All contestants wishing to compete for Miss Peach Pride of the South must remit a nonrefundable entry fee as follows:
- $100 registration fee.
- $50 at the door, totaling $150 for a contestant to compete.
- Bring a $5 queen’s gift to orientation.
1. Eligibility:
- Criminal Background: While there is no official rule, most countries would likely not send a delegate with a criminal record.
- Citizenship Verification: Delegates must provide documented proof of citizenship in the state of Georgia. This could involve birth certificates, passports, or other official documents.
2. Competition Format:
- Preliminary Competition Details: The swimsuit and evening gown presentations in the preliminaries are judged on various aspects beyond just appearance. Judges might evaluate posture, walking, confidence, and overall presentation style. The closed-door interview assesses the delegate’s personality, intelligence, and ability to communicate effectively.
- Seminars and Activity Scrutiny: Participation in seminars and activities is not just for show. Judges might observe delegates’ interaction with others, their work ethic, and their ability to adapt to new situations.
4. Judging Criteria in Depth:
- Confidence: The judges look for a confident delegate who can command the stage and effortlessly connect with the audience.
- Beauty: While beauty is subjective, the competition seeks a well-rounded delegate with a balanced combination of facial features and overall physical attractiveness.
- Communication Skills: The ability to articulate thoughts and opinions clearly and concisely in interviews and on stage is crucial.
- Stage Presence: A captivating stage presence that engages the audience is highly valued.
- Evening Gown Presentation: How the delegate carries herself and presents her evening gown is a key factor
- Swimsuit and Athletic Wear Presentation: Confidence and poise in the swimsuit segment are essential.
- Question-and-Answer Segment: This segment assesses the delegate’s intelligence, wit, and ability to think on her feet.
Additional Rules and Regulations
- Social Media Conduct Details: Delegates are expected to maintain a positive and professional online presence. This might involve avoiding controversial posts, negativity towards other delegates, or sharing content that could damage the pageant’s image.
- Respectful Conduct Examples: Respectful behavior goes beyond simply being polite. It includes treating everyone with dignity, avoiding gossip or negativity towards other delegates, and being a positive role model for the public.
- Timeliness Expectations: Punctuality is highly valued. Missing scheduled events or activities can reflect poorly on the delegate and might lead to penalties.
Orientation is only privileged to contestants. A contestant helper is encouraged to attend the delegate during the performance, according to our dressing room policy.
Orientation for all divisions will be held on Friday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Contestant orientation and registration will be held at the Pageant Venue. Registration will remain open for contestants until 7:00pm day of registration, no exceptions. There with be a 90 minute orientation at 7:30pm until 9:00pm Friday. Interviews will be held Saturday according to individual times assigned at registration for Pre-teen, Jr. Teen, Miss and Ms. queens. There will be an afternoon break follow by the pageant at beginning 5:00pm. We recommend Hilton Peachtree City Conference Center for contestants needing accommodations Friday night.
Any contestant or accompanied member participating in any acts of violence or unruly behavior before, during, or after the pageant event will result in automatic dismissal from all future Pageantry events, this includes any like social media postings.
Any contestant receiving a crown at competition will be granted a waived entry fee and returned their $150 fees for participation.
Contestants are strongly encouraged to immediately start preparing for the next category once she walks off stage.
Miss Peach Pride of the South and its Owner/Promoter(s) has the right to make any executive decisions not covered within these Rules and Guidelines.
All contestants wishing to compete must be at least 10 years of age prior to date of pageant. Contestants can be born male or female competing in respective division recognizing their gender identity provided they identify as woman. All contestants must be residents of Georgia. All contestants should be prepared to show proper ID and proof of age.
