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2021 PAGEANT HANDBOOK
JULY 29 - AUGUST 1, 2021
Palmer House
17 E. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-7500
www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com
“Making a real difference as a #modelcitizen”
WELCOME Greetings Beauty Queens! Thank you for your interest in the Miss Royalty InternationalTM pageant! This pageant was founded in 2013 by Cheryl Smukowski & Michelle Becker and handed over to Sherrie Gearheart in 2020. We are excited that you chose our pageant system above the many others that exist. We have new and exciting changes in store for you. First is our pageant location has been conveniently re-located to the gorgeous, historical Palmer House Hilton hotel located in downtown Chicago near the O’hare International Airport. Second, we have added additional International titles to make the pageant more inclusive of all ages and sizes. Third, the America titleholders and International winning titleholders will be placed on the covers of Tiara Magazine and Model Icon Magazine as part of their prize package. And fourth, we have been working around the clock to gather contestant gifts in the form of discounts on varies pageantry needs from jewelry, clothing, photography, and more. Those discounts can be found in your digital contestant handbook which is given to you about 2 weeks after signing up. Furthermore, once you have officially signed up as a contestant: by turning in your paperwork and your deposit (or full entry fee), you will then be assigned to a Contestant Coordinator that will be there for you every step of the way, to answer any and all questions you may have. This will ensure you feel ready and confident during your pageant experience with us. You are about to embark on an amazing journey, filled with fun appearance opportunities, volunteer service, social media coverage, amazing sister queens and pageant family, and much, much more. Your International experience will be unlike any you have experienced thus far, and the commitment that you make to yourself, your title and the organization will determine what you get out of the whole experience. Our mission is for you to become a #modelcitizen by raising awareness for your issue of choice or for various important issues that exist. We have included an easy to follow template in this packet along with more information on our #modelcitizen campaign. We look forward to what you will do with your title! This template allows you to make digital appearances from home while still making a real impact through education and advocacy. We are here to help, encourage and support you, so please let us know if you have any questions along the way. You can begin by reviewing this handbook carefully… most of your questions will be answered here. We outline all deadlines, competitions, criteria, activities and more. You can also friend us on facebook under the name Sherrie Gearheart with the url https://www.facebook.com/sherrie.gearheart/. We also have a page on facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/missroyaltyinternational, as well as an Instagram page at www.instagram.com/ missroyaltyinternational. And of course, there’s also our website at www.missroyaltyinternational.com. Please pay attention to all of the deadlines listed in this handbook and make sure you get everything in by the stated dates, and you will be sure to have a smooth ride to the international finals. Over 300 awards and titles are given out at Miss Royalty International every year, and YOU could be one of our many recipients! In addition to the competitions themselves, we hold a contestant gift exchange, a fun party with hilarious free contests, and a fancy themed rehearsal, and an extraordinary international crowning awards ceremony. You are sure to have a great time with your family and friends, and you will go home with some beautiful memories and gifts. We look forward to meeting each one of you at the International pageant! Regards, Sherrie Gearheart Executive Director Miss Royalty International Model Icon Inc
PRIZE PACKAGE
INTERNATIONAL QUEEN PRIZE PACKAGE:
International Queens will appear on the covers of Tiara Magazine & Model Icon Magazine with a personalized interview
*Automatically be accepted as a runway model in Model Icon’s Chicago October 2021 fashion show
Video Interviews will appear on our MRI fan page after crowning
Signature Miss Royalty International round gold and purple crown
Custom embroidered gold and purple rhinestoned sash
Custom matching crown scepter
3-foot, 3-post purple diamond trophy
Custom "piece of the crown" sash pin*
Custom "piece of the crown" necklace*
Your choice from a selection of rhinestone crown rings*
Jewelry from KennaBee Boutique*
Autograph cards designed by MB Designs*
Signature Miss Royalty International miniature replica round crown teddy bear
Miss Royalty International custom crown box
Purple and gold rhinestone carriage trinket box
Contestant gifts
Post crowning photo shoot with Cuauhtemoc Campos for the Next day Queen’s Shoot*
Spread in 2021 International program book**
Publicity on social media, website and printed advertising
Large headshot title poster for 2022 Internationals**
All access entrance pass into all 2022 Internationals finals events **
*Miss Royalty International is not responsible for prizes donated by sponsors
**Pageant must be held for prizes to be awarded **Prizes are subject to change at anytime without notice.
*Travel expenses are not covered for prizes listed above
DATE/LOCATION/FEE/DIVISIONS
REGISTRATION FEE:
DATE: $595.00 - Includes: State/Local/Country crown, sash, tshirt,
July 29 - August 1, 2021 entrance to awards night, all required competitions for
International Queen title, participation trophy at Internationals,
LOCATION: beautiful gifts at Internationals for all contestants, program book,
Palmer House and a contestant handbook with awesome discounts for all of your
17 E. Monroe St. pageantry needs (photography, coaching, jewelry, dresses).
Chicago, IL 60603 *NOTE* Ad pages are NOT required. This is the total fee. There are
(312) 726-7500 OPTIONAL competitions that you may choose to enter, but they
have no bearing on the queen titles and are not judged by the
www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com queen judges.
