MS. AMERICA 2011 CROWN designed by the Official Jeweler of the Ms. America Pageant ~ Newport Jewelers.

MS. AMERICA® 2012  PRIZE PACKAGE
INSTANT CELEBRITY STATUS!

• Official Ms. America ® Crown - $5000.00 Value!
• Official Ms. America ® Rhinestone Sash - $250.00 Value!
• Official Ms. America ® Scepter - $300.00 Value!
• Photo Shoot with Official Ms. America ® Photographer.  $2000.00 Value!
• Behind-the- scenes video of your photo shoot. $2000.00 Value.
• Ms. America® Designer Crown Pin
• Make-up Package – $1000.00 Value.
• One year Eyelash Extension Service by Lash Whipped ~ $1000.00 Value.
• Promotion on Ms. America ® Pageant website.
  
• 2 night hotel accomodations for the winner at host hotel for March 19 & 20 - $250 value.
• Featured on Ms. America ® Pageant nationwide advertising campaign.
• Opportunity to represent the United States in International Competitions if she qualifies.
• Round trip airfare to the 2013 Ms. America ® Pageant (not to exceed $400).
• 2013 Ms. America ® Pageant hotel accommodations if she lives outside of the area.
• Meal vouchers for the 2013 Ms. America ® Pageant.
• Complimentary copies of the 2013 program books.
• Complimentary family tickets for the 2013 Ms. America ® Pageant.

• Ms. America ® will have the opportunity to qualify and be awarded the prestigious Presidential Award.  Award includes a letter from the President of the United States, certificate and pin. Frame not included. This prestigious award was created by the President of the United States and implemented by the Presidents Counsel in the White House. Awarded to titleholder on stage when she returns to crown her successor. Every titleholder so far has received this award for her Term of Service.
• Winner and Contestant's are responsible for all costs (shipping, extra baggage fees, etc.) associated with the transportation of all prizes from the pageant to her home.

MORE PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED!

FIRST & SECOND RUNNER-UP RECEIVES:

• Award
• Flowers
• $150.00 discount to the 2013 Ms. America ® Pageant if eligible to compete. (May not be combined with any other discounts).

THIRD & FOURTH RUNNER-UP RECEIVES:

• Award
• Flowers
• $100.00 discount to the 2013 Ms. America® Pageant if eligible to compete. (May not be combined with any other discounts).

SPECIAL AWARDS
ALL Contestants are eligible for the following Special Awards.
Contestants have added these impressive awards to bio's, resumes, websites, blogs and on-stage introductions!

SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD
This award is given to a contestant who has overcome a challenge in her life which enabled her to believe in herself again. To apply for this award contestant must write a statement of not more than 500 words describing the challenge and what she did to become victorious.

POWER OF THE CROWN
Contestant must submit in writing how becoming a state, region or city titleholder has changed her life. To apply for this award contestant must write a statement of not more than 500 words.

CROWN FOR A PURPOSE
This award goes to the Contestant who after receiving her state, region or city title was able to use her Crown for a Purpose to "make a difference". To apply for this award contestant must write a statement of not more than 500 words.

MEDIA AWARD
Goes to the contestant who received the most media attention representing her state, region or city titleholder in the Ms. America® Pageant. Newspaper articles, appearing on radio, magazines, tv, etc... Included in the media attention also shows or talks about how one can reach Ms. America® Pageant will be taken into consideration for this award.

WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
This award is given to the contestant who has sold the most ads in the official national program book. Contestants can purchase ad on their own or seek out sponsors to purchase advertisements. All ads must be in good taste and turned in by the deadline.

MS. PHOTOGENIC AWARD
Ms. America® must be able to show charm and personality through anything she does. Judging criteria is based on expression, poise, photogenic projection, and personality displayed through portrait and portrayed confidence. Submitted photo for the probram boo is taken into consideration as well as how she photographs throughout the competition. Official photographer of the Pageant will choose the winner.

MS. CONGENIALITY AWARD
The Ms. Congeniality Award is a coveted title at the Ms. America® Pageant. Contestant's will have the opportunity to vote for the woman who they feel personifies the true Spirit of Pageantry and is someone who is friendly, helpful, genuine, outgoing and has the most positive attitude throughout the pageant.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Ms. America® Pageant will recognize sustained commitment to volunteer service and civic participation. She has served her community in a lasting and meaningful way. To apply for this award contestant must write a statement of not more than 500 words describing the service project(s) and her philosophy of community service.