About Pageant
Welcome
This year, AGM celebrates FOURTEEN amazing years and we invite each and every one of you to join us! We are truly a pageant for everyone! America’s Grand Miss is a FACIAL beauty pageant.
This pageant is brought to you by the same directors that have produced Tropical Dream Stars USA productions for 24 years! Welcome to America’s Grand Miss National! We welcome each and every one of you! This will be an exciting 14th year, as we crown our 2020 National Grand Royalty! You may compete in beauty and your choice of optionals to qualify for the supreme titles! We are very proud to guarantee lots of cash prizes and top quality Custom created LOGO crowns! Our crowns are breathtaking! ! Our judges will be looking for a beautiful face. Please note that anyone may compete and win at AGM, because expensive glitz attire is not what our judges are looking for. This is not a natural pageant system, styled hair and make up is absolutely allowed and should flatter the contestant based on age. Supremes are based on your total beauty score: 1-30 + your ONE Highest optional event 1-30. The optional may be: casual wear, interview, talent, natural photo, natural print model or natural composite. You do not have to compete in every optional since only the one highest is used toward Supremes. Please call should you have any questions!
Martha Michaud,
Executive National Director
Join us in Exciting Atlanta, Georgia!
Located in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia is our host hotel, The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport Hotel. The Crowne Plaza provides first class accommodations! FLYING TO ATLANTA IS SO EASY WHEN YOU STAY AT THE CROWNE PLAZA! Our venue is right at the airport and offers a free shuttle service. We are planning a super fun weekend for you and your contestant! You will be staying minutes away from Legoland, American Girl, Six Flags Over Georgia, Zoo Atlanta, Aquarium Atlanta plus many other exciting attractions!!
NO expensive clothes, photos or elaborate modeling needed! Every contestant has an equal chance to win BIG at AGM! Most Supreme titles come from beauty on stage and your ONE highest optional event. It is beauty + one. Photos are not needed to win at AGM. Please see our “What we are looking for page” on the web site. Do not take 2nd hand information. When in doubt, ask the director and look at the site!
Suggestions
0-3: Very light foundation, light mascara, soft blush, clear lip gloss, very light tan, natural, sweet, age appropriate soft hair style. Sunday best, flower girl or baby doll dress. Short, tea length or long dresses.
4-8: Light foundation, light mascara, blush, light colored lip gloss, light tanning, age appropriate hair style. Sunday best, flower girl, short, tea length or long dresses.
9 & Up: Light foundation with age appropriate make up, that enhances your natural beauty. Soft and age appropriate hair. Light tan. Short, tea length or long dress.
Hair additions, teeth/flippers and lashes: Any of these are permitted and always have been at AGM. However, please keep in mind that if you don’t need these to feel comfortable, don’t use them. There will be no deductions unless they appear hard, fake or overdone. Hair should remain soft, not big. Teeth should appear natural, lashes should be light and not overdone.
MODELING: Modeling is not judged at all, in any event at AGM except casual wear. It is on our score sheets only for that one event.
Age Divisions
0-11mo, 12-23mo, 2yr, 3yrs, 4yrs, 5, 6 ,
7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20 & Up.
AGE AS OF September 1st 2019
You may move up an age group if you wish to.
America’s Grand Miss
Big stiff pageant hair and heavy make up will be seriously deducted for. No exceptions.
Scoring System for Beauty will be: 75% Facial Beauty & 25% Overall Appearance. The appearance score will be judged on neatness, appeal of garment and fit. We are not looking for glitzy pageant dresses. Hair and make up should flatter the contestant’s overall look. Keep in mind sweet, darling and precious for 0-10 years. Lovely, elegant and beautiful for 11 & Up. We do NOT double crown except for division talent & noted titles.
Photos & Video
Photos & Video Are Provided by: PhD Photography & Video
To Pre-Order Photos and Video Visit www.phdphotography.com
Events
Optional Casual Wear
Casual wear attire is off the rack or custom. Contestants will be judged 1-10 on modeling/presentation for age, 1-10 overall appearance and 1-10 personality. There will be a 90 second time limit, however points will not be deducted if you go a tad over. You may bring your own music or we will supply it. NO STANDING PROPS. Hand held are allowed.
Optional Interview
If you choose to compete in interview, you will go directly from the stage in beauty to the interview room. No change of clothes, hairstyles or extra attire needed. Interview will consist of up-close appraisal. One chaperone/parent may accompany the contestant up to age 7. No questions or answers will be judged. The judges may casually chat with the contestants to make them feel at ease.
Optional Natural Photogenic
Please submit your photo(s) during registration. Photos may be any size up to 8 ½ X 11. Contestant name & age group for AGM, must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover. No obvious re-touch.
Optional Natural Composite
These will feature a variety of you photos to include head shots and full body/three quarter shots. Contestant name & age group for AGM must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover. No obvious re-touch
Optional Natural Print Model
Print Model may come right out of your portfolio! This may be black and white or color. There will be a winner in every age group. ¾ or full.
Contestant name & age group for AGM, must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover. No obvious re-touch.