DEADLINE: The deadline for payment of all fees and submission
NOTE: You are not required to stay at the host hotel or in of all required documents (photos, essays, volunteer forms, and
your own individual room (you may share with other judge bios) is June 15, 2021.
contestants or with family but due to Covid-19 we ask ————————————————————————
everyone to take the necessary safety precautions when AGE DIVISIONS:
rooming with others). If you stay at the host hotel we ask 4-6 LITTLE *21+ Plus
that you book WITHIN THE ROOM BLOCK set up by the 7-9 JUNIOR 20-29 MISS
hotel, at their room block rate of $179/night. In order to be 10-12 PRETEEN 30-44 MS.
placed in the room block, you must use the website link 13-15 JR. TEEN 45+ WOMAN
provided to you via email 2 weeks after signing up as a 16-19 TEEN *60+ Elite
contestant. You can not receive the discounted room rate by
calling the hotel, you must use the special website link The Miss, Ms., Woman, Elite, and Plus divisions are women that are
provided by the MRI pageant. The room block is under MRI married, single, divorced, and/or widowed. Marital status does
pageant. Your room will not be charged until the day of not determine your age division; only your age determines what
arrival at the pageant, so if something comes up you can age division you enter. You should enter the division for your age
always cancel the room if you cannot attend. The MRI as of the first day of the pageant, i.e., age as of July 29, 2021. The
pageant sold out the room block last year, so you NEED to PLUS division is for ages 21 and up size 14w and up. Both *Elite
book early, even a year in advance, to ensure you get a room. and Plus must have a certain number of entrants in order for those
Again, you will not be charged until arrival day. Be prepared separate divisions to exist and for crowning to take place, otherwise
to book another night for Saturday night, July 31, 2021 contestants will be added into their appropriate age divisions (Elite
because the new International & America Queen winners would be moved to the woman division and Plus would be moved to
will be doing a sponsored photo shoot at the hotel on their prospective age division).
Sunday August 1, 2021 which is mandatory. ————————————————————————
HOW TO ENTER:
*Due to Covid-19 the Palmer House has been temporarily Go to www.missroyaltyinternational.com. Click on "ONLINE
shut down and reopens in December. Therefore, you can not REGISTRATION" at the top of the page and fill out the online
book on outside sites like Expedia or hotels.com until 2021 registration form. It contains basic information such as name,
due to the sites stating that the hotel is booked. You can address, age, etc. Choose whether you will be paying your full
however book through our room block website link which is $595.00 registration fee now (required to be paid in full before we
sent to all confirmed contestants within two weeks of reserve your choice of title and order your sash), or a minimum
placing your pageant deposit. $200.00 deposit now. Click on SUBMIT at the end of the form. We
will invoice you through paypal to make your payment. If a deposit
*Due to Covid-19 the MRI pageant reserves the right to is made (minimum $200.00), we will expect regular monthly
switch the host venue or to postpone the pageant if covid payments of at least $100 dollars to secure your title/spot in
regulations are set in place at the time of the pageant or lineup. After your $595.00 fee is paid in full, your sash will be
dates nearing the pageant that prevent us from hosting it in ordered, your title reserved, and your spot in lineup will be
the stated venue. reserved. It takes approximately 4-6 weeks for us to receive your
sash, and we will send it to you with your crown when received.
Please do not ask when your sash is coming; we do our best to get
it from our vendor as soon as possible in your welcome package
with crown, sash and other papers, and we mail them out the day
we receive them.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES/OUTFITS
1/3 INTERVIEW:
You will be interviewed by a panel of judges, who will be sitting at one table. You will sit in a
chair a few feet from the judges. Questions will be based largely on the information provided
by you on your Judge Bio form, although additional questions may be asked. There will be no
political, religious or current events questions. Wear a suit or dress of your choosing, similar
to something you would wear for a job interview. Slight embellishment is allowed, but heavy
stoning is discouraged. This is your chance to shine and let the judges get to know your
personality! Interviews will be 3 minutes for 13+ and 2 minutes for ages 4-12. Judging will
be based on articulate speaking ability, confidence, eye contact, substance of responses,
appropriate use of vocabulary, and general conversational ability.
Photos by DazzleShot Images
1/3 EVENING GOWN:
For ages 4-12, choose an evening gown or party dress that is appropriate for your age and
personal style. All ages should wear floor length, long gowns. Trains are discouraged unless
they are very small (a few inches long). Dresses may be embellished with beads, sequins,
pearls or rhinestones. For ages 13+, the skirt may be full or straight. Your shoes should not
show when you are standing still. Hi-low gowns are allowed (shorter in front, longer in
back). Trains are allowed, and gowns may be embellished with beads, sequins, pearls or
rhinestones. The cost of the gown is not taken into consideration. Choose a gown that makes
you feel like a queen! Judging will be based on eye contact, confidence, poise,
appropriateness of gown, and overall appearance.
Photos by DazzleShot Images
1/3 FASHION WEAR:
This is your chance to show the judges your fun side! Choose a fun, fashionable outfit that
shows your personal style. You may select a fun cocktail dress, a colorful hi-low gown, a
sporty New York vogue style outfit with accessories (hairpieces, hats, etc.), or anything else
that shows off your spunky personality! Music for all categories is provided by the pageant;
we will not substitute music of your choice. Music will be upbeat. Judging will be based on
creativity, poise and confidence, appropriateness of outfit, general appeal, and overall
impression.
Photos by DazzleShot Images
OPENING PRODUCTION NUMBER OUTFIT:
Each contestant should wear a short black dress for opening production number. You may
have a slight amount of gold or silver on the dress, and wear black, taupe, silver or gold shoes
and accessories. If you would win the pageant, you will be photographed in your black
production number dress after the pageant. The production number is not judged. During
the production number, you will follow a walking pattern (taught in rehearsals) and state
your first name and city/state.
*Due to covid we will not have an opening number production in 2021. With microphone
sharing and covid restrictions we want to ensure safety for all. However, we do ask every-
Photo by Dan DuVerney Photography
one to bring a black cocktail dress because if chosen as a winner we will photograph our
winners in their black gowns. Also, Spokesmodel entrants may wear their black gown.
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
MISS ROYALTY AMERICA:
FEE: $100.00. One to be crowned in each age division. This title is awarded to the contestant with the next highest score
who did not win the Queen title, out of the contestants who entered this optional. Sometimes the Miss Royalty America
winner is the 1st runner up and sometimes it is the 2nd or 3rd runner up, etc. … it’s whoever was next in line that entered this
optional. Winners receive a beautiful round gold crown, sash and matching
scepter. Under the new directorship of Sherrie Gearheart, all America winners
will receive the professional group photoshoot and be placed on the covers of
Tiara Magazine and Model Icon Magazine. America winners will need to be
available all day on August 1st, 2021 for the cover shoots. America winners will
also receive $200 off to return to the internationals the following year. This title does
not return to crown their successor but there is a contract associated with this title.
