Miss Georgia Blueberry Saturday, May 16, 2015 Bacon Theatre 233 West 12th Street, Alma, Georgia PAGEANT COORDINATOR: Miss Georgia Blueberry is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Alma. ELIGIBILITY: To qualify for the Miss Georgia Blueberry Pageant, contestants must be ages 0-24 by May 13, 2015, never married, pregnant or convicted of a crime. There is no discrimination due to race, creed, color, religion or national origin. Winner may not participate in a division previously won or be a current queen. OBLIGATION: All winners (Baby, Teeny, Tiny, Little, Petite, Junior, Teen, Miss, and People’s Choice) must be able to participate and represent their title of Miss Georgia at the Blueberry Festival and Parade, or the City of Alma Christmas Parade as well as attending the 2016 Miss Georgia Blueberry Pageant to crown your successor. If you cannot perform these requirements, you will forfeit your title and prizes to the first runner-up. DEADLINE: All entry forms and entry fees must be post marked or hand delivered no later than May 8, 2015. MAIL TO: Miss Georgia Blueberry C/O Exchange Club of Alma P.O. Box 375 Alma, Georgia 31510 OR HAND DELIVER TO: Ann Russell (Pageant Coordinator) 232 W. 12th Street Alma, Georgia 31510 *For more information e-mail ann.russell@gmail.com or contact Ann Russell at (912) 632-5551. ENTRY FEE: $100.00 Sister Discount– First sister: $100.00, each additional sister: $75.00 *ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE ADMISSION: Adults and children $5.00 (Children age 1 year and younger – Free) DRESS: Age divisions 0–9: Dress can be short, mid-calf, or floor length formal wear. Age divisions 10–24: Dress should be floor length formal wear. 1 JUDGING: Judges will score each contestant on beauty, poise and personality – taking special note of hair, smile and dress. Score sheets will not be given out after the pageant. If you would like to receive your scores, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application. DO NOT TALK TO ANY OF THE JUDGES DURING THE PAGEANT! REHEARSAL: There will not be a rehearsal. There will be a group lineup at the beginning of each age group followed by each contestant walking on stage individually in the traditional “T” pattern. PHOTOGRAPHER: NO VIDEOS OR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY! There will be a photographer available for pictures. PRIZES: There will be a winner and a first, second, third and fourth runner-up for each age division. The Miss Georgia Blueberry Queen will receive a tiara, trophy, banner and a $1000.00 savings bond. The Miss Georgia Blueberry 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy. Baby, Teeny, Tiny, Little, Petite, Junior and Teen Beauty Queens will receive a tiara, trophy, banner and a $100.00 savings bond. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners-up will receive a trophy. All contestants in the Baby, Teeny, Tiny and Little Miss divisions will receive participation trophies. There will be TWO PEOPLES CHOICE WINNERS (one winner from ages 0–6 and one winner from ages 7–24). Audience members may donate money to vote for their favorite contestant, the contestants who raise the most money will be selected as People’s Choice Winners and will each receive a $100.00 savings bond. All donations will go to the Exchange Club of Alma Child Abuse Prevention Program. REGISTRATION: Registration for Baby, Teeny, Tiny and Little Miss age groups will begin at 9:00 a.m. The pageant will begin at 10:00 a.m. Baby Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages 0–12 Months Teeny Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages 13–23 Months Tiny Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages2–3 Years Little Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages 4–6 Years Registration for Petite, Junior, Teen and Miss age groups will begin at 1:00 p.m. The pageant will begin at 2:00 p.m. Petite Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages 7–9 Years Junior Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages10–12 Years Teen Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages 13–16 Years Miss Georgia Blueberry Ages 17–24 Years * Contestant numbers will be given out at the registration table. Contestant numbers are assigned in the order applications are received. DRESSING ROOM: A dressing room will be available. Good luck to all contestants and thank you for participating in the Miss Georgia Blueberry Pageant! – Exchange Club of Alma 2 Miss Georgia Blueberry Saturday, May 16, 2015 Bacon Theatre 233 West 12th Street, Alma, Georgia Baby Teeny Tiny Little Petite Junior Teen Miss CONTESTANT NAME ________________________________________________________________ NAME YOU WANT TO BE CALLED ON STAGE _____________________________________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________ STATE __________ ZIP ___________ PHONE _____________________________ BIRTH DATE ____________________ AGE __________ PARENTS’ NAMES __________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL _____________________________________________________________ GRADE _____ MAJOR/INTENDED MAJOR ___________________________________________________________ HEIGHT __________________ HAIR _________________________ EYES ____________________ ACTIVITIES/HONORS ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ FUTURE PLANS ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFY YOUR BEST QUALITY _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ NAMES OF PET(S) __________________________________________________________________ SPONSOR(S) _____________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________ 3 I understand that the Pageant Committee, Pageant Director and the Exchange Club of Alma are not responsible for personal injury, property damage, losses during the pageant or at related events, or to and from the pageant or related events. I certify that I have been given a copy of the Miss Georgia Blueberry rules and will conduct myself in a sportsman-like manner. I understand the judges’ decisions are final and will not be disputed. ________________________________________________ ____________________ Contestant’s Signature Date ________________________________________________ ____________________ Parent’s Signature (if contestant is under age 18) Date 4