FAQ Section

What is the Mrs. North Carolina United States®  Pageant?

The Mrs. NC United States pageant is the official state preliminary to the Mrs. United States Pageant®. For the last 20+ years, the pageant has celebrated marriage & has become the premiere pageant for married women.
 

Who Can Enter the Mrs. NC United States Pageant? 

Married women (living with their spouse) who are 21 years old. Email us if you have questions regarding your eligibility. You will be required to sign a contract agreement outlining expectations for your year should you win the title of Mrs. NC United States!  Children and Length of Marriage are not factors in our judging process.  No pageant experience is necessary! You must be a United States Citizen to Enter.

When and where is the Mrs. NC United States Pageant?

This years event is May 2nd, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina "Queen City".  The pageant will be held uptown at Spirit Square.  This is one of Charlotte's most prestigious venues and operated by the Famous Blumenthal Center in Uptown.  This is going to be one of the most fabulous State Pageants you will ever attend.  So no one is confused, "Uptown" in the "Queen City" is actually Downtown.  Local Residents call it "Uptown" because it the highest point in Charlotte.  Little "Queen City" Trivia

What local titles are available and how do I select a local title?

Local titles are awarded on a first come, first served basis! Please indicate your first & second choice when submitting your application. For example…if you live in Raleigh, NC, you may want to select Mrs. Raleigh as your first choice (in the event someone has already captured that title) Mrs. Capital City could be your 2^nd choice. If you live in Charlotte, NC, you may select Mrs Charlotte, or you may select Mrs. Queen City, or Mrs. Mecklenburg County, etc.

Do I have to have a “platform” to compete?

No. You can enter the pageant because you want to celebrate your family, your marriage & YOU! It’s great to make a difference, and a platform during your time as a local title holder certainly provides a valuable resource and opens many doors & opportunities for appearances. Most contestants choose to focus on an area of “interest” that they feel passionate about (examples: volunteerism, March Of Dimes, Organ Donation Awareness, American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Club, Breast Cancer Awareness... just to name a few)

What expenses are covered under my sponsorship entry fee & who pays for it? 

Producing a professional, successful pageant requires substantial time & money! Hotel expenses & travel for qualified (out of town/state) judges, rental of facilities (including auditorium rental, stage decorations, security, food, insurance) professional entertainment & hosts are expenses that are not sponsored! Additionally, we must market the pageant, maintain a "up-to-date website", produce a souvenir program book, pay the franchise fee to the national pageant and cover Mrs. NC United States 2009 trip to the National Pageant, and much more. These expenses are the ONLY reason we must charge a sponsorship entry fee! The sponsorship entry fee covers dinner for you & your husband Friday night (social night). Saturday lunch for the contestants, local title holder satin embroidered sash, crown pin; a souvenir program book with your photo along with a separate section to list all of your sponsors; LOTS of goodies /contestant gifts; spouse’s complimentary ticket to the pageant ...and MUCH MORE (see PRIZE PACKAGE link for more information). Several contestants in the past have paid their own sponsorship fees and/or enlist the help of sponsors, (family members, organizations or businesses).

What can I expect when I become an official contestant in the Mrs. NC United States Pageant?

OUR SUPPORT through the journey!  We will also hold a contestant's workshop to prepare you for the competition.  You will also be able to call on us if you have any questions.  You are not alone in the pageant experience.

What do I get if I win?

Our prize list is updated as sponsors are added for 2009. The one lucky lady who is selected Mrs. NC United States will have her entire entry to the national pageant paid (this includes her accommodations & meals that week, as well as her flight to Vegas.  PLEASE SEE PRIZE PACKAGE LINK FOR MORE EXCITING PRIZES.…the chance to represent all married women across the State of North Carolina a chance to claim the Mrs. United States National Crown!

What is expected of me if I win? 

You can do as much as you like! We encourage you to be highly visible! That is why Mrs. NC United States has her own "business manager". Your participation and willingness to make appearances as Mrs. North Carolina United States® will only benefit you & your personal goals in the future. Look at Nicole Hinson. WOW! What an amazing year she is having. She has made numerous appearances and through her appearances she has opened many doors of endless opportunities. We understand that as a “Mrs.” you have a family & other obligations! We will work with you to help you juggle your new position! Any money you make off from appearances is 100% yours! While you are Mrs. North Carolina United States, the state committee does not take any portion of your appearance fees or any sponsorship money you raise towards Nationals. If you win the national pageant, you will be under the direction of the national pageant and will follow their guidelines concerning money earned through your appearances as Mrs. United States.