(**NOTE** if you are from another country and win this title, you will be crowned with
the Miss Royalty America sash, but a replacement sash will be mailed to you after the
pageant with your country instead of “America,” i.e. Miss Royalty United Kingdom.)
This title may be double crowned with any of the below titles but not Queen. (Miss
Royalty America winners are crowned at the final pageant, and the other optional
titles are crowned at the Awards Dinner.) This is a very prestigious title, with a
Photo by DazzleShot Images beautiful crown and sash.
INTERNATIONAL FASHION MODEL: INTERNATIONAL RUNWAY MODEL:
FEE: $50.00. One to be crowned in the 4-12 Junior FEE: $50.00. One to be crowned in the 4-12 Junior divisions,
divisions, and one in the 13+ Miss divisions. This is an and one in the 13+ Miss divisions. This is an overall title for the
overall title for the person who scores the highest in person who scores the highest in Evening Gown, as scored by
Fashion Wear, as scored by the general panel of judges. the general panel of judges. You do not need to compete
You do not need to compete separately for this title; you separately for this title; you will already be competing in
will already be competing in Fashion Wear for the Queen Evening Gown for the Queen title, and that is the score that is
title, and that is the score that is used here. used here .
INTERNATIONAL PRINT MODEL: INTERNATIONAL ROLE MODEL:
FEE: $50.00. One to be crowned in the 4-12 Junior FEE: $50.00. One to be crowned in the 4-12 Junior divisions,
divisions, and one in the 13+ Miss division. This is an and one in the 13+ Miss division. This is an overall title for the
overall title for the person who scores the highest in person who scores the highest in Essay, submitted in advance of
Photogenic. Submit an electronic high resolution photo
(300 dpi) of your choice by email to the pageant. Essay should be no longer than one page and the
missroyaltyinternational@gmail.com. First photo is $50; subject of the Essay is Describe Your Favorite/Most Memorable
additional photos are $35.00 each. All photos will be Volunteer Experience. The Essay submission deadline is June
judged, but only your highest scoring photo will be used 15, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS; essays will be judged in advance
for the International Print Model title. Photo submission by a separate panel of judges on grammar, spelling,
deadline is June 15, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS; photos will individuality, content and uniqueness.
be judged in advance by a separate panel of judges on
clarity, composition, beauty and overall impression.
NO DOUBLE CROWNING
THE ABOVE 4 INTERNATIONAL MODEL TITLES ARE NOT DOUBLE CROWNED. If you win International Fashion Model, you
are pulled from the remaining International Model competitions. They are crowned in the following order: International
Fashion Model, then International Runway Model, then International Print Model, then International Role Model. Each winner
receives a beautiful round gold crown in the style and colors of the Queen crowns with large purple stones, and a sash. These
4 International Model titles MAY be double crowned with Queens and Royalty America the same day during Finals/
Crowning. All optional titles are now awarded Saturday night during the official crowning ceremony; the Queens, and Miss
Royalty Americas are crowned at the same ceremony on Saturday.
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
INTERNATIONAL SPOKESMODEL:
FEE: $50.00. One to be crowned in each age division. Your speech should be no
more than 100 words and based on your choice of the following topics: 4-12 Year
Junior Divisions: My Favorite Person, When I Grow Up. 13+ Miss Divisions: What
it means to me to be a Model Citizen or examples of how I am a Model Citizen with
MRI. *Contestants should wear their black opening number dress for International INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER:
Spokesmodel competition. One winner in each age division will receive a beautiful FEE: $50. One to be crowned in
gold tiara with purple stones and a sash. An optional panel of judges will score each age division. Each contestant
contestants on content, originality, stage presence, confidence and natural delivery. will submit a spreadsheet listing
their volunteer hours and activities
One winner in each age division will receive a beautiful gold tiara with purple stones for the past one year period. A
and a sash. An optional panel of judges will score contestants on content, originality, separate panel of judges will score
stage presence, confidence and natural delivery. These titles may not be double this competition based on number
crowned with any other optional titles, and winners are pulled AFTER the
of hours and variety of activities.
International Fashion, Runway, Print and Role Model titles. If you win one of those,
Proof/photos are not required to be
you will be pulled from winning International Spokesmodel.
submitted, but be prepared to
INTERNATIONAL TALENT: provide documentation if asked. The
FEE: $50 Up to 3 talent entries per person. Limit is 90 seconds per talent. Points will deadline to submit the Volunteer
be deducted for every second over the time limit. Highest Score will be counted if forms is June 15, 2021. NO
entered more than once. Winner is given beautiful gold tiara with purple stones and EXCEPTIONS; judging will occur in
a sash. CD/Music due by June 15, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS. One winner for ages 4-12. advance by a separate panel of
One winner for ages 13+. This can be double crowned with any of the optional judges. These titles are awarded
contests. Attire is up to the contestant. Keep attire age appropriate. during the crowning ceremony. If
you win one of the other optional
INTERNATIONAL STAR titles mentioned on these 2 pages,
Fee: $75 This is awarded to the individual that scored highest in spokesmodel and you will be pulled from winning
talent among all ages. There will be one winner. This individual will be awarded the International Volunteer.
MRI International Star. This can not be double crowned with talent & spokesmodel
winners. Instead this winner will be crowned as the overall international star.
***24 OPTIONAL TITLES TO BE CROWNED AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY***
There are 24 optional titles to be awarded at the Awards Ceremony during crowning night, described on these two pages.
