FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I ENTER THE TEXAS BEAUTIES OF AMERICA PAGEANT?

Simply fill out the on line application and e-mail it back.  Upon acceptance, you will receive an e-mail telling you what the next steps are.

WHAT DIVISION AM I ELIGIBLE FOR?

• There are five different divisions in the Texas Beauties of America Pageant.  They are:
  Beauties of America – Texas Teen:  Must be at least 13 and no older than 19 by August 1, 2009.  Contestants must be single, never married, not pregnant, never been pregnant and never given birth to a child.
• Beauties of America – Texas 20s:  Must be at least 20 and no older than 29 by August 1, 2009.  She may be single, married, widowed or divorced.  She may or may not have children.
• Beauties of America – Texas 30s:  Must be at least 30 and no older than 39 by August 1, 2009.  She may be single, married, widowed or divorced.  She may or may not have children.
• Beauties of America – Texas 40s:  Must be at least 40 and no older than 49 by August 1, 2009.  She may be single, married, widowed or divorced.  She may or may not have children.
• Beauties of America – Texas 50s & Up:  Must be at least 50 by August 1, 2009.  She may be single, married, widowed or divorced.  She may or may not have children.

WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE TEXAS BEAUTIES OF AMERICA PAGEANT?

MAY 15 , 2009:  All entry fees must be paid in full by this date.  No exceptions.  Required and optional paperwork as well as all photos and advertisements must also be received by this date. All pre-ordered tickets and program books, pre-ordered photo and DVD packages.  

May 15, 2009:  All pre-ordered tickets and program books, pre-ordered photo and DVD packages.

WHAT IS THE ENTRY FEE FOR THE TEXAS BEAUTIES OF AMERICA PAGEANT?

The 2009 Texas Beauties of America pageant entry fee is $550.00.  This entry fee includes:

• Participation in the pageant
• Official local crown and sash
• Handbook and paperwork
• Arrival night dinner and meals related to pageant events
• Copy of 2009 Pageant Program book
• ½ page color ad in the 2009 Pageant Program book
• Gift bag

Entry fee does not include:

• Hotel accommodations in host hotel (each contestant is required to stay in host hotel)
• Travel & personal expenses
• Opening production and competition wardrobe
• Additional program book advertisements
• Meals not related to pageant events

WHO PAYS MY ENTRY FEE?

Delegates may pay the entire fee themselves, or may seek sponsors to help defray the cost of competing.  If using sponsors, be sure to mention them in your ½ page ad. 

WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Each delegate is required to pay a $175.00 deposit with the application, if accepted.  The balance can be made in payments or in full.  A delegate’s crown and sash will be ordered after payment has been received in full at the state office.  Payments may be made by PayPal, cashiers check, money order, business check, or Visa, however there will be a 10% service fee added to all credit/debit card transactions.  NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.

For payments made by mail, please send those to
Texas Beauties of America
14530 Panther Point
Helotes, TX  78023

IF I DO NOT COMPETE IN THE PAGEANT AFTER ENTERING AND PAYING FEES, CAN I RECEIVE A REFUND?

Texas Beauties of America does not refund nor transfer any fees paid to participate in the pageant.   This includes, but is not limited to, entry fees, ad page fees, tickets purchased, etc.

WHAT PRIZES CAN QUEENS AND AWARD WINNERS RECEIVE?

The prizes can be found under the Prizes section of the website.  It is update on an ongoing basis, so please check the section periodically.

DO I HAVE TO SELL PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISEMENTS?

Each delegate receives a ½ page color ad in the program book.  Delegates are not required to sell program book advertisements.  However the pageant offers the Program Appreciation Award for the delegate who sells the most program book advertisements.   Delegates must sell more than two full page ads to qualify for this award.  This award will only be given to one delegate; a tie will not be recognized.  All additional ads are full page color ads and sell for $300.00.  No other ad sizes are available. 

Delegates are not required to participate in this award and it has no bearing on the outcome of the pageant.

IF I WIN ONE OF THE TITLES AM I REQUIRED TO MAKE APPEARANCES?

It is important to give ‘time’ to your community.  It is also important to promote the Texas Beauties of America pageant.  Therefore, each winner is required to make at least one appearance a month.  If you are awarded one of the titles you will receive more information about this in your contract.

WHAT IF MY QUESTION IS NOT ON THIS LIST?

If you have a question that is not answered on this list, please e-mail your question to the state office at txboa@diversedreams.com.