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Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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The IJM International Guidebook, Version 5, was updated on September 7th, and posted September 8th at 5:30PM Eastern.

NOTABLE UPDATES

-Resume was erroneously listed as an available optional. There is no resume for IJM and there will be no 'Best Resume' optional for IJM-only contestants.

-Red Carpet Correspondent has been updated to be a self-tape this year. This means you will submit your audition to us via The Pageant Portal prior to Nationals. Review all the details here!

-Rules on makeup, specifically for the Junior Divisions, have been clarified for all areas of competition, including Preliminaries, Finale, and Optionals.

-The scripts for the Media Correspondent optional have been updated and are now final. Please ensure you're memorizing these versions as they reflect our new party themes.

-Party theme has been announced for Ashley Rene's. It is The Doll Ball!

-Fun Fitness rules have been clarified to emphasize no tumbling or other deviations from the provided walking routine.

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1Welcome to the IJM Sisterhood!International Junior Miss has been organized to encourage positive achievement by helping to develop and strengthen self-awareness in our youth and young women of today.IJM awards scholarships to individuals on the basis of achievement throughout the week of competition and service throughout the year as an International titleholder.Scholarships are awarded at Internationals for each division winner and the top ﬁve ﬁnalists. Additional scholarships are provided for excellence in talent, modeling, public speaking, and other optional categories along with Academic Achievement and The iam Brand Ambassador Award. These additional scholarship opportunities will allow International Junior Miss to award over $100,000 in cash scholarships at this year’s International Finals. All scholarships are determined by the number of delegates in each divisionThe International Junior Miss Program is designed to give each delegate and her family memories that they can cherish for the rest of their lives. Our schedule includes time for family, meeting new people, and evening delegate activities. We encourage a healthy lifestyle, but no swimsuit competition is required for the IJM Competition. Delegates will compete in three areas of competition. The Interview Competition allows each judge to have a conversation with each delegate and get to know them a little better, The Evening Gown Competition keeps in tradition with pageantry’s grace, poise and stage presentation. The Fun Fashion competition gives each delegate a chance to express her personal sense of style and fashion.We are pleased to have crowned 6 dynamic young women at our last competition. The current titleholders are Jacelynn Richard, International Junior Miss Princess, representing the Lone Star State; Resegofetse Mothupi, International Junior Miss Jr. Pre-Teen, of South Africa; Bailey Sheridan, International Junior Miss Pre-Teen of Florida; Mia Vanessa Prom, International Junior Miss Jr. Teen of the Republic of the Philippines; Jordenn Thompson, International Junior Miss Teen, of California; and Faith Pierrecharles, International Junior Miss, of Haiti.The 2023 International Junior Miss Pageant will be held November 17th-November 26th, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Get ready, get set, and hold on for the time of your life!Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 20231