Furthermore, the overall queens: Miss Royalty America and the International Queens will be awarded Saturday as well. You
can only win one of those titles at the Awards Ceremony held Saturday night. You will still be called for being in the top 5 if
you place/win one of the subsequent titles, but you will not be crowned if you have already won one of the higher optional
titles. We want as many people as possible to be rewarded for their efforts, and you only have one head and can only wear
one crown at a time. This means that in total, 24 optional titles are awarded at Miss Royalty International, as well as 16-20
additional titles on Saturday at Finals/Crowning (8-10 Miss Royalty International Queens and 8-10 Miss Royalty Americas),
for a grand total of 40+ TITLES that are awarded each year at Miss Royalty International!
ADDITIONAL FREE OPTIONAL AWARDS FOR EVERYONE
We also give at the Saturday night Awards Ceremony many free optional awards for which there is no entry fee, many of
which the contestants are not even aware of. One of those awards is Best Tshirt, described on a subsequent page. Other
examples (which may or may not be the exact optional awards we will give but serve as examples only) are Most Beautiful
Eyes, Most Beautiful Hair, Best Smile, Best Personality, Best Interview Outfit, etc. These are all judged by a combination of
judges, none of whom are the general panel of judges that are judging the Queen and Royalty America titles, nor are they the
optional panel of judges that are judging the paid International Model, Spokesmodel and Volunteer titles. Some of these free
awards are judged in advance by qualified pageant judges through photos in the program book, some are judged by staff at
the pageant (i.e. Spirit Award and Personality during rehearsals), and some are judged on site at the pageant by reigning
Queen moms or Queens (i.e., “Best” outfits). We take these awards very seriously and if we use Queen moms to judge, we
make sure they are moms of older queens (they tend to be farther removed from having relationships with actual
contestants). We also select different people to judge these awards so that one panel is not selecting multiple winners of the
various categories. We want as many different opinions as possible to allow contestants an opportunity to win more awards.
In total, we give out over 300 awards and titles at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night!
INTERNATIONAL PARTY The International Party is held on Thursday night. It features several fun, free contests with crowned winners at the end. The party is free for contestants, and $10.00 for additional attendee family/friends. The party is not generally open to the public, but if you have close friends/family staying with you for the weekend, you may invite them to the party, but they will need to purchase an admission ticket. Friends/family may not come to the hotel just to attend the party. Party tickets may be purchased in advance. Most Beautiful Mom/Most Beautiful Grandma: Our Most Beautiful Mom and Grandma contests are one of the most fun parts of our party, which is held Friday night. Contestants bring their moms and grandmas on stage and introduce them, and then they take a short walk and pose. Royalty Judges select the winners, who are crowned the Most Beautiful Mom and Most Beautiful Grandma! These are light-hearted, relaxing and fun contests that have no bearing on the pageant outcome. Contestants are not eligible to enter this competition. **NOTE** We will randomly select 20 moms and grandmas out of those wishing to participate in these contests, as there isn’t enough time for everyone to compete. Most Handsome Man: Yes, men get in on the action too! Adult dads, brothers, husbands, significant others are welcome to strut their stuff on stage. At the end of the competition, one man is selected as our International Most Handsome Man! **NOTE** We will randomly select 20 men who wish to participate in this contest, as there isn’t enough time for everyone to compete. Worst Model: This competition is for contestants only. Get on stage and model in the worst way possible, doing things you’d never do in competition. A winner is selected and crowned “Best Model.” **NOTE** We will randomly select 20 contestants to participate in this contest, as there isn’t enough time for everyone to compete. Best Tshirt: Embellish your custom logo t-shirt before the International pageant! Be creative... add fabrics, beads, rhinestones, bows, anything that suits your fancy! We’ve seen lights, cutouts, fringe, and yes, even capes! Judging will be held at the Friday night party, and winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Saturday night. This contest is free. Each age division winner will receive a trophy. WEAR YOUR DECORATED TSHIRT AND BLACK PANTS/SHORTS/ SKIRT TO THE PARTY, along with your crown and sash!
AWARDS CEREMONY &
CROWNING NIGHT
The 2021 Saturday morning rehearsal theme is “Pink in
Paris”… wear your fancy pink outfit, bling it up with
rhinestones, pearls, and carry your French designer Louis
Vuitton purse and Chanel accessories!!! The fancier, the
better! Pants, skirts, leggings, jackets, tops, jewelry… you
name it! Bring out your personality and be creative! A secret
panel of judges will select the best outfit and the winner will
be given an award.
The Awards Ceremony is now held on Saturday night during
the actual crowning ceremony. Over 300 certificates,
plaques, trophies and titles are awarded at this ceremony
every year and now for the first time it is happening on stage
during the major crowning moment of our International and
America queens! All contestants will wear their evening
gowns for the awards crowning night.
Everyone that attends the Awards Ceremony/Crowning
night must purchase a ticket, which does not include a meal.
Dinner is on your own. Contestant tickets are included in
their entry fee, but anyone accompanying them must
purchase a ticket, including parents, brothers, sisters, and
other family and friends. 13+ tickets are $55.00 and child
tickets up to age 12 are $30.00. Awards Ceremony tickets
must be purchased in advance—deadline to purchase is July
15, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS. The hotel needs the seating
count 2 weeks in advance. Food will not be served at this
event. There are several restaurant options on site at the
Palmer House and we recommend that contestants eat
during their leisure time.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE CONTEST
The People’s Choice Contest is a super fun optional that runs for a
little over one month long from June 15, 2021 until July 28, 2021.
One contestant that has the most votes will receive a trophy, gold/
purple crown, and sash that says, “Miss Royalty International Mod-
el”. This will be awarded to the People’s Choice queen that has the
most votes online. Each vote is $1 and supporters can vote as many
times as they wish. Voting links will be sent out to all contestants at
least two weeks in advance so they can drum up support. If the Peo-
ple’s Choice winner drums up more than 1,000 votes the highest
score will not only be crowned during the International Finals, she
will also receive a photo shoot the following day and go on the back
cover of Tiara Magazine. Hair and makeup will be provided. All the
winner has to do is bring her competition wardrobe to shoot in along
with her brand new sparkly title. This title can be double crowned.
