INSIDE SCOOP - National American Miss

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Official National Pageant Guidebook
INSIDE SCOOP
Planning for
EXTRAS!
Step 2
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It’s a Family Vacation to Disneyland®!
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National Schedule
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What is National American Miss?
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Who’s Going to Nationals?
24 Spirit of America Award
25 National Optional Contests
The Basics
Step 1
26 Casual Wear Modeling
Optional Contest
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Win Your Share of $500,000!
Your Participation Guide
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National American Miss
Queen’s Titles
10 National Website
36 National Pageant
Advertising Program
28 Spokesmodel & Talent
Optional Contests
38 National Advertising
Titles
29 Photogenic Optional
Contest
30 Actress Optional Contest
39 “I Am” Spotlight
31 National Actress Workshop
14 Fabulous Optional Contests
32 Free Optional Contests
16 Crowns and Banners
33 More National Optional
Contests
43 Advertising Layout Sheet
34 Helpful Information for
Pageant Week
18 Travel Info
19 Hotel Info
20 Overall Competition and
Scoring Breakdown
22 Fashion 411.What to Wear!
35 Let’s Do The
Time Warp!
National Pageant
Theme Parties
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40 The Premium Prizes
42 Advertising Record Sheet
12 National Advertising Titles
✓ Checklist
Nationals
Success Tools
Step 3
27 Top Model Search Optional
Contest
11 Registration Online
17 What To Do
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44 Sample Advertising Sheet
45 Contributor Receipts
In addition to the prestigious National
Pageant activities, you’ll enjoy the
dream family vacation of a lifetime!
Take advantage of the discounted
hotel rates only offered through
National American Miss!
Get ready for a VIP day at Disneyland
with your family and new friends from
across the country, a tour of
Hollywood and Rodeo Drive and
swimming at the fabulous Marriott
pool...you’ll fill your scrapbook with
memories
and fun!
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We look forward to seeing
YOU at Nationals!
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11:00a-2:00p - Pageant Check-In
3:00p-6:00p - Optional Contest Rehearsals
7:00p-8:15p - Orientation
8:45p-9:30p - 70’s Theme Party
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Daytime - Day at Disneyland®
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Come Join us in
Disneyland® for the
National Pageant!
Nationals is held
Thanksgiving week in
Anaheim, California,
home of Disneyland®!
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◆ National Advertising Photo Shoot
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Contests
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3:00p-6:00p - Pageant Check-In
Optional Contests
Rehearsals
Daytime - Day at Disneyland
Hollywood Tour
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Red Carpet Awards
National American Miss Formal Wear
National All-American Miss Formal Wear
National American Miss Personal Introduction
National All-American Miss Personal Introduction
National American Miss Interviews
National All-American Miss Interviews
Rehearsals
Thanksgiving Banquet
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Final Pageant for National American Miss
Final Pageant for National All-American Miss
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Red Carpet Awards
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Final Rehearsals
Key To Your Activities at the National Pageant
– Which Activities Will You Attend?
■ - National American Miss Competitors
▲ - National All-American Miss Competitors
● - Girls only competing in Optional contests
◆ - National Advertising Title Holders
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National Schedule of Activities
National American Miss Queen, All-American Queen & Optional Contest Competitions
This is the tentative schedule of activities; times are subject to change. However, the Check-In time
on the first day and the Final Pageant on the last day are correct.
A detailed schedule of activities for your age group will be mailed to you by two weeks prior to your pageant.
See your deadline date for the National Program Book. This is the date when all materials that are to go in the
National Program Book are due. That includes photos, sponsors, and advertising.
For registration options, go to: www.namiss.com and select “National Pageant.”
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National American Miss?
What is
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he National American Miss competition is a program designed for today’s girl. We recognize and are excited
about the unique individuality found in the girls of America. Our program is centered around helping young
ladies grow and expand their ideas about who they are and what they would like to achieve. We want every
girl to realize that she is worth it, that she truly can take hold of her dreams and make them a reality!
National American Miss is a program based on a lifetime of experience, the foundational principles of positive self-image
and natural beauty within. For this reason, there is no noticeable makeup allowed
for the Pre-Teen, Jr. Pre-Teen and Princess age divisions.
“Our program is centered
around helping young ladies
grow and expand their ideas
about who they
are and what they
would like to achieve.”
Come and see for yourself! Join us in beautiful Anaheim, California for our
National Competition. Our friendly staff will guide you through this once-ina-lifetime opportunity. You’ll gain poise, self-confidence, and valuable
communication skills. You’ll feel good about yourself and gain the competitive
edge to succeed later in whatever field you may choose, from modeling to
business to life!
All of our staff members at the National American Miss program have an
extensive history in not only pageantry, but youth activities of all kinds.
Each and every team member is committed to providing doors of
opportunity that are not available anywhere else. Girls and parents alike
can be proud to be a part of National American Miss.
Join us this Thanksgiving in California for a family vacation, and
experience a week filled with magic made just for you. Maybe you
will be the girl who takes home the title of National American
Miss or National All-American Miss. Or perhaps you’ll pursue
the prestigious optional contest titles and your share of more
than $500,000 in prizes that will be awarded. There is so
much waiting for you at National American Miss, we look forward
to seeing you in the spotlight!
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Rock-on! Your state did not have a pageant for your age
group, and you were selected through a comprehensive essay
and interview process to represent your state at the National
Pageant. Now you’re on your way to Anaheim, California to
compete for the title of National American Miss!
We are so excited you finished in the Top 5 Queen’s
Court at your State Pageant! You’ll get to represent your
city as a City Queen as you compete for the prestigious
title of National All-American Miss!
All your hard work at the State Pageant has paid
off. You’re invited to compete in the
National All-American Miss Pageant.
All-American Competition
Awesome!!! Your state did not have a pageant for
your age group and you were selected through a
comprehensive essay and interview process as a
representative to compete in the National AllAmerican Miss Pageant.
Queen’s Competition
Congratulations, State Queen! You’ve
won your state title and now you are on
your way to Anaheim, California
to compete for the
title of National
American Miss.
Way to go! What a fabulous representative of your
state and community you will be at the National
Pageant! You are eligible to compete for the title
of National All-American Miss.
Let your talent shine! If you were the winner in any of the State Talent, Photogenic,
Spokesmodel, Casual Wear Modeling, Top Model or Actress competitions, you may
compete in any of the Optional Contests at the National Pageant as well as compete for
the title of National All-American Miss and represent your city as City Queen.
Attain the National Ambassador title and you, too, can compete in the All-American Pageant and represent your city as City Queen. See page 13 for the scoop!
Optional Contests
Determination pays off! If you were in the top 5 in any of your State Talent, Photogenic, Spokesmodel, Casual Wear Modeling,Top Model Search or Actress
competitions, you may compete in any of the Optional Contests at the National Pageant. You’ll also be able to participate in the opening production
number dance, the special presentation in formal wear, all Disney Activities and more!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Held for State
Queen’s
each
Title
age
division? Winner
State
Queen’s
Top 5
Court
State
Cover
Girl
Appointed
State
National
State
Ambassador Ambassador
Queen
Appointed
City
Queens
State
Premium
Optional
Contest
Winner
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National Pageants
National American Miss –
National Queen’s Title
National All-American Miss –
National Queen’s Title
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National Titles
National Cover Miss Title
National Cover Model Title
National Cover Girl Title
National Ambassador
National Talent Title
National Photogenic Title
National Casual Wear Modeling Title
National Top Model Search
National Spokesmodel Title
National Actress Title
National Most Promising Model Title
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National Awards
National Spirit Award –
sponsored by Pageantry Magazine
National Academic Achievement Award
& Scholarship - Sponsored by
The National Honor Roll
National Talent Award –
sponsored by
American Cheerleader and
Dance Spirit Magazines
National Spirit of America Award
National Portfolio Award
National Volunteer Service Award
National Art Contest Award
National Best Resume Award
National Miss Personality Award
National Most Ticket Sales Award
National Scrapbook Award
National Best Thank-You Note Award
Special National Activities
Day at Disneyland
Thanksgiving Banquet Meal
Tour of Hollywood and Rodeo Drive
Special Presentation in Formal Wear
All-American Opening Dance Number
Theme Party
* Open to Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss age divisions
*** Special presentation and dance number only applies if you are not competing in a National Queen’s Competition.
++ Appointed National American Miss Queens will need to pay the $795 entry fee to the National Pageant. You may use 2 pages of advertising to cover the cost of the National Pageant entry fee.
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P
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State
Premium
Optional
Contest
Top 5
Entry
Fees
$0
(if you are not an appointed state queen)
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Can I pay
the entry fee by
selling Advertising
for the National
Program Book?
2 pages for Appointed State Queens
$795
2 pages
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$175 per entry
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$175 per entry
15 or more pages for state or national book
4 or more pages for the national book
1 page per entry
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1 page per entry
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Entry in Photogenic Competition
and Casual Wear Modeling
Competition
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4 Photogenic Entries
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appropriate page of
your forms section
(white cards)
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1 page = 2 tickets
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• $5000 dollars in cash.
• The Official National American Miss
Crown, Banner,Trophy, and Bouquet of
Roses.
• Hotel and Airfare for the Queen to next year’s National
Pageant to crown her successor.
• Two complimentary tickets to Disneyland®, the Hollywood Tour, and the Thanksgiving
Banquet for next year’s pageant week.
• The opportunity to travel during the year of her reign, representing girls from across
the United States as National American Miss.
• The official National American Miss Ring.
• The official National American Miss Charm Bracelet.
• The official National American Miss Signature Crown Pin.
• A Digital Camera to capture the year’s memories.
• Her airfare to a photo shoot in Texas to appear in National American Miss magazines,
videos, and promotional materials.
• The official National American Miss stationery, business cards, and composite photo cards.
• The official National American Miss Luggage.
• The official National American Miss Crown Case, Sweatshirt, T-Shirt, and Tote Bag.
• Each Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a gift certificate toward an
appearance gown from the Elizabeth Anthony Collection.
• Each Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a $500 gift certificate toward in-house
merchandise or a competition gown from Debbrah’s.
• Each Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen and Pre-Teen Queen will receive a $250 gift certificate toward a
competition gown from Debbrah’s.