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3Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023Come join us in beautiful Florida for IJM Internationals! Internationals is held Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida!In addition to the prestigious International pageant activities, you’ll enjoy the dream family vacation of a lifetime! Get ready for an exciting adventure with your family and new friends from across the country. Feast on the delicious Thanksgiving Banquet and relax at one of the two pools at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. You’ll ll your scrapbook with fun family memories!You can also take advantage of the discounted hotel rates only offered through International Junior Miss!We look forward to seeingYOU at Internationals!international Schedule of ActivitiesInternational Junior Miss & The iam ConventionSM Optional Contest CompetitorsThis is the tentative schedule of activities; times and events are subject to change. A detailed schedule of activities for your age division will be mailed to you at the beginning of November.See your deadline date for the International Yearbook. This is the date when all materials that are to go in the International Yearbook are due. That includes photos, sponsor lists, and Spotlight ContestSM pages.For registration options, go to IJMinternationals.com.PrincessJr. Pre-TeenAfternoon - Pageant Check-InKick-Off Pep Rally Optional ContestsFashion Faire Welcome PartyOptional ContestsRehearsalsFree Activity Day with Family & FriendsEvening GownFun FashionRed Carpet AwardsDoll Ball Hosted by Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlaurenInterviewsRehearsalsRehearsalsThanksgiving BanquetFinal Pageant for International Junior MissNewly Crowned Royalty Photo ShootEvening - Pageant EARLY Check-InMorning - Pageant Check-In Kick-Off Pep RallyFashion Faire Welcome Party Optional ContestsRehearsalsOptional ContestsRehearsals Free Activity Day with Family & FriendsDoll Ball Hosted by Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlaurenEvening GownFun FashionRed Carpet AwardsRehearsalsInterviewsThanksgiving BanquetFinal Pageant for International Junior MissNewly Crowned Royalty Photo Shootprincessjr. pre-teenFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday(Thanksgiving Day)FridaySaturdaySundayWe hope this tentative schedule can help you plan the vacation of your dreams!Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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4Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023international Schedule of ActivitiesInternational Junior Miss & The iam ConventionSM Optional Contest CompetitorsThis is the tentative schedule of activities; times and events are subject to change. A detailed schedule of activities for your age division will be mailed to you at the beginning of November.See your deadline date for the International Yearbook. This is the date when all materials that are to go in the International Yearbook are due. That includes photos, sponsor lists, and Spotlight ContestSM pages.For registration options, go to IJMinternationals.com.Pre-TeenJr. TeenTeenpre-teenjr. teenteenMissEvening - Pageant EARLY Check-In Morning - Pageant Check-In Kick-Off Pep RallyFashion Faire Welcome PartyRehearsalsOptional ContestsRehearsalsOptional ContestsRehearsalsFree Activity Day with Family & FriendsDoll Ball Hosted by Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlauren  InterviewsEvening GownRed Carpet AwardsFun FashionRehearsalsThanksgiving Banquet Final Pageant for International Junior MissNewly Crowned Royalty Photo ShootEvening - Pageant EARLY Check-In Morning - Pageant Check-In Kick-Off Pep RallyFashion Faire Welcome PartyOptional ContestsRehearsalsOptional ContestsRehearsalsDoll Ball Hosted by Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlaurenFree Activity Day with Family & Friends RehearsalsInterviewsRed Carpet AwardsThanksgiving BanquetEvening GownFun FashionRehearsalsFinal RehearsalsFinal Pageant for International Junior MissNewly Crowned Royalty Photo ShootEvening - Pageant EARLY Check-In Morning - Pageant Check-In Kick-Off Pep RallyFashion Faire Welcome PartyOptional ContestsRehearsalsOptional ContestsRehearsalsDoll Ball Hosted by Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlaurenFree Activity Day with Family & Friends RehearsalsInterviewsThanksgiving BanquetEvening GownFun FashionRehearsalsRed Carpet AwardsRehearsals Final Pageant for International Junior MissNewly Crowned Royalty Photo ShootEvening - Pageant EARLY Check-In Morning - Pageant Check-In Kick-Off Pep RallyFashion Faire Welcome PartyOptional ContestsRehearsalsOptional ContestsRehearsalsDoll Ball Hosted by Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlaurenFree Activity Day with Family & Friends RehearsalsInterviewsThanksgiving BanquetEvening GownFun FashionRehearsalsRed Carpet AwardsRehearsalsFinal Pageant for International Junior MissNewly Crowned Royalty Photo Shootmiss©SeaWorldVersion 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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6Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023At IJMinternationals.com, you will ﬁnd a digital copy of this 2023 Ofﬁcial Delegate Guidebook and other important information. Don’t forget to return regularly to check for updates of pertinent and time sensitive information from the International Ofﬁce. STEP 5: I HAVE VISITED THE OFFICIAL RESOURCE PAGESTEP 7: I HAVE MY INTERNATIONAL PACKAGE DEADLINESYour $795 International Package Fee includes your Full-Page Yearbook Ad, a copy of the 2023 International Yearbook, your $100 Scholarship Fund Donation and your 2023 Delegate Souvenir T-Shirt. Your International Package Fee can be made in three payments of $265. See your Welcome Email for your three deadlines and ﬁll in below.You may order your Custom ASHLEYlauren Opening Number Dress from Ashley Rene’s Prom & Pageant at IJMinternationals.com. EXCITING NEWS FOR 2023! Your Opening Production Number outﬁt will now include a pair of Diverse Style shoes customized exclusively for our IJM Queens! This outﬁt, including your cocktail dress and shoes, is just $375 when ordered by the deadline. The price includes shipping to the host hotel–production number dresses and shoes WILL NOT be shipped to your home. You will pick them up in Orlando, FL at pageant check-in. We will have a few extra sizes on hand in addition to hosting a “swap party” in case you need a different size.Payment One Deadline:Payment Two Deadline:Payment Three Deadline:STEP 8: I HAVE ORDERED MY OPENING NUMBER DRESSHyatt Regency Orlando is the ofﬁcial host hotel for the 2023 International Finals. It is located at 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32819. The group block will not open until July 1st at noon CST for standard rooms and any remaining suites. Once the hotel block is ready to open, we will provide additional details. There will be several standard rooms available. STEP 6: I HAVE BOOKED MY HOTEL ROOMHotel Conﬁrmation #:

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7Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023STEP 3: I HAVE DOUBLE-CHECKED MY SIGN-UP INFOBe sure the International Ofﬁce has the most up-to-date email address for you because we’ll be doing regular emails to make announcements and provide updates. Also be sure your address and phone number(s) are correct.STEP 1: I UNDERSTAND MY REGISTRATION FEE & SPONSORSHIP FEE ARE BOTH PAID IN FULLGo to IJMinternationals.com/InternationalApplication and register for IJM Internationals 2023.I understand that the registration fee of $50 and the sponsorship fee of $495 will be credited as part of winning my live pageant prize package, but I must register for IJM Internationals 2023 immediately at IJMinternationals.com/InternationalApplication. Steps to Get You Started for Winners of aLive Pageant:At IJMinternationals.com, you will ﬁnd a digital copy of this 2023 Ofﬁcial Delegate Guidebook and other important information. Don’t forget to return regularly to check for updates of pertinent and time sensitive information from the International Ofﬁce. STEP 2: I HAVE VISITED THE OFFICIAL RESOURCE PAGEHyatt Regency Orlando is the ofﬁcial host hotel for the 2023 International Finals. It is located at 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32819. The group block will not open until July 1st at noon CST for standard rooms and any remaining suites. Once the hotel block is ready to open, we will provide additional details. There will be several standard rooms available. STEP 4: I HAVE BOOKED MY HOTEL ROOMHotel Conﬁrmation #:

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8Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023STEP 5: I HAVE MY INTERNATIONAL PACKAGE DEADLINESYour $795 International Package Fee includes your Full-Page Yearbook Ad, a copy of the 2023 International Yearbook, your $100 Scholarship Fund Donation and your 2023 Delegate Souvenir T-Shirt. Your International Package Fee can be made in three payments of $265. See your Welcome Email for your three deadlines and ﬁll in below.You may order your Custom ASHLEYlauren Opening Number Dress from Ashley Rene’s Prom & Pageant at IJMinternationals.com. EXCITING NEWS FOR 2023! Your Opening Production Number outﬁt will now include a pair of Diverse Style shoes customized exclusively for our IJM Queens! This outﬁt, including your cocktail dress and shoes, is just $375 when ordered by the deadline. The price includes shipping to the host hotel–production number dresses and shoes WILL NOT be shipped to your home. You will pick them up in Orlando, FL at pageant check-in. We will have a few extra sizes on hand in addition to hosting a “swap party” in case you need a different size.Payment One Deadline:Payment Two Deadline:Payment Three Deadline:STEP 6: I HAVE ORDERED MY ASHLEYLAUREN OPENING NUMBER DRESSTHE BOTTOM LINE:$50 International Registration Fee$495 International Sponsorship Fee$795 International Package and Scholarship FundThese are the required fees to compete at IJM Internationals. The $50 registration fee and $495 International Sponsorship Fee is waived if you have won your Live Pageant.

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9Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023Your title: IJM “Your State, State Nickname /Region or Country” and Division. If you are representinga state nickname or region, you will always use that state nickname or region. Do not use your residential state. Example, if you live in Ohio, but you are representing the Buckeye State, you will always be referred to or use the title Buckeye State Teen (not Ohio, Buckeye State) on ALL forms.You must promptly return your documents (Rules and Regulations/Code of Conduct).Your title is held by payment of your Sponsorship Fee. If your Sponsorship Fee is not received by your personal deadline or if you do not meet your International Package Payment Deadlines, your title will be automatically released to new applicants.•If your Sponsorship Fee is made after your deadline, upon receipt of your payment , we will assign the next available title if the requested title is no longer available.•Making use of your Delegate Guidebook and IJMinternationals.com will keep you organized and most prepared for Internationals.•You should book your hotel room at the host hotel as soon as the group block is opened. on May 15th.•Be sure to make your International Package Payments on or before your scheduled deadline. If you are unable to make a payment on or before your deadline, please contact the International Ofﬁce prior to your deadline to make arrangements. •Don’t’ forget to order your opening number dress by your deadline on IJMinternationals.com to take advantage of the best pricing and to receive a complimentary garment bag. Deadlines are issued according to the date you enter the pageant.•When emailing the International Ofﬁce, always add your division, title, name and a brief description in the email subject line and in the body of your email.Do you have speciﬁc questions for the International Staff?832.810.6930 (Call) 832.652.6484 (Text + WhatsApp) 832.979.3902 (Tech Support Line - Text Only)Email: info@theiampowerhouse.comOfﬁcial Resource Websites: www.IJMinternationals.com www.IJMapplynow.comThings to Remember:

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10Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023The Page of "How To's":HOW TO REFER TO MY OFFICIAL TITLE:Your Ofﬁcial IJM Banner serves as a major clue! When an IJM Staff Member asks for your title, we are looking for your assigned State, State’s Nickname, Region, Country, or National Area that your are representing along with your Division. If you are representing a region or the state’s nickname, you will not use the actual state on any of your paperwork. Here are some examples:THE STATE YOU’RE REPRESENTING + YOUR DIVISION: Ex. Ohio Pre-TeenTHE NICKNAME STATE YOU’RE REPRESENTING + YOUR DIVISION: Ex. Buckeye State Pre-TeenNATION YOU’RE REPRESENTING + YOUR DIVISION: Ex Australia Pre-TeenWhen referring to your title to someone outside of the IJM Organization, you should include International Junior Miss before your area you’re representing and your division. See a few examples below:EXAMPLE ONE: International Junior Miss Ohio Pre-Teen or IJM Ohio Pre-TeenEXAMPLE TWO: International Junior Miss Buckeye State Pre-Teen or IJM Buckeye State Pre-TeenEXAMPLE THREE: International Junior Miss Australia Pre-Teen or IJM Australia Pre-TeenHOW TO FORMAT MY EMAILS TO THE International OFFICE:When sending emails to the International Ofﬁce, be sure to include the Delegate’s Name, Title, and abrief summary of the reason for your email in the subject line.EXAMPLE: Subject Line: Lisa Smith - Australia Princess - New Shipping AddressHOW TO LABEL MY FILES SENT TO THE International OFFICE:PreTeen_Australia_Lisa_Smith_ProgramBookPhoto PreTeen_Australia_Lisa_Smith_ProgramBookAd PreTeen_Australia_Lisa_Smith_TalentMusicWhen sending ﬁles to the International Ofﬁce, you must save your ﬁle with your division, title, ﬁrst name, last name, and ﬁle type before sending.EXAMPLE: How to Refer to your title within the IJM Organization & outside of the IJM Organization:Ohio Pre-TeenIJM Ohio Pre-Teen orR E C A PWITHIN THE IJM ORGANIZATIONOUTSIDE OF THE IJM ORGANIZATIONInternational Junior Miss Ohio Pre-TeenBE SURE TO USE YOUR CORRECT AGE DIVISION TO SAVE FILES:PrincessJr. Pre-TeenPre-TeenJr. TeenTeenMiss

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11Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023What is expected of the newInternational Royalty?The International Royalty will have the opportunity to become a part of an amazing sisterhood. Each International Queen will be invited to attend state & national pageants around the world as well as the opportunity to use her International title as a vehicle to become more involved in her community. As the International Junior Miss Pageant System grows, so do the duties and responsibilities of the International Royalty. The International Junior Miss Pageant holds its titleholders to the highest standards. If selected as an International Pageant Titleholder, the International Junior Miss title should always come before any other extra-curriculars. The best Sportsmanship is always required at our competition as well as any other competitions that you may decide to enter. Unsportsmanlike conduct is always grounds for loss of title and prizes.What can the International Royalty look forward to during their year of service? International Pageant winners will receive their cash awards at crowning. International Junior Miss titleholders’ cash scholarships are guaranteed as outlined in the section International SCHOLARSHIP FUND that can be found on the next page. Newly crowned International Royalty must attend the mandatory meeting, sign the IJM International Royalty Code of Conduct and be present for the ﬁrst ofﬁcial photo session on Sunday, November 26, 2023. International titleholders must make a minimum of twelve appearances throughout the year and must be present at Ofﬁcial International Junior Miss International Royalty key events.International Royalty: We support our queens in their quest for other titles and awards however, we discourage participating in any programs that will conﬂict with fulﬁlling their obligation to compete at the International Pageant. We will not grant permission to participate in any national level pageant, or any pageant and/or program that will conﬂict with participating in the 2023 International Finals or serving as a conﬂict of interest once the delegate is crowned at the 2023 International Finals. International Royalty will be required to return any cash awards and prizes to their state/national directors if they do not attend the International Pageant.