CONTRACT/REFUNDS/ADMISSION
WINNER’S CONTRACT: NO REFUNDS/CARRYOVERS:
There is a contractual requirement for the International Please note that in the event you default on any or all of
pageant. If you win the International Queen title or the your obligations, fail to attend the International pageant
International America Queen title, you are not allowed to for any reason, and/or win another title requiring you to
compete in or represent other pageants at any level without give up your Miss Royalty International local, state,
express written permission from Sherrie Gearheart, Miss regional, national or International title, there will be no
Royalty International and/or Model Icon Inc. Criteria for the refunds or transfers of any deposits, fees, advertising
decision whether to allow you to compete in or represent other and/or sponsorship money, tickets or meal purchases, in
pageants will be based on whether participation in another full or in part. We do not “carry over” fees to the
pageant will hinder or prevent you from making appearances following year. Please be sure you are able to attend the
on behalf of Miss Royalty International and/or return to crown International pageant before you enter .
your successor the following year, as well as how early it is in
your reign. The International titleholder winners and the ADMISSION TICKETS:
America titleholder winners, are expected to exclusively
represent Miss Royalty International until you crown your Everyone attending preliminary competitions and Finals
successor. In general, permission to compete in or represent (except contestants) must purchase admission tickets.
other pageants after winning Internationals may only be Thursday, July 29 Spokesmodel & Talent guest tickets are
granted near the end of your reign even if the foregoing criteria $25 for all ages.
is met. Other pageants: You may enter other pageants with Thursday, July 29 T-shirt Party guest tickets are $10 for
your STATE/LOCAL title as long as those other pageants’ all ages.
national or state titles do not interfere with our International Friday, July 30 All day pass for fashion wear and evening
pageant in 2022. In other words, we strongly advise not gown competitions is $55 for adults or $30 for kids age 12
paying for another pageant whose title you are not willing to and under.
relinquish should you win our International pageant due to our Saturday, July 31 Crowning/Awards Internationals
no compete contract that you will sign upon winning. tickets are $55 for adults or $30 for kids ages 12 and
under.
An all day weekend pass is $100 for every event for
FAMILY DISCOUNT:
adults or $65 for children ages 12 and under.
There is a family discount for those who have 2 or more *The ticket link will be sent out in January 2021 to all
contestants entered in the pageant. The oldest contestant pays contestants to share with their family & friends. Tickets
the full price of the basic registration fee, and the remaining will not be sold at the door.
contestants in the same family pay $395.00. We cannot
discount the items that are included with your entry fee, as we
must pay full price for those items (local/ state crown, sash,
tshirt, meal, gifts, etc.) Additional optionals, meals and tickets
are not discounted for family members.
REFERRAL CREDIT:
For every referral that lists your name on the Referral line of
their entry form when they enter the pageant, you will receive
a $25 credit off of your entry fees. Referrals must be people
who have not already been in contact with us through various
forms of communication, must not be a previous contestant,
and may not be already listed as our facebook friend. Refer
friends and receive money off your fees!SCHEDULE/SEATING/HAIR & MAKEUP
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
(*Subject to change depending on contestant numbers, Covid-19
regulations at the time of the pageant, and other factors.) *Due to Covid-19 seating may change due to safety measures.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
8:00 –10:00 am Registration (Ballroom lobby)
10:00—12:00pm Orientation—work on modeling
pattern, Fashion Wear and Evening Gown
practice (Ballroom)
12:00-1:00 pm (Lunch on your own)
1:00—4:00 pm Interviews JUNIORS 4-12 (Grant Park Parlor)
Rehearsals (13+ in Ballroom)
4:00—5:00 pm (Dinner on your own)
5:00—7:30 pm Spokesmodel & Talent Competition ALL
*Bring back up talent music on two cds at Thursday morning
registration and two copies to the ballroom as backup (Ballroom)
7:30—9:30 pm International Party & Contestant Gift Exchange —
wear your tshirt and black bottoms (ballroom)
10:00 pm Ballroom closed for the night
Friday, July 30, 2021
8:00 am –12:30 Interviews 13+ Miss (Grant Park Parlor)
10:00—noon Rehearsal—JUNIORS 4-12 (Ballroom)
12:30—2:00 pm (Lunch on your own)
2:00 –5:00 pm Fashion Wear Competition ALL (Ballroom)
5:00 –6:00 pm (Dinner on your own)
6:00-9:00pm Evening Gown Competition ALL (Ballroom) *Seating is first come first served.
10:00 pm Ballroom closed for the night
Saturday, July 31, 2021 HAIR AND MAKEUP:
9:00-11:00 am Rehearsal—Miss 13+ (Ballroom) Miss Royalty International has approved hair and makeup
11:00-1:30pm Rehearsal– Juniors 4-12 (Ballroom) vendors for the pageant, and we strongly recommend that if
*Rehearsal Theme is Pink in Paris you choose to have hair and makeup done for the pageant, that
11:00-3:00 pm (Lunch on your own) you use our preferred providers. No outside vendors will be
3pm-4:00pm All contestants backstage allowed into our ballrooms. Therefore, if hiring an outside
vendor (not approved by MRI) they will need to do your hair/
4pm-9:00pm INTERNATIONAL FINALS/CROWNING ALL
makeup in your own hotel room. We will provide you with
Awards & Crowning (Main Ballroom) *Crowning may take place in a their names and contact information well before the pageant
different ballroom. Contestants will be notified). to allow you time to ask for their rates and book with them.
9pm-10pm Video Interviews of winners Our approved team are experienced professionals who have
9pm (dinner on your own) done hair and makeup for Miss Royalty International and
10:00 pm Ballroom closed for the night other credible events within the industry. Each contestant will
be given the “digital contestant handbook” containing our
Sunday, August 1, 2021 approved hmua vendors. This is given to each contestant
10am– 6pm INTERNATIONAL QUEENS & AMERICA QUEENS about 2 weeks after paying your deposit and turning in this
magazine cover photo shoots, contract signings, bring evening gowns,
black opening number dress, fashion wear, and a purple or gold gown.
