2023 Ohio Open State Finals Paperwork
Early Bird Deadline - JUNE 23rd, 2023
Deadline to Enter - JUNE 30th, 2023 FINAL DEADLINE
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Age Divisions::
0-23 Mo. - Baby Miss
2-3 Years - Toddler Miss
4-6 Years - Mini Miss
7 & 8 Years - Little Miss
9 & 10 Years - Junior Miss
11-12 Years - Pre-Teen Miss
13-15 Years - Teen Miss
16-17 Years - Elite Miss
18-20 Years - Miss
21-30 Years - Modern Miss
31-40 Years - Diamond Miss
Ms. 41+ Years - Elegant Miss
Special Needs - Regal Miss
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ULTIMATE HIGH-POINT QUEEN
ENTRY PACKAGE PRICE - $175 ($100 deposit required to hold your spot)
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*** You must enter all the events EXCEPT "Optional Overall Events & Jackpots" to be eligible for the UHPQ title.***
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Age Divisional Competition Categories
(Mandatory to enter to be eligible for the AGE DIVISION QUEEN TITLE)
Beauty, Patriotic Wear, Photogenic & Interview
(For 0-3 close up, appraisal will be a substitute score for interview)
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Beauty - This is a required event and is included in the entry fee and scores go towards the OHSQ. Each female contestant will wear a dress of their choice. Pageant, party, or fancy-dress attire is encouraged. Rhinestones and decor are allowed on clothing. Short or long dresses are allowed. **We do prefer long gowns on contestants that are 4+ yrs.** Please make sure dresses are age appropriate. Accessory guidelines: No flippers (fake teeth). No fake tanning is allowed. Hairpieces and extensions are not permitted. We do have makeup restrictions in place. Ages 0-12 years, NO MAKEUP. Ages 13+ there are no makeup restrictions. Music will be provided by the pageant. All ties will be broken by using the "interview" score and judges' preference. Stage time is 60 seconds. Each contestant will NOT receive an attire or modeling score. They will be scored on personality, stage projection and the connection that each contestant has with the judges. THIS IS OUR MAIN TITLE. There will be 1 Beauty Queen awarded and an unlimited number of princess titles.
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AGE DIVISION BEAUTY QUEEN PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Crown
Official State Finals Title Sash
Official State Finals Trophy
Official State Finals Balloon Bouquet
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AGE DIVISION PRINCESS PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Finals Tiara
Official ICM State Title Sash
Official ICM State Finals Trophy
Official ICM State Finals Balloon Bouquet.
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Interview - This is a required event and is included in the entry fee and scores go towards the UHPQ. Each contestant will wear an outfit of their choice. Hair should be pulled back away from the face. Makeup restrictions do apply, which is: NO MAKEUP (Ages 0-12 years). Contestants 0-3 years- the person accompanying the contestant will take the child to the front center "X" and state the contestants name, age and contestant number. Contestants ages 4+ yrs. will go to the front X, in front of the judges, state their name, age & contestant number. The judges at this time will get a close up look of the contestant. Judging will be based on facial features only during this event. Each contestant will have 30 seconds on stage. There will be 1 winner per age division.
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WINNER'S PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Finals Framed Award Ribbon
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Patriotic Wear - This is a required event and is included in the entry fee and scores go towards the Ultimate Highpoint Queen title. Each contestant will choose an outfit that embraces patriotism for our country. Please keep outfits creative, fun and age appropriate. Makeup restrictions still apply (0-12 years no makeup.) There will be no modeling score. Attire will be considered when scoring the contestant. Contestants will walk through each” X”. Then exit the stage. There will be 1 winner per age division.
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WINNERS PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Finals Plaque
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Photogenic - This is a required event and is included in the entry fee and scores go towards the UHPQ. Submissions will be handed in at registration. Photos should be a head and shoulder crop. No digital retouching please/ Example, no glitz photos. However, you can have a basic blemish removal service that comes with any digital photography. Photo recommended size is 8 by 10 or 8.5 by 11. Makeup restrictions do apply (0-12 Years - no makeup). You can enter extra photos for an additional $5 per photo. Extra photos will be handed in at registration as well. There will be 1 winner per age division.
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WINNER'S PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Finals Trophy ____________________________________________________________________________
** OPTIONAL AGE DIVISION EVENTS TO ENTER **
The following optional events DO count toward UHPQ, OMHP, OGHP titles.
They DO NOT count toward the AGE DIVISIONAL BEAUTY QUEEN Title.