• Each Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a hair and make-up consultation valued at
$200 compliments of a Hollywood stylist.
• Each Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen and Pre-Teen Queen will receive a grooming
and wardrobe consultation valued at $200 compliments of a Hollywood stylist.
• An Acting Consultation from a renowned Hollywood acting coach.
The 1st through 4th runners-up in every age division will receive
an official trophy, bouquet of roses and cash award!
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The National All-American Miss Queen’s competition is for girls who: placed
in the State Queen’s Court; won their State or National Cover Girl title;
won the National Cover Model title; earned the prestigious State
Ambassador or National Ambassador title; or won a major State
Optional Contest.
• $2000 dollars in cash.
• The Official National All-American Miss Crown,
Banner, Trophy, and Bouquet of Roses.
• Hotel and Airfare for the Queen to next year’s National Pageant to crown her
successor.
• Two complimentary tickets to Disneyland®, the Hollywood Tour, and the
Thanksgiving Banquet for next year’s pageant week.
• The opportunity to travel during the year of her reign, representing girls from
across the United States as National All-American Miss.
• The official National All-American Miss Bracelet.
• The official National American Miss Signature Crown Pin.
• A new iPod® Nano.
• Her airfare to a photo shoot in Texas to appear in National American Miss
magazines, videos, and promotional materials.
• The official National All-American Miss stationery, business cards, and
composite photo cards.
• The official National All-American Miss Crown Case, Sweatshirt, T-Shirt, and
Tote Bag.
• Each Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss Queen will receive a gift certificate
toward an appearance gown from the Elizabeth Anthony Collection.
• An Acting Consultation from a renowned Hollywood acting coach.
The 1st through 4th runners-up in every age division will receive an
official trophy, bouquet of roses and cash award!
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Check This Out!
See the exciting video clips of the National Pageant!
• Just click on “view videos” and take a look at
the National Pageant highlights of the
Hollywood Tour, the outstanding National
Awards, the awesome stage, the opening
production numbers of Nationals, and much more.
• Download cool wallpaper patterns for your PC!
• Take a look at the exciting pictures from
Nationals in the National Photo Gallery
• Register for the National Pageant Online, Today!
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Your Journey
to Nationals
Justgot easier!
N
ow we’ve made it easier than ever for you to manage your
journey to Nationals by using our online system! At
www.namiss.com/Nationals you can quickly and easily:
• Register for the National Pageant
• Make payments
• Check your account
• Reserve a room at the official host hotel
• See the Schedule of Activities
• View National Pageant highlight videos
....all this and more, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
While you can still do everythng by mail and/or fax, now you can
use our secure website as a free and simple way to guarantee
that your registration and payments never get “lost in the mail.”
Once you make a payment to the National Office with your
American Express®, Visa®, Master Card® or Discover® card, your
pageant account is credited right away. Since it’s open 24 hours a
day, we’re ready when you are!
H
ere are just some of the transactions you
can handle online:
Sponsor Fees
Advertising Payments
Optional Contests
Outfits
Crowns and Banners
Thanksgiving Banquet Meal
Disneyland® tickets
...and more!
Go online to www.namiss.com/Nationals today!
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National
Cover Miss™
• The one national participant per
age group who sold the most
program book advertising of 15
pages or more.You get full credit
for all national and/or state
advertising sales from this year!
• The sum of your state and
national sales equals your total for
this prestigious top title!
For example:
Your State Ads:
2 pages
Your National Ads:
14 pages
Total Ads: 16 pages
• You must come to the National Pageant to receive this title,
crown and banner.
• Please adhere to your National Program Book Deadline
Date for all National Advertising.
National Cover
Miss™ Awards
Package!
• Official Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, Trophy, and Roses.
• Photo Shoot at the National Pageant, where your photo
will be used in the next year’s advertising booklet.
• Official National Cover Miss Bracelet. This will be a
beautiful keepsake of your accomplishments as National
Cover Miss.
• Your choice of the earned premium prizes for your
national advertising.
• Personalized National Cover Miss Crown Case.
• National American Miss Sweatshirt.
• The opportunity to travel throughout your reign and
represent National American Miss as National Cover Miss.
• Two Disney Tickets, two Hollywood Tour Tickets and two
Thanksgiving Banquet Tickets when you return to crown
your successor.
Ahoy Mates!
Any National Cover Miss contender who sells 20 pages for the National Program
Book has the option to choose a fantastic cruise vacation for two (maximum value
can not exceed $2,300) or their earned prizes.
National
Cover
Model™
• Any State or National Contestant
who sold at least 10 full pages of
advertising for the state pageant, for
the national pageant, or for the state
and national pageants combined.
• You must come to the National Pageant
to receive this title, crown and banner.
National Cover
Model™ Awards
Package!
• Official Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, Trophy, and Roses.
will be featured in next year’s advertising booklet.
• Official National Cover Model Bracelet. This will be a
beautiful keepsake of your accomplishments as National
Cover Model.
national advertising.
• Please adhere to your National Program Book Deadline
for all National Advertising.
* See page 38 for details on the National Trip
You may pay your complete All-American entry fee to the National
Pageant with just 2 pages of Advertising sold at the National Level!
If you sold any amount of advertising for your state program book, and you
attend the National Pageant, your state advertising sales count toward the three
national advertising titles of National Cover Girl, Cover Model and Cover Miss!
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National Cover
Girl™
• Any State or National Contestant who sold
at least 7 full pages of advertising at the state
pageant, at the national pageant, or at the
state and national pageant combined.
• You must come to the National Pageant
to receive this title, crown and banner.
• Please adhere to your National Program
Book Deadline Date for all National
Advertising.
National
Ambassador™
Title
• Any National Contestant who sells
4 pages of advertising for the
National Program Book will
earn the National Ambassador Title.
• You must come to the National Pageant to
receive this title, crown and banner.
• Please adhere to your National Program Book
Deadline Date for all National Advertising.
National Cover
Girl™ Awards
Package!
• National Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, and Trophy.
will be featured in next year’s advertising booklet.
national advertising. For 7 pages of national ads, you’ll
receive your choice of 8 premium prizes, $1,000 cash or
the National Trip!*
National
Ambassador™
Awards Package!
• National Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner and Trophy.
• Eligibility to compete in the National All-American
Miss Competition.
• Complimentary Photo Shoot at the National Pageant.
• For the 4 pages of national ads, you’ll receive your choice
of 5 premium prizes!
Note: You can use 2 pages of your advertising to pay your
entry in the National All-American Miss Pageant.
Good News! National Ambassadors qualify to
compete in the All-American Miss Competition!
If you were a runner-up in one of the major optional contests at state, here’s your chance to compete
in the National All-American Miss national queen competition! Just sell 4 pages of Advertising for the
National Program Book and not only will you earn your National Ambassador title, but you also will
then qualify to compete for the All-American Miss title! With 4 ad pages you will earn 5 premium
advertising prizes, 2 of which you can use to cover your All-American sponsor fee, and then you’ll still
have 3 premium prizes to use toward your stay at the official host hotel or whatever you like!
National Program Book Premium Prizes!
For EACH page of Advertising Sold in the National Program Book you will receive your choice of:
• Free Hotel Night at the Host Hotel
• 2 Tickets to Disneyland®
• One National Optional Contest Entry Valued at $175
• 2 Tickets for the Thanksgiving Banquet
(Talent, Photogenic, Casual Wear, Actress, Spokesmodel & Top Model Search)
• 2 Tickets for the Hollywood Bus Tour
• $75 Cash Award
• $100 NAM shopping spree
• iPod® Shuffle
• Digital Camera
• HD Camcoder/Camera
• Portable DVD Player
• iPod® Touch 8GB (with 2 pages sold)
Note:
You already received prizes for your state advertising, (National Trip, Cash,
Digital Camera, etc.) at state, so you will not receive prizes for them again at Nationals.
However, your state ad pages will count, along with your National ad sales, toward the national
ad titles of National Cover Girl, Cover Model and Cover Miss! *See page 38 for National Trip info.
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National American Miss is hosting the most EXCITING optional contests in the nation! Your talents will be showcased as
you compete for a cash prize in EACH category! Take a look at pages 26-30 to check out the details on how you can win
your share. Good news! Your picture will appear in the optionals section of the National Program Book where each
major optional contest that you pariticapte in will be listed. Each optional contest entry fee is $175 and you may choose
to enter most of these contests multiple times. Your highest scoring entry will be eligible to advance to the Top 5 Finals.
National American Miss Casual Wear Modeling
All Age Divisions/Limit 2 Entries
Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy
1st through 4th runner-up: Trophy
National American Miss Top Model Search
Winner: $1000 Modeling Scholarship to a premier modeling agency,
along with a $400 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy
1st through 4th runners-up: Trophy
National American Miss Spokesmodel
National American Miss Photogenic
National American Miss Talent
National American Miss Actress
Winner: $800 Cash Award, Crown, Banner
and Trophy
Most Promising Model
All Age Divisions
Winner: $1000 Modeling Scholarship to a premier
modeling agency, along with the Official Crown,
Banner and Trophy.
There is no entry fee for the Most Promising Model title.
Your entry is automatic when you enter both the
Photogenic Competition and Casual Wear Modeling
Competition. The judging is based on the contestant’s
highest scoring Photogenic Competition picture entry plus her
potential as a model as shown in her highest scoring Casual Wear
Modeling competition entry.
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The Optional Contests provide more opportunities to showcase your individual interests, gain confidence, and
be recognized for your talents. Each provides another opportunity to win! The Optional Contests listed below are free to
enter! So what are you waiting for...it’s your time to shine!
Always at National American Miss! The optional contests are judged by different panels of judges than those that select
the National Queen Titles. The optional contest scores have no effect on the overall pageant scoring.
You are allowed to enter as many optional contests (for your age division) as you wish! We are giving out TONS of trophies,
so don’t miss out on your chance to win!
Academic Achievement -Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss only
National Scrapbook
• Winner: Trophy & $1000 Scholarship to the college of your choice • 1st through 4th runners-ups: Trophy
• Contestants will bring copies of school transcripts. Judges look for the highest GPA and course load.
