Reserve your local title TODAY!
HOW IT WORKS:
This is a 100% ONLINE competition. Contestants submit 1-3 photos of themselves via email, complete online entry form and reserve local title by paying the $275.00 Entry Fee which includes the local title of your choice, Official American Star Pageants tiara, satin sash and sash pin. Plus your entry fee into our fabulous state competition on June 30th 2009. Once you receive your tiara and sash you can begin making your appearances and earn points towards the State competition.
Areas of Competition:
Beauty- (60% ) Delegates photos will be judged on photogenic appeal and facial beauty.
150 Word Essay/Bio-(20%) Delegates will be judged on creativity and achievement(personal and/or academic). Bio will be displayed on or website and may be used in advertising.
Personal Appearances and Community Service: (20%) Contestants will receive points throughout their reign for any public appearance they make wearing their official crown and sash. Points can also be earned for referrals to our pageant. (1 point is awarded for each appearance and 2 points for each referral who enters our pageant). Photos of appearances are required for each appearance and will be displayed on our website. Referrals will be listed on contestants profile.
Parents with children under the age of 8 may write their child's Bio/Essay. Otherwise, they may only assist with grammar and spelling.
After the deadline has passed, all applications will be reviewed by at least 3 qualified judges. The contestants with the highest scores in their state & division become our state titleholders. State winners will be announced on our website and prizes mailed out immediately following the announcements. Winners will also be notified via email. All judges decisions are FINAL. In the event of a tie, an additional judge will be called in to judge the contestants involved and will rank them accordingly.
Nationals:
State winners will have entry fees paid in FULL to National Pageant held in August 2009. All State winners must submit a photo in their official American Star Pageants crown and Sash by July 31st 2009. Photos will be advertised on website and will display their winning bio/essay. Photos can be taken with a digital camera or may be professionally done by a photographer. Photos are the responsibility of each state delegate and not of American Star Pageants.
Judging Criteria for Nationals is as Follows:
Beauty- (60% ) Delegates photos will be judged on photogenic appeal and facial beauty. Judges must be able to read your state title on your sash.
Personal Appearances and Community Service(20%) State winners will receive points throughout their reign for any public appearance they make wearing their official crown and sash. Points can also be earned for referrals to our pageant. (1 point is awarded for each appearance and 2 points for each referral who enters our pageant). Photos of appearances are required for each appearance and will be displayed on our website. Referrals will also be noted under your contestant profile.
Emailed Question (20%) State winners will all receive a "final question" via email. Answers will be judged and displayed on our website under each delegates profile.
Prizes and Awards
Local Titleholders- Everyone's a Winner! You will receive your Official American Star Pageants Satin Sash with the local, city or county title of your choice (based on availability). The Official American Star Pageants Rhinestone Crown and a Sparkling Crown Pin to wear on your custom sash!
PLUS, your photo will appear on our website representing your area in our fabulous State Competition!
Ready to Enter?
Step 1: Email your photos to: beautypageants@msn.com a maximum of three photos can be submitted.
Step 2: Make a Payment of $275.00 via Pay Pal to beautypageants@msn.com . Please make sure you select "service" when making your payment. Or click the button to the right of the screen.
Step 3: Fill Out Online Application HERE.
13 Age Divisions-
Infant Miss American Star 0-18 months
Baby Miss American Star 19-35 months
Tiny Miss American Star-3 years
Petite Miss American Star-4-5 years
Little Miss American Star -6-7 years
Darling Miss American Star 8-9 years
Young Miss American Star- 10-11 years
Miss Pre-Teen American Star 12-14 years
Miss Teen American Star-15-17 years
Miss American Star 18-24
Ms Glamour American Star 25-30 years
Ms Elegant American Star 30 up
Mrs. American Star 18 and over married.
*Age divisions correspond to your/your child's age as of August 1 2008.
