Teen girls residing in the state of Georgia can compete in Miss Black Georgia Teen! Participating teens will attend training seminars, receive coaching and personal development, participate in community service projects, and create lasting friendships with contestants statewide!

Deadline March 1, 2009

CRITERIA

• Born Female
• African-American heritage (at least 25%)
• Ages 13 - 17 (females age 18 may compete if currently enrolled in high school)
• Middle or High School student at a public, private or home school
• Minimum GPA 2.5 (copies of report cards/transcripts are required)
• Good moral character and health
• Must not have any children
• A resident of Georgia

APPLICATION AND MATERIALS

• Completed Application
• Recent Photograph (professional photo NOT required)
• $25 Application Fee

ENTRY FEES

The Pageant Entry Fees for the 2009 competition include:
$25 - Application Fee - (due with application by March 1, 2008)
$750 - Advertising Sales equal to 3 pages worth of ads - (due on July 1, 2008)
15 Tickets - Ticket Sales at $15 per child 12 years old and under; $20 per adult (due at last rehearsal)

Each contestant that reaches her advertising goal by July 1 will receive 10 FREE tickets.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

May 3 -  Official Contestant Orientation and Parent Meeting

June 1, 8, 15, 29, 2008 – Rehearsals (tentative schedule)

May 31, 2008 - Official Contestant Retreat

July 2008 – STRUT: Unleash Your Ego - Teen Fashion Show

August 2, 2008 - Pageant

All teen contestants must:

• Sell 3 pages worth of ads (value: $600)
• Sell 15 tickets ($15 for children, $20 for adults)
• Attend scheduled activities and rehearsals
• Participate in community impact projects
  
• Complete 20 volunteer hours by July 19, 2008