Beauties of America
Celebrating Beauty and Achievement at Every Age ™
Rules & RegulationsOVERVIEW
DIVISIONS
Age Division Exception:In the rare event that a delegate will
celebrate a birthday between August 1, 2008 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. ENTRY FEE/ PAYMENTS Each Beauties of America national at-large delegate is required to pay an entry fee to enter the Beauties of America national pageant. The fee for the 2008 national pageant is $795. Delegates may pay the entire fee themselves, or may seek sponsors to help defray the cost of competing. Delegates will have the opportunity to provide a list of sponsors to the national office. Sponsors will be recognized in the Beauties of America Pageant official program book at no additional charge. Payment may be made by certified check, money order, personal check or Pay Pal. Upon acceptance of a delegate’s application, delegate must make an initial deposit payment of $250 within 30 days of acceptance. After that, each delegate is required to pay the balance of the entry fee no later than July 15, 2008. A delegate’s at-large state title will be confirmed, and her state crown and sash ordered after payment has been received in full by Beauties of America, LLC. For more information on the at-large title process, please see the “At-Large Delegates” section. Entry Fee Includes:
Entry Fee Does Not Include:
DEADLINES The fee deadline for the Beauties of America pageant is July 15, 2008. Any and all fees must be paid by this deadline. Fees include, but are not limited to, entry fees, advertisement fees, pre-ordered tickets and/ or program books and any other fees not mentioned here. All required paperwork, program book photo and ad copy must be received by the national office by July 31, 2008. All deadlines will be strictly adhered to. There will be no exceptions to deadlines under any circumstances. Delegate understands that failure to meet deadlines will result in judges panel being made aware of delinquency. Penalty to delegate’s score due to tardiness will be at the sole discretion of judges panel. REFUND POLICY Any and all fees paid to Beauties of America, LLC are non-refundable and non-transferable
under any circumstances. This includes any and all fees paid by the delegate
or by anyone on behalf of the delegate. STATE PAGEANTS If there is a state pageant in the state in which a delegate resides, delegate must first compete in the state pageant before applying as an at-large delegate. Exceptions to this may be found under the “At-Large Delegates” section. State pageant delegates agree to look solely to the state pageant director for any and all matters relating to the state pageant. Beauties of America Pageant, LLC is not liable to any state pageant delegate for any and all matters whatsoever in connection with the state pageant. If selected as a state queen of a state pageant, delegate agrees to attend the Beauties of America national pageant, and to look to the national office for all matters regarding the national pageant. State pageant winners may not recompete in the same division in the same state pageant. They may reenter the state pageant once they are eligible to move into another division to compete for that division’s state title. State pageant winners may reenter the Beauties of America national pageant
as an at-large delegate in years following their reign as a state pageant titleholder. If there is a state pageant in the state a delegate resides, that delegate must first participate in that state pageant before applying to Beauties of America as an at-large delegate. If a delegate enters a state pageant and one of the following occurs, the delegate may then apply to Beauties of America as an at-large delegate:
All delegates at the Beauties of America national pageant compete on equal terms, regardless of whether a state pageant winner or at-large delegate. Eligibility To be eligible for an at-large state title, a delegate must meet at least one of the following criteria:
At-large applicants who qualify, under this criteria, for more than one state may list up to three states that they would like to represent on their official application. At-large applicants will be required to pay an initial deposit of $250 at the time their application is accepted by the national office. Upon receipt of the initial deposit, the at-large delegate’s title is considered pending. Once the national office receives the full entry fee, the at-large delegate’s title will be confirmed. The at-large delegate’s state crown and sash will be ordered and national paperwork mailed once the at-large delegate has been moved to confirmed status. At-large delegates will receive written notice from the national office of their title status as it moves from pending to confirmed. At-large delegates agree to look only to Beauties of America, LLC with respect to all aspects of the national pageant. At-large titles begin at the date a delegate's entry fee is paid in full by the National office, and ends on October 1, 2008. RETURNING DELEGATES Former winners of the Beauties of America’s Teen, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s & Up national titles may not recompete in the same division, but may renter the Beauties of America pageant once their age division status changes. State pageant winners may not recompete in the same division in the same state pageant. They may reenter the state pageant once they are eligible to move into another division to compete for that division’s state title. State pageant winners may reenter the Beauties of America national pageant as an at-large delegate in years following their reign as a state pageant titleholder. At-large delegates may reenter the Beauties of America pageant from year to year. Returning at-large delegates from the previous year will have priority selection to represent their same state title, if they chose to recompete at the national pageant that subsequent year, subject to qualifying criteria. COMMERCIAL TIE-UPS Delegates may have a commercial tie-up, modeling contract, agency agreement
or other similar contract. However, such contract may not permit or authorize
the use of the Beauties of America Pageant name. AREAS OF COMPETITION Personal Interview Competition (40%): Beauties of America titleholders must be articulate and possess inner beauty, 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. The Beauties of America Pageant is a traditional beauty pageant, which also celebrates the achievements of today’s modern America woman. Women ages 13 and older are eligible to compete in the Beauties of America Pageant. National titleholders are selected by competing in the areas of Private Interview, Fitness, Evening Gown and Photogenic. Each area of competition is described in further detail below, along with the weight of each area.
