Hawaii U.S. United Pageant
Aloha!
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Welcome to the Hawaii U.S. United Pageant! We are so excited to be able to introduce this opportunity to islands of Hawaii. We will be honoring men, youth and women for their personal, professional, and community achievements. The Hawaii U.S. United pageant will showcase each contestant on his/her own merits and personality. We focus on the individual inner beauty of each contestant, as well as his/her individual achievements, community involvement and personal strengths and talents. We do not believe in comparison judging. The inaugural 2025 Hawaii State Pageant will take place January 18, 2025, at the beautiful Paliku Theater located on the campus of Windward Community College and on the island of Oahu in Kaneohe, HI. This will be a one-day pageant open to those who live, work, have property or family in, or go to school in Hawaii.
**This Pageant is not endorsed nor sponsored by the University of Hawaii.
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Because this will be the first year for our Hawaii pageant, we have decided to restructure our pageant fee to make it more affordable for our contestants from Hawaii. Please read the following carefully and email us with any questions.
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1. The winners from our Hawaiian pageant WILL NOT have to compete at the national pageant in Atlanta, GA in July 2025. You will have the option to do so; however, it is not mandatory as stated previously.
2. Because we are in the holiday season, we are giving ALL contestants a discount off pageant fees!! The new fee is as follows: $25 application fee which must be submitted with your application AND only a $200 pageant fee.
3. Everyone is still required to sell at least 5 tickets at $35/each. ($175) This is also a $5 discount off the ticket price! YOU MAY ALSO USE TICKET SALES TO PAY ALL OF YOUR PAGEANT FEE. SELL 12 tickets and your pageant fee is paid.
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We want to make it a win-win situation for everyone. We want you to get to know us and we want to get to know you.
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Winners from this pageant have the option to advance to the U.S. United national pageant July 17-20, 2025. in Atlanta, GA. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY!
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Please read the following information in its entirety.
Do not hesitate to contact us at info@usunitedpageant.com if you have any questions.
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ENTRY DEADLINE:
The pageant's entry deadline is January 4, 2025. This is when all applications, fees and paperwork must be turned into the Pageant Office. If you know someone that would like to compete, please urge them to go ahead and submit their application.
ALL FEES MUST BE paid in full by January 4, 2025.
TICKET MONEY ($175 OR MORE) MUST BE TURNED IN BY JANUARY 10TH. ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVE, WE WILL SEND YOU DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS.
FEE PAYMENT:
Your Pageant fee is as follows:
$25.00 (non-refundable) Registration/Processing fee ​
$200.00(non-refundable pageant fee)​​
**EACH CONTESTANT IS REQUIRED AND MUST SELL AT LEAST 5 TICKETS ($35 EACH)
​Total fee is $400.​
**Local titles are available for a nominal fee. Those requesting a local title will be interviewed by our committee in order to receive a local title.
You must pay at least $250 toward your pageant fee before requesting an interview for a local title. The deadline to receive a local title is December 1, 2024.
The cost of a local title is $75. This covers the cost of the local crown, sash, and shipping.
LOCAL TITLES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
NO refunds of any kind for contestants or guests are given at any level of competition for any reason. Not having the funds to compete at the next level is not a reason to not compete. Payments are non-transferable
Each contestant may bring her own hair and makeup person. Each hair and makeup person must purchase a backstage pass. Backstage passes are now only $50. Persons who are backstage will not be able to watch the pageant.
Children in the 7-9 and 10-12 age groups may have one female parent assist them backstage. Parents will also need to purchase a ticket to watch the pageant. ($35) Once the child is dressed, the parent must exit the dressing room.
​You may pay your fees by using one of the following ways:
PayPal, Zelle or Cash App.
PayPal
​Zelle
​Cash App
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Family, Sponsors and Businesses may place an ad in our digital program book.
Ad prices are as follows:
FULL PAGE - $50
HALF PAGE - $25
QUARTER PAGE - $20
Digital book pages will be 8.5x11
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DEADLINE FOR ADS IS JANUARY 4, 2025.
Once our office receives your application and registration fee, you will be emailed an ad form and a personal sponsorship letter. Please be sure to request these in an email to our national office. The national office email is info@usunitedpageant.com. Be sure to include your full name and the email address you would like the forms to be mailed to.
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​​ CONTRACT
Each divisional winner will sign a State Title Contract. This contract spells out in detail what is expected of you as U.S. United Royalty. Each winner is encouraged to make at least 6 appearances throughout his/her reign.
Competition Wardrobe And Judging Guidelines
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Personal Interview – 40%
Female Contestant may wear a business suit, jumpsuit, or business dress.
Male contestants may wear a business suit. Think "Vogue", "GQ" when selecting your wardrobe. You will be judged on your oral communication skills, confidence, poise, charisma, projection of personality and sincerity of your answers. Your interview will begin with a 20 second introduction to the judges. This is your time to briefly tell the judges some important facts about yourself. What you say will help guide your interview. The judges will not ask political, religious or controversial questions unless it is in your introduction.
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Outfit of Choice – 30%
Female contestants may wear an outfit of choice that best reflects her personality. Should you choose to wear a hat, PLEASE be sure your full face is visible to the judges at all times. You will be judged on poise, personality, charisma, overall presentation, and confidence. Have fun, let your personality shine! This outfit SHOULD NOT be an evening gown; however, you may wear a dress with a high/low hemline.
