Welcome to the Georgia Volunteer pageant family!!!
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Georgia Volunteer family! This once in a lifetime opportunity is waiting for you.
Welcome!
We are so incredibly honored that you are interested in becoming part of our Volunteer family. We look forward to working with you to ensure that you have a great time and will want to join us again.
This is an exciting time! We know that you will have a lot of questions as we move forward. We have done our best to put together for you a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) page. We ask that you review the FAQ along with the information on our website. If you still have questions, please reach out and we will be happy to assist.
After you have reviewed all the information, the next step is very simple. If you have not completed your registration, please complete the online registration form and submit it with your selected payment. Your coordinator will be in touch with you shortly to answer any additional questions you might have.
Finally, it is very important that we have your complete contact information and a valid email address. Updates will be sent via email and there may be occasions we need to reach out to you via phone.
As always, we serve so you can S.E.R.V.E.
Pageant Best,
Russell Kirby
President
Miss Georgia Volunteer Organization
missgavolunteer@gmail.com
* Honeybee FAQs are located on the Miss Georgia Volunteer Honeybee Princess page.
Miss/Teen Georgia Volunteer General Pageant Information FAQ
*Look for Miss Georgia Volunteer Honeybee Princess FAQs on the Miss Georgia Volunteer Honeybee Princess tab
1. How do I become a titleholder or State Contestant and what are the age requirements?
· Total entry fee for Miss or Teen Volunteer is $539. Please complete the online registration form and send in your fee to reserve your place in the competition.
· Total entry fee for Azalea Teen Volunteer is $259. Please complete the registration form and send in your fee to reserve your place in the competition.
· Payment plans are available, but all fees are to be paid in full no later than June 1, 2024.
**Note in the event the Pageant is postponed for any reason, all fees will be applied to the new event date. Additionally, due to production costs and budgetary reasons, if you are unable to compete, you will forfeit all monies given to the Miss Georgia Volunteer Pageant.**
· Age requirements are listed on the respective page in which you seek to participate.
2. When and where is the pageant?
The Miss Georgia Volunteer/Teen Volunteer Pageant will be held July 17-20, 2024 at The Porter Performing Arts Center in Covington.
3. What are the phases of competition and how will they be Scored?
· Volunteer Scoring: Each Contestant will compete in four phases of competition: fitness & wellness (25%), talent (25%), evening gown (25%), and interview (25%).
· Azalea Teen Scoring: Each Contestant will compete in three phases of competition: fitness & wellness (33%), evening gown (33%), and interview (33%).
If you are unable to complete this process online, please contact us immediately at missgavolunteer@gmail.com
5. Where do I send my deposit and future registration money into?
Electronic payments are available via Venmo. The QR code is embedded within the registration page and also on the state contestant paperwork page. Final payment due no later than June 1, 2024.
See payment links at the bottom of this page.
6. When will paperwork be available?
Contestant paperwork is available via the Contestant Paperwork section on the website. Final paperwork is due no later than July 1, 2024. If you have any questions, please emails us at missgavolunteer@gmail.com
7. What pageants will winners advance to?
Miss Volunteer America will be held June 19-June 22, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee.
Miss Volunteer Teen America will be held March 6- March 10, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee.
Miss Georgia Azalea Teen will have the opportunity to advance to Miss Georgia Teen USA.
Each young lady will be an ambassador for the spirit of volunteerism and will be a spokesperson for the Miss Georgia Volunteer Pageant family.
10. Should I be crowned Miss Georgia Volunteer or Miss Georgia Teen Volunteer will I have to give up a year of my life to hold the title?
· No. The only required appearance is that each young lady compete at the National Pageant. However, we do encourage appearances, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities as schedules allow. Miss Georgia Azalea Teen Volunteer will have the opportunity to advance to Miss Georgia Teen USA.
· Great care will be made so that all other appearances throughout the year will not hinder school or work obligations. We will work with you and your schedule to ensure a great year while allowing you to continue with college/high school or work obligations.
11. How will local titles be determined?
· Our contestant coordinator will be in touch with you after your completed application and fees are received. You will discuss available titles and determine which one would be representative of the area you are from.
12. Are there any additional cost?
· Those registering as a Local Titleholder will receive ordering information for their local crown and banner after the initial meeting with the contestant coordinator.
· Each contestant is responsible for their hotel, transportation, wardrobe, opening number dress, and all other pageant competition related expenses.
· If you are entering as a State Contestant only, there will be no local crown or banner.
Competition Wardrobe: Each contestant will need rehearsal clothing (Jeans/Leggings, comfortable top, tennis shoes, etc.). The required competition and stage wardrobe is as follows:
MISS CONTESTANTS:
Opening Production Number: Cocktail dress of your choice. No black or white.
• GOLDOR NUDE Strappy Heels – no bling, stones or sparkle (keep them simple/classic). 4-inch max. (no excessive platforms – ½” - 1” are acceptable).
• Accessories of your choice. *Reminder – no body glitter or oils.
