America’s National Pageant®
to take place TBA
at the Sheraton at the Bradley Airport near Hartford, CT
PAGEANT SCORING
1/3 - GENERAL APPEARANCE - Grooming & Attire
1/3 - PERSONALITY - Enthusiasm & Friendliness
1/3 - STAGE PRESENCE - Poise & Confidence
(Although make-up is allowed in all age divisions, we encourage the three younger groups to only wear light make-up if any at all for formal wear. Any amount of make-up is allowed for optional competitions, but not necessary.)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
6:00-7:00pm - Early REGISTRATION for all CONTESTANTS
7:30-10:00pm - Pageant PARTY & FUN FREE MOM PAGEANT
SUNDAY
8:30-9:30am - REGISTRATION (for those who don't register on Saturday)
10:00-11:00am - ORIENTATION & REHEARSAL
Noon - NATURAL PAGEANT (formal wear)
1:00pm - GLITZ PAGEANT (formal wear)
1:30-3:30pm - OPTIONAL MODELING & TALENT
4:00pm - AWARDS
AWARDS
QUEENS WILL WIN (2 in each age division: GLITZ / NATURAL)
Beautiful Trophy, Scepter, Official Crown, Satin Sash, Special Crown Pin, Gifts, and invitation to attend other pageant functions throughout the year
2 HIGH POINT QUEENS ALSO WIN a $500 CASH Award & a larger crown PLUS 2 DISNEY PARK TICKETS to attend a weekend TRIP to DISNEY WORLD with the COUTO QUEENS
2 High Point Queens will be bumped up out of age division queen title
RUNNERS-UP (in each age division) - Beautiful Trophies
PAIRS MODEL TEAM - 2 Crowns, Sashes, Trophies
MISS POPULARITY - Trophy, Crown & Sash
SUPERMODEL - Trophy, Crown, Sash, and CASH AWARD!
PHOTOGENIC & MODEL & TALENT (in each age division)
Winners will receive a Trophy HIGH POINT Photogenic & Model & TALENT
5 Queens will win Crown, Sash, Trophy & Cash Award
SPIRIT OF PAGEANTRY - Plaque & Photo in Pageantry Magazine!
ALL CONTESTANTS Receive a Beautiful Trophy, Ribbon & Special Gift
RULES & REGULATIONS
YOUR AGE as of Pageant Day will determine what age group you will compete in. The director has the right to request valid proof of age at any time.
America's National Pageant is a trademark of COUTO PAGEANT PRODUCTIONS, INC
A dressing room will be provided. Only females can enter the dresssing room.
Junior, Teen & Miss contestants must be single, never married and have no children
Natural contestants can wear minimal make-up (light lipstick, mascara, etc... KEEP IT LIGHT & UNNOTICEABLE at a distance) Fancy dresses and hairdos are acceptable. No fake hair pieces nor flippers for Natural contestants
Those competing in both Glitz & Natural pageant, can only win one age division pageant title, but can win both High-Point titles. Contestants may win any and all optionals.
High-Point Queens will not be allowed to compete the following year in this pageant
NO CONFETTI nor GLITTER can be thrown or dropped on the stage or dance floor during any performance
Past pageant winners in this pageant may compete again in same age division as long as they take a two year break from competing in this pageant (the two year break does not pertain to the Baby & Tiny Division winners (they can compete the next year).
ALL FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE!
ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
PAGEANT INFORMATION
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS - ONLY ONE OUTFIT is required for the pageant; a Short Dress/or Gown for Stage. This can be any style or color of contestants choice
OPTIONAL PHOTOGENIC - This competition is open to all age divisions. No Limit on number of photos submitted. Photos can be wallet size up to 8x10, color or black & white. Name & age must be on the back of photo.
All photos will be colleted at registration. Mark on the back of the photo Natural or Glitz. Natural photos can have make-up on BUT CAN ONLY BE LIGHTLY RETOUCHED
OPTIONAL MODELING - Outfit can be sports related, a cute simple outfit, or glitzy attire. Make your own fashion statement! Two separate routines are allowed with a 1 minute time limit each. Modeling ability & personality will be scored. Accessories and handheld props allowed. Pageant supplies music for this category.
OPTIONAL TALENT - You can perform one or two seperate talent routines with a maximum time limit of 2 minutes each. Acts that may be dangerous to our audience will not be allowed. If using music on cassette - it must be cued, or points will be deducted by each judge. CDs are allowed. This competition will not be available for Baby Division.
PAIRS MODELING TEAM - You may model on stage with a friend or family member. You may supply your own music. Time limit on stage is 1 1/2 minutes. This may be actual modeling, a routine, or a skit. At least one individual from the pair must be a contestant in the pageant. Winners receive: crowns, sashes, trophies, and become part of Royal Pageant family for a year.
OVERALL PHOTOGENIC MODELING & TALENT WINNERS - will receive a CASH award and Beautiful Trophy, Crown & Sash.
MISS POPULARTY AWARD - The Contestant in the show with the biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity & receive a beautiful Trophy, Crown & Sash.