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When is the 2009 National Pageant?
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How much is the cost to enter?
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Can I pay the entry fee in installments?
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Who May Participate?
What is an
At-large contestant?
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How
do I apply?
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What form of payment do you accept?
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Where
do I send my completed application?
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Is there a Talent Competition?
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Will I be required to have a Platform?
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What are the Required Competitions?
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TICKET Information
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How
long has the Pageant been in existence?
When is the 2009 National Pageant?
The dates of the
National Pageant are July 1-4, 2009. All contestants
arrive on Wednesday, July 1. The Pageant Finals will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1739 W. Nursey Road, Linthicum, Maryland.
 
 
Will I be required to
stay at the Host Hotel?
Yes, all contestants are
required to stay at the Host Hotel, the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport throughout Pageant Week (July 1-4,
2009). The Pageant has secured a discounted room rate for
our contestants and their families.
Contestants will be given the "reservation code" to receive the discounted rate.
The host hotel
offers our contestants and their families:
- A special hotel
room rate of $109 nightly plus tax
- Free
complimentary breakfast
- Secure on-line
website reservations
- 32" Flat Panel
High Definition Television in each guest room
- "the Hilton
Bed" for a great night sleep
- Free Shuttle
service to and from the Airport
- Complimentary
Parking
How much is the cost to enter?
If there is
no State Pageant held in your state, you may compete in the National Pageant as
an At-Large
contestant*. At-large contestants are
required to submit a Sponsor/Entry Fee of $595.00 to compete at the
2009 National Pageant. The Sponsor Fee
includes the contestants official state crown and banner,
participation award, Pageant T-shirt,
some meals, admission and transportation to area attractions and special gifts during Pageant Week.
Contestants are required to pay for their own hotel accommodations and
transportation to and from the National Pageant.
*What is an At-large contestant?
At-large
contestants are ladies that believe that they can compete on a national
level to represent their state. The at-large contestant qualifies
herself by completing an application which includes questions that relate to
her opinions on various subjects. The at-large title carries the same amount of clout as a contestant that receives
the state title. Everyone has identical crowns and banners. Everyone starts
out even across the board when it comes to the national competition.
Can I pay the entry fee in
installments?
There is a
$95 deposit required with the application. This deposit is deducted
from the $595 Sponsor Fee. The balance of $500 may be paid in 2 installments.
Who May Participate?
All qualified applicants may
represent their state and compete in the Pageant. To qualify you must meet
the following conditions:
The TEEN DIVISION is open to:
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Young
ladies between the ages of 13-18; who are
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Natural born females, who
are single, with no children; and
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A state resident, full time
student or employee in the state in which she is applying.
The MISS DIVISION is open to:
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Young women between the ages of 19-26; who are
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Natural born females, who
are single, with no children; and
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A state resident, full time
student or employee in the state in which she is applying
Applicant must also sign a titleholders agreement and can
not compete in any other pageants or hold any other pageant titles where she has
not already competed at the highest level of the Pageant System.
How
do I apply?
To apply for your state
title,
Click HERE
to
begin the application process.
For additional information,
view our
Color Brochure or
complete the
Applicant Form to obtain additional information by mail.
What form of payment do you accept?
We accept personal and business checks, money orders and all major credit
cards. All returned checks will incur a $45 returned check processing fee.
To expedite your application, pay Sponsor Fee on-line through our secure GOOGLE
account.
Where do I send my completed
application?
America's Miss Pageants
3209 Grindle Court
Abingdon, MD 21009
You may also email your
photo to us at
info@americasmiss.org
Is there a Talent Competition?
No. Contestants
are not required to have a talent.
Will I be required to have a
Platform?
We
encourage all contestants to become active in their communities. Although
having a platform (a community service project or cause you
feel compassionate about) is not required to participate in the National
Pageant, America's Miss
Pageants promotes community involvement and encourages contestants to make
personal appearances and help promote social causes.
What are the Required Competitions?
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Interview - 40%
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Fitness Wear - 20%
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Formal Wear - 20%
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Red Carpet Wear - 20%
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TICKET Information:
The cost
for tickets to the Pageant is $35.00. Everyone except the contestant must
purchase a ticket.
How long has the Pageant
been in existence?
Since
2003 America's Miss Pageants has encouraged young women to strive for higher
education, become positive role models and to get involved in volunteering
and community service. The Pageant began as a local pageant in 2003 crowning
the first titleholders in the state of Maryland. In 2006, the
pageant become national and crowned the first National Winners. The
National Director, Sharon Brown, has been producing pageants since 1996 and
has served as the director for Perfect Image Pageants, Ms. Curves America
and Stars of America. She was owner/executive director for Model Image
Studios Career Development Center from 1996-2002. Sharon has judged in
the Miss America Organization and on the local and state level.
The recipient of the Outstanding Girl Scout Leader Award, and a 10 year
volunteer with the Maryland affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, she resides in Harford County, Maryland.
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