- Available for all age divisions
• Winner through 4th runners-up: Trophy
• Judges select the best scrapbook based on neatness, creativity, organization, and overall effort.
Art Contest
Best “Thank You” Note
• Contestants will decorate and bring a t-shirt that depicts their home state.
Volunteer Service
• Judges select the best “thank you note” written to a sponsor.
Best Resume
-Available for all age divisions
• Contestants bring in records of their volunteer service, as well as letters of recommendation.
• Judges select the best resumes based on activities and achievements, neatness and organization.
Miss Spirit
Miss Personality
• Winner and 1st runner-up: Trophy
• Choreographers select a girl from each pageant who shows the most uplifting spirit during pageant week.
• Winner and 1st runner-up: Trophy
• Contestants vote for a girl from each pageant whom they feel was the friendliest during pageant week.
Most Ticket Sales
• Winner: Trophy
• Given to the contestant in each pageant who sells the most tickets to the final show.
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Official crowns and deluxe satin
banners are available to purchase if
you have won any of these titles and
attend the National Pageant.
State
Ambassador
State Optional
Contest Winner
State Optional
Contest Runner-up
City Queen
If you qualify to go to
Nationals, you qualify to
represent your city or county as
a City Queen.
1st through 4th runners-up
at the state pageant
Bonus: You may have your first name embroidered on the back of your banner in the official matching font, size
• Custom representative crown: $60.00
• Custom representative banner: $130.00
and color, for $45.
These crowns and banners are only available to contestants who fall into the above
categories and are attending the National Pageant. Each Appointed State Queen will
receive a complimentary queen’s crown and banner by mail.
The crown is custom-designed just for these titles. It is a rhinestone crown and has
combs on both sides. These special-order banners are white satin trimmed with
elite silver satin.
Look official and display your new title proudly with your fabulous crown and
banner at the National Pageant.Your new crown and banner will be perfect for your
day at Disneyland®, parades in your home state following Nationals, or in the tons
of pictures you take with family and friends at the National Pageant.
You can order and pay online at www.namiss.com/MyNAMiss, but you
will also need to fillout the Order Form (page ai) and mail or fax it to the
National Office.
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1.
You may only order a banner or crown if you
qualify in one of the categories listed above.
2.
State Queens, State Appointed Queens, State
Cover Girls, National Cover Girls, or National
Cover Models, you already will have a deluxe satin
banner for these titles. However, if you would like
to order additional banners for other optional
contests you have won or placed in at your state
pageant, you may do so on the order form.
3.
4.
5.
National Ambassadors will automatically receive a
deluxe satin banner! You do not need to order
one. It will be awarded to you at the National
Pageant Check-In.
State Ambassadors received a commemorative
banner with their title at their state pageant. If
you would like a deluxe satin banner for this title,
you will need to order one.
All orders must be received on or before your
given deadline!
6.
No orders will be taken over the phone.
7.
Return the Order Form only if you are ordering
an Official Crown and/or Banner.
8.
Make checks or money orders payable to:
“National American Miss.”
9.
You will receive your crown and/or banner at the
National Pageant Check-In.
Let’s kickoff the National Pageant with a good start and get organized for one gigantic Pageant Week in Anaheim,
California. You can make the most out of your National Pageant experience if you start getting prepared early. As
you prepare you will develop the self-confidence and poise you need to reach for the stars and
achieve your goals. Here’s a handy checklist to get you organized and help you bring
your dreams one step closer to reality!!!
Fill out your application and send it to the National Office
The national application is found on page c in the black and white forms section.
Make your travel plans
See page 18 for information on making your travel plans.
Check
out the
Community
Involvement
Project - pg. 21
Make your hotel reservations
• Check your National Schedule on pages 2&3 for the dates of your competition.
• Call the Anaheim Marriott at 714-750-8000 and ask for the special “National American Miss” rate.
• See page 19 for information on making your hotel reservations.
Fill out your program book card and sponsorship fee cards (if applicable)
Send in your payments to the National Office. Sponsor fee cards are found on pages aa-ac in the black & white forms
section.
Start planning your National Pageant outfits and attire
See the “Basics” section and the “Fashion 411” section of this magazine to finalize all of your clothing needs for the week
of pageant competition.
Choose your optional contests
Fill out the optional contest card, see page “ae” in the black and white forms
section for more details.
Set your advertising goals
Make a plan to visit the businesses in your community and across your state. See
the advertising section on pages 36-41 to check out all the cool prizes and awards
available to you!
Finalize your plans for Disneyland®, The Hollywood Tour, and the
Thanksgiving Day Banquet
Don’t forget to fill out all of the reservation forms and send them back to our
office with payment by the National Deadline date. See the black & white forms
section of this book for more details.
Check ‘em as you complete ‘em!
©Disney
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All Girls
Attending
Nationals
Remember you need to
book your flight as soon as
possible since the week of
Thanksgiving is the busiest
travel week of the year. The
longer you wait and the
closer it gets to Thanksgiving,
the more expensive the
airline ticket will be. If you
wait, many times flights are
completely booked. If this
happens, the only way you
would be able to fly to
California would be to book
your flight to arrive two to
three days early or to leave
two or three days after the
Thanksgiving rush.
Important
Travel Tips!
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Make sure you tag all of your
luggage with the correct name and
address information. Most major
airlines charge a fee for each
checked bag.
Remember to arrive at your
departure airport at least 2 hours
before the scheduled time of your
departure. Airport security will be
at maximum levels for this popular
travel week.
Airports will no longer allow you
to check in for your departing flight
less than 30 minutes before your
scheduled time of departure. Some
airports require a 45-minute arrival
time prior to your flight.
Please pay attention to the items
you are packing for Nationals.
Refrain from packing any sharp
objects or questionable items that
might be confiscated by security.
Check with your airline to get a
list of items not approved by
airport security.
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1 Check the National Schedule
Be sure to arrive in time for your age division’s check-in and plan your travel according to
the dates of your pageants.
2 Airports
The closest airport to the Nationals Host Hotel is the Orange County Airport (SNA). It’s
just a short taxi ride away. A great second choice is the Los Angeles International Airport.
LAX is located approximately 50 miles from the Marriot, but some airlines may offer better
fares into this location. A new area airport is Ontario (ONT) which may be a good option
to check out. In all cases, there are ample area shuttles with reasonable ground
transportation fares to the hotel.
3 Book Your Flight Early
Flights fill up quickly during Thanksgiving. Try to make your reservations early to take
advantage of discounted fares.
4 Travel Arrangements
You are responsible for booking and purchasing your own travel. Most families either use
one of the major internet travel services (such as Expedia.com or Travelocity.com) or they
call the major airlines to shop for prices. Whatever way you go, shop as early as you can.
Girls who won their state queen title receive their travel fees to Nationals from their State
Director. Girls who earned the National Trip through advertising sales will automatically
receive a check directly from the national office. See the travel form page in the black and
white forms section for details.
5 Hotel Reservations
The official pageant Host Hotel is the beautiful Anaheim Marriott.
To make a reservation:
•Call 800-228-9290 and ask for the National American Miss group rate,” or
•Go online to namiss.com/Nationals and select “National Host Hotel Information.”
Special rates* are available at the Marriott for all National
American Miss families and guests.
6 Extend your Vacation
Come early, stay late! You can even take
advantage of the low Anaheim Marriott
room rates to have a special
extended family vacation and see
even more area attractions,
including Universal Studios,
Hollywood, Downtown Disney, Sea
World, Disney’s California Adventure
Theme Park, Legoland, Knotts Berry
Farm, the Crystal Cathedral, Citywalk
Shopping Mall, Discovery Science
Center, Flightdeck Air Combat Center
and Flight Simulators, nearby beaches, and
world famous golf courses. Anaheim is
truly one of America’s top family
vacation destinations!
* Subject to availability.
❋ See www.namiss.com/hotel for hotel info updates!
®
Q:
A:
Anaheim Marriott • 700 West Convention Way • Anaheim, CA 92802
Hotel: 714-750-8000 • Reservations:800-228-9290
You’ll be just minutes from Disney® theme parks and many
other great Southern California attractions.
What kind of rooms do they have?
The Anaheim Marriott offers 1,030
guestrooms. You can choose between a variety of
suites, king or double beds. In room amenities
include: movies, video messages, voice mail, and
express check out.
Q:
A:
The Anaheim Marriott boasts a fabulous
outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, as
well as, JW’s Steakhouse, Café Del Sol,
Starbucks/Marketplace, and Pizza Hut.
What are the dates of the event? What nights should I stay?
For the dates of your event, see the schedule of activities on pages 2-3 in this guidebook. Plan
your arrival so that you can attend the check-in for your age group, and plan to stay through
the final show. While the times of individual contests and rehearsals may vary from this tentative schedule,
the Check-Ins and Final Shows will not change. You will receive a confirmed detailed schedule by November
10th. Make a vacation out of it! How often do you get out as a family and have the opportunity for such a
fabulous vacation at discount rates? Come a day or two early, stay a day or two late – you’ll be glad you did!
Tip: Often families time their travel to allow a Saturday night stay, to get the extra airline discount.
Q:
A:
L ob b y
V i c e Pr es i d e n t a l
S u it e
Ca fe
Is my room paid for?
Your room is paid for only if you earned the National Trip through advertising sales at the
State or National level, and chose the national trip as your prize. The National Trip, earned
through advertising sales, includes airfare for the contestant, a day in Disneyland for two, Hollywood Tour
for two and six nights stay in the beautiful National Pageant host hotel, the Anaheim Marriott.
®
If you earned the trip, then you need to reserve your room. At
the National Pageant check-in , you will receive a hotel room
voucher which you will take to the hotel front desk for your
free room nights. The voucher will be good for a standard
room, at the group rate, plus tax, for six nights.
Q:
A:
How can I reserve a room?
Call (800)-228-9290 for the Marriott national
reservation center. Be sure to mention the
dates you want to stay, and tell them you
want the ‘National American Miss’ discounted rate.
L of t
Also, you can see room types, floorplans and details, as
well as reserve online quickly and easily at
www.namiss.com/Nationals. Select “National Host Hotel
Information.”
Don’t Forget!
Forget!
