We are in no way affiliated with Essence Communications Inc.
Do I have to be African American to Enter the Pageant?
Absolutely not! All backgrounds are welcomed. We are a pageant for all women!
We consider ourselves a multicultural pageant system.
How do I enter the Miss TEEN Essence, Miss Essence or Mrs. Essence Pageant and what is the process?
Step 1- Fill out the application and submit the form
Step 2- Make your application fee payment Pay Application Fee, CLICK HERE
(After your fee is paid we will sent you an acceptance letter and a sash)
Step 3-Email a 300 DPI Head Shot Photo to essencepageant@hotmail.com
Step 4-The pageant office will email you an Acceptance Letter, Contestant Handbook and the Interview Questions Sheet
Step 5- Participate in the monthly Contestant Conference Calls (info on the Communication Board)
Step 6- Periodically Check the Communication Board for any pageant updates
Step 7- (Optional) if you are doing a talent make sure it's cleared through Kevin Wade, DP Production Manager because only the top 10 talents will be performed at the national pageant
Step 8-Make sure that you have everything submitted by the deadline of August 1, 2010
Step 9- Opening number Attire will be cocktail dresses for all divisions: TEEN-white cocktail dress, Miss-silver cocktail dress, and Mrs.-royal blue cocktail dress (the color blue must match your trim on your sash)
When did the Miss Essence and Mrs Essence Competition begin?
We are excited that 2010 will be our second year creating and producing the Miss Essence and Mrs. Essence competition. We have produced the Miss Black Kansas & Missouri USA Pageant in November of 2007 for the Miss Black USA Pageant and continue to produce Little Mr. & Mrs. Gladfest in October of 2008 and 2009 for the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce, Gladstone, Missouri. Drakeford Productions staff has combined over 40 years of pageantry experience in the way of being a contestant, judge, emcee, stage hands, and directing.
What is the Platform?
We recommend each contestant to choose an issue about which she cares deeply and that is of relevance to our country. Once chosen, Miss TEEN Essence, Miss Essence, and Mrs. Essence and the state titleholders use their stature to address community service organizations, business and civic leaders, the media and others about their platform issues.
What does Miss TEEN Essence, Miss Essence and Mrs. Essence do after she is selected?
After Miss TEEN Essence, Miss Essence and Mrs. Essence is selected they will represent the pageant through speaking engagements and special events.
How old do I have to be to compete in the Miss TEEN Essence, Miss Essence or Mrs. Essence system?
TEEN 13-17 years old
Miss 18-45 years old
Mrs. 18-50 years old
by the date of the national pageant. You can be single, married, or divorced. It’s ok if you have children we accept all women.
What is the deadline for the Pageant?
All entries and fee must be received by August 1, 2010.
Can I represent my state at the national Miss TEEN Essence,
Miss Essence or Mrs. Essence Competition more than
once?
You can only represent your state at the national competition no more
than two times. If your state has a new prelim pageant you must enter
that pageant or you can choose a regional title thereafter.
Is there an entry fee to compete in the Miss TEEN Essence,
Miss Essence or Mrs. Essence system?
Yes, there is an entry fee and that fee is $695.00.
This entry fee includes the following for each
delegate;
*Entry into the national pageant
*Official Essence state crown
*Official Essence embroidered state sash
*Professional Dance Training by Kim Jones-Metropolitan Dance
*Entrance to DP Alumni Party
*Special personal gift from the DP Executive Director
*Sponsor gift: AVON Products
* Business Scholarship $495 (License fee waived to be a State Director)
Contestant Breakfast on Saturday, August 28 Sponsored by Mrs. Essence, Tivika Taswell-Richardson
The entry fee does not include:
*Hotel Accommodations
*Travel Expenses
*Meals
*Opening Number and Competition Wardrobe
*Program Book Advertisement (optional)
*Program Book
*Opening number cocktail dress
*Personal Expenses
Who pays my fee?
A delegate may pay her own entry fee, or she make seek sponsor to assist her. All delegate sponsors are recognized in the official national program book at no additional charge.
What are my payment options?
Each delegate is required to pay a $250 deposit within 90 Business days of acceptance of her application. The balance of the entry fee is due by August 1, 2010. The fee is $695.
If I do not compete in the pageant after entering and paying fees, can I receive a refund?
Because of the high production cost Drakeford Productions, LLC cannot refund nor transfer any fees paid to participate in the national pageant. This includes, but is not limited to, entry fees, ad page fees, or tickets purchased.
Do I have to sell program book advertisements?
No. Delegates are not required to sell program book advertisements. However, Miss Essence/Mrs Essence offers a special award "Essence Business Award" to one delegate in the entire pageant. Delegates are not required to participate in this award to qualify for the national titles, and it has no bearing on the outcome of the final pageant.
What are the main competition categories?
Preliminary competition includes; Interview 33.3%, Evening Wear 33.3%, and Swimsuit 333%. Talent is optional and is judged by a separate panel of judges.
What happens after I submit my $50 application fee?
We process your application, you will receive an Acceptance Letter and a Sash with your title within 2-4 weeks.
What if my question is not listed?
Contact us by email at essencepageant@gmail.com or call 888-876-6555 ext 4.
You can even join our conference call to learn more about our pageant system and get your question answered.
