Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I enter the Beauties of America Pageant?
Download and fill out the Preliminary Application. It should be typed or hand printed legibly. Select a recent photo and print your name on the back of it. The photo and preliminary application are for office use only; the judges will not see either. The photo does not need to be professional and it will not be returned to you. Mail the above items and your $250.00 deposit, or payment in full to the National Office. Once we receive and approve your application, you will become an official delegate in the 2011 Beauties of America pageant! If you are not accepted as a delegate your deposit or payment in full will be returned to you.

What is the deadline date to enter the Beauties of America Pageant?
June 1, 2011 is the final delegate entry deadline. Your $250.00 deposit or payment in full is due with your Preliminary Application.

July 1, 2011: All entry fees must be paid in full by this date. No exceptions. All required and optional paperwork is due by this date, and all fees for program book advertisements must also be received by this date. This includes all required delegate paperwork, ad copy, pre-ordered tickets and program books, pre-ordered photo and video packages. All deadlines are strictly enforced.

Is marital status important?
Delegates may be single, married, widowed or divorced. She may or may not have children.

What age categories are there?
Age categories are 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s & up.

What if my birthday is close to the pageant date and it would put me in a different division?
In the rare event that a delegate will celebrate a birthday between August 1, 2011 and the first day of the national pageant that would cause her to move up into the next age division, the delegate must compete in the older age division.

What is the entry fee for the Beauties of America Pageant?
The entry fee is $795.00 (payment options available). It helps cover some of the expenses involved in producing a pageant of this caliber. Payments can be made by PayPal, Money Order or Business Checks made payable to Diverse Dreams, LLC. No personal checks are allowed. Pay in full and receive a $50.00 discount.

Are any entry fee discounts offered?
Payment in full – $50.00 off, making your entry fee 745.00
Delegate referral – If you refer a delegate and she competes in the 2011 pageant you will receive $50.00 off your entry fee, per delegate, up to four (4) delegates.
The following discount is valid until APRIL 25TH and CANNOT be used in conjunction with the Delegate Referral discount.
2010 Returning Delegates:
            $100.00 discount for returning delegates who use the same title and sash from 2010
            $150.00 for 2010 third and fourth runners-up
            $200.00 for 2010 first and second runners-up

What does my entry fee cover?
            *Entry into the national pageant
            *Official State Crown
            *Official State Sash
            *Official Beauties of America Program Magazine
            *Delegate Handbook and paperwork
            *Opening night Gala
            *Most meals while at the pageant
            *Personal Best Seminar
            *Gift Bag

What is not covered in my entry fee?
            *Hotel Accommodations
            *Travel Expenses
            *Opening Number and Competition Wardrobe
            *Program Magazine Advertisements (optional)
            *Personal/Family Expenses
            *Tickets
            *Photos
            *Pageant DVD

Is my entry fee refundable?
Due to pre-pageant cost, your entry fee is non refundable.

Who pays my entry fee?
You may pay your own entry fee, or seek sponsors to assist you.

What are my payment options?
Each delegate is required to pay a $250.00 deposit with the Preliminary Application. The balance of the entry fee is due by July 1, 2011. Delegates can pay by certified funds, money order, or Pay Pal.

If I do not compete in the pageant after entering and paying fees, can I receive a refund?
The Beauties of America pageant is not responsible for the refund of any fees paid to participate in the national pageant. This includes, but is not limited to, entry fees, ad page fees, tickets purchased, etc.

Is my entry fee transferable to a subsequent year if I decide not to compete for any reason?
The national office understands that sometimes life circumstances will change your plans. Therefore your entry fee deposit of $250.00 may be transferred to the next subsequent competition year only (i.e., 2011 to 2012). This decision is at the sole discretion of the national office.

Will you assign a roommate to me if I ask for one?
You are responsible for the cost of your room; therefore, the national office will not assign roommates. It is up to you if you choose to room with another delegate.

Is there a mandatory ad page?
You have the option of purchasing full page ads in the program book for $300.00 each. Ad pages can be valuable tools to help you recruit sponsors. These pages may be laid out however you like within design specifications. They should include your name and a photo of you with sponsors information or wording of your choice (subject to approval). Once you become a delegate, you will receive sample ads with your Delegate Handbook.

Is there a minimum mandatory ticket sales quota?
There is no mandatory ticket sales quota. However, the more people you have in the audience cheering you on the better you feel on stage! Tickets for the 2011 Beauties of America national pageant may be ordered in advance. A limited amount will be sold at the door. All seats are General Admission and are $30.00 each. All attendees must purchase a ticket, regardless of age.

How many judges will judge my division?
There are five (5) judges on the judging panel and they will judge all phases of the competition.
What are judges told to look for in a national queen?
Delegates will be judged on attitude, poise, personality, appearance and beauty. Beauties of America titleholders must be articulate and possess inner as well as outer beauty. They must have a sense of confidence and purpose, and be able to communicate effectively while being able to manage the responsibility of being a Beauties of America titleholder.

What are some of the duties of the national queens?

Will we know who the judges are prior to competition?
Delegates will not know who the judges are prior to competition.

What if my question is not on this list?
If you have a question that is not on this list, please email the Beauties of America Pageant National Director, Ché White, at info@diversedreams.com