Miss/Ms. International U.S. United
The U.S. United Pageant System is going International!
We’re looking for women age 18 and older to compete for our Country and Heritage titles!
Mission Statement
The mission of the U.S. United Pageant System is to promote health, fitness and inner beauty among women and children of all ethnic groups while producing positive role models for the community; to develop women that will promote self-confidence, self-worth, moral, academic and social support for our youth; and to publicly recognize women who have obtained personal, professional and community achievements.
Our pageant will showcase each contestant on her own merits and personality. We focus on the individual inner beauty of each contestant, as well as her individual achievements, community involvement and personal strengths and talents. We do not believe in comparison judging. The 2020 U.S. United Pageant and International Pageant will take place July 16-19, 2020 in Atlanta, GA
Please read the following information in its entirety. Do not hesitate to contact the national office if you have any questions.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
The pageant's entry deadline is May 1, 2020. This is when all applications and paperwork and fees 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 May 1, 2020.
International Age Divisions
We will award International titles in two divisions
Miss International U.S. United (age 18-29)
Ms. International U.S. United (age 30 and older, single, married or divorced)
Guidelines for Country/Heritage Titles
Contestants may represent their citizenship or their heritage. Contestants wanting to represent a country must be a born citizen of that country, have dual citizenship of the country in which she wishes to represent, or have heritage up to 3rd generation descendant, meaning that your immediate biological great grandparents, grandparents, or parents were born in another country, that makes you first, second, or third generation descendant.) Proof of residency or heritage may be required.
If a state pageant is not held in a contestant’s state, she may apply for the title of Miss/Ms. USA U.S. United.
FEE PAYMENT:
Your Pageant fee is as follows:
$50.00 (non-refundable) Registration/Processing fee
$149.00(non-refundable pageant fee)WAIVED
$349 Finalist Package – finalist package includes the following:
All International paperwork
Entry into the U.S. United International Pageant
Tickets to all events
Pink Pajama Party
Welcome Bag
International pageant T-shirt
Breast Cancer Breakfast
One full page ad
One optional entry
Photo Shoot
Pageant VIP seating for family members
National Finalist Package MUST be paid in full by May 1, 2020.
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You may pay your fees through PayPal.
The PayPal address is legacypageantsus@gmail.com
QUEEN’S CONTRACT
Each delegate will sign a Queen’s Contract. This contract spells out in detail what is expected of you as a U.S. United International contestant.
Competition Wardrobe And Judging Guidelines
Opening Number
TBA
Personal Interview – 40%
Contestants will be given a list of questions that will be used during her interview. Judges will ask questions from this list. Religious, controversial and political questions will not be asked. Each contestant will give a 20 second introduction speech during her interview. Contestants should wear a business suit or business dress. You should look as though you are going to a job interview or making an appearance. Please be mindful of the length of your skirt. You be will judged on your oral communication skills, confidence, poise, charisma, projection of personality and sincerity of your answers.
Fun Fashion – 30%
This is an outfit of your choice that best reflects your 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.
Evening Gown – 30%
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.
Other Clothing Needed
Comfortable clothes for rehearsal.
Long White Pants for photo shoot
All outfits and shoes should be age appropriate
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 July 1, 2020
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 July 1, 2019. We need this information ahead of time because these names must be added to the computer score sheet. Talent must not be longer than 3 minutes. You will turn in your CD (if applicable) at registration. Please be sure to write your name and division on your CD. CD should be in a jacket or case to prevent scratching. Also, be sure to bring a backup CD. It is your responsibility to pick up your CD from the DJ after the talent competition. CD should contain ONLY the song you will be performing.
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.
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
The People’s Choice winner is chosen based online voting and votes collected during pageant weekend.
The People’s Choice winner will receive a trophy.
Mini Optionals
Each contestant may choose up to 3 Mini Optional competitions. These include Personal Interview Attire, Fun Fashion Attire or Evening Gown. There is no charge for competing in the Mini Optionals.
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and a complete list of Optional Competitions
All International delegates will receive the following
Official Country Rhinestone Crown
Official Country Sash
Each International delegate will sign an International Delegate Contract
Each delegate is encouraged to make at least 3 appearances before the National/International Pageant
Please contact the Director for any questions you may have
Marchia Phillips
Executive Director
U.S. United Pageant System
404-434-7331
PayPal: legacypageantsus@gmail.com
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