ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
MORAL CHARACTER: Contestants taking part in any of the Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. must be of good moral character, possess grace, elegance, social skills, and etiquette. All Contestants should not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal charges pending and should not, in any way, have been engaged in any activities that are characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent.
BASIC CONTESTANT REQUIREMENTS
STATE PAGEANT INFORMATION
Contestants MUST compete and win one of the 3 main titles in the state-level pageant before competing in the National Pageant. A Queen is required to compete at the next level of competition in the same pageant cycle in which her crown was won with Ms. Full-Figured USA National Pageant. When a Queen cannot compete at the next level of competition, her title will be offered to the next eligible runner-up.*
Previous contestants may compete in the following pageant year for the state. Reigning Queens may not compete at the same pageant in which they are crowning their successor. Queens may be eligible to compete the following pageant year - Example: You won in the plus category at 39, now you are 41 - you won in the plus category at size 18+, now you are size 12-16 - You won in 2021, you cannot compete in 2022, but may be able to compete in 2023. Please refer to State Director before reapplying.
COMPETING AT THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION
A Queen is required to compete at the next level of competition - Ms. Full-Figured USA National Pageant - in the same pageant cycle in which her crown was won. A separate pageant fee will apply - Director will let provide additional information
Queens who cannot compete at the next level will be required to pay a withdrawal fee and return all prizes awarded, including crown and sash. Queens paying the withdrawal fee may keep the crown and sash but may not make public appearances, wear the sash or crown in public, or represent that title at any time or in any way.
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPETE
(Any color)
CONTESTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS
*Additional requirements may be added throughout the pageant process
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
MORAL CHARACTER: Contestants taking part in any of the Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. must be of good moral character, possess grace, elegance, social skills, and etiquette. All Contestants should not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal charges pending and should not, in any way, have been engaged in any activities that are characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent.
BASIC CONTESTANT REQUIREMENTS
- Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia
- Must be assigned female at birth
- Must be sized 12+
- Must be 21-60 (will consider ages 18-20)
- May be single, married, divorced, widowed
- Must develop a platform
- Must complete minimum 5 hours community service or volunteer work
- Must respect yourself, fellow contestants, and pageant staff
- Must promote yourself via social media and/or family and friends
- Must pay a pageant fee of $399 - 1st deposit is $125 to secure your spot
- Must sell (13) tickets, $65 General Admission
- Must exude grace, poise, and confidence
- Must be in reasonably good health
- Must be of good moral character
STATE PAGEANT INFORMATION
Contestants MUST compete and win one of the 3 main titles in the state-level pageant before competing in the National Pageant. A Queen is required to compete at the next level of competition in the same pageant cycle in which her crown was won with Ms. Full-Figured USA National Pageant. When a Queen cannot compete at the next level of competition, her title will be offered to the next eligible runner-up.*
Previous contestants may compete in the following pageant year for the state. Reigning Queens may not compete at the same pageant in which they are crowning their successor. Queens may be eligible to compete the following pageant year - Example: You won in the plus category at 39, now you are 41 - you won in the plus category at size 18+, now you are size 12-16 - You won in 2021, you cannot compete in 2022, but may be able to compete in 2023. Please refer to State Director before reapplying.
COMPETING AT THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION
A Queen is required to compete at the next level of competition - Ms. Full-Figured USA National Pageant - in the same pageant cycle in which her crown was won. A separate pageant fee will apply - Director will let provide additional information
Queens who cannot compete at the next level will be required to pay a withdrawal fee and return all prizes awarded, including crown and sash. Queens paying the withdrawal fee may keep the crown and sash but may not make public appearances, wear the sash or crown in public, or represent that title at any time or in any way.
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPETE
- Question & Answer - Business Attire
- The Opening number - Season Theme Attire
- Platform speech - Daywear
- Finale - Evening Gown
- Basic necessities - shoes, jewelry, hosiery, shapewear
- Assistant - for backstage help on pageant day
(Any color)
- Talent Attire
- Swimwear Attire
- Photogenic Attire
- Cover Girl
CONTESTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Contestants must abide by the rules set forth by Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant, State Director, and Pageant Staff.
- Contestant must be at least 18 years old to compete in the pageant.
- Contestants must be assigned female at birth to compete. Contestant must remain their assignment until she has crowned her successor.
- Contestants in any division who become pregnant while competing must resign their position upon learning of the pregnancy. No refund will be issued.
