Miss Abilities Organization gives young men and women with disabilities who reside in the PA, MD, VA, WV & DC area the opportunity to build confidence, make a difference in their community and put the ABILITY in disability!
Any man/woman who meets the definition of disability under the government laws and acts defining a disability (Disability Discrimination Act 1995: "A person has a disability for the purpose of this Act if he has a physical or mental impairment which had substantial and long-term adverse affects on his ability to carry out normal day to day activities) is eligible to participate in Miss Abilities 2018.
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018
Time: 3pm (Contestants, also known as Beauties/Gentlemen, are required to arrive by 12pm)
Location: Winchester Church of God, Winchester, VA
Age categories:
Young Women
7 to 9 – Little Miss
10 to 12 – Preteen Miss
13 to 15 – Jr. Teen Miss
16 to 19 – Teen Miss
20 to 29 – Miss
30 to 39 – Ms
40 to 49 -- Sr. Miss
50 to 65 -- Golden Miss
66 & Up -- Silver Miss
Beauties/Gentlemen will compete in six categories and an additional Princess/Prince Award category specifically for those crowned Princess/Prince (not Queen/King):
1. Interview – Before the pageant begins, Beauties/Gentlemen and their Buddy/representative will meet with the judges for a brief 3 minute interview. Questions will be pulled from registration forms and Beauties/Gentlemen (or an aide/Buddy) will answer from the heart. This category helps Beauties/Gentlemen practice one on one conversational skills.
2. Personal Introduction - Each Beauty/Gentleman or their Buddy/aide will state their name, age and one special thing about themselves during on stage intros. This category helps Beauties/Gentlemen practice public speaking and take pride in themselves.
3. Showcase Your Ability - Each Beauty/Gentleman, or their Buddy/aide will have up to 90 seconds on stage to perform or show something that makes them special - Showing artwork, a favorite book or stuffed animal, singing, or dancing, etc. This category allows the participants to show the judges one of their abilities that make them unique.
4. Evening Wear – Each Beauty/Gentleman will wear their favorite evening outfit, will be escorted on stage, stop in front of the judges and strut their stuff. This category helps Beauties/Gentlemen show their confidence through body language.
5. On-stage Question – After the evening wear walk, each Beauty/Gentleman will be asked a question from the registration form for her/him to answer. This category helps Beauties/Gentlemen practice public speaking and take pride in themselves.
6. Overall Growth – The judges will spend time with Beauties/Gentlemen from the moment they arrive to the moment the walk on stage and will watch as each grows and becomes more comfortable, open and confident. This category helps the judges see more than just what’s on stage.
Princess/Prince Awards – Once the main scores are tabulated, Beauties who are to be crowned Princess will also each receive one additional award/sash in each age category for the following: Best Dressed, Biggest Smile, Most Sassy, Photogenic and Showcase
All Beauties/Gentlemen must submit a 5x7 or 8x10 photograph of themselves - This does not need to be a professional photo but it should be either a headshot or from the waist up
One Beauty from each age category will be named Queen and will receive a crown, trophy, Queen sash, and flowers. All other Beauties will receive a crown, trophy, one Princess Award sash, flowers and be named Princess. One Gentleman from each age category will be named King and will receive a mens crown, trophy, sash and boutonnière. All other Gentlemen will receive a medal, trophy, Prince sash, boutonnière and be named Prince.
Sponsorship Queen or King (OPTIONAL): Sponsorship money is funds collected by each Beauty/Gent for Miss Abilities Organization and are separate from the entry fee. This is a great opportunity for Beauties/Gents to build their communication skills, meet business people in our community and learn how to present themselves to others. Every Beauty/Gent that raises at least $100 will be given a special gift, a Sponsorship Princess or Prince Award will be presented in each age group to the individual who raises the largest amount of money through sponsors (there must be at least three sponsorship participants in each age group to name a Sponsorship Princess or Prince Award winner) and the overall sponsorship winner from all age groups who collects the largest dollar amount in sponsorships will be named Sponsorship Queen or King and receive a sash, pin, scepter, and a cash prize. Sponsors may be businesses, friends, or relatives.
Admission Fees:
$5 admission, $3 for students and seniors, children under 12 are FREE
Business Sponsors:
$100 and up
Follow the link below for more information about sponsorship and advertising for our 2018 pageant. Business sponsors are welcome and encouraged to signup year round!
http://goo.gl/forms/uTngc8uX8E
Please visit missabilities.org if you have any questions or would like to donate funds, goods or your time to help these amazing young women!