About the President
A graduate of Syracuse University, Christina is a past avid competitor who has won many titles and awards. She is honored to have had her photo featured on the OPRAH show. As a professional actress, she has been filmed in movie scenes with Julia Roberts, Mel Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jennifer Aniston. Christina is proud to produce quality shows where young ladies can develop self-esteem and confidence while having fun and meeting new people.

Christina Couto
President
PAGEANT SCORING
  • 1/4 - GENERAL APPERANCE - Grooming & Attire
  • 1/4 - PERSONALITY - Euthusiasm & Friendliness
  • 1/4 - STAGE PRESENCE - Poise & Confidence
  • 1/4 - INTERVIEW - Speaking Ability & Content
  •    * Babies & Little divisions will not have an interview
        (Make-up is allowed in all age divisions)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
  • 9:00-10:00am - BABY & LITTLE REGISTRATION
  • 10:00-10:30am - BABY & LITTLE ORIENTATION/REHEARSAL
  • 11:00-1:00pm - BABY & LITTLE PAGEANT & AWARDS

  • 1:00-2:30pm - REGISTRATION for Ages 6-40+ yrs
  • 3:00pm - Optional TALENT Competition
  • 5:00pm - POOL PARTY Come make new friends
  • 6:30pm - DINNER & PARTY with contestants & families
  • 8:00pm - FREE MOM PAGEANT for those attending dinner
    (no gown required)
SUNDAY
  • 9:00am - INTERVIEWS with judges
  • 11:30-1:00pm - LUNCH on your own
  • 1:00-2:00pm - REHEARSAL for show
  • 3:00-6:00pm - PAGEANT, Optional Modeling & AWARDS
AWARDS
  • 10 PAGEANTS QUEENS (one in each age division)
    will win a beautiful Crown, large Trophy, satin Sash,
    flowers, pageant jewelry, sceptor, invitation to attend other
    pageants as a royal guest, and a $1000 U.S. Bond and full
    sponsorship to the Miss U.S. of America Pageant to be held
    in August where you can win thousands of prizes
  • GOLD & SILVER QUEENS - Crown, Sash, and Trophy
  • 10 PAGEANT PRINCESSES (First Runners-Up in each age division)
    will in a Beautiful Crown, Trophy, & Official Princess Sash
  • PAGEANT RUNNERS-UP - Trophy
  • SUPERMODEL - Crown, Sash, Trophy, and $100 CASH
  • SPIRIT of PAGENTRY Plaque & Subscription to Pagentry Magazine
    and photo in future issue of magazine
  • GOLDEN SPIRIT AWARDS - Plaque
  • DIRECTOR'S AWARD - Plaque
  • TALENT WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful Crown, Trophy, & Sash. Runners-up will recieve a trophy. Overall Talent winner will also
    win $300 Savings Bond.
  • MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful Crown, Trophy,
    Sash. Runners-up will recieve a Trophy. Overall Model winner will also win $200 Savings Bond.
  • PHOTOGENIC WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful Crown, Trophy, Sash. Runners-up will recieve a Trophy. Overall Photogenic winner
    will also win $100 Savings Bond.
  • MISS HOSPITALITY & MISS POPULARITY will win Crown, Sash, Trophy & Gifts
  • FIRST 5 APPLICATIONS RECIEVED(With Deposit) Will be able to choose their position in the line-up.

ALL CONTESTANTS
Will recieve a Trophy, official Contestant Ribbon, Dinner, Gifts,
and a beautiful Program Book

RULES & REGULATIONS
  • YOUR AGE as of the pageant date will determine what age group you will compete in. The director has the right to request valid proof of age at any time.
  • Baby and Little Division must each have 8 contestants in the division in order to recieve full $1000 bond. Partial bond awarded if less than 8 contestants in these two divisions only.
  • A dressing room will be provided by the pageant officials for all contestants. Only one companion (ex. mother, hairdresser, etc.) will be allowed in at a time with each contestant. ONLY FEMALES can enter the dressing room. If you require a large space, we suggest you stay overnight at the Host Hotel, so you can have your own room to change in.
  • Contestants must be a resident of a New England, NJ or NY State.
  • Junior, Teen & Miss contestants must be single, never married and have no children
  • Mrs. contestants must be married as of pageant day
  • Ms & Classic Ms contestants can be single, married or divorced / with or without children.
  • Winners of savings bond may choose cash equivalent.
  • Poor Sportsmanship will not be allowed and will be grounds for disqualification without refund
  • Points will be deducted if time limits are exceeded in Talent & Modeling competitions
  • Contestants ages 6 and older must be able to participate in each phase of competition unassisted
  • NO CONFETTI nor GLITTER can be thrown or dropped on the stage or dance floor during any performance
  • ALL FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE!

ALL Judges Decisions are Final

PAGEANT INFORMATION
  • CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS - ONLY TWO OUTFITS are required for the pageant; a Short Dress/or Gown for stage and Interview Outfit. These can be any style of color of contestants choice! The Interview Outfit will also be worn for the Opening Number during the pageant for ages 6+ years. Babies & Little will not have an interview.
  • OPTIONAL PHOTOGENIC - This competition is open to all age divisions. No Limit on number of photos submitted. Photos can be wallet size up to
    8.5 x 11, color or black & white. Name & age must be on the back of photo. All photos will be collected at registration.
  • OPTIONAL MODELING - Outfit can be sports related or a cute simple outfit. Glitzy attire & westernwear is also acceptable for this catagory. 2 routines are allowed with a 1 minute time limit each! Modeling ability personality & potential will be scored. The actual Outfit itself will not be judged. Pageant supplies music.
  • OPTIONAL TALENT - You can perform one or two seperate talent routines with a maximum time limit of 3 minutes each. Acts that may be dangerous to our audience will not be allowed. If using music on a CD, CD's will be collected during talent show.This competition will not be available for Baby Division. "Little" Division Contestants choosing to perform talent, will do so at saturdays 11 am show.
  • MISS POPULARITY AWARD - The contestant from each show with the biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity & recieve a beautiful Trophy, Sash, and Crown.
  • RECOMMENDING FRIENDS - Feel free to tell your friends about our pageant by directing them to our website. tell them to put your name on the application (Where did you hear of this pageant?). If you recommend one friend who enters - you will receive a BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP Trophy. For each additional friend that enters you will recieve a $100 Cash Award. Friends cannot be on our mailing list to qualify for this award.
  • GOLDEN SPIRIT AWARDS - We award Golden Spirit Plaques to 5th time Participants! Please let us know if this is your 5th year competing inthe Miss New England Pageant.
  • PHOTO FOR PROGRAM BOOK - Can be any size, color or black & white. WE MUST RECEIVE A PHOTO 16 days prior to PAGEANT DAY in order to be in the Book!
    IMPORTANT: Mark your calendar now as a reminder to send photo.


  • If you compete in modeling and photogenic competitions you will be eligible for the SUPERMODEL AWARD (no additional fee)
COUTO PAGEANTS HAVE PROUDLY DONATED a portion of the pageant proceeds to ST. Jude Childrens Research Hospital since 1995!
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