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Portfolio - This is an optional event and has a separate entry fee to participate. Each of the Contestants entered in this event will submit 7-9 photos the day of the pageant, during registration. Photos must be natural. Judges will be looking for a variety of photos (looks, styles, photo crops, color, black and white etc.) Remember to keep your submission creative. Please no digital background changes. This is your contestants time to show off their print model potential. Makeup restrictions do apply: 0-12 Years no makeup. Have fun with this event. There will be 1 winner per age division.
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WINNER'S PRIZE PACKAGE
Customized 11x17 Poster of Winning Portfolio
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Comp Card - This is an optional event and has a separate entry fee to participate. Submissions will be submitted on pageant day at registration. Each contestant will submit one 5 X 7 photo sheet of 3-5 photos. The entry can be digitally designed or more simplistic. Judges will be looking at how well the submission was put together, creativity, uniqueness and of course the variety of the contestants' chosen photos. Submissions can be black and white or color. There will be 1 winner per age division.
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WINNER'S PRIZE PACKAGE
Customized 11x17 Poster of Winning Composite ____________________________________________________________________________
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AGE DIVISIONAL SIDE AWARDS - OPTIONAL
(Separate Fee to Enter)
Hair - Official ICM State Medallion
Eyes - Official ICM State Medallion
Smile - Official ICM State Medallion
Beauty Attire - Official ICM State Medallion
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** Side Awards will be judged during the beginning on stage lineup & age divisional Parade of Beauties **
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OPTIONAL OVERALL TITLES
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Overall Personality - This supreme title is optional and has a separate entry fee to be considered. The judges will choose one contestant they believe showcased their personality the best throughout the full pageant.
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PRIZE PACKAGE
Overall Crown
Overall Title Sash
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Overall Beauty - This supreme title is optional and has a separate fee to be considered. The judges will choose the contestant that captured their eye with their natural beauty. This is all about the contestants overall style during the Beauty event.
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PRIZE PACKAGE
Overall Crown
Overall Title Sash
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Overall Superstar - This supreme title is optional and has a separate fee to be considered. Judges will choose one contestant that they believe represented the Patriotic theme the best during the Patriotic Wear event.
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PRIZE PACKAGE
Overall Crown
Overall Title Sash
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**Overall Mini Highpoint**
This highpoint title is optional and does require a separate fee to be considered. You must enter Beauty, Patriotic Wear, Interview, Photogenic, Comp Card, Portfolio and all Side Awards to be eligible for this title. The winner will be selected by the contestant who has the 3rd highest total combined scores from all events listed above. Total Combined scores WILL NOT be averaged.
PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Finals Large Adjustable Crown
Official ICM State Title Sash
Official ICM State Finals Trophy
**Overall Grand Highpoint**
This AWESOME highpoint title is INCLUDED in your entry fee when you enter the Overall Highpoint Supreme Queen Package. This package includes Beauty, Patriotic Wear, Interview, Photogenic, Portfolio, Comp Card & Side Award events. Winner will be selected by the contestant who has the 2nd highest total combined scores from all the events listed above. Total score will not be averaged.
PRIZE PACKAGE
Official ICM State Finals Ex- Large Adjustable Crown
Official ICM State Finals Title Sash
Official ICM State Finals Trophy
**Ultimate Highpoint Supreme Queen**
This prestigious title was designed for those contestants who always enter the largest package that we offer. There is no fee to be considered for this event, however you must enter all of the following events: Beauty, Patriotic Wear, Interview, Photogenic, Comp Card, Portfolio & Side Awards. The winner will be determined by the highest total combined scores from all events listed above. Total combined scores will NOT be averaged.
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Prize Package is listed on the main page of this informational packet.
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Jackpot Supremes - OPTIONAL PAID EVENTS.
Jackpot events have NO bearing on ANY of the titles awarded. There will be 1 winner chosen for each of the following Jackpot Supreme Titles. The 3 winners will receive ½ of the Jackpot that was paid into each of these Supreme Titles.