Don’t
Check out the fabulous hotel
rates on page h of the forms
supplement!
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Overall Competitions & Scoring Breakdown
Age Groups:
Miss (19-20)
Pre-Teen (10-12)
Teen (16-18)
Jr. Pre-Teen (7-9)
Jr.Teen (13-15)
Princess (4-6)
Age groups are assigned by the contestant’s attained age as of January 1 of the year of the competition.
Our experienced panel of judges scores contestants in the following categories:
• Poise and Presentation in Formal Wear 30%
• On-Stage Personal Introduction 30%
• Personality During an Interview 30%
• Community Involvement Project 10%
At National American Miss we passionately believe that excellent judging is the backbone of an excellent pageant. In keeping with that
passion, we bring in the very best selection of judges to be found anywhere in pageantry - bar none. To ensure unparalleled diversity, the
judges are “rotated” such that no one judge will score all the preliminaries as well as the final show for any given age group. This results in
a carefully designed process where each age group is scored by more than fifteen different judges. The judges come from across the
country and are highly qualified. Quality is no accident; and it is carefully built-into our scoring process, based on decades of experience.
Now…About the Competitions!
Formal Wear - 30%
Formal Wear counts for 30% of your final
pageant score! Every contestant will be individually introduced on stage, with all
the lights, sound and excitement! Contestants are scored on their poise and
presentation on stage in formal wear. The judges are looking for a
representative that is proud and comfortable with who she is and how she
presents herself onstage. Scores are based on the judges’ overall
impressions, and the contestant’s ability to command both the judges’ and
the audience’s attention in a poised, graceful, and professional manner.
Choose a dress that reflects your unique personality. The color and style
are your choice (see page 22-23 for more details). The dress should
help you feel confident and excited about the special person that you
are! Keep in mind that one of the hallmarks of National American
Miss is “age-appropriate.” While that perception may vary with every
participant, and every person’s individual point of view, please keep
in mind that if there is a question in your mind prior to the event if
a given dress, on you, is stepping over the line, be aware that one
or more judges may well have that same concern and you may
lose valuable score points from one or more judges.
As you are introduced on stage, you will be escorted. Your father,
grandfather, uncle, cousin, godfather or any other friend may
escort you on stage. This is such a great way to involve your
male family members. If no one is available, we will be happy
to provide an escort for you at no cost. Remember, escorts at
Nationals must be dressed in a suit or a tuxedo. Formal military
uniforms are also super!
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Personal Introduction - 30% Personal introduction counts for 30% of your final pageant
score. It’s a snap! During this competition, you will learn how to speak effectively using a microphone and how
to confidently and professionally present yourself on stage. You will take home the lifelong skills of introducing
yourself and speaking on stage to a live audience. Public Speaking is a skill admired by all.
Contestants will introduce themselves on stage, saying their:
• name
• hometown
• state
• where they see themselves in the future and/or something interesting about themselves.
Contestants are scored on their ability to clearly, confidently, and effectively deliver a message on stage to the audience. The judges are looking
for a representative who naturally conveys her own unique personality through her effective and engaging public speaking skills and naturally
confident stage presence.
NEW! 60 second time limit. Good news!! No longer do you have to worry about whether you should prepare and
memorize a super-long Personal Introduction. Over the years, many girls have done so, often with dissappointing results.
Now there is a 60 second time limit for Personal Introduction at Nationals. National American Miss will operate a
green-yellow-red light indicator, clearly viewable by the contestant, to indicate when the time limit is about to expire. The
light indicator is the same as used by professional speakers, and its operation will be shown to you at your rehearsal.
For your comfort and confidence, we recommend that you design your Personal Introduction to not be near in length to 60
seconds. Why have the additional burden of worrying about keeping it just under 60 seconds? Give yourself some cushion.
Tip: The average great personal introduction is often around 25 to 35 seconds. Please be aware that the longer a Personal
Introduction is, the more opportunity for mistakes. Plus, the introduction
has the potential to seem insincere, and lose the interest of the
Be creative in your Introduction.
audience and / or judges.
Be proud of who you are!
Always be sincere in your
Introduction and don’t forget to
look at the judges and audience.
Eye contact is important!
Interview - 30% Interview counts for 30% of your final
pageant score. It’s easy! You will talk one-on-one with each of the pageant judges. This is when
you can really let your personality shine through. At National American Miss, the interviews
are held one-on-one, with each of the interview judges. It is our goal to use this experience to
equip each participant with one-on-one job interview skills.
You will take home valuable interviewing skills, such as making good eye contact, speaking
confidently, and sitting properly during an interview. In a very real way, you are interviewing for the
“job” of representing not only your state, but your country. If you win the national title, you will be a
representative of girls from across the country. Just like you, the judges would like for the new national
representatives (the queens) to be girls that are friendly, naturally enthusiastic, and effective
communicators.
Each judge wants you to do well. Their goal is to learn more about you, your ambitions, and your personality.
They are looking for a representative who can engage in fun, intelligent conversation with an adult. They will
not trick you, or ask you questions with a right or wrong answer (for example, they will not ask you to “Name
the Governor of your state”).
Community Involvement - 10%
The Community Involvement project counts for 10% of
your total score in the National American Miss and the National All-American pageants. A full 10% of your
pageant score will be automatically awarded to you when you show record of having completed 4 hours of
community service at a local, area, or statewide service organization.
There are a lot of great charities and service organizations in which you can give your time. For example, you
could play board games with the elderly at a local nursing home, volunteer to help with “Race For The Cure,” visit
children in a community hospital, or clean up a local park. Volunteering your time is fun! You’ll be glad you did!
NEW! As part of our green initiative, and to make the process easier, we have done away with the paper forms!
By November 15, all contestants will need to upload the documentation of their 4 or more hours of community service
to namiss.com/CommunityInvolvement. As part of your documentation, you will need to upload a scanned letter of
confirmation that you obtain from the organization’s manager. We want to see all the fun you had helping others!
Remember to take pictures of yourself as you perform your community service and wear your banner. Crowns are now
optional, even somewhat discouraged, when making public appearances and community service. We want the emphasis to
be on serving, and sometimes crowns can get in the way of projecting that image of service. All entries will be considered for inclusion
on the new NAM community service web pages, so please keep that in mind as you select your photos and materials to upload.
NEW! All Community Involvement participants are automatically entered in the
Golden Achievement in Service Award competition for FREE.
See pages t and u, in the black & white forms section of this booklet, for more info about the Community Involvement project!
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Choose a dress
that will r eflect yo ur
pers onality and style!
Royal Blue, Purple, Fuchsia,Yellow =
Energetic, Exciting, Animated & Extroverted
White & Pastel Dresses =
Approachable, Gentle, & Feminine
Rules & Regulations
Princess*
Formal Dress
The dress may be any length or style as long as it is age appropriate. Some examples include floor length, tea length, and knee length. Whatever style you choose,
be certain that the fit and hem are proper for that style. Solid colors work best. No trains, tilted hems, dress hoops, gloves, parasols or hats. No noticeable
makeup. Shoes should be small heels or flats.
Junior Pre-Teen / Pre-Teen*
A floor length dress with an even hem. Solid colors work best. No trains, tilted hems, dress hoops, gloves or hats. No noticeable makeup. Shoes should
complement the dress and be age appropriate.
Junior Teen, Teen & Miss
A prom or formal dress is appropriate. Any length or style that is appropriate for your age and personality. No hats, gloves, bare midriffs, dress hoops or thigh-high
slits. The hem does not have to be even, however, no long trains that drag behind the contestant are allowed. Small “sweeps” are fine. A sweep is a train that is no
longer than 24 inches on the floor when the contestant is standing still.
Helpful Hints to Dress Your Best
• It’s important that you look and feel your very best in the pageant. Remember you will do your best when you are in a dress that makes you feel like a winner. Wear a
dress you are comfortable moving around in and one that makes you feel proud to be on stage.
• Be true to yourself. Don’t try to be something that you are not. Whether you are athletic or outdoorsy, poetic or fancy, choose a dress that will reflect your
personality and sense of style.
• When you choose a color that you like for your dress keep in mind, “What does this color say about me and my personality?” There is not a perfect pageant dress
color, so pick your personal favorite and a color that complements your eyes, hair, and skin tone. Most importantly, choose the color that makes you feel confident
and special.
*NOTE: When hemming a floor length dress for the Pre-Teen, Jr. Pre-Teen and/or Princess age divisions, your goal is to have an even hemline that is about 1/2 inch off
the floor. Hems that are over 1-1/2 inches off the floor may cause you to lose points from your score. The shorter the hem, the more points you can lose.
Your guide to looking your
best for the National Pageant!
Production Number Outfit #1
#1
National American Miss and National All-American Miss Contestants will need this outfit. This outfit
is different from the one you used for your state competition. It is used for the opening production number. The official outfit will
be available for you to purchase during pageant week for a total of $80 for the set. It includes a custom fashion shirt and fashion
bottom (may include a skirt, pants, skort, shorts or dress depending on your age division) for a complete production number
outfit. We stock a standard range of sizes. The design can vary from year to year. You will need to bring your own black fashion
shoes, strappy sandals or boots to wear. No flip-flops or tennis shoes allowed please. This production number outfit is needed for
all age divisions in both national queens’ titles.
Production Number Outfit #2
#2
If you are the state queen and you are competing for the National American
Miss Queen Title, then you will need to bring an outfit from home to wear
for your Production Number Outfit #2. This is used for a second
production number during the pageant. You will be receiving more
details about this production number outfit in future National
Pageant information.
Princess & Junior Pre-Teen State Queens will
need to bring a red, pink, and/or white shorts, skort, or
skirt outfit. The outfit may be one or more of these
colors or any combination of these colors. Please limit
your outfit to these three colors only. Choose your
own accessories to coordinate with your outfit along
with matching shoes to complement.
Sample outfits, from previous years.
Pre-Teen State Queens will need to bring a red, pink and/or white outfit. The outfit may be one or
more of these colors or any combination of these colors. Please limit your outfit to these colors only.
Choose your own accessories to coordinate with your outfit along with matching shoes to complement.
