Is there an entry fee?:
Yes. The entry fee is $395.00 (USD) plus
a $25.00 (USD) application fee. All contestants will also be required to sell a minimum of (2) full page ad's for our pageant
souvenir program book and a minimum of 15 tickets to the final night of competition.
What does my entry fee cover?:
Kupono U'i produces high quality events which
requires us to charge a small entry fee. The entry fee in it's entirety goes to cover production costs to ensure a memorable
experience for our contestants. Upon receipt of entry fee contestant will receive:
*Official preliminary Sash- embroidered with "Miss
(title of your choice) National (Jr) Teenager 2012". (Example Miss Oahu National Teenager 2012)
*Official Photo Shoot for pageant program book with
pageant photographer Paul Hayashi
*Pre-pageant Training Classes
*Most Meals during pageant week
and much, much more!
Do you have to be from Hawaii to qualify?:
Residential Requirements require contestants
to either be physically living in Hawaii for a minimum of 6 months.
What are the age requirements?:
Jr Teen Division: Age 13 to 15
as of August 1, 2012
Sr Teen Division: Age 16 to 18 as
of August 1, 2012
Other requirements for Contestants:
*Must be a naturally born female
*Must be of good moral character
*Some knowledge of Hawaii's Culture
*Single, never married
*Never given birth to a child
Phases of competition:
My School (Academic Achievement) 15%
My Activities
(School/Community Involvement) 15%
Interview 30%
Poise and Personality in Evening Wear 15%
Personal Expression 15%
Public
Speaking 10%
***Optional Talent and Speech competitions offered
at a nominal fee at state and national level pageants.***
Host City:
O'ahu, Hawai'i
Venue:
T.B.A. Soon!
Pageant Week Dates:
We have tentatively scheduled
pageant week for May, 2012.