Opening Production Number (Not Scored): The Beauties of America Pageant finals include a professionally produced opening number. Delegates wear attire as specified by Beauties of America, LLC based on the theme of the national pageant. Fitness Competition (25%):Beauties of America titleholders must exemplify the physically fit modern American woman. They must exude confidence, enthusiasm and graceful carriage on stage. A separate award will be presented to the delegate in each division who receives the highest overall fitness award.
Evening Gown Competition (25%): Beauties of America titleholders must project grace, style and sophistication. Each delegate selects her own evening gown. Their choice should reflect their own personality and style. The monetary value of the gown is not a consideration for judging. Beauties of America is looking at the woman in the gown, not the gown on the woman.
Photogenic Competition (10%): Beauties of America titleholders must represent the beautiful, modern American woman. A delegate’s ability to project well in a photograph is important to Beauties of America, LLC, as Beauties of America titleholders will appear in major BOA advertising campaigns, be photographed at appearances and more.
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONSBeauties of America national titles are awarded based solely on the above outlined areas of competition. However, Beauties of America, LLC offers delegates additional opportunities to qualify for a variety of special awards. These awards are optional awards that have no bearing on the final outcome of the pageant. Overall Photogenic Award: This award is given to one delegate in the entire pageant whose program book advertisement most intrigues the judges panel. This award is completely separate and unrelated to the scoring given to each delegate in the photogenic area of competition for the main pageant. This is a special award that each delegate may choose to qualify for by purchasing a half-page
advertisement or larger in the national program book. Delegates may purchase the program book
advertising themselves or may seek sponsorship to cover the costs. The design of the advertisement
and photos that the delegate chooses to include in the advertisement is at the delegate's discretion.
However, all photos and advertising layouts must be in good taste. Turn For The Judges People’s Choice Award: This award is given to one delegate in the entire pageant who receives the most votes on www.tftj.com. There is no additional fee or paperwork to qualify for this award. All delegates are eligible for this award. Pageantry Spirit Award: his award is given to one delegate in the entire pageant who the other delegates feel exhibits the true spirit of pageant competition. This is the delegate who the other delegates vote on as the most congenial, pleasant, helpful and with the most positive attitude throughout the pageant. Program Appreciation Award: This award is given to one delegate in the entire pageant who purchases the most program book advertisements in the official national program book. Delegates may purchase their own advertisements, or make seek out sponsors to purchase advertisements. The design of the advertisement pages and photos that the delegate chooses to include in the advertisement pages is at the delegate's discretion. However, all photos and advertising layouts must be in good taste. Achievement Award: This award is given to one delegate in each division, and is judged by a separate panel of judges. Each delegate will have the opportunity to submit an essay (on the official Achievement Award form) that outlines any academic, professional and/ or personal achievements, or highlights any obstacles that a delegate has overcome, or any contributions that a delegate has made to her community, volunteer efforts, school, workplace or other areas. Media Awards: This award is given to each delegate who completes a designated number of appearances from the time she receives her state title until the date of the national pageant. Delegates are required to complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of live appearances as a state titleholder to qualify for this award. Each appearance in a pageant trade magazine, pageant website or newspaper article will be considered the equivalent of one hour of appearances. Each delegate who wishes to qualify for this award will be required to submit her appearances on an official Media Award form that is included in the delegate's official paperwork. JUDGES AND SCORING PROCEDURESJudges:
Scoring Procedures:
Post-Pageant Feedback:
MORALITY AGREEMENTDelegate is a person of good moral character and will continue to be a person of good moral character. She warrants that she has not committed and will not commit any act inconsistent with the highest standards of public morals and convictions, including but not limited to involvement in nude photography or felony convictions. She has not been a part of any endeavor that will reflect unfavorable on the pageant, its agents, representatives, sponsors and/or licenses. The pageant will exercise it’s right to terminate our agreement, if any of the above restrictions have been violated. The Delegate hereby releases the Beauties of America Pageant, its officers, directors, agents, employees and its successors, licensees, representatives, and assignees, from any and all claims, or connected with the Pageant and / or use of photographs or other likenesses, biographical material, voice, videotapes, and / or recordings of said Delegate. Said material may be used, reproduced, exhibited, telecast, and published in the manner as Beauties of America Pageant deems advisable. Delegate hereby further releases Beauties of America Pageant, its officers, directors, agents, employees, partners, ventures or any related persons from any claims, demands, causes of action, expenses and costs for any injuries or demands sustained by Delegate as a result of, or during participation in the Pageant, appearances and activities contemplated herein, including but not limited to traveling to and from the contest and personal appearance sites. Entrant agrees that the method of judging shall be at the total discretion of the pageant and that the