Junior Teen, Teen & Miss State Queens will need to bring a red, pink, and/or white semi-formal
dress. This dress will need to be cocktail or “after 5” appropriate in style. The dress may be one or more
of these colors or any combination of these colors. A short style of dress would be preferred over a long
gown. Please limit your semi-formal dress to these colors only. Accessorize your dress appropriately,
including an evening style shoe to coordinate.
State Production Number Outfit
All contestants competing for a National Queen’s Title or in the Optional National Actress Contest will need
to bring their state production number outfit to the National Pageant. If you have lost or damaged your shirt,
you will be able to replace it by purchasing one at the National Pageant. Please bring your blue jean shorts and
white tennis shoes to complete this outfit. It is your option to bring the hairbow, bracelet, necklace or other
accessory that you may have receieved with your state production outfit.
Interview Outfit
Every girl will want to be sure to have her official state production number shirt so she can be in
the official group photo, taken in front of the Disney Castle!
Rules & Regulations
Princess, Junior Pre-Teen & Pre-Teen
A dress you might wear to a nice dinner, an interview or “to church.” No hats, gloves, purses or adult jewelry. Dressy
“skorts” or suits are fine, but no pants are allowed. No noticeable makeup for Princess and Jr. Pre-Teen and Pre-Teens.
Shoes should complement the outfit.
Junior Teen, Teen & Miss
A dress or suit you would wear to a job interview. No hats, gloves or purses. No gaudy jewelry.
Pants, if worn, should be part of a coordinated suit outfit. Age-appropriate makeup. Shoes should complement the outfit.
A Note About Body Piercing and Tattoos:
Keep in mind that you are interviewing for the “job” of National Queen. Body piercings and tattoos, while becoming
more socially acceptable, are not accepted as professional appearance and can have a negative impact on the way
you present yourself. You should approach the competition as someone who is preparing for a professional job and
let it be your guide for your actions, attire, and attitude. Point deductions may be made on an individual basis
according to a judge’s attitude or opinion of tattoos and body piercings. We would encourage you to cover
tattoos and/or remove extra body piercing jewelry for competition week at nationals.
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Here is some great news
about an exciting
achievement award
and trophy to be given
out at the National Pageant!
The National Spirit of America Award Official “Stars and Stripes” Trophy is
given to recognize each of those contestants who give an extra effort by becoming
involved in a variety of activities and earning at least five or more credits at the
National Pageant.
It’s great to try new things! The more contests you enter, the more chances
you have of winning! PLUS…you are guaranteed to bring home this trophy!
You earn the National Spirit of America Trophy by earning at least five or more “credits.” The credits
come from participating in your choice of any or all of the following optional contests:
Talent – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups.
Photogenic – One credit per entry. Limit four entries. Available to all age
groups.
Top Model Search – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to
all age groups.
Spokesmodel – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to
all age groups.
Casual Wear Modeling – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available
to all age groups.
Actress – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age groups.
National Advertising Contest – Available to all age groups. For each 1/2 page of
advertising that you sell, you will receive one credit.
“I am” Spotlight – For each “I am” Spotlight entry in the national program book, you
will receive one credit. Available to all age groups.
Tickets – For every 15 tickets you sell for the final pageant show, you’ll
receive one credit.
There is no additional fee to participate in this program (other than the fees of
the individual contests that you choose). By participating, you will
automatically receive this beautiful trophy on pageant week!
There is only one set of Optional Contests per age division at Nationals! The National American Miss,
National All-American Miss, Cover Girls, Ambassadors, and State Optional Contests winners and courts will all compete
together for the National Optional Titles.
By entering your choice of these contests you not only get more value out of your pageant week, but you’ll gain more confidence and
recognition through your preparation and performance.
Perhaps you’ve been thinking of what it would be like to perform on stage, with all of the
lights, excitement and applause. Perhaps your interests are in modeling, public speaking,
volunteer service or other areas. This is your chance to be recognized and rewarded.
Go for it!
Contestants are Not Required to compete in optional contests. These contests
will be judged by a separate panel of judges from the overall panel of judges and
have no bearing on who is chosen as the National Queen.
Read now to select the contests that
best feature your personality, style,
and interests!
New!
Special Presentation
in Formal Wear!
All National Optional Contest competitors and
Advertising Title holders who are not competing in
the National American Miss or the National AllAmerican Miss queen’s competitions will have a special
presentation on stage in formal wear.
The presentation will take place immediately following
each age division’s formal wear competition for the
National All-American Miss pageant. Bring your escort
and your evening gown and have your special moment on
stage!
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This is a fun contest that highlights your personal style! Now, you
can have two Casual Wear Modeling entries!
$175 Fee per Entry. Limit 2 entries.
Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Casual Wear Modeling” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up
will receive a trophy.
Wow! The Casual Wear Modeling Contest has the excitement and energy of a live fashion show. It’s YOUR
turn on the runway as you model your outfit and wow the audience with your own personal style!
Dress: In this event, contestants will model age-appropriate attire that has an upbeat fashionable look. Shorts
outfits, pants outfits, capris, skirts, trendy jeans and dresses are some examples of clothing you may wear for
this event. Likewise, your outfit can have a theme: back-to-school, sports-related (i.e. tennis, soccer, etc.), or
any other theme you choose. This is a Casual Wear competition, not a formal wear competition. Sequins,
rhinestones and beads are fine if used in a way you would normally see them on trendy, off-the-rack
apparel. Some sequins, satin, rhinestones, etc. are fine, but don’t make them your whole outfit. For
example, custom-designed, glitzy pro-am modeling outfits are over the edge and are not appropriate for
this competition. Also, please do not wear swimsuits.
Rules: This is an upbeat and fun event! The attire you choose should show your creativity
and should reflect your personality and age. It’s free-style modeling to upbeat music as you
would see at a fashion show. The feel is positive, not pouty or demure. The pageant emcee will
narrate as you perform your routine.
Pageant Furnishes: Stage, emcee and music.
Music: The pageant will provide upbeat music with a fun, steady beat for your freestyle walk on the
runway. You will not be permitted to provide your own music. Check our website close to the pageant
date to hear a sample of Casual Wear music that will be used during the pageant.
Time Limit: Each contestant will have approximately 30 to 45 seconds to model their
fashionable ensembles. The pageant DJ will operate the sound levels and will fade the music
in and out as the contestant begins and ends her routine.
Format: You will enter from the back of the stage. Use freestyle
modeling with turns, hesitations and walks to reflect your own
personal style. At the end of your routine, you will exit the side
of the stage. You will be shown an example of a route to
walk on the stage before your competition begins. Please
feel free to choreograph your own routine!
You Bring: The outfit of your choice.
Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the
Optional Contests Payment/Sponsor List Card.
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Remember, when you enter the Photogenic Contest and the Casual
Wear Modeling Contest, you are automatically entered into the Most
Promising Model contest for free! The winner of the Most Promising
Model contest receives a fabulous modeling course scholarship!
Now, you can have two
Top Model Search entries!
Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary special rhinestone pin.
The winner will receive a $1000 Modeling Scholarship to a premier modeling school, along with a $400 Cash Award, Crown, Banner and Trophy.
1st through 4th runners-up: Trophies.
Last year’s winners were even published nationwide in American Cheerleader, Dance Spirit and Pageantry magazines!
Dress: Same outfit rules as the Casual Wear Modeling competition. See page 26 for details.
This is a separate contest from the Casual Wear Modeling competition, but the outfit rules
are the same. You may only wear one outfit per entry.
Rules: You will be evaluated by judges that are modeling industry
professionals on how well you do in the photo shoot. Your success is a
combination of posing well, working cooperatively with instruction, and
having resulting photos that would work well for commercial print work.
Being on time, having a positive attitude, and wearing the appropriate
attire are also factors, just as they would be for any professional
photoshoot.
Pageant Furnishes: Backdrop, photographer, modeling
background music (to complete the upbeat photo shoot
environment). Also, you get a CD of all your photos.
You Bring: A smile, a positive attitude, and your own
apparel. You are allowed to wear makeup, but it must be
age-appropriate. So, for Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and PreTeen, that means that you can have makeup on, but it
should not overshadow you, or be perceived as
inappropriate for your age.
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GOOD NEWS!
As a FREE bonus, you will receive a CD of the photos from your photo
shoot, including the digital rights to the photos. You can use them for
building your modeling portfolio, for printing photographs, as
screensavers, or anything you like!
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The Model With a Future Commands
Both Your EYES and Your EARS!
Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary
official rhinestone “Spokesmodel” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner, and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
Wow! Have you ever thought of being a model? Or perhaps
being a news anchor or an outspoken leader in your school? A
naturally confident walk, smile, and spoken delivery will
combine to give you success in this exciting contest, which was
designed for us by a panel of journalists, queens, and successful
models!
Dress: Follow the “Interview Outfit” rules found on page
23 of the National Guidebook.
Rules: The maximum time limit for your speech is 11/2
minutes, which is ample time to deliver a speech of
approximately 100 to 200 words. The limit is one of time, not
words. Accordingly, your entry can be shorter or longer than
100 to 200 words, as long as you do not exceed 11/2 minutes.
The timing will begin when you arrive at the podium and
begin speaking. Your time will end when you have finished
speaking or at the end of 11/2 minutes, whichever occurs first.
Good news! The emcee will have your pre-printed speech
on the podium for you to reference, as needed. Also, in
composing your speech, you can recruit any and all help that
you wish!
Check out these topics!
Bring two neatly printed or typed copies of your speech.
• “My Most Admired American Woman”
(cannot be family)
• “My State”
• “Why I Say NO to Drugs”
• You may speak about your“platform”
or a community service activity you
enjoy.
• “My Favorite American”
(cannot be family)
• “How We Can Make this World a
Better Place”
• “A Defining Moment in American
History”
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• “If I Were President for a Day”
• Our pageant theme: “I am a girl with
dreams”
• “Why I Love this Country”
• “What Friendship Means to Me”
• “I’m Proud to Be an American”
• “My Favorite Character Quality”
(such as Truth, Honesty, Tolerance,
Integrity or others)
• Recite a poem that means something
special to you.
