Application

Description

I am so excited to announce our new and innovative pageant system … one that is fun, fair and dedicated to empowering women of all ages and throughout each chapter of their life. We are thrilled to announce our 2023 national competition will be at ______________ … mark your calendars for July 2023 (exact date TBA).

We are selecting representatives for State Titles and U.S. Territories. Presently, our three divisions are as follows:

Miss     19-29; single/never married/no children

Ms.      20 and over; single or previously married, may have children

Mrs.     20-75+; must be currently married

Lady    50-69 and over; any marital status

Elite     70-85+; any marital status

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Ages are as of July 1, 2023; must be a natural born female; must be a U.S. citizen; must be of good moral character.

Residency: Delegate must be a resident of, born in, attended school in, or married in the State or Territory they are representing (unless of military status). Examples of how to request your State or Territory are as follows:

1^st Preference:  FLORIDA     Affiliation: Presently live in the State of Florida

2^nd Preference: OHIO             Affiliation: Born in the State of Ohio

3^rd Preference: HAWAII        Affiliation: Own property in the State of Hawaii

CODE OF CONDUCT
A Code of Conduct will be supplied with a complete registration and must be followed by the contestant before, during and after the competition.

AREAS OF COMPETITION

All areas of competition are worth 25%; NO Comparison Judging, each Delegate judged on her own merits!

Panel interview * Onstage Q&A * Sportswear/Fun Fitness * Evening wear

OTHER CRITERIA

Delegate agrees that if she wins a national title, she will not participate in any other competitions during the time she holds the title; Delegate releases, unconditionally and forever, any claim against AQP, its parent and affiliated or related companies and their respective officers, directors, partners, employees, agents and assigns, or by any use of their name, likeness, voice, and/or biography in connection with the national competition, including use in promotional and advertising material.

Delegate understands and agrees that AQP shall determine all issues as to eligibility to compete in competition.
Substance Abuse: Delegate does not use or consume any illegal or controlled substances or abuse the use of alcohol or other dangerous substances.

Delegate must be in good health physically and mentally and is able to perform the professional responsibilities. All State Delegates will pay the $1,000 entry fee (this fee includes the official State Crown and Sash).

Delegate is responsible for her own travel expenses, inc. hotel accommodations at the Pageant’s host hotel. Two meals will be provided to all Delegates during the competition.

Payment plans are available. 50% of the entry fee is due within 30 days of acceptance from the AQP National Office.

Entry fee can be paid personally by the contestant or Delegate may also seek support from

business associates, family, and friends. Personal & Business checks accepted, as well as PayPal.