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Prettiest Smile Supreme - 1/2 the Cash Pot
Prettiest Hair Supreme - 1/2 the Cash Pot
Prettiest Eyes Supreme - 1/2 the Cash Pot
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Community Support Queens Court
Imperial Crown Miss USA Pageants encourage the use of sponsorship and having the support of his/her community. To continue to promote each contestant to gain support from their family, friends, church and community we love to award a QUEENS COURT for just community support! This court will have NO bearing on the actual pageant scoring itself and it is NOT a mandatory event at the pageant. This is a wonderful way for each contestant to get out into her community to serve and gain support. This program also allows each contestant who participates in a change to receive awards for a job well done in their community!! If your contestant chooses to participate in this event, please let the director know so that she can make sure that the appropriate gifts are at the pageant that you have earned. All wishes must be submitted and received by the pageant office by the Early Bird Deadline - JUNE 23, 2023.
To contact the National Office: Call or Text Kelley @ 740-995-4029 OR Email myicmusa@gmail.com
Each Good Luck Wish is $1.
Your Sponsor can give you $1, $5, $10, $100 and so on.
Each $1 wish is worth face value. FOR EXAMPLE - 1 wish =$1, 5 wishes = $5, 100 wishes = $100
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100 Wishes - Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Embroidered Title Sash.
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200 Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events) & Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queen Court Embroidered Title Banner & PINK Tiara!
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300 Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events) & Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Crown and Royalty Robe.
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400 Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events) & Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown, ICM Royalty Robe and Trophy
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500 Wishes -FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events) & Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe, 1 Set of Car Magnet Signs for Parades and Appearances (with ICM logo and YOUR name)
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550 Wishes -FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events), Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe, 1 Set of Car Magnet Signs for Parades and Appearances (with ICM logo and YOUR name!) & Age-Appropriate Gift (Value $95)
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600 Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events), Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe, 1 Set of Car Magnet Signs for Parades and Appearances (with ICM logo and YOUR name), Trophy & Age-Appropriate Gift (Value $ 120).
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650 Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events) , Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe & 1 Set Of Car Magnet Sign for Parades and Appearances (with ICM logo and YOUR name), Trophy and Age-Appropriate Gift (Value $145)
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700 Wishes -FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY (excludes Optional Age Division Events, Optional Age Division Side Awards, Overall, Door Supremes & Mini Supreme and Jackpot events) , Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe & 1 Set of Car Magnet Signs for Parades and Appearances (with ICM logo and YOUR name) Trophy and Age-Appropriate Gift (Value $170)
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750 Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY MINI SUPREME ENTRY, AGE DIVISIONAL OPTIONAL EVENTS & AGE DIVISION OPTIONAL SIDE AWARDS) & Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe & 1 Set Of Car Magnet Signs for Parades and Appearances ( with ICM logo and YOUR name) Trophy and Age Appropriate Gift ( Value $195)
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800+ Wishes - FREE ULTIMATE HIGHPOINT SUPREME ENTRY, MINI SUPREME ENTRY, AGE DIVISIONAL OPTIONAL EVENTS & AGE DIVISION OPTIONAL SIDE AWARDS) & Official *PINK* ICM Community Support Queens Court Embroidered Title Banner, Pink/Clear Full Round Crown & ICM Royalty Robe & 1 Set of Car Magnet Signs for Parades and Appearances (with ICM logo and YOUR name) Trophy & Age-Appropriate Gift (Value $220)
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NOTE: If you have already received the set of Car Magnet Signs, your prize package will be upgraded to a larger crown or larger trophy or even more toys/ age-appropriate items.
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N O T E: Here are some places that you can sell your good luck wishes: Friends, Family, Church, Pediatrician, Dentist, Eye Doctor, Teachers, Coaches, Dance Schools etc.
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NOTE: Here are some really creative ways that some of our royalty have tried out to obtain a very HIGH number of Good Luck Wishes: Car Wash, Bake Sale, Cheer Off, Cheer Clinic, Friendship Bracelets etc...
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Referral Court
We love awarding crowns and prizes here at Imperial Crown Miss USA Pageants!! We are giving all the contestants the amazing opportunity to earn awards just for telling their friends about us! We want to say THANK YOU and let you know how much we appreciate you!
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N O T E: In order for the referral credit to count, the person that you refer must enter Beauty, Wear & Patriotic Wear, Interview and Photogenic to be eligible. Your name must also be on the referred by section of the entry form.
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**Earn These Awards**
Refer 1 Contestant - Beautiful PURPLE Tiara and Official ICM Referral Queens Court Title Banner.
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Refer 3 Contestants - Beautiful PURPLE Tiara and Official ICM Referral Queens Court Title Banner & Gorgeous 2ft Trophy.
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Refer 5 Contestants - Stunning 12' Adjustable PURPLE Crown, Official ICM Referral Queens Court Title Banner & Gorgeous 3 ft Trophy.