Here’s the Scoop
You will enter the stage from the back. The emcee will introduce you to
the audience, highlighting your interests and activities and introducing your
topic. Upbeat music (provided by the pageant) will play as you are walking.
You’ll pause at center stage and face forward to the audience.
Model your Interview Outfit by doing a circle turn.
Proceed to the podium. When you arrive, our staff will have already placed
your speech (which you turned in at pageant check-in) on the podium. You
can refer to your printed speech as needed.
When finished, smile and make eye contact with the judges and the audience
as you exit stage right.
Optionals Contests Payment/Sponsor List Card.
Now, you can have
talent entries!
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Available to all age divisions. Each participant
will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Talent” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
Dress: Your own choice. The outfit should be
appropriate for the type of talent and your age group. Be
sure it does not make an inappropriate revealing statement.
Rules: Length of performance – up to two minutes
only. Timing begins when music starts or when
performance begins, whichever is first. A bell will ring at two
minutes; at that point the judging will end.
Pageant Furnishes: Piano, cassette tape or CD
player and operator, hand-held microphone and
microphone in a stand or a headset microphone ($10 fee).
Talent Permitted: Only live talent presentations will
be permitted. The stage will be a minimum of 12’ x 40’.
The typical stage dimension is 12’ x 48’. A dance floor of at
least 12’ x 40’ will be on the surface of the stage.
You Bring: Your accompanist, if needed, or two copies
of your music (in case one breaks). CDs must be well
labeled, identifying which track to play. Cassette tapes should
be of good quality, cued to the right spot, and labeled as to
which side is to be played. All CDs and tapes must have your
name and age division written on them.
Accompanist: The Talent contestant is the only
person performing and is the only person on stage. All
accompanists (piano, guitar, etc.) are to be located offstage. Piano is located in front of the stage on the floor.
Instruments, other than piano, will be miked and located next
to the stage. The only exception to being off-stage is if
someone is assisting as a “still prop.” If you have a question
about this, call the National Pageant office.
Know your routine well. When you are thoroughly acquainted with your
routine, you are able to enjoy it and perform it with confidence. Also, you may
want to pass up that incredibly difficult piece that you “just learned last month”
– select a routine that you can perform well and have a happy confident style.
...and four entries in the Photogenic Competition!
Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Photogenic” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
“Miss Photogenic” will be selected from the photograph(s) of the contestant which she will
bring to Pageant Check-In. Each contestant may enter one to four photographs, and each photograph
provides another opportunity to win!
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1 Try to select picture(s) that
project a happy smile and
reflect a positive personality.
Pictures that show a toomature or demure look
generally do not do well.
2 The appearance of make-up in the picture
should be appropriate for your age.
3 If you are having trouble selecting one picture
from several, show them to a few people who
do not know the contestant; ask each person to
rank the pictures from their most favorite on
down. This will help you select the picture(s) to
enter.
4 You may enter any size photo as long as it is
not larger than 8”x10”, but the picture should
not be so small that your face is difficult to
see.
5 Bottom Line: You want to achieve “Personality in
a Picture.” Pictures that convey excitement or
emotion often do well.
The photo(s) may be of any size (no longer than 8x10) and can
be either black and white or color – both do equally well. Head
shots generally work best. The pictures will be returned during
the pageant after the judging has taken place. Only the
picture(s) you submit for the competition will be judged, NOT
your picture that appears in the program book.
To enter the Photogenic Contest, just complete your Optional
Contest Card for at least one and no more than four picture
entries and send in your entry fees ($175 per picture). You may
submit and pay for more entries on pageant weekend; however,
you are still limited to four pictures total.
Please see page ae in the forms supplement book for the Optional
Contest Payment/Sponsor List Card.
Portfolio Award Guaranteed
The Portfolio Contest is a great way to earn an additional guaranteed trophy during pageant week!
The most popular optional contest at the pageant is the Photogenic Contest. It’s
easy! You can enter the Photogenic Contest by bringing one or more
photographs (no larger than 8”x11”) to the pageant and paying $175 per
photo entry (limit 4 entries). Each picture is a separate chance to win.
When you enter four pictures in the Photogenic Contest,
you will automatically earn the beautiful National Portfolio
Award!!
As you may already know, each of your Photogenic entries counts as
a “credit” toward the five credits needed to earn the
beautiful National Spirit of America Award Trophy.
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Now, you can have
two entries in the Actress Competition...
Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary official rhinestone “Actress” pin.
The winner will receive an $800 cash award, Official Crown, Banner and Trophy. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy.
Have you ever wanted to be in commercials or in movies? Here’s your opportunity to learn
how real celebrities audition and give it a try yourself! At the pageant, you’ll get instruction, first-hand
experience and your very own informative and inspiring National Actress Workshop personally taught by a
professional acting scout from New York. We’ll help you shine for this exciting and fun competition!
Receive your cue of “Action” and “Cut” from your emcee as you perform your brief commercial dialogue. Wear
your official state pageant production number outfit as you are “DISCOVERED” in this FUN and EASY
competition!
FAQ:
Do I need to keep the official production
Be natural! Don’t over-rehearse.You want to respond as
number outfit exactly as described?
naturally as possible.The emcee will give you the “cue” and you
will respond with your dialogue.The script will be mailed to you
YES. You must wear the official
closer to pageant week. Please see page 23 for details about the
production number shirt with denim
actress outfit (Your state production outfit.)
shorts and white sneakers. However, you
are not required to wear the accessories that may have come with your outfit (depending on your
age group, that would include an official hair accessory, bracelet, necklace and/or socks). Please,
no added accessories, hats, gloves, coats, vests or other add-on clothing.
Can you bring PROPS on to the stage for your Commercial?
New! Props are not allowed during the Actress competition. Nothing can be carried or placed
on the stage. This competition will be run just like an authentic acting audition. You will be
scored on your acting ability. Props tend to be more of a distraction. Props are defined as
anything at all, including, but not limited to, a cell phone, bandaid, ring, hat, and more. They are
neither necessary nor allowed for this competition.
Can I change or alter the actress lines in any way?
NO. You must recite the actress lines as they are given to you. The judges are familiar
with the acting lines and have been instructed to deduct points if they hear a
noticeable change to any acting lines. It is probably okay if you forget a word or reverse
sentences because you get nervous, but do not intentially modify the lines. Focus on your
delivery of the lines and try to fit your “character” to the lines.
Have you ever dreamed of being a movie star or
acting in a television commercial or sitcom?
Here’s your chance to learn about acting and how you can get
started as an actress. If you are entered in the National Actress
Competition, then you and one parent are invited to attend the
National Actress Workshop hosted by Pixie Monroe for FREE. If you are
not entered in the Actress Competition, then admission is $50 (with one
parent free).
Pixie Monroe is the high-energy founder and CEO of Monroe Casting and
Production Services, Inc. Under her knowledgeable eye, she has overseen
casting for everything from high-impact blockbusters to modest,
independent productions.
Starting out as a casting associate, Pixie quickly rose through the
ranks, becoming involved with projects like “Minority Report” for
Steven Spielberg, “Tuck Everlasting” for Disney, and “America’s Most
Wanted” for Fox Television. After a few years of working in the industry, Pixie
successfully opened her own casting agency, and has been busily casting everything from
print campaigns, music videos, to an Oscar qualifier.
Pixie is an active member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Local #399 Casting
Directors Union, Entertainment Industries Council (PRISM AWARDS) and Commercial Casting
Directors Association. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Women in
Radio and Television, bringing her unique vision and presence to the group.
Recently, Pixie has worked on the stage production of “Tommy,” the follow up to her extremely
successful collaboration of “Chess,” with Brian Purcell for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids; as well as
various TV specials, commercials and multiple short films. Currently, Pixie is working with veteran TV
director Richard L. Bare, on a “newly, re-imagined” pilot of successful 70’s sitcom “Green Acres” (ParaScope Productions). Don’t miss out on Pixie’s wealth of knowledge in the entertainment business. She
looks forward to meeting you at the Acting Worshop!
The workshop is free for you and a parent to attend, if you are entered in the National
Actress Competition. If you would like to come to the Actress Workshop and you are not
competing in the National Actress Competition, then a fee of $50 will be applied. You may purchase a
ticket to the Actress Workshop at your National Pageant Check-in.
Remember, your ticket and the ticket of one parent will be provided complimentary when
you sign up to participate in the National Actress Competition. The Actress Workshop is
generally held after the Actress Competition has taken place, as this workshop is not
intended to be a primer for the Actress competition. Please check your National Schedule
for the date and time of the National Actress Workshop.
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Go for it! The more you enter, the
more chances you have to win!
Academic Achievement
No Entry Fee (Available to Jr.Teen,Teen, and Miss.)
Winner will receive a trophy and a $1000 tuition scholarship to the college of their choice, compliments of
National Honor Roll. The 1st through 4th runners-up will also receive a trophy.
An “Academic Achievement” Form will be sent to you in the next national packet, and you will turn it in at pageant registration along
with a transcript from your school or district. Any girl who would like to be considered for this award should follow instructions on
the form. This competition focuses on your academic achievements and grade performance. Begin working on your grades now if
you wish to do well in this contest. You will truly grow as an individual as you set goals to improve your grades … set your goals and
reach for them!
Helpful Hints: For this contest, it may be helpful to use letters of recommendation, noteworthy certificates, or other items that give
the judges added insight into your achievements. We recommend that you not attach originals, but rather use photocopies as
your entry form and attached documents will not be returned to you. Be sure to request letters and transcripts early enough so
there is time to have them sent to you – sometimes school offices are completely closed during holidays.
Art Contest
No Entry Fee (Available to all age divisions.)
Winner through 4th runner-up will receive trophies.
This is a fun contest! Grab a t-shirt, your family, and some art supplies! Decorate a t-shirt that depicts your home state. Bring the
t-shirt on a hanger. They will be displayed for everyone to see!
Helpful Hints: The judge panel looks for originality of expression, age-appropriateness and overall presentation.
Yes, the entire family can help prepare the t-shirt. Be creative and have fun!
Best Thank You Note
Each girl should write her sponsor(s) a thank you note immediately. Any contestant who wants to compete in the contest should
bring one thank you note (an original or photocopy) to be judged during pageant week. The one judged as the best thank you note
will receive recognition and a trophy at the pageant. Please remember to send your sponsor(s) a thank you note immediately!