judges’ decision is final. Each delegate is expected to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times before, during and after the pageant. Delegate will conduct herself in a respectful, professional and courteous manner before, during and after the Beauties of America Pageant. Delegate will not publicly slander or libel in any form, verbal or written, any other Beauties of America Pageant delegate, titleholder, judge, staff member and/ or anyone else connected with Beauties of America Pageant, LLC. Beauties of America state titleholders are permitted to represent only their Beauties of America titles during the entire course of the national pageant. Delegates may not represent any other titles that they may hold at any time before, during or after the national pageant, while at the pageant host facilities. Delegate agrees to sign a Morality Agreement and submit original signed copy with their official delegate paperwork to the Beauties of America national office by the paperwork deadline. Failure to submit a signed Morality Agreement does not discharge a delegate from responsibility to abide by the Morality Agreement. Failure to comply with any terms of the Morality Agreement may result in immediate disqualification of a delegate and forfeiture of all prizes and awards won. Delegate agrees that Beauties of America, LLC has the sole discretion to determine the nature of a Morality Agreement violation and to determine any subsequent consequences thereof. CONDUCT REGARDING BEAUTIES OF AMERICA PAGEANT EVENTSEach delegate is expected to attend and be on time for all scheduled rehearsals, meals, dinner parties and events – competition or otherwise – during the national pageant. Points will be deducted from a delegate’s total score for any unexcused absence or tardiness. Beauties of America Pageant National Director has the sole authority to excuse an absence or tardiness of a delegate. BEAUTIES OF AMERICA NATIONAL QUEENS’ CONTRACTEach Beauties of America delegate agrees that she will sign a contract, as part of her official paperwork, that states she will make a minimum of twelve (12) public appearances throughout her year’s reign, if selected as a Beauties of America national queen. This may include, but is not limited to, television events, radio events, parades, grand openings, charitable events and other public appearances. Queen agrees to provide Beauties of America, LLC, photos of each appearance in a timely manner following each appearance, as well as copies of any other press coverage on each appearance. Queen agrees that these photos may be used on the website and/ or to promote the Beauties of America pageant. The reign of each Beauties of America national queen will begin at the moment of her crowning and end following the crowning of each queen’s successor. 2008 Beauties of America national queens agree that they will not enter any other pageant, assume any other title appointments or compete for any other titles during their year's reign. Beauties of America national titleholders are expected to make this their main pageant-related priority. Each Beauties of America national queen may have a commercial tie-up, modeling contract, agency agreement or other similar contract. However, such contract may not permit or authorize the use of the Beauties of America Pageant name. Beauties of America national queens agree to attend the next year’s national pageant to crown their successors. Queens’ hotel accommodations and meal expenses will be provided by Beauties of America, LLC. Queens are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the national pageant. STATEMENT OF AGREEMENTBeauties of America delegate agrees to permit Beauties of America, LLC to use her name, likeness, voice or other pertinent information for the purpose of publicity and promotion now and/ or in the future. Delegate understands that her name, likeness, voice or other pertinent information may be used on the Internet, in print advertising, in press releases, and/ or on merchandise related to the Beauties of America Pageant. Delegate agrees to waive any and all compensation for the use of her name, likeness, voice or other pertinent information for the purpose of publicity and promotion. In the event that a delegate is disqualified or resigns from her title, for any reason, she must return all prizes and awards in condition received. In the event that a national queen is unable to complete her reign for any reason, the first runner-up to that queen would assume the title for the remainder of the reign, along with all prizes and awards. Delegate, by virtue of participation in the Beauties of America Pageant, agrees to release Beauties of America Pageant, LLC and its members from liability resulting from any of the following;
OTHER INFORMATIONHotel: Delegates are required to stay at the host hotel, and are responsible for their own hotel expenses. An exception to this requirement will be made for delegates who live within a radius to the host hotel that it is reasonable to drive to and from the host hotel and venue. Travel: Delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Minors: An adult must accompany all delegates under the age of 18 to the national pageant. Beauties of America, LLC will not assume responsibility for minors before, during or after the national pageant. Photographs: All delegates must provide a photo for the official national program book to the national office. Photo specifications are provided in delegate’s national paperwork. Attire: Delegates are responsible for their own competition and rehearsal/ special event attire before, during and after the pageant. Specific information on wardrobe requirements can be found under the “Areas of Competition” section of the website. Directors of Beauties of America state pageants are not eligible to compete in other Beauties of America state pageants or the national pageant while they are actively directing for Beauties of America. Relatives of Beauties of America Directors, staff members or others affiliated with the Beauties of America Pageant in an official capacity are not permitted to compete in any Beauties of America pageants while such a relationship exists. |
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