Optional Talent
We have optional talent! There will be FOUR divisions, 0-3, 4-6, 7-10 and 11 & Up. This score can count toward Supremes. You may enter more than one talent and you may enter talent only. Winners in each age group will receive a beautiful crown, sash & a beautiful plaque with their picture in it. Alternates in each age division will receive a beautiful national award. Our talent winners will be featured on our forms and web site! Talent will be held on Saturday, after beauty and casual wear. Please give your music to the MC cued, labeled and ready just before you go on stage
One Overall Grand Talent
winner will receive a beautiful plaque with their picture in it, AGM beautiful large crown and sash!
~EXPENSIVE PHOTOS & FANCY MODELING IS NOT NEEDED TO WIN AT AMERICA’S GRAND MISS! REMEMBER, SUPREME COMES FROM BEAUTY & YOUR ONE HIGHEST SCORING OPTIONAL.
~A SPECIAL PHOTO PACKAGE WILL BE OFFERED PRIOR TO THE PAGEANT FOR THOSE WHO DO WISH TO ENTER EXTRA PHOTOS. If we have enough interest, we may add some additional cash paying titles and/or an extra casual wear and AGM style 2nd beauty, with a 2nd set of judges. There are always LOADS of awesome titles at AGM with custom crowns!
Other Info
Line Up
Line up in each age group is determined by the postmark/receipt date on your entry and deposit. First in, last out in line up OR your choice. YOU MAY USE PAYPAL FOR DEPOSITS, send to Paypal for balances due must be sent prior to Wednesday before if you wish to use Paypal. We also take all major credit cards over the phone. Please do not forget to submit your entry form! If we receive your deposit and not your entry form, we will not place you in line up until the form is received. You may use the printed entry form or the online submit form on our web site. Questions? (843) 681-4812. Should you be late for first line up in beauty, points will be deducted.
Who May Compete
AGM is open to all contestants. No preliminary is needed. Last years/regining/current Highest 9 Supremes may come to crown but may not compete this year. Once a queen has won the oldest tier Mega, they will be lifetime ambassadors and not eligible to compete again. Everyone else has the option to re-compete or crown.
Numbers/Photos
We do not give out the names and numbers of Contestants entered at any time, please do not ask. All photos must be turned in on Friday night by the end of registration or make prior arrangements. Contestant name, age group for AGM must be on the back and your photo must be protected by a clear cover. If you enter more than one picture in a category, you may label them A, B, C, Etc. Please do this in advance of arrival to save time.
Family Discount
First child enters supreme package full price, second child enters the package at half price. All other events are normal price. Only one discount may be used.
Signs And Vendors: Please Read
A minimum of one large hair and make up/changing room will be provided on a first come basis. Photographers who may need space to shoot, should contact the director in advance for information on how to book space and availability. No photo set ups are permitted in hallways. NO signs, posters, etc. will be permitted on hotel walls, doors or elevators. This is our pageant regulation, not the hotel. Bulletin boards will be placed on easels; you are welcome to place your signs there. Ignoring this rule may result in disqualification, as determined by the director. No vendor tables available at this event
Stage/Music/Video
PhD Photography & Video will provide professional sound, video & music for the AGM National Pageant. . No video/photos may be taken in the ballroom. Mr. Tim, “the voice of pageants” will be our MC for nationals. You may bring your own music for casual wear & talent. Stage: Will be a front T or back T. Line up first for beauty only.
Reservations
Call The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Airport Hotel. 404-768-6660. The hotel is Located at 1325 Virginia Ave. Atlanta, GA. 30344. Minutes from Hartsfield International Airport. Hotel has a free shuttle service from the airport. Room rates are $107.The restaurant offers a wide range of items to choose from. Please call early! EVERYONE WHO MAKES RESERVATIONS BEFORE 1/10/19 WILL BE PLACED IN A SPECIAL DRAWING FOR ONE FREE NIGHT PAID AT THE HILTON! YOUR HOTEL STAY COULD BE FREE! JUST CALL ON TIME TO BOOK YOUR ROOM! Rooms will be held until January 10th, after that time you may not get a room and the rate may go up. Should you have any problem, call Tropical Dream Stars USA (843)-681-4812
$35 Each Door Badges – Everyone but contestant (All events & crowning) 3 and up:$15
Tentative Schedule
Friday February 7th
Registration: 4pm – 10:30pm You must register prior to entering the ballroom. Please call if you cannot make these registration times.You will be asked to provide your hotel room number at registration. Photos should be PRE- Labeled with contestant name & age group for AGM. Turn in all photos, pay all balances due. Badges will be $5 more on Saturday.
Saturday February 8th
Beauty, Interview, Casual Wear, Talent. All ages. A detailed schedule will be given to you at registration
Sunday February 9th
Tentative 10am. Crowning of 2020 America’s Grand Miss National Royalty. Please wear beauty attire to crowning.
* We will advise you of exact times at registration. Lineup will be first for Beauty.
*Door badges: Must be WORN at all times. In your pocket, purse or room is not worn. Do not attempt to enter the ballroom without your badg
Referals
Receive your supreme package paid if you refer 5 contestants not on our mailing list. $25 credit for each referral fewer than five.
Behavior
Improper conduct by any contestant/parent/guest towards the hotel staff, other contestants or pageant staff may result in disqualification with no refund. Hotel room damage may result in disqualification. Disqualification from pageant, with no refund, at the director’s discretion, could occur for those who do not follow the rules above.
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