Helpful Hints: The judge panels often look for creativity, sincerity and age-appropriateness. They want to have the feeling that the
contestant had the most input and effort in creating the thank you note.
Volunteer Service
A “Volunteer Service” form will be sent to you in the National Pre-Pageant Pack.You will
turn it in at pageant check-in. Any girl who would like to be considered for this award
should follow the instructions on the form. Begin doing volunteer work now if you
wish to compete in this contest.You will truly grow as an individual as you
volunteer to help others. Note: This is a different contest from the Community
Involvement portion of the pageant. However, the volunteer work you submit
can be the same activity.
Helpful Hints: For this contest, it may be helpful to use letters of
recommendation, noteworthy certificates or other items that give the
judges added insight into your achievements. We recommend that
you not attach originals, but rather use photocopies because
your entry form and attached documents will not be returned to
you.
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Most Promising Model
No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.)
Everyone entered in the Photogenic Competition and Casual Wear
Modeling Competition is automatically entered in this competition
for FREE! The judges will select one girl from each age division who has
the most promise of being a model. There is no entry fee for the Most
Promising Model title. Your entry is automatic when you enter in the
Photogenic Competition and Casual Wear Modeling Competition. The
winner in each age division will receive a $1,000 modeling scholarship and the
official crown, banner, and trophy.
National Scrapbook Contest
The National Scrapbook Contest is a fun and creative opportunity to express who you are by assembling a
book about your life. The scrapbook must be able to fit into a suitcase, and you may decorate it in a style of
your choice. The scrapbook may have a theme about your life, family, reign as queen, interests, or all of the
above. The judges look for creativity, originality, and overall presentation. You may turn in your scrapbook at
pageant check-in. The scrapbooks will be available to be picked up after judging takes place at the end of
the week.
Best Resume
No Entry Fee (Required for all contestants.)
Every contestant is required to fill out and turn in a resume at the pageant. You will receive the Official
Resume in the mail one month prior to Nationals. As an added bonus for each age division, a special
trophy will be given for the resume judged as “best.” The winner through 4th runner-up will receive
trophies in each age division for the best resume. Neatness and organization are a plus! Also, for the Jr.
Pre-Teen, Pre-Teen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss age groups, the activities and achievements shown on the
resume will be included as criteria. Do your best! Each age group’s Official Resume form will provide
places to list activities, by category, that are available to girls that age. Remember to be brief, accurate, and
clear to communicate all the activities you have been involved in for the past three years.
News Flash!
Miss Personality
These three contests will be held for both National Queen’s Pageants!
Contestants vote for the girl who is the friendliest, most helpful and most fun to be around during pageant week. The winner and 1st
runner-up receive trophies.
Miss Spirit No Entry Fee (Available to All Age Divisions.)
The pageant staff choreographers select the girl who shows the most uplifting spirit throughout pageant week. The winner and 1st
runner-up receive trophies.
Most Ticket Sales
The girl who sells the most tickets to the final pageant wins. The winner will receive a trophy.
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Pageant
Week
On this page you’ll find information to
help you enjoy pageant week with your
family to the fullest!
Pageant tickets
Tickets for the final pageant will be mailed from the National Office to all registered National Pageant participants in
the National Pre-Pageant Pack, which is mailed out two weeks prior to the national pageant. A numbered series of 8 tickets will
be mailed to you.You will be responsible for turning in your unsold tickets and presenting payment for the sold tickets at the National
Pageant Check-In for your age division. Everyone who attends the final pageants will need a ticket except all contestants. The final
pageant will be approximately one and half hours and each ticket will cost $20. Children age 3 and under do not need a ticket if they sit
on a lap and do not take up a seat.
reserved seating for ticket sales
The contestant who sells the most pageant tickets by the close of pageant
Check-In on Day 1 of your national pageant week will receive a special
trophy on stage during the National Pageant. You may win reserved seating
by selling tickets. Any contestant selling 15 or more tickets will
receive special reserved seating for her ticket holders whose
tickets are purchased by the close of pageant Check-In on Day 1. All
other seats are general admission.
Photography
An official pageant photographer will take photographs of contestants
all week. You may order photo packages from him if you wish. Your
family members may take photographs during pageant activities if they
do not block aisles or get in the way of the official photographer. Be
sure to bring lots of film to capture your exciting memories! You will
receive photo information about the pageant photographer before
pageant week.
DVD
Relax and enjoy the show! Your National Pageant will be videotaped by
the official pageant videographer and available for your purchase. You
will receive information about the pageant videographer in the mail
prior to Nationals.
Video cameras will not be allowed in the ballroom for the final show.
However, you may videotape the preliminary overall and optional competitions.
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Hey National Finalists and families!
Do the “Hustle” at our
This event is for all contestants, moms, dads, grandparents,
friends…everyone!!!
You don’t want to miss this one. Share in the excitement as we step back in time and party like it’s 1970 again.
Get out your platform shoes, bell-bottoms, halter tops and groovy polyester dresses for this fun event. Bring
the WHOLE family to the party. Don’t feel pressured to spend a lot of money. Often times your parents might
have everything you need right in the back of their closets or in the attic! Thrift stores and garage sales
are also other places you might find the perfect accessory to complement your outfit.
You don’t have to dress in the theme to attend, but it is a great opportunity to use your imagination
and to have fun with putting together a costume. Don’t miss the fun, laughs, and entertainment of the
program just because you don’t want to dress up. We want you there either way! This is not a meal
function or banquet where you have to pay to attend. No refreshments will be served, but this is
where the fun for pageant week begins!
Come to the 70’s Groovy Get Down and meet your fellow contestants
from across the USA!
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National Pageant Book
The Advertising Program is a fun way for girls in all age divisions to earn exciting
prizes, cash awards, and even your sponsor fee into the National American Miss
(Appointed Queens only) or the National All-American Miss Competitions!
So, Check this out:
1 Page of National Advertising
One premium prize. Check out the 10 awesome prizes to choose from
on pages 40-41!
2 Pages of National Advertising
2 premium prizes, or your sponsor fees paid to the National All-American Miss Pageant.
If you qualify for this contest.
4 premium prizes plus 1 bonus premium prize for a total of 5 premium prizes!
Earn the National Ambassador Title plus your official crown, banner and trophy
(National level only.) Bonus: as a National Ambassador, you now qualify
to enter the National All-American Miss competition.
8 premium prizes, or $1000 cash, or the National Trip. Earn the National
Cover Girl title, plus your official crown, banner, and trophy
11 premium prizes, or $1300 cash, or the National Trip plus 3 premium prizes. Earn the
National Cover Model Title, plus the official crown, banner, trophy, and roses.
More than 10 pages of National Advertising
For each page of national advertising you sell, beyond 10 pages, you’ll receive your choice
of one additional premium prize!
Remember: If you’ve sold advertising pages on the state pageant level, they will
count toward the titles of National Cover Girl, National Cover Model, and the
National Cover Miss titles. However, premium prizes that were awarded to you on
the state pageant level will not be re-awarded on
the National level.
For example, if you’ve sold 3 pages of
advertising on the state level and you sell 4
pages of advertising on the national level, you
will qualify for the title of National Cover Girl.
However, you will only receive premium prizes
associated with the 4 pages sold at the national
level. All other prizes should have been awarded
at your state pageants.
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$60
$120
$180
$300
$360
$480
$600
For Your National Program Book
Pages in your National Program Book will be 8 1/2" x 11".
The ad area is 7" x 10".
Ad Copy: Contestants selling ads are asked to obtain a business card, logo,
letterhead, yellow page ad or camera ready copy from advertisers to enable the printer
to produce each ad neatly and clearly.
Ad Layout: You may “lay out” your own ad pages or send a rough sketch
showing how you want your ads arranged. Most people
just send a rough sketch which is perfectly fine.
However, please try to print the names legibly. If you do
not send camera ready copy, the printer will use his
best discretion in arranging your ad copy.
Indicate on each check, business card or “ad
copy” the ad size and amount of money donated. See
pages 43-44 for a sample layout.
Ad Photos: One photo may be included free of
charge for each full page of ads. The photo must be sent
with your ad copy. You might want to send photos of yourself
in different settings and poses so your pages will be
interesting and fun. To ensure that your pictures are
placed properly, your name and state must be written on the
back of each photo. Your photos will be available for you to
pick up at the pageant.
Ad Record Sheet:
On page 42 in this book you will find an “Ad Record
Sheet.” List and total your ad sales. You may
photocopy the page if you need extras. If an Ad
Record Sheet is not received with your ad checks,
responsibility for mistakes or deletions will not be
accepted by the printer or National pageant office. Do
not hold ad checks more than 20 days.
Ad Deadlines: All ad copies, ad money, and “Ad
Record Sheets” must reach the National Office on or
before your deadline. Your advertisers may use a
check, money order, American Express, Discover,
Visa or Mastercard for payment. Please do not
send cash in the mail. You may make photo copies
of the credit card form included in this magazine on
page y in the forms booklet, or you can pay online
at www.namiss.com/Nationals.
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Great News! With 4 pages of National Advertising in the National Program Book, you’ve just won
a National title which earns you the official crown, banner, and trophy!
Did you know...if you are not already qualified to compete in the National All-American
Miss pageant, then earning the National Ambassador title will qualify you to enter.
4 Pages of National Advertising will award you: National Ambassador Title, Official
Crown, Satin Banner, & Trophy, PLUS 5 Premium Prizes!
Now you’re qualified to enter the National All-American Miss Pageant! Remember, you can use
2 of these prizes to pay your entry fee for the National All-American Miss Pageant!
The National Ambassador title is opening doors for you to compete for the
National All-American Miss Title! It could be you!
National Cover Girl
The National Cover Girl Title can be yours with 7 pages of advertising on the STATE
or NATIONAL level.
Did you know...you can combine your state ad pages with your national ad
pages sold to earn this title. Remember, combining advertising from state &
nationals is only for titles!
