Once Alaska American Coed Pageants receives your application and Sponsor Fee, you will become a State Finalist. Each State Finalist will receive:

• Official Acceptance Notification
• Official Finalist Certificate
• Complete information to prepare for the pageant and obtain sponsors;
• On-going correspondence containing schedules, agendas, maps; everything you need to enjoy the pageant experience to the fullest.

Division	Age
Princess (PR)	3-6
Sweetheart (SW)	7-9
Pre-Teen (PT)	10-12
Junior Teen (JR)	13-15
Teen (T)	16-18
Coed (CO)	19-22

Note:    Contestant will compete in the division that reflects her age as of Jan. 1st of the competiton year


Optional Competition Information:

The following competitions are not mandatory and will not affect the scoring for the Pageant Title. You may choose as many - or as few - of these categories to compete in as you like.

You do not need to decide which competitions you want to participate in until you receive your Official Acceptance Notification.

Talent Contest
All Age Groups
Contestants who have developed an interest in the performing arts may choose to enter the Talent Contest. Only live presentations are permitted. Examples of the talent contest are as follows: any form of dance, piano, any musical instrument, singing, reciting a poem monologues, baton twirling, gymnastics, etc

Speech Contest
All Age Groups
In this optional event, contestants select one of the following themes and present a 100 word or less speech that is memorized. Bring two (2) double-spaced copies to pageant check-in:

       1. My Favorite American
       2. Youth, Pride of the Present, Hope of the Future or
       3. How I can Make the World a Better Place

Sportswear Contest
All Age Groups
In this optional event, contestants will model age- appropriate attire that has a casual, tailored look, This is a fun, upbeat event!

Photogenic Contest
All Age Groups
Contestants competing in this optional contest will bring a photo of any size to pageant registration. "Miss Photogenic" will be selected from the photographs. The photos may be black and white or color; head shots usually work best.

Most Spirit
All Age Groups
The pageant staff will select the contestant who shows the Most uplifting spirit on pageant weekend.

Personality
All Age Groups
Contestants vote for the girl who is the friendliest, most helpful, and the most fun to be around on pageant week-end. The girl who receives the most votes is awarded the Miss Personality State Title.

Best Thank-You Note
All Age Groups
Contestants are asked to write their sponsors "Thank-You" Notes and bring a copy of ONE of the notes to pageant check-in to be judged. The contestant whose Note is selected as "Best" will be recognized on stage and will receive an award.

Volunteer Service Contest
All Age Groups
All contestants will receive a Volunteer Service Form. Contestants who wish to compete in this contest complete the form and bring it to pageant check-in. Judges will select the contestant who has the best record of helping others without receiving pay.

Academic Achievement Contest
[ T ]    [ JR ]    [ CO ]
Contestants who wish to compete in the Academic Achievement Contest must complete appropriate form and bring it to pageant check-in. Judges will select the contestant who has the best grade point average.

Model Contest
(If you enter Photogenic)
All Age Groups
Everyone entered in the photogenic competition is automatically entered in this competition for FREE! The judges will select one girl who has the most promise of being a model. Judging is based on the contestant's photogenic competition picture, as well as her poise and appearance in the Escorted Formal Wear Competition.

Hostess - Outstanding Program Participation
All Age Groups
This optional award is an earned award for the most advertising sold for the Pageant Program Book. Many prizes including cash, crowns, banners, pageant weekend hotel accommodations, and trips to Florida may be won by selling advertising! Every contestant who competes in this contest will receive a special trophy on stage!

Most Ticket Sales
All Age Groups
Contestants may sell Pageant Admission Tickets and earn cash awards. The contestant who sells the MOST tickets will receive Reserved Seats for her supporters and receive an award on stage.

Art Contest
[PR]   [SW]   [PT]
Contestants wishing to compete in this contest will color/decorate a specially designed picture that will be sent to them approximately three weeks prior to the pageant. Contestants bring their finished picture with them to pageant check-in.

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