Every year, we have contestants who do not get their fees
paid, photos sent, essays sent on time. This creates a huge
**NEW INTERNATIONAL & AMERICA AGE DIVISION QUEENS STAY
problem for us in getting everything ready for the pageant.
AFTER CROWNING FOR PHOTO SHOOTS, CONTRACT SIGNING. Plan EVERYTHING (fees, photos, essays, volunteer forms, optional
to stay until 9pm for video interviews and shoots.** International selections form) is due no later than June 15, 2021. There
Cover Girls may leave after stage photos. Plan to stay over another will be a $25 late fee assessed for each thing that is sent later
night if you win an International Age Division Queen title or the than that date. We do not want the contestants who adhered
America Queen titles—we will have a photo shoot the following day to the deadline to suffer in any way because of those who did
until approx. 5 pm with a tentative call time of 8am. not. PLEASE pay attention to the deadline date and make sure
everything is sent on time.INTERNATIONAL COVER GIRL
INTERNATIONAL COVER GIRL:
The contestant who sells the most ad pages over $1,000.00 will receive the International Cover Girl title.
Winners receive the same international crown and rhinestoned sash as the Miss Royalty America
queens. See the forms pages in this packet for ad page outlines and prices. Approach your local
businesses and ask them to sponsor the pageant with advertising to be printed in the program books
and distributed at the International pageant. Our advertising prices are very reasonable, helping you to
be successful in your quest for the International Cover Girl title! There will be one International Cover
Girl title awarded in the Junior (4-12) pageant and one awarded in the Miss (13+) pageant. We do not
double crown this title with our International Queens or Miss Royalty America age division queens. If
you win Queen or Miss Royalty America, you are awarded the Queen or Miss Royalty America title and
the next person in line receives the International Cover Girl title. The International Cover Girls do not
return to crown their successor and there is no contract associated with this title. All ads are due by
June 15, 2021.
Every contestant receives a title to
represent at Internationals!RULES/REGULATIONS
1. Judges decisions are final. Judges scores may be requested two weeks after the pageant for a one time $50 fee.
2. If for any reason Contestant is unable to compete at the International Pageant, Contestant will return the state/local
crown and sash in the same good condition in which they were received. If the crown and sash are not available to be
returned in the condition in which they were received, Contestant will pay all replacement costs within 10 business days .
3. All fees paid to Miss Royalty International/Model Icon Inc are NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLE in full or in
part under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to entry fees, advertising fees, pageant admission tickets,
meal fees and any other fees paid to Miss Royalty International/Winners Edge Productions, LLC by anyone including, but
not limited to, contestants, sponsors and advertisers.
4. Contestant agrees to forever hold Model Icon Inc, Miss Royalty International, its directors, employees, volunteers and staff
members harmless of any and all claims and damages or liabilities due to theft, accident, loss or injury during or resulting
from Contestant’s child/Contestant’s participation in the International Finals or any Miss Royalty International
Preliminary/State/Regional/ National Program or activity/event .
5. Contestant gives permission to Model Icon Inc/Miss Royalty International to forever use Contestant's photographs,
speeches, testimonials, videos, etc. for publicity purposes and future material without compensation.
6. Contestant understands that should Contestant win an International Queen age division title or American Queen age
division title, contestant will agree to successfully complete their year of reign. Successful completion of contestant’s
reign is defined as attending the following year’s Miss Royalty International pageant in its entirety, making appearances
throughout the pageant year, not competing in or representing any other pageants before the following year’s Miss
Royalty International Finals without permission in writing from Model Icon Inc, Miss Royalty International, Cheryl Sherrie
Gearheart, and returning to crown Contestant’s successor at the following year’s International Finals, staying the entire
duration of the following year’s International Finals pageant, and fully participating in the following year’s International
Finals pageant events. There is no such obligation for any of the other International titles except the International Queen
and America Queen winners.
7. Contestant must never have, nor will she during her reign, pose for any photography, video or film, associated with nudity
or pornography.
8. Contestants must be natural born genetic females.
9. Any contestant or family member showing unsportsmanlike conduct may be immediately disqualified without refund of
fees paid.
10. Contestant will compete in the age division that matches their age as of the first day of the International pageant. There
are no fallback dates nor are there any distinctions between marital status. If an age division does not have enough
contestants the contestant will be combined with another division.
11. Contestant will adhere to all deadlines referenced in the paperwork. Failure to adhere to any deadline may result in
assessment of a $25 late fee for each item not turned in by the stated deadline.
12. Contestant agrees to conduct herself at all times in a manner consistent with the highest moral and ethical values.
13. Model Icon Inc and Miss Royalty International is not responsible for any items that are lost, stolen or damaged at the
pageant or in the dressing room, ballroom, or any other event space.
14. Contestants and families will not engage in conversation with the judges at any time until after final crowning.
15. We respect all of our contestants and we expect you to treat each other in a friendly manner and with dignity and respect.
Miss Royalty International is known as a pageant that treats every contestant equally well, and we are proud of our
reputation of bringing quality young ladies together for healthy competition and fun memories.16. All children under the age of 18 are to be accompanied by an adult at all times. When they are with our staff (for example,
for closed rehearsals and interviews), we will not release them from rehearsals or interviews to anyone except their
parents. Please make sure you are nearby to collect your children after all events.
17. Contestant understands that in the event of a tie, the tie will be broken based on Interview scores.
18. Rules are subject to change by Model Icon Inc, Miss Royalty International, Sherrie Gearheart without prior notice.
19. Contestants agree not to stalk or contact other contestants on social media without approval from other contestants. If
your advance is not responded to, then that contestant may not welcome the connection and may prefer to remain to
themselves. We do not want any contestants to be uncomfortable. 99% of the time, contestants enjoy camaraderie and
friendship before the pageant, but please be sensitive to those who may not wish to connect in advance of the pageant .