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13Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023Pageant Competitions & Judging CriteriaThe Interview Competition is a great time to let the judges know just why they should pick you as an IJM International Queen. Our judges are warm and friendly. They like to see a kid being a kid, and a teen who enjoys being a teenager. Miss delegates will have the opportunity to speak a little bit more about their plans for the future. All questions will be age-appropriate. There will be no political, religious, or ‘textbook’ questions. The judges simply want to know who you are! IJM prides itself on being fashion-forward. Your interview attire should reﬂect that. You are interviewing for the job of International Titleholder. Dresses, jumpsuits, and two-piece ensembles are all acceptable. We want to see your personality reﬂected in your interview attire. We are not looking for corporate-type suits. The photo on the right provides examples of the sort of attire appropriate for this area of competition. You will need to be in line at least 15 minutes prior to your group’s scheduled interview. INTERVIEWFUN FASHIONEach delegate will model an outﬁt of her own choosing. It must be age appropriate and it should portray the delegate’s personal sense of style and fashion. This outﬁt should be fun! It can be as simple or ornate as you would like. No denim attire, please. You may accessorize as you like, but no props such as umbrellas, purses or bags will be allowed on stage. Each Required Competition counts for 1/3 of your preliminary total score.

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14Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023All delegates must wear a ﬂoor length gown that is age appropriate for the Evening Gown competition. Remember, ﬁt and style are very important in this competition. We suggest taking time to get your garments tailored by a professional seamstress to ﬁt your body. Following trends are great, but make sure that you select a dress style that compliments your particular body type. Delegates are judged on grace, poise, and elegance during their presentation.EVENING GOWNCompetition & JudgingThe International Pageant consists of three preliminary competitions: Interview, Fun Fashion & Evening Gown Competition. Each competition counts as one-third of your total preliminary score. The panel of judges will give a score ranging from 1-9 points in each preliminary category which will determine the top semi-ﬁnalists in each division. During ﬁnals, the top semi-ﬁnalists will receive an additional 1-9 points for fun fashion which will be added to their overall preliminary score. At that time, the semi-ﬁnalists with the top 5 highest combined scores will receive an additional 1-9 points for evening gown which will be added to their overall preliminary score and ﬁnal night fun fashion score. The total of preliminary scores and ﬁnal night scores will determine the ﬁnal placement for the overall top 5. The judges will have the ﬁnal vote and preliminary scores will assist to break all ties.HAIR & MAKEUP PROGRAM STANDARDS: Princess and Jr. Pre-Teens are not allowed to wear makeup during the interview competition. Pre-Teens may wear natural makeup for interview, such as light powder and lip gloss. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during onstage competitions. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are never appropriate for our Junior Divisions here at International Junior Miss. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions. There will be someone speciﬁcally monitoring adherence to these makeup guidelines as the girls take the stage, and a one-point deduction per event will be made accordingly. Age-appropriate makeup is permitted for all of our Senior Divisions (Jr. Teen. Teen, and Miss). Keep your eye on IJMinternationals.com for further hair and makeup guidance as the pageant draws closer.Optional Category Competitions Optional competitions are an additional opportunity for delegates to express their style, skills, and talents on our beautiful International stage. Optional competitions are judged by a separate panel of judges and do not impact the selection of our new International Royalty. The following pages have additional information about the optional categories that are available to enter.

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15IJM is excited to once again be partnering with ASHLEYlauren and Ashley Rene’s to produce a custom ASHLEYlauren dress for each of our IJM International delegates to wear as the Ofﬁcial Opening Number Dress for each International Pageant Finale. These dresses are available for a discounted price for all IJM International delegates. Ordering will be open beginning June 9th.This year, exclusively for IJM, we are excited to partner with Diverse Style by Sydni Dion to also provide an exclusive pair of shoes as part of this year’s production number outﬁt. This set will be worn by all delegates during the show opening and for the announcement of the top semi-ﬁnalists during ﬁnale. All IJM Contestants must purchase the production number set. This set will be worn during the Opening Production Number through the announcement of the Top Finalists during the ﬁnale. You must preorder your set. Pricing begins at $375 --- a great discount off of the retail price. You will receive a free custom garment bag with your order. This year, to keep things simple, we have created a universal deadline of August 11th which was extended through August 16th. Prices have now gone up to $425. If you have applied and received your title AFTER August 12th, please contact MT Duvall at mt@theiampowerhouse.com. We encourage all delegates to place their order by September 6th to avoid additional fees and to ensure you can obtain the size you need. All dresses will be picked up during your pageant check-in at Internationals.We have also partnered with jewelry designer, Stefanie Somers, who has produced beautiful matching earrings. These earrings compliment the opening number outﬁt and are completely optional. Visit AshleyRenes.com for more information and to order your dress and accessories starting June 9th! Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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17Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023Congratulations on taking the ﬁrst steps toward the best experience in pageantry and entertainment. If you are a pageant veteran, an experienced actress/model or a brand-new pageant contestant, we have something for you! It is time to take a few simple steps to make your dreams a reality. At The iam POWERHOUSESM, we specialize in custom competitions that appeal to each girl. You will ﬁnd several opportunities to take part in award-winning events that are designed just for you! Check out more details at pageantpowerhouse.com!Our International event, held in Orlando, Florida the week of Thanksgiving each year, is the LARGEST event in pageantry. We offer top level competitions with amazing opportunities for all levels of experience, shapes, sizes, and walks of life. This is an experience like no other! Two national pageants, an international pageant, and an international scouting convention held in one fun-ﬁlled week, mixed in with an acting, modeling and talent scouting event! We are the best of the best! Steve & Kathleen Mayes and their incredible team led by LaKishia Edwards have worked diligently over the last few years, to create The iam POWERHOUSESM. They are now able to take over 40 years of pageant experience and host National American Miss, National All-American Miss, International Junior Miss, America’s Junior Miss, and The iam ConventionSM this Thanksgiving in Orlando, FL.You will be a part of pageant history while you experience the best of the best! The Mayes are known for their award-winning pageant systems. They have received several pageant awards over the years including Director of the Year and Pageant of the Year. They recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Global Beauty Awards.