Fitness & Wellness Competition:
• SOLID COLORS ONLY (no trim color). Can be one piece or two piece. No metallic, sequin or velvet materials (No stones or beading). No “built in” necklaces/jewelry. Metal type fasteners are acceptable (no rhinestones)
• GOLDOR NUDE Strappy Heels – no bling, stones or sparkle (keep them simple/classic). 4-inch max. (no excessive platforms – ½” - 1” are acceptable).
TEEN CONTESTANTS:
Opening Production Number: Cocktail dress of your choice. No black or white.
• GOLD OR NUDE Strappy Heels – no bling, stones or sparkle (keep them simple/classic). 4-inch max. (no excessive platforms – ½” - 1” are acceptable).
• Accessories of your choice. *Reminder- no body glitter or oils.
Fitness & Wellness Competition:
• Sports Bra or Fitted fitness Top. Crop or longer length. No particular brand required –trim accents are acceptable. NO bikini tops, metallic, sequins or velvet materials/fabric. No sheer/see-thru materials. Color is your choice!
• Leggings (long or capri length) – NO shorts. NO embellishments, cutouts or sheer material. Color is your choice!
• Tennis shoes – no particular brand required. No bling, colored laces and no platform/wedge tennis shoes.
• Accessories of your choice.
Private Interview: Miss Volunteer- 8.5 minutes with a 90 second closing Teen Volunteer- 6 minutes no closing
Georgia Azalea Teen - 4 minutes no closing
The Private Interview provides the Official Panel of Judges the chance to get to know the Contestant on a personal level. The Contestant will be able to share her personality, achievements, aspirations and explain why they are the best person for the job for which they are applying. This will also provide the Contestant with the opportunity to share her passion for and experience with her platform issue. The Private Interview will be conducted in a panel-style format and will be twelve minutes in duration. The Judges will take into consideration the Contestant’s communication skills, ability to command the room, and potential to fulfill the job responsibilities of the titleholder. Scoring will not be based on a Contestant’s opinion on a subject discussed in Private Interview, but, rather, the Contestant’s ability to share her opinion and understanding of the issue.
You should choose an outfit that you find appropriate for a job interview, and that reflects your personality. The outfit should make you feel comfortable and confident. Some examples include: pants and a blouse, a nice dress, a skirt with a coordinating top, etc. The outfit can range from dressy casual to business oriented. The most important thing is to wear something that you would normally wear. Do not choose an outfit that is too flashy, as it might be distracting. Do not choose cocktail attire. There should be no beads, sequins, etc. Select shoes that compliment your outfit. Earrings, necklace, bracelets, etc., are appropriate when not overdone.
You will be required to submit a contestant profile. Once your application and deposit are received you will be sent additional information that will include instructions on completing the profile.
Talent (not applicable to Georgia Azalea Teen): The talent performance provides the Official Panel of Judges the opportunity to experience the Contestant’s talent
in the style and format of her choosing.
The talent competition includes but is not limited to the performing arts and can include demonstrations of:
Dance Performance Comedy
Operatic performance Illusion performance
Ventriloquism Athletic skill
Vocal Performance Monologue
Instrumental Performance Career interest
Performance art, i.e. Speed painting Baton Twirling
Avocation
Every talent performance has the option to have musical accompaniment and must be 90 seconds or less. No other person may be on stage during a Contestant’s talent performance. Props that will be incorporated into any talent performance are permissible and must be provided by the Contestant. The Official Panel of Judges will take into consideration the quality of the performance, the Contestant’s stage presence, ability to entertain a variety of audiences and should showcase their personality.
Your talent outfit should reflect who you are and serve as an accompaniment to your presentation. It should represent YOUR personality and taste. Accessories as needed.
Evening Gown:
The Evening Gown competition is designed to feature the young woman wearing the dress, rather than the dress itself. The Official Panel of Judges will take into consideration the Contestant’s composure, poise and stage presence during this phase of competition. The focus will be on the appropriateness of the gown and, most importantly, on the Contestant’s personality and confidence.
All contestants must have a full-length evening gown of their choice. The style, design, and color is up to you. It can be elaborate, or very simple. Choose something that makes you feel like Cinderella. Your gown should represent YOUR own personality and taste. Remember, you can look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks! Teens are encouraged to wear gowns that reflect a more youthful style and look than the Miss contestants.
• All types of gowns are permitted for evening wear competition
• Find a dress that fits your body type/figure
• Gown should reflect your age/personality/style
Shoes
• 4 inch maximum height (must be able to move up and down stairs quickly)
• No excessive platforms – ½” - 1” are acceptable.
Accessories
• Accessories of your choice
Hopefully, our FAQ and website has provided you with a sense about our Miss and Teen Georgia Volunteer Program and the many opportunities it offers. We hope it has answered most of your questions about the pageant competition as well. Nevertheless, we realize there is no way we can adequately convey answers to all of your questions. Please, don't hesitate to contact us, at any time, with any questions or concerns.
We are excited and are looking forward to meeting you!