20. Our pageant activities are conducted entirely in the official language of Miss Royalty International, which is English. We
do not provide interpreters for contestants who do not speak English. If an interpreter is desired, the Contestant must
provide their own interpreter during all events.
21. I am aware that should I win the divisional Queen title (International title or America title) at the 2021 International
pageant, I will be required to sign a non-compete contract agreeing not to compete or participate in any other pageant(s)
and/or represent any other pageant titles during my year of reign, until completion of my year in 2022.Contestant Code of Conduct for Model Icon, Inc and the Miss Royalty International Pageant System This Contestant Code of Conduct (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of ________________[Date], the Effective Date, by and between Model Icon, Inc., an Illinois corporation (“Model Icon”), and _____________________ [Name] (“Contestant”), each a “Party”, and collectively the “Parties.” 1. Terms and Conditions Binding. Contestant’s participation in in Model Icon events (“Events”), including, but not limited to Miss Royalty In- ternational Pageant System, is dependent on Contestant’s adherence to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Contestant agrees that Contest- ant’s failure to keep any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall constitute grounds for immediate disqualification from Model Icon Events including but not limited to the Miss Royalty International Pageant. 2. Conduct. Contestant agrees that Model Icon has developed significant value, good will, and reputation in its brands, Events and other opera- tions, and Contestant hereby agrees and covenants that Contestant will avoid conduct that could might detrimentally affect Model Icon's goodwill or business reputation, and will conduct himself or herself in a courteous, professional manner at all times during the Events and while representing Model Icon and the Miss Royalty International pageant. Inappropriate behavior by Contestant or anyone connected to Contestant displaying inap- propriate behavior before or after the competition will result in immediate disqualification. In case of such event, the title shall pass to the contest- ant with next highest score. 3. Criminal History. Contestant represents and warrants that Contestant has not committed or been convicted of any crime and agrees that Con- testant must satisfactorily complete a background check. Contestant consents to Model Icon’s obtaining a background check of Contestant. Model Icon shall in its sole discretion determine what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. All information obtained as a result of a background check will be used solely for purposes of determining qualifications for participation in the Events. 4. Non-disparagement. Contestant agrees and covenants that Contestant shall not at any time make, publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory, maliciously false, or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning Model Icon, the Miss Royalty International pageant or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, or directors, and their existing and prospective customers, suppli- ers, investors, and other associated third parties, now or in the future. Any breach of the foregoing sentence shall result in (1) immediate disqualifi- cation, and (2) forfeiture of all prizes and awards won. Such penalties shall be lieu of any additional legal remedies available to Model Icon at equity or law, and Model Icon reserves all legal rights. 5. Disqualification. In the event that Contestant is disqualified from participation in an Event for breach under this Agreement, or voluntarily relinquishes, for any reason, any title awarded to Contestant, Contestant shall return all prizes awarded in full, Model Icon reserves the right to reassign such awards and prizes to one or more other Event participants. Prohibition against fundraising. Contestant covenants and agrees that Contestant shall not, on behalf of, or representing, Model Icon, or any of the Events, or in any way connected to Model Icon owners, directors, officers, employees, or other Model Icon, participate in the following fundraising-related activities: a) Solicit, fund raise, or otherwise obtain funds for nonprofit organizations, charities, organizations described under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Reve- nue Code, b) Act as a "professional fund raiser" as that term is defined in Section 1(d) of the Solicitation For Charity Act (225 ILCS 460/1(d)); c) Act as a "professional solicitor" as that term is defined in Section 1(j) of the Solicitation For Charity Act (225 ILCS 460/10)) and/or serving as an co-owner, co-partner, officer, director, or agent of a professional fund raiser; d) Serve as a co-owner, co-partner, officer, director, or agent of professional fund raiser; e) Directly or indirectly soliciting, receiving or holding assets for any charitable or ostensibly charitable purpose in or from Illinois or from Illinois residents or on behalf of any Illinois-based charitable or ostensibly-charitable trust, entity, or cause, and from acting in any fiduciary capacity with respect to charitable assets. Contestant’s failure to adhere to requirements of this section 7 of this Agreement shall result in forfeiture of any titles, prizes, entry fees, and costs incurred by Contestant as a result of Contestant’s participation in the Events. 7. No Liability for Disqualification or Forfeiture. Model Icon shall not be liable for expenses incurred by Contestant as a result of forfeiture or disqualification arising under the terms of this Agreement. 8. Indemnification. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in 9 herein below (Exceptions and Limitations on Indemnification) each party as “Indemnifying Party” shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the other party and its managers, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and permitted assigns, (collectively, “Indemnified Party”) against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including professional fees and attorneys’ fees, that are incurred by Indemnified Party/awarded against Indemnified Party in a final judgment or administrative proceeding, (collectively, “Losses”), arising out of any third-party claim alleging: (i) breach or non-fulfillment of any representation, warranty, or covenant under/representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement by Indemni- fying Party or Indemnifying Party’s Personnel; (ii) any negligent or more culpable act or omission of Indemnifying Party or its Personnel (including any reckless or willful misconduct) in connec- tion with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement; (iii) any bodily injury, death of any person, or damage to real or tangible personal property caused by the negligent or more culpable acts or omis- sions of Indemnifying Party or its Personnel (including any reckless or willful misconduct); or (iv) any failure by Indemnifying Party to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or codes in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, this Section 9 does not apply to any claim (whether direct or indirect) for which a sole and exclusive remedy is provided under another section of this Agreement.
9. Exceptions and Limitations on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Indemnifying Party is not
obligated to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend Indemnified Party against any claim (whether direct or indirect) if such claim or corre-
sponding Losses arise out of or result from, in whole or in part, Indemnified Party’s gross negligence or more culpable act or omission
(including recklessness or willful misconduct).