- Contestant must consider if she can afford to compete. If she feels like she does not have the money, she may raise the funds through fundraisers or obtaining sponsorship from businesses, family, and friends.
- If a contestant raises money with the intent to compete in Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant and does not compete, all funds raised must be returned. All fundraising activities must cease. It is illegal to raise money under false pretense. Be fair and honest when raising your funds.
- If a contestant cannot compete due to hospitalization or a death in the family during pageant week, evidence/proof must be submitted to the office. Directors at the current competition level have discretion over if the contestant will be excused. Fees are not refundable, but contestant will be allowed to continue to represent in the following year if excuse is granted.
- Contestants with current or pending law convictions may not compete.
- Contestants who have posed nude or nearly nude photos may not compete.
- Contestants who show disrespect to their Director, Pageant Liaison, family, friends, staff, or anyone else during the pageant process will be asked to leave the pageant process. Disrespect will not be tolerated. No refund will be issued.
- Contestants are not allowed to smoke or drink while in their sash and crown. The use of illegal drugs is prohibited.
- Contestants must conduct themselves in a professional manner and portray high moral standards at all times.
- Contestants are not allowed to take pictures in their contestant sash. Though we always wear our invisible crowns. We believe crowns are earned.
- Should a contestant have an outstanding balance prior to pageant week, she will forfeit the monies paid and will not be allowed to compete.
- Contestants are responsible for their own travel to any in-person events, outings, and pageant weekend.
- Contestants that are not able to make a payment in a timely fashion, will be asked to leave the pageant process. A payment schedule will be issued.
- Contestant must attend scheduled virtual and in-person workshops including but not limited to: contract, photoshoot, prelim, and pageant.
- Contestants must sign a waiver of good intention and ethics before being accepted as a Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant contestant.
- Contestant agrees that she cannot start their own pageant within 5 years of signing their contract.
- Contestant agrees that if she loses, or damages her sash or pin, she will be responsible for a replacement.
- Contestants must submit a minimum of (5) hours of community service or volunteer work. Points will be deducted if not completed.
- Contestants shall hold Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant, State Director, Pageant Staff, and Ms. Full-Figured USA National Pageant harmless in the event of an accident including personal injury, stolen property, or damages during the process.
- Contestants must not make statements containing inappropriate or profane language, including inappropriate gestures or making derogatory statements or comments against Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant, and Ms. Full-Figured USA National Pageant.
- Contestant agrees to give Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant permission to use photograph for promotional materials including new articles, print media, social media, and pageant websites.
- Contestants always respect themselves and their fellow pageant sisters. (Respect includes but not limited to: your social media presence, your public appearances, and interactions - no appropriate images or profane language should be shared on social media or the like)
- All applications or contracts whether signed in person or submitted electronically serve as a legal binding contract. Contestant must agree to all Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. Pageant, financial obligations, terms, and conditions. No refund will be issued. In the event of an untimely global event or having to move the pageant for any reason, the contract will be amended accordingly to reflect any changes needing to be made.
*Additional requirements may be added throughout the pageant process
ROYAL COURT- TITLE HOLDERS
The following titles are available for all categories (one person in all categories):
Ms. : defined as a size 12-18 / Ages 18-39
Prize:$500 cash, sash, crown, trophy
Ms. Plus: defined as a size 20-26 / Ages 18-39 Prize:$500 cash, sash, crown, trophy
Ms. Exquisite: defined as a size 12-26 / Ages 40-60 Prize:$500 cash, sash, crown, trophy
AUXILIARY TITLES (OPTIONAL)– ROYAL COURT
The following titles are available for all categories (one person in all categories):
Ms. Photogenic Prize: sash, crown,& trophy
Ms. Swimwear Prize: sash, crown, & trophy
Ms. Talent Prize: sash, crown, & trophy
Ms. Cover Girl Prize: sash, crown & trophy
ADDITIONAL TITLE OPPORTUNITIES: The following titles are available for all categories (possibly more than one winner)
Ms. Congeniality Prize:Trophy
Ms. Rising Star Prize:Trophy
Ms. Social Media Prize:Trophy
People's Choice Prize: Trophy
The Pageant Director or CEO reserves the right to edited any rule and add or delete titles or awards
Director Lorrine Coleman-Ross/Production by The Lorrine Ross Experience LLC.
© 2021 by The Lorrine Ross Experience LLC.
© 2021 by The Lorrine Ross Experience LLC.