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Refer 7 Contestants - Show stopping 20" Adjustable PURPLE Crown, Official ICM Referral Queens Court Title Banner & Gorgeous 4ft Trophy.
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Refer 9 + Contestants - Show stopping 20" Adjustable PURPLE Crown, Official ICM Referral Queens Court Title Banner &, Gorgeous 5ft Trophy.
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COVER MODEL CONTEST
Approximately 3 - 4 weeks before the pageant we have a COVER MODEL CONTEST online. Be sure that you are a part of the State Finals event page. This is where we will post all extra contests and announcements about the pageant. All rules and guidelines about the contest will also be listed. We will have the following age divisions: 0-5 Years, 6-12 Years, 13 Years and Up. Please keep photos natural looking.
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To enter, please send the following information via email to imperialcrownmissusa@gmail.com
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NAME:
EMAIL:
PARENTS NAME:
CONTESTANTS AGE:
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** Do not forget to attach the photo **
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Entry Fee $10 - 1st Photo - - - $5 per extra photo
Please send payment via PayPal to: imperialcrownmissusa@gmail.com
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NOTE: Please make sure your submissions are large in size with high quality/ resolution. The winning photo will be used in the winner’s prize package. If you don't submit a high quality photo, your prize will also not be high quality. ICM, staff and Printing company will not be held liable for blurry, grainy or distorted finished product. A Professional Printing Company will be used.
PRIZE PACKAGE
16 BY 20” POSTER BOARD WITH NAME, TITLE & PAGEANT LOGO
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- - Rules & Guidelines - -
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1. You must compete the age you are on pageant day, there are no fall backs.
2. There is a time limit on stage of 90 seconds.
3. Door admission is $10 for everyone except the contestant and 1 parent/legal guardian. You will be given a wristband or badge. Please do not lose it. We will NOT replace it.
4. You must be on time for the lineup. If you are due to be onstage, we will call you 3x. If you are still not present, you will receive a 1/10th point deduction from each judge.
5. We do allow cameras and video equipment in the ballroom at this time. We will also have a photographer there taking photos. Please be respectful of our HIRED photographer. You are allowed to take video.
6. EXPECT to stay after the award ceremony if you are crowned at the Mini National pageant. Photos will be for marketing and publicity purposes. By signing and submitting the entry form via mail or online, you are agreeing for your photos to be used by our pageant system.
7. The deadline WILL BE ENFORCED. Please make sure that your deposit is turned in and received by the deadline.
8. We accept PayPal and all major credit cards via PayPal only. WE DO NOT ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS. If you are paying a balance at the pageant, please make sure that you have cash with you. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.
9. There are NO refunds. If you are unable to participate in a pageant that you already paid for, your funds will be transferred to another ICM pageant of your choice.
10. Judges scores & decisions are final.
11. ANY bad sportsmanship like conduct will be grounds for removal of the pageant and the ability to be able to participate in the future at an ICM hosted event.
12. All main mini national pageant titles are NOT double crowned. If you have any questions, please ask. (Ex. Mega Ultimate, Ultimate, Grand, Mini & Age Divisional Beauty titles will not be double crown with these titles. They can however still win the OPTIONAL supreme.)
13.All photogenic submissions must be submitted by the end of the pageant check-in period.
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This is a 1-day state level pageant. Expect to be there ALL DAY. ____________________________________________________________________________
Ready To Enter???
Visit: www.myicm.wixsite.com/home to complete your online entry form!
Payment of your $75 Deposit can be paid via PayPal to: imperialcrownmissusa@gmail.com
Questions????? myicmusa@gmail.com OR imperialcrownmissusa@gmail.com
RELEASE / DISCLAIMER
I have read and understood all rules and regulations. I release Imperial Crown Miss USA, K & E Productions, staff and event location from all liability from any injury, loss, illness or any damage that may occur at, during, after or to/ from the pageant. There are no refunds or transfer of fees paid. Imperial Crown Miss USA Pageant reserves the right to adjust the awards to the budget that is set forth, should need be. I, the contestant or parent/legal guardian, have provided all true and correct information. Should age or level status be found untrue, I will be responsible for returning all awards and/or paying court fees should legal action be necessary. I give my permission for any photos or videos of myself or minor children to be used in future promotional advertising. All judges' decisions are final. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. I understand that I or my child can be disqualified with no refund at the director's discretion. By submitting the entry form, you agree to all the information in the paperwork and on the website..