10. Limitation of Liability / Responsibility Related to Third Parties and Travel.
a) Model Icon, its officers, employees, and pageant personnel are not responsible for accidents, injury, or theft incurred at the time of the
Event or travel to and from.
b) Model Icon is not responsible for negligence or fraud on the part of third parties, including Contestant sponsors, judges, or contract
vendors who may be providing products or services to the Events.
c) Model Icon Inc is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage caused to any prizes, gifts, and awards bestowed upon Contestant after
these items become the property of Contestant. Contestant agrees to incur replacement and/or repair costs to lost, stolen, or damaged
items including but not limited to: crown/tiara, sash, plaques, trophies, etc.
11. Waiver and Release. In exchange for Contestant’s participation in the Events, Contestant irrevocably and unconditionally fully and for-
ever waives, releases, and discharges Model Icon, its owners, directors, officers, agents, and employees in their corporate and individual
capacities (collectively, the "Released Parties"), from any and all claims, damages, debts, obligations, liabilities, and expenses (inclusive
of attorneys' fees) of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown (collectively, "Claims"), that Contestant may have arising out of,
or in any way related to Contestant’s participation in the Events, including but not limited to any and all claims under Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),any and all claims arising under tort, contract, and quasi
-contract law, including but not limited to claims of breach of an express or implied contract, wrongful or retaliatory discharge, fraud,
defamation, negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress, tortious interference with a contract or prospective business ad-
vantage, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, detrimental reliance, invasion of privacy,
false imprisonment, nonphysical injury, personal injury or sickness, or any other harm.
12. Policies and Procedures. By submitting the entry form and fee, Contestant agrees to abide by all policies, rules, and regulations related
to the Events as may be set forth from time to time by Model Icon.
13. Veracity of Contestant Submissions. Contestant attests that all information submitted to the Model Icon in connection with the Events is
true and accurate. Contestant agrees that falsification of information may result in immediate disqualification and/or forfeiture of prizes
won without benefit of refund in full or in part at the discretion of Model Icon.
14. Contestant’s Image. Contestant grants Model Icon and its legal representative’s a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide license
to use Contestant’s image in connection with Model Icon’s editorial, trade, publishing and advertising rights to use photographs in which
Contestant may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising and any other purpose and in any manner or media. In additional any other
waivers herein, Contestant hereby releases the Model Icon and its representatives and assignees from all claims and liability relating to
said photography and videography.
CONTESTANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CONTESTANT HAS FULLY READ, UNDERSTANDS, AND VOLUN-
TARILY ENTERS INTO THIS AGREEMENT. CONTESTANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE CONTESTANT
HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF CONTESTANT’S CHOICE
BEFORE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. CONTESTANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE CONTESTANT’S SIGNA-
TURE BELOW IS AN AGREEMENT TO RELEASE THE MODEL ICON, ITS OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS AND
EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS THAT CAN BE RELEASED AS A MATTER OF LAW.
____________________________ _____________________________ ________________ _________
Contestant First Name Contestant Last Name Date of Birth Age
________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________
Email Phone Address
___________________________ _______________ _________________
City State Zip
______________________________________ _____________________________
Signature of Contestant Date Signed
__________________________________ _____________________________
Signature of Contestant Parent or Guardian Date Signed
Model Icon, Inc.
______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________
Signature Name, Title DateModel Icon is excited to announce its #modelcitizen campaign for the Miss Royalty Internation-
al Pageant system. There is a new, fun, and safe way to make impactful appearances from the
comfort of your home. You can be a #modelcitizen by using your voice and speaking out on im-
portant topics and issues.
For example, October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. As a model citizen you can go
LIVE on your page or simply pre-record a video on your cell phone and post it on your fan page,
educating the public on the signs of domestic violence, the statistics surrounding it, why it Cook
Nicole is
important, and what people can do about it (or where people can seek help). Mrs. America 2018
By utilizing our easy to follow script provided here, you have an easy guide of what to look up
when researching these important issues and you have an easy to read script. You can even
memorize it if you like. Remember, you are doing an important service by educating yourself
and others on several important issues that face our society as a whole.
Will you be a model citizen today? What topics are near and dear to your heart? If you feel
stuck don’t worry. Your digital contestant handbook will have all of the awareness months
listed out for you so you can select ones that speak to your heart.
The digital contestant handbook is given to all confirmed contestants in the pageant. In order
to be confirmed turn in the required signatures pages from this handbook along with your de-
posit or full entry fee. Be sure to fill out the online form on the website with your titles of
choice and back up titles. From there you will be assigned a Contestant Coordinator about two
weeks later and provided with the digital contestant handbook containing helpful discounts on
all of your pageantry needs along with vendor info for the pageant and of course it will also list
the awareness months so you can start planning your #modelcitizen campaign as an MRI
queen. Remember there is no fundraising or soliciting involved. This campaign is ONLY about
educating the public and creating awareness for important issues that you care about.Hello my name is _________________ and I am the reigning ____________ (state your title). This month is __________________(state the awareness month, for example Domestic Violence month). Did you know that ____________________ (state an important, eyecatch- ing statistic) and that ____________________(state another shocking statis- tic). This is important because ______________________ (state your per- sonal story or personal reason you think it matters. Maybe this issue leads to death, or high school drop outs, or other terrible issues. Or perhaps you have lost someone due to the issue, state your reasoning of why this issue is important). I am here to tell you what the signs are _____________________(state the signs) and what you can do about it. This is what to look for _________________ and this is where you can go for help if you or any one you know needs help ___________________________(state available re- sources). (leave a message of hope, say something uplifting). Use the hashtags that correspond with the awareness issue and the #mri hashtag, #modelcitizen, #missroyaltyinternational, #modelicon. *You can easily change this template and expand upon it. This is a simple template to get you started on your journey of becoming a model citizen. We thank you for being part of our Model Icon movement.
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