Pageant

Miss Deaf Maryland Pageant 2009

Official Entry Rules

Along with this completed form, please include following:

  • a copy of birth certificate;
  • a copy of current audiogram:
  • one color or black and white 5 x 7 photograph showing your head and shoulders only;
  • make a $100 check payable to Maryland Association of the Deaf /Miss Deaf Maryland Pageant and attach the check for the special events and meals. (Suggestion: find a sponsor(s) to cover your expenses, i.e., wardrobe, accessories, hotel, meals, entry fee and special events.)

Deadline for submission: June 15, 2009

Mailing address: Marie Campbell
State Director of Ambassadorship
76 Monte Carlo Way
Charles Town, WV 25414

Download for pageant form here. (Opens automatically with Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

For more information, you may also email pageant@mdad.tv.

How to participate in the contest?

FAQ

1. What is the Miss Deaf Maryland Ambassadorship Program?
The Miss Deaf Maryland Ambassadorship Program is not just a beauty contest. Although, this Ambassadorship Program is an exciting event in which young deaf women of Maryland can display their intelligence, leadership, talent, personality, poise and self-confidence in their quest for the Miss Deaf Maryland title! There is an opportunity to win cash prize, too!
2. When is the Pageant held?
The Miss Deaf Maryland Ambassadorship Pageant Competition is held during Maryland Association of the Deaf Conference on the weekend of July 24th – 25th. It will be on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM.
3. Who can participate in the Pageant?
The Pageant is open to Deaf and Hard of Hearing women who are residents of Maryland. They must be between ages of 17 and 29.
4. How are the contestants judged?
The contestants are judged in five categories:
• Private Interview
• Platform Presentation
• Artistic Expression
• Presence & Poise
• On-Stage Interview
5. Who sponsors the Pageant?
The Miss Deaf Maryland Ambassadorship Program is sponsored by Maryland Association of the Deaf. The pageant is organized, produced and planned by Deaf and Hard of Hearing volunteers who give their time and energy to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for all contestants and the audience.
6. Who sponsors the Pageant contestants?
A pageant contestant usually represents one of the chapters, a club, or an organization (deaf of hearing). A sponsor also may be a school or college that has a Deaf program, a business, a private club (Lions, Quota, Frat Division, etc.) parents, friends and etc. The sponsor is responsible for the contestant’s fees.
7. What happens to the Pageant winner when she wins the title?
The Pageant will be crowned the Miss Deaf Maryland. She will represent Maryland Association of the Deaf at public events, ceremonies, presentations, etc., for two years. She will be a role model for young deaf people in Maryland. She also will participate in the NAD Miss Deaf America during the biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference which will be held in Philadelphia, PA, in July 2010. The winner of the NAD Miss Deaf America will represent the National Association of the Deaf for two years.
8. How can I contact The State Director of Miss Deaf Maryland Ambassadorship?
For women seeking information on becoming a Miss Deaf Maryland contestant, please contact the State Director of Miss Deaf Maryland Ambassadorship Program, Marie Ann Campbell at pageant@mdad.org.