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Paperwork Information
If you do intend on competing in our pageant, below are the forms that will need to be filled out and returned to us.  There is a Resume and a Platform sheet.  We have included samples of each, instructions if you want to build it on your computer and an actual Blank Resume for your use. 
 
Closer to the pageant we will be having a workshop to assist you in filling out the paperwork.
 
Paperwork necessary to compete

Blank Resume

Instructions for Resume

Sample Platform

Instructions Typing Platform

Pageant Information Sheet

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The Dotti Matthies Community Service Award is a separate award that is not a part of the paperwork necessary for the competition.  This an additional $200 scholarship opportunity for all involved in community service.

Community Service Application

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QUESTION & ANSWER:
 
Children's Miracle Network is now the official national platform of the Miss America Organization. This year they are requiring each contestant to raise a minimum of $100 to benefit the Miss America Scholarship Fund and Children's Miracle Network in order to participate in each local pageant.

Please go to this link to set up your website for fundraising: http://www.missamerica4kids.org/
 
 
Q: What type of clothes do I need for the competition. 
A: In most cases, you may have them in your closet.  It is not the most expensive outfit that will win the title, it's the person.  You will need the following:
  • Physical Fitness in Swimwear (must be approved by the pageant board, there are a few rules regarding these)
  • Talent Outfit - whatever you feel necessary to perform your talent
  • Evening Wear - This is something you would wear for a formal night out on the town.
  • Interview Outfit - This is can be a suit, dress or pants outfit, whatever you would wear for a job interview.  This is your first meeting with the judges so first impressions could be lasting!
  • Opening Number Outfit - This will either be determined for you depending on the theme of the pageant, or it might be something you have at home such as blouses and jeans or black dresses, etc.
Q: What is the Time limit on Talent?
A: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
 
Q: What kind of commitment do I make if I win the Title?
A: After you become Miss Omaha, Miss Douglas County or Miss River City, you will be required to make some appearances and we will work with you on preparation for the State pageant in June.  This should not affect your school in any way, because as you know, the Miss America Organization is a Scholarship Pageant, and we understand the importance of  you concentrating on being a student first.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - 2008

To be eligible to compete in a Miss America local competition, you must:

  • Be between the ages of 17 and 24 (17 on the day of the competition in the local pageant, and not older than 24 on December 31, 2008)
  • Be at least a senior in high school
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Meet residency requirements for competing in a certain town & state
  • Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
  • Must complete a fact sheet and sign the contract
  • Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
  • Be able to meet the time commitment & job responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete.

To become a contestant in the Miss Omaha, Miss Douglas County, Miss River City pageant, you must also attend school or live within a 50 mile radius of the Omaha/Douglas County area

Local Competition Competition.

  • Interview and Platform
  • Talent
  • Evening Wear
  • Swimsuit
  • On-Stage Question

To become a finalist for the the title of Miss Nebraska, you must first have competed in and won one of the following preliminary pageants. All pageants require information fact sheets as part of the registration.

 

 
Walk Worthy
Walk worthy of the crown ...
Little ears are listening
To every word you say.
Little eyes are watching you
Each and every day.
Little hands are imitating
Actions that you do.
Little hearts are dreaming
To be exactly like you.
Walk worthy of the crown ...
Set an example
In word, in action and deed.
Touch a heart, change a life,
Make a difference.
Walk worthy of the crown.
-Kimberly A. Jobe-