7 Pages of National or State Advertising will award you: National Cover
Girl Title, Official Crown, Deluxe Satin Banner, & Trophy, 8 Premium Prizes
or $1000 cash, or the National Trip (Remember, premium prizes are only awarded for
National Ads sold! You have already received premium prizes for your state ad sales)!
By selling 7 pages of advertising on the state or national level, you could
earn and choose your choice of 8 Premium Prizes, $1000 cash, or the
National Trip which includes:
• $350 toward airfare for one to the National Pageant
• 6 hotel nights at the official host hotel
• Disney Tickets for 2
• Hollywood Tour Tickets for 2
Don’t Forget!!
The National Trip to Disneyland
and a National Title is waiting for you
when you sell 7 pages of advertising!
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Give everyone a chance to know you!
With an “I Am” Spotlight you can let everyone know what
makes you special and unique in the National Program Book.
It’s your very own place in the program book dedicated to the
special things about you, along with your color picture.
Create a memory forever for your family and friends with a
beautiful “I Am” Spotlight!
It’s your time to shine!
Now, the “I AM” spotlights will be featured in
full
color in the National Program Book for your age
division. You will receive a special “I Am” t-shirt
for FREE along with your very own “I Am” Spotlight
in the beautiful National Program Book.
It’s your chance to SHINE!
Put your “I Am” Spotlight into the
National Program
Book today. Check
out page “w” in
the black and
white forms
booklet for
more details!
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The National American Miss Advertising
program is better than ever!
It has never been so easy to win, and the prizes have been upgraded to new
heights! Once you have sold at least one complete page of ads, you can select
your choice from among these fabulous prizes in addition
to your National Outstanding Program Participation Trophy.
1.
4.
3.
One Free Hotel
Night at the pageant
host hotel!
5.
$75 Cash!
2.
Digital Camera
One
FREE Optional
Contest Entry!
6.
Portable
DVD Player
iPod
Shuffle®
Just imagine you’ve sold four pages of National
ads.You’ve won FIVE premium prizes!
We’re introducing a NEW opportunity ONLY at Nationals! Now, when you sell 4 pages of
advertising for the National Program Book, you earn FIVE premium prizes and you will
also receive the title of NATIONAL AMBASSADOR™. The National Ambassador title is
only won through selling advertising on the National level. The National Ambassadors are also
now eligible to compete for the National All-American Miss Queen’s title for their age division.
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National Trip!
Sell more pages, get more prizes!
This year at National American Miss, contestants have the
option of using two premium prize credits to pay the
Sponsorship Fee into the National All-American Miss pageant if
they have qualified for the National All-American Miss pageant.
So, if you sell three pages of ads, for example, you can use two
of those earned credits to pay your Sponsorship Fee (assuming
you have qualified for National All-American Miss) and still take
home one additional premium prize!
2 pages
prize!
iPod® Touch 8GB
11.
2 Tickets to the
“Hooray For Hollywood” Tour!
2 Tickets to the
Thanksgiving
Banquet!
• Airfare for one to the National Pageant
(details on page e in the forms section)
• 6 hotel nights at the official host hotel
(details on page 19)
• Disney Tickets for 2 (details on pages j&k in
the forms section)
• Hollywood Tour Tickets for 2 (details on
page o in the forms section)
8.
7.
9.
By selling 7 pages of advertising on
the national level, you earn your
choice of 8 Premium Prizes or the
National Trip which includes:
$100 NAM
shopping spree
10.
2 Tickets to
Disneyland®!
12.
HD Camcoder/Camera
ney
©Dis
Ahoy Mates!
Any National Cover Miss contender that sells
20 pages for the National Program Book has
the option to choose a fantastic cruise
vacation for two, or their earned prizes!
(maximum cruise value not to exceed $2,300.)
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Ad Record Sheet
NATIONAL
PROGRAM
BOOK
Complete & Mail to: 5821 W. Sam Houston Parkway N. Suite 100, Houston, TX 77041
by the Advertising Deadline.
Jr. Pre-Teen
Pre-Teen
Jr.Teen
Contestant’s Name:
Teen
Miss
State:
(Please print neatly)
Address:
City
)
Evening: (
)
Zip
Amount of Ads Enclosed $
•Use this Ad Record Sheet to keep an accurate record of your ad sales.
•All ad copy, ad money, ad photos and this Ad Record Sheet must reach our office on or before the Ad Deadline Date!
•You may photocopy this page if you wish to send in more than one package of ads.
Do not send cash for your ads!
•All ad photos must have your name, address and age group on the back of your photos.
We accept checks, credit cards,
•Do not hold advertisers’ checks more than 20 days. Send them in with ad copy and photo.
and money orders for ads.
Make checks payable to “National American Miss” and mail to the National Office. However, if checks are made
payable to you then you will need to endorse them to “National American Miss” on the back of the checks.
name of advertiser
ad size
ad cost
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To list more advertisements, either photocopy this page or list on a separate page and attach.
Total Ad Sales Enclosed: $_______________________________
If you have sold $600 or more in ads please select your Premium Prize(s) from the following* (See page 40 & 41 in this magazine for details):
ONE PAGE
______$75 Cash
______Digital Camera
______Portable DVD Player
______Free Hotel Night at the pageant host hotel
______iPod® Shuffle
______$100 NAM Boutique shopping spree
______One National Optional Contest Entry valued at $175
(Please also fill out the form on page ae in the forms book if you choose this prize)
Actress
Circle one: Talent Photogenic Spokesmodel
Top Model Search
Casual Wear Modeling
______2 tickets to the Thanksgiving Banquet
(Please also fill out the form on page q in the forms book if you choose this prize)
____ # of adult tickets
____ # of children tickets
______2 Disneyland® Tickets good for ONE DAY
(Please also fill out the form on page k in the forms book if you choose this prize.)
Remember, tickets can not be split!
____ # of adult tickets
____ # of children tickets
______2 tickets to the Hollywood Bus Tour
(Please also fill out the form on page o in the forms book if you choose this prize)
______HD Camcoder/Camera
TWO PAGES
______iPod Touch 8GB
______National All-American Miss Entry Fee (You must sell 2 pages of national ads to cover your sponsor fee. See pg. 5 for qualifications.)
______National American Miss Entry Fee Appointed State Queens Only. (You must sell 2 pages of national ads to cover your sponsor fee.)
SEVEN PAGES
______National Trip (Applies to contestants who have sold 7 pages of advertising on the state or national level and chose the National Trip as their prize. See pg. 38 for details.)
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*If you have earned more than one Premium Prize, please indicate how many of each prize you would like. **Tickets must be obtained in sets of 2
and cannot be split.
You may photocopy or cut out this page and use it to list your advertising. Affix ad copy to layout sheet (found on page 43) the way you want it to appear.
Daytime Phone: (
State
✃
Princess
✃
Circle your age group:
Princess
Jr. Pre-Teen
Pre-Teen
Jr. Teen
Teen
Miss
1/10 Page
Business Card Size
$60
✃
1/10 Page
Business Card Size
$60
Ad Layout Sheet
1/10 Page
Business Card Size
$60
1/10 Page
Business Card Size
$60
You may photocopy or cut out this page and use it to lay out advertising. Affix ad copy to layout sheet the way you want it to appear.
Contestant Name: ______________________________________City: ______________________________State: ____________
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BEFORE
Princess
Jr. Pre-Teen
Pre-Teen
Jr. Teen
Example of Business Card Size Ads
Various Contestants
AFTER
Teen
Miss
Name: ________________________________________________City: ______________________________State: ____________
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like after
ad looks have it!
hat your
s
Here’s w ofessional artist
our pr
We love you Alyssa!
Love Always
Daddy, Missy, Brandon, Deanna,
Courtney & Mema
Lisa We– Believe In YOU!
And Love You So Very Much!!!
Mother, Daddy & John Allen
Good Luck and
Congratulations
Randi!
✿
✿
We love you!
Mom, Dad, Papa & Dee
Sing your
heart
out!
Buddy’s Package Store
Sour Lake, TX
(409) 287-3390
Batson Mill
Batson, TX
(936) 262-8000
I Love You
Sweetheart!
Good
Luck,
Randi
Love Mom & Dad
✃
You may photocopy or cut out this page and use it to lay out advertising. Affix ad copy to layout sheet the way you want it to appear.
you might
of what card ads”.
example
s
Here’s anto us for “busines
send in
Contributor Receipts for Sponsors
Keep the stubs (on left) for your records. Detach and give the receipts to sponsors that request them. You may photocopy this
page if you need more receipts. Generally when sponsors pay with a check, they will not need a receipt. Their cancelled check
can serve as their receipt.
Keep this stub for your records
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
TM
Contributor Receipt
Amount Contributed $ __________________________ Date of Contribution ______________________
National Finalist ___________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for helping to make my dreams come true!
TM
Contributor Receipt
TM
Contributor Receipt
TM
Contributor Receipt
Contributorʼs Name ________________________________________________________________________
State
Check
State
Check
State
Check
State
Check
Contributor Receipt
State
Check
TM
Credit Card
National Finalist __________________________________________________________________________
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TM
visit us at:
www.namiss.com
This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our programs. Their
participation is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who believe in encouraging and
supporting their youth. Families trust our program because it is not just another pageant but a great
opportunity to learn, grow, meet new friends, have great fun, and to prepare for the future. Thank
you for your support.
www.namiss.com
TM
visit us at:
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visit us at:
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Contributor Receipts for Sponsors
Keep the stubs (on left) for your records. Detach and give the receipts to sponsors that request them. You may photocopy this
page if you need more receipts. Generally when sponsors pay with a check, they will not need a receipt. Their cancelled check
can serve as their receipt.
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
TM
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
Credit Card
Date
Amount
Contributor
City
Check One
Cash
Money Order
TM
Contributor Receipt
TM
Contributor Receipt
Contributor&s Name ________________________________________________________________________
State
Check
Contributor Receipt
State
Check
TM
State
Check
Contributor Receipt
State
Check
Contributor Receipt
State
Check
TM
Credit Card
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TM
visit us at:
www.namiss.com
www.namiss.com
TM
visit us at:
www.namiss.com
www.namiss.com
TM
visit us at:
www.namiss.com
This year thousands of young ladies throughout the U.S. participated in our state programs. Their
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visit us at:
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visit us at:
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