Male contestants-30%
This is an outfit of your choice that best reflects your personality. You will be judged on poise, personality, charisma, overall presentation, and confidence. Have fun, let your personality shine! This outfit should NOT be a costume. Think outside the box. Think GQ. Be sure to google men's pageant wear for ideas.
Evening Gown – 30%
Female Contestants should wear a floor length gown. The price of the gown is not important. You will be judged on poise, grace/elegance, overall presentation, eye contact, and confidence while on stage. Be sure your gown fits you well and is not too tight, too long or too short. Make sure it compliments your figure and is age appropriate.
Male Contestants-Formal Wear-30%
Contestants should wear a tuxedo or business attire. Contestant may wear "bling" on his formal wear. The price of your attire is not important. You will be judged on poise, overall presentation, eye contact, and confidence while on stage. Be sure your outfit fits you well and is not too tight, too long or too short. Make sure it compliments your body type. Again, think outside the box. Think GQ. Be sure to google "men's formal pageant wear for idea.
​Other Clothing Needed
Comfortable clothes for rehearsal.
​​All outfits and shoes should be age appropriate.
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Optional Competitions
​Scores from optional competitions have no bearing on the division winner. Contestants are not required to enter the optional competitions
​Optional Competition Fees are due by January 10, 2025.
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We will select a youth, male and female winner for each optional
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​Talent Competition (optional $25.00 fee)
The Talent Competition is an optional competition and does not affect the overall outcome of the pageant. You will need to have your Talent Entry form & Entry Fee to the Office by January 4, 2025. We need this information ahead of time because these names have to be added to the computer score sheet. Talent must not be longer than 3 minutes.
Song, if applicable must be emailed to the national pageant office no later than January 6, 2025.
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Photogenic Competition (optional $25.00 fee)
Contestants in this competition should submit no more than 2 photographs. You should bring them with you and turn in at registration. Please be sure you pick them up before the pageant. Photos will not be mailed. Photographs should be at least a 4 X 6 and no larger than an 8 X 10 and may be either in color or black and white. Photos should be professional and not a snapshot. Photos CANNOT be older than three years. Please be sure your photo(s) is in a protective cover with your name and division printed on the back of the photo.
Community Service Scrapbook (optional $25.00 fee)
You should bring your scrapbook with you. Please be sure to pick this up after the pageant. Your scrapbook should showcase your activities in your community and should be arranged by the most recent activities first.
People’s Choice
People’s Choice is chosen based on the who has the most online votes. ($1/vote) **The People's Choice winner will receive the title of Mr./Miss Islands of Aloha
(must have at least 500 votes to qualify) The winner will also have the opportunity to compete at nationals!
Portfolio ($25)
Contestants who enter this competition will present a modeling portfolio of 5-10 photographs.
Rip the Runway ($25.00 fee)
Contestants who enter this competition will model an outfit of her choice. Judges will be looking for the contestant with style, poise, modeling ability, choice of outfit.
U.S. United Scholar (no fee)
Contestants who enter this competition will submit an official school transcript and a short essay on why she feels she should receive this award.
Spokes Model ($25.00 fee)
Contestants will prepare a 2-minute speech about their platform, the national platform, or a topic of their choice.
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Cover Model ($25.00 fee)
Contestants who enter this competition will submit up to 2 photos to be judged. Winner will have his/her photo printed on the program book front and back cover.
PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 4, 2025, FOR JUDGING.
State Pageant Age Divisions
​​Little Miss (7-9 years)
Junior Teen Miss (10-12 years)
Teen Miss (13-16 years)
Miss (17-29 years)
Ms. ​(30-45 years)
Elite Ms. (46 and older)
Miss Plus (18-29 years, Size 16 and above)
Ms. Plus (30 years and older, Size 16 and above​)
Mr. U.S. United - (males, age 21 and older)
**All female contestants must be born female. All male contestants must be born male**
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State Prize Package
All Hawaii U.S. United Pageant Division Winners
Official State Title
​​Official 4.5 inch State Rhinestone Crown
Official Embroidered Rhinestone Trimmed State Sash
Engraved Commemorative Award
Cash Prize
Based on Number of Contestants in Your Division
1-5 Contestants - $150
6-10 Contestants - $200
10 or More Contestants - $350
Gifts and Prizes from sponsors​
Other Prizes Will Be Added as They Become Available
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All newly crowned state royalty MUST attend a brief meeting after crowning with the national director. At this time, you will fill out and submit your state queen agreement.
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​​First Runner-Up
Commemorative Award
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Second Runner-Up
Commemorative Award
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​***All Hawaii U.S. United Division Royalty are strongly encouraged to make at least 6 throughout his/her reign.
​ *The U.S. United Pageant System is not responsible for prizes
forfeited by sponsors. *
*THE Hawaii U.S. UNITED PAGEANT IS A PRELIMINARY PAGEANT FOR THE U.S. UNITED PAGEANT SYSTEM. WINNERS WILL HAVE TO OPTION TO ADVANCE TO THE NATIONAL PAGEANT. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY.
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Marchia Mickens, National Executive Director
Hawaii U.S. United State Director
404-434-7331
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