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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter the Beauties of America Pageant?
There are two ways that you can enter the Beauties of America pageant. Either
through an official State Pageant, or as an At-Large Delegate. For more information
on both of these areas, please visit the “State
Pageants” section of the website.
What division am I eligible for?
There are five different divisions in the Beauties of America Pageant. They
are;
- Beauties of America’s Teen: Must be at least 13 and no older than
19 by August 1, 2008. Teen delegates must be single and never married for
the duration of their participation in Beauties of America and, if selected,
for the duration of their reign as Beauties of America’s Teen. Beauties
of America’s Teen may not have given birth to a child prior to or during
her reign.
- Beauties of America’s 20s: Must be at least 20 and no older than
29 by August 1, 2008. She may be single, married, widowed or divorced. She
may or may not have children.
- Beauties of America’s 30s: Must be at least 30 and no older than
39 by August 1, 2008. She may be single, married, widowed or divorced. She
may or may not have children.
- Beauties of America’s 40s: Must be at least 40 and no older than
49 by August 1, 2008. She may be single, married, widowed or divorced. She
may or may not have children.
- Beauties of America’s 50s & Up: Must be at least 50 by August
1, 2008. She may be single, married, widowed or divorced. She may or may not
have children.
What is the deadline for the Beauties of America Pageant?
July 15, 2008: All entry fees must be paid in full by this
date. All fees for program book advertisements must also be received by this
date. No exceptions.
July 31, 2008: All required paperwork is due 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.
What is the entry fee for the Beauties of America Pageant?
The 2008 national entry fee is $795. This entry fee includes the following
for each delegate;
- Entry into national pageant
- Official Beauties of America state crown
- Official Beauties of America embroidered state sash
- Delegate handbook and all delegate pageant paperwork and materials
- Opening night dinner party at the Hard Rock Café
- Meals while at the Beauties of America Pageant
- Official Beauties of America program book
- Official Beauties of America Mug
- Official Beauties of America Gift Bag
- “Princess” Tote Bag
- Sponsor gifts and more
The entry fee does not include:
- Hotel Accommodations
- Travel Expenses
- Opening Number and Competition Wardrobe
- Program Book Advertisements (optional)
- Personal Expenses
Who pays my sponsor fee?
A delegate may pay her own sponsor fee, or she make seek sponsors to assist her. All delegate sponsors are recognized in the official national program book at no additional charge.
What are my payment options?
Each delegate is required to pay a $250 deposit within 30 days of acceptance
of her application. The balance of the entry fee is due by July 15,
2008.
Delegates can pay by certified funds, money order, personal check or Pay Pal.
If making a Pay Pal Payment, the account
email address is jennifer@beautiesofamerica.com.
For payments made by mail, please send those to:
Beauties of America Pageant, LLC
P.O. Box 466
Lebanon, OH 45036
If I do not compete in the pageant after entering and paying fees, can I receive a refund?
Beauties of America Pageant, LLC cannot refund nor transfer any fees paid to participate in the national pageant. This includes, but is not limited to, entry fees, ad page fees, tickets purchased.
What prizes can queens and award winners win?
The Beauties of America Pageant has one of the best prize offerings for national
queens, runners-up and special award winners in the industry. The prize list
can be found under the “Prizes”
section of the website. It is updated on an ongoing basis, so please check this
section often for the latest in prize offerings.
Do I have to sell program book advertisements?
No. Delegates are not required to sell program book advertisements. However, the Beauties of America pageant offers a special award, the Overall Photogenic Award, to one delegate in the entire pageant. This award is based on each delegate’s program book advertising page(s). To qualify for this special award, delegate needs to purchase at least a ˝ page advertisement. Delegates are not required to participate in this award to qualify for the national titles, and it has no bearing on the outcome of the final pageant.
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, Jennifer Reed White, at jennifer@beautiesofamerica.com
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