Competition Information:
These competitions are offered in addition to the standard pageant categories. They are
not mandatory and will not affect the scoring for the Pageant Title.
You may choose as many - or as few - of these categories to compete in as you would like.
You do not need to decide which of these competitions you want to participate in until you
receive your Official Acceptance notification. It will contain all the information you need to
help you decide. Each category is an extra opportunity for you to be a winner.
Academic Achievement Contest
(no entry fee)
[ PT ] [ JR ] [ T ] [ CO ]
Contestants who wish to compete in the
Academic Achievement Contest must
complete appropriate form and bring it to
pageant check-in. Judges will select the
contestant who has the best grade point
average.
Volunteer Service Contest
(no entry fee)
All Age Groups
All contestants will receive a Volunteer
Service Form. Contestants who wish to
compete in this contest complete the form
and bring it to pageant check-in. Judges will
select the contestant who has the best
record of helping others without receiving
pay.
Best Thank-You Note
(no entry fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants are asked to write their
sponsors "Thank-You" Notes and bring a
copy of ONE of the notes to pageant
check-in to be judged. The contestant
whose Note is selected as "Best" will be
recognized on stage and will receive an
award.
Personality
(no entry fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants vote for the girl who is the
friendliest, most helpful, and the most fun to
be around on pageant week-end. The girl
who receives the most votes is awarded the
Miss Personality State Title.
Most Spirit
(no entry fee)
Group 1 (Princess, Sweetheart, Preteen) or
Group 2 (Jr. Teen, Teen, Coed)
The pageant staff will select one contestant
from each group who shows the Most
uplifting spirit on pageant weekend.
Most Ticket Sales
(no entry fee)
Group 1 (Princess, Sweetheart, Preteen) or
Group 2 (Jr. Teen, Teen, Coed)
Contestants may sell Pageant Admission
Tickets and earn cash awards. The
contestant who sells the MOST tickets will
receive Reserved Seats for her supporters
and receive an award on stage.
(no entry fee)
[ PT ] [ JR ] [ T ] [ CO ]
Contestants who wish to compete in the
Academic Achievement Contest must
complete appropriate form and bring it to
pageant check-in. Judges will select the
contestant who has the best grade point
average.
Volunteer Service Contest
(no entry fee)
All Age Groups
All contestants will receive a Volunteer
Service Form. Contestants who wish to
compete in this contest complete the form
and bring it to pageant check-in. Judges will
select the contestant who has the best
record of helping others without receiving
pay.
Best Thank-You Note
(no entry fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants are asked to write their
sponsors "Thank-You" Notes and bring a
copy of ONE of the notes to pageant
check-in to be judged. The contestant
whose Note is selected as "Best" will be
recognized on stage and will receive an
award.
Personality
(no entry fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants vote for the girl who is the
friendliest, most helpful, and the most fun to
be around on pageant week-end. The girl
who receives the most votes is awarded the
Miss Personality State Title.
Most Spirit
(no entry fee)
Group 1 (Princess, Sweetheart, Preteen) or
Group 2 (Jr. Teen, Teen, Coed)
The pageant staff will select one contestant
from each group who shows the Most
uplifting spirit on pageant weekend.
Most Ticket Sales
(no entry fee)
Group 1 (Princess, Sweetheart, Preteen) or
Group 2 (Jr. Teen, Teen, Coed)
Contestants may sell Pageant Admission
Tickets and earn cash awards. The
contestant who sells the MOST tickets will
receive Reserved Seats for her supporters
and receive an award on stage.
Talent Contest
($ 50 Entry Fee Per Talent)
All Age Groups
Contestants who have developed an
interest in the performing arts may choose
to enter the Talent Contest. Only live
presentations will be permitted. Examples
of the talent contest are as follows: any
form of dance, piano, any musical
instrument, singing, reciting a poem
monologues, baton twirling, gymnastics,
etc.
Speech
($ 50 Entry Fee)
All age Groups
Length of Speech: No longer than 100
words, including small words but excluding
the title. Contestants with speeches over
100 words will be allowed to perform but
will be disqualified from placing in the
speech contest. Parents, teachers, friends
or anyone may help you write your
speech. Speech must be memorized; be
expressive and know your speech well.
Bring two typed (double spaced) copies to
pageant registration.
Sportswear Contest
($ 50 Entry Fee)
All Age Groups
In this optional event, contestants will
model age- appropriate attire that has a
casual, tailored look, This is a fun, upbeat
event!
Photogenic Contest
($ 50 Entry Fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants competing in this optional
contest will bring a photo of any size to
pageant registration. "Miss Photogenic" will
be selected from the photographs. The
photos may be black and white or color;
head shots usually work best.
Actress
($50 Entry Fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants may use a commercial from
the document below or submit one of your
favorite commercials to your director for
approval. Age appropriate commercials
may include makeup, restaurants, shoe
stores, cell phone, Disney World, etc.
($ 50 Entry Fee Per Talent)
All Age Groups
Contestants who have developed an
interest in the performing arts may choose
to enter the Talent Contest. Only live
presentations will be permitted. Examples
of the talent contest are as follows: any
form of dance, piano, any musical
instrument, singing, reciting a poem
monologues, baton twirling, gymnastics,
etc.
Speech
($ 50 Entry Fee)
All age Groups
Length of Speech: No longer than 100
words, including small words but excluding
the title. Contestants with speeches over
100 words will be allowed to perform but
will be disqualified from placing in the
speech contest. Parents, teachers, friends
or anyone may help you write your
speech. Speech must be memorized; be
expressive and know your speech well.
Bring two typed (double spaced) copies to
pageant registration.
Sportswear Contest
($ 50 Entry Fee)
All Age Groups
In this optional event, contestants will
model age- appropriate attire that has a
casual, tailored look, This is a fun, upbeat
event!
Photogenic Contest
($ 50 Entry Fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants competing in this optional
contest will bring a photo of any size to
pageant registration. "Miss Photogenic" will
be selected from the photographs. The
photos may be black and white or color;
head shots usually work best.
Actress
($50 Entry Fee)
All Age Groups
Contestants may use a commercial from
the document below or submit one of your
favorite commercials to your director for
approval. Age appropriate commercials
may include makeup, restaurants, shoe
stores, cell phone, Disney World, etc.
Hostess -
Outstanding Program Participation
All Age Groups
This optional award is an earned award for the
most advertising sold for the Pageant Program
Book. Many prizes including cash, crowns,
banners, pageant weekend hotel
accommodations, and trips to Florida may be
won by selling advertising! Every contestant who
competes in this contest will receive a special
trophy on stage!
Outstanding Program Participation
All Age Groups
This optional award is an earned award for the
most advertising sold for the Pageant Program
Book. Many prizes including cash, crowns,
banners, pageant weekend hotel
accommodations, and trips to Florida may be
won by selling advertising! Every contestant who
competes in this contest will receive a special
trophy on stage!
| Please note: Princess and Sweetheart age Divisions will be combined for all optionals! |
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