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Exciting News for Optional Contests!Fun for 2023! All major optional contests will now be hosted under The iam ConventionSM. Are you interested in acting or modeling on a professional level? Do you have a special talent? Have you ever wanted to be discovered? You do not want to miss out on the International Acting and Modeling Convention. What is The iam ConventionSM?The iam ConventionSM is ﬁlled with International acting, modeling and talent scouts, as well as agents that are looking to discover young ladies just like you! This star-studded event is open to all delegates that qualify to compete at National American Miss, National All-American Miss and International Junior Miss the week of Thanksgiving in Orlando, FL. Who competes?You will be competing with all the girls in your age division. All National American MissSM, National All-American MissSM, and International Junior MissSM girls will compete together for each optional contest. How do I win an optional contest?After all preliminary competitions, the top 20 and the top 5 highest scores in each premium optional contest will be posted in alphabetical order prior to the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony where the top 5 will re-compete at the Red Carpet Awards. At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam ConventionSM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner for National American Miss, the 4 runners-up and winner for National All-American Miss, and the 4 runners-up and winner for International Junior Miss. Then, The iam ConventionSM will announce the young lady with the highest overall placement after the Red Carpet Awards run-offs. This young lady could be a National American Miss, National All-American Miss, or International Junior Miss titleholder. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofﬁcial International Crown, Banner, and Cash Award. What contests have the option to be scouted during The iam ConventionSM?You have the option to be scouted by our International scouts and agents by competing in any of the following major optional contests: Actress, Casual Wear ModelingSM, Fresh Face, Photogenic, Runway Model SearchSM, SpokesmodelSM, Talent, and Top Model SearchSM. The scouts/agents will be in several of the contests as judges or just audience members. What happens if I get scouted?We will post the list of delegates that were scouted on the ofﬁcial Facebook pages, and you will be invited to an exclusive call back. The call back date and time will be listed on your pageant schedule. All additional details will be provided at the call back. Will there be any additional optional contests offered at The iam ConventionSM?Yes, we will also be offering Academic Achievement, America’s Junior MissSM, Fun FitnessSM, Dream ModelSM, Heart of ServiceSM, Music Artist of the YearSM, Red Carpet Correspondent, and an iam STEM Award”. For these optional contests, we will be selecting only one set of runners-up and winners per age division. There will not be a separate set of winners amongst National American Miss, National All-American Miss, and International Junior Miss.18Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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19ACTRESS$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary ofcial “Actress” pin. Awards: After the preliminary actress competition, the Top 15 overall highest scorers per age group will be posted, and the top 5 overall highest scorers will re-perform at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall placement after run-offs. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International Actress Crown, Banner, Custom Award and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship. Wow! Have you ever wanted to be in commercials or in movies? Here’s your opportunity to learn how celebrities audition and give it a try yourself! At the pageant, you’ll get rst-hand experience as you perform a brief commercial monologue. Receive your cue of “Action” in this fun and easy contest! Format: We’ll help you shine for this exciting and fun contest! First, you will “Slate,” or say your name. You will receive your cue of “Action” and “Cut” from the emcee as you perform your commercial lines. You will have two “Takes,” or opportunities to say your lines. The judges will score the best of the two “Takes.” Attire: Your Ofcial NAM State Pageant Production T-Shirt or IJM Souvenir T-Shirt and your own blue jean shorts. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Rules: You must choose one of the commercials from the list provided by the International Ofce. No noticeable deviation from the script is allowed. Also, props ARE NOT allowed. Tips: Be natural! Don’t over-rehearse. You want to respond as naturally as possible.19Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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20Choose one entry that you like the best in your age division’s actress lines section!Princess • Jr. Pre-Teen • Pre-TeenI absolutely LOVE chicken nuggets! And at Chick-l-a, kids like me can eat yummy chicken nuggets and get a free ice cream. My parents like that. So, try out Chick-l-a, and eat more chicken!Extra marshmallows please! With four times more of those uffy, puffy, ooey, gooey goodness... it’s a sweet treat that can’t be beat. Swiss Miss Marshmallow Lovers Hot Cocoa Mix...keeping you cozy all year long!Where are my Corn Pops? We’re out of my Kellogg’s Corn Pops! I can’t believe you ate them all, how could you? Stay calm. All of that crunch, all of that sweet popcorn…I want them and I can’t have them! Ugh! I’ve just gotta have my Pops!It isn’t a Friday without family game night. And at TARGET, there’s something for everyone: whether it’s a classic like Monopoly or a TARGET-exclusive like the Mantis Game. Just keep an eye on Dad…his winning streak is a little bit suspicious…Take a trip to outer space…Design outts t for a fashionista…Or cook a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds…I’ve been an Astronaut, designer, and chef–and it’s not even dinner time! What will I think up next? There’s no limit to what I can imagine… or what I can be! With Barbie, we can do it all and be it all!20Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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21Jr. Teen • Teen • MissHere’s the deal: You hate blowing money, but you want a ton of food. Taco Bell’s Five Buck Box includes a Cheesy Double Decker Taco, Burrito Supreme, Taco Supreme, Cinnamon Twists, and a medium drink. All for just ve bucks. I mean…c’mon. Now that’s a deal!One enchanted evening. Are you kidding? Getting ready for the prom is like mission impossible. Finding the right stuff at the right price can be overwhelming. Sort it out with Teen Magazine’s Prom Guide. Then you can relax, have fun, and make it an epic night to remember!Domino’s is giving you 20% off all menu prices when you order online for a limited time. So, hurry and take advantage of these low prices, I mean high prices, which mean low prices. You get the deal, 20% off menu prices on everything for now at Domino’s.I’ve always been a bit of a techie. And with my 2-in-1 Microsoft Surface Pro, I’m at my best even when on the go. From navigating the latest trends on social media to designing presentations that my teachers can’t help but give an A+ – when you’re creative, you must have the right tools. With a seamless transition from touch screen tablet to laptop, the Surface Pro really is innitely exible.Hot coffee. Iced tea. And everything in between. With Panera’s ‘Unlimited Sip Club’ membership, I can stay hydrated, refreshed, and ready to take on my day, all day. So, whether you’re in the mood for Passion Papaya Iced Green Tea, a Hazelnut Coffee, or some Charged Lemonade… your cup is always full at Panera.Available to All Age DivisionsThere’s only one place I can y with Harry, turn my annoying brother into a frog, and live the magic! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter…only at Universal Studios.Sparkle Booties from Diverse Style by Sydni Dion. Amazing earrings from Stefani Somers. And that scene stealing romper from ASHLEYlauren. When it comes to the hottest trends in pageantry, there’s a one stop shop that will keep you dressed for success. Ashley Rene’s Prom & Pageant...we dress the best.Step into your potential and put your best foot forward with a pair of shoes from Diverse Style by Sydni Dion. Created with you in mind, you can strut your stuff in a pair of sparkler booties or touch the sky in a pair of platform chunky heels – and with a variety of shades, you’re sure to nd your perfect match. Diverse Style...because nude is more than one color.911! Wardrobe emergency! From sweat stains to makeup malfunctions... when my closet needs a cleaning, there’s only one place I trust: Elite Custom Cleaning Company. Specializing in cleaning all things pageant, Elite understands how important each pleat, bead, and rhinestone is. With convenient cleaning options from evening gown to interview attire, it’s never been easier to go from drab to fab. After all... “Elite Girls Shine Brighter!”You know the saying... ‘You’re never fully dressed without a smile.’ But after all those Pumpkin Spice Lattes my teeth were needing a little... well a ‘latte’...TLC. Thank goodness for Enlightened Expressions Gwinnett. Just one session of lighted teeth whitening, and you’d never know I maxed my card at Starbucks. And with their tooth whitening pen, I’m not afraid to grin and bear it... so make your appointment and leave with results sure to make you smile.Who doesn’t love a little retail therapy? From the season’s hottest trends to those classic wardrobe staples – my go-to for online “shop til I drop” is ShopLisaDean.com. From feathers to denim... casual to crowd-stopping... this fashionista is ready for all the things thanks to my new favorite boutique. Delivered right to your doorstep, there’s never been a better time to Shop Lisa Dean.Stop the seles… it’s time to elevate. Feel like a model with scene-stealing snaps from Meagan Gilbert Photography. From the moment you step in front of her camera, it’s click… click… click PERFECTION!21Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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22CASUAL WEAR MODELINGSM$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary ofcial “Casual Wear ModelingSM” pin. Awards: After the preliminary Casual Wear ModelingSM competition, the Top 15 overall highest scorers per age group will be posted, and the top 5 overall highest scorers will re-perform at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall placement after run-offs. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International Casual Wear ModelingSM Crown, Banner, Custom Award, $250 Gift Certicate to Shop Lisa Dean, and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship.Wow! The Casual Wear Modeling ContestSM has the excitement and energy of a live fashion show. It’s YOUR turn to walk the runway, as you model your outt and wow the audience with your own personal style! Should you choose to participate in casual wear, this will allow you to hit the stage and get any kinks out before the main competition.Attire: In this event, you will model age-appropriate attire that has an upbeat, fashionable look. Shorts, pants, rompers, skirts, trendy jeans, and dresses are some examples of clothing you may wear for this event. Your outt can have a theme: back-to-school, sports-related, or other themed outts. This is a Casual Wear contest, not a Formal Wear competition. Sequins, rhinestones, and beads are ne if used in a way you would normally see them on trendy, off-the-rack apparel, just don’t make them the centerpiece of your outt. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Rules: This is a lively and fun event! The attire you choose should show your creativity and reect your personality and age. This is a free-style modeling event with upbeat music, as you would see at a fashion show. The feel is positive, not pouty or demure. It’s great to show your unique personality.No tumbling, gymnastics, acrobatics, re, or live animals can be included in your Casual Wear routine. While props are allowed, they need to be modeled as accessories to the overall outt theme. Custom-designed, glitzy modeling outts can be over the top and are not appropriate for this contest. Swimsuits are not allowed. Keep in mind that the “setting” for this contest is an upscale department store fashion show. The pageant emcee will narrate as you perform your routine. You will have approximately 30 seconds to model your fashionable ensemble. Music: The pageant will provide upbeat music with a fun, steady beat for your freestyle walk on the runway. You will not be permitted to provide your own music. The Pageant DJ will operate the sound levels, and the narration will be provided by the pageant emcee. Time Limit: You will have approximately 30 seconds to model your fashionable ensemble. Just as you would at a fashion show, follow the lead of the emcee as she introduces you, features your outt, and then closes the presentation. Format: Use freestyle modeling with turns and walks to reect your own personal style. At the end of your routine, you will exit the side of the stage. You will be shown where to enter and exit the stage before your contest begins. You Bring: You will bring the outt of your choice. Also, bring the Casual Wear ModelingSM Card that you will receive prior to Pageant Check-In. The card will be used by the emcee for narration. It will have spaces on it for you to list your interests and activities, as well as a place to briey describe the outt you are wearing. Please be aware the pageant emcee will not read verbatim from the card. Pageant Furnishes: Stage, emcee, and music.Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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23MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEARSM$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Awards: One winner will be selected from among all of the Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen competitors, and one winner will be selected from among all of the Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss competitors. Both winners will receive the ofcial signature Music Artist of the YearSM Award and the Grand Prize Package. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th runners-up will be presented with specially designed awards and an ofcial “Music ArtistSM” pin. In this singing competition, imagine performing in an audition with a Grammy award-winning music producer and sound engineer! During the American Idol style tryout, you’ll get to experience a real-world audition, including on-the-spot feedback.The Grand Prize package includes airfare for two to meet with our Grammy® award-winning music producer and sound engineer, hotel stay for two nights, dinner for two, and a one-day recording session at Studio 1 Zero’s premier recording studio! Winner Announcements: The Top 5 in both Junior and Senior divisions will be brought on stage during the Thanksgiving Banquet. 1st-4th runners-up will be announced and then the winners will perform their award-winning song LIVE on stage!Attire: Outt of your choice. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Scheduled Time of Contest: Your Music Artist performance time will be performed LIVE at your scheduled time. Music Artist scheduling will open online on November 7th.Rules: