stay in the reserved block of special discount rooms. Details in the “Host Hotel” section.
How do my family and friends get tickets to attend the pageant?

                                                                                                                                              Ticket information will be listed on the website once they have been set.

What should I do if a sponsor gives me cash for my sponsorship fee?


If you receive cash contributions for your sponsorship fee, you may put that money into a money order or send a personal check. Please DO NOT send cash through the mail at any time. If your cash collected exceeds the sponsorship fee for the state pageant, then you do not have to send in the additional cash. 

 

What happens if I can’t get my registration materials in before the deadlines?

Deadlines are very important to us in order to make timely program preparations. However, we realize that unexpected circumstances can arise and that the collection of sponsorship may take longer than expected.  If you need an extension, please call or email the state pageant office.

*A late fee may be applied if materials are turned in after the deadline.

What should my family and friends wear to the pageant?

We recommend anything from business casual to formal wear for the pageant.

Do I have to have children?

No. Having children is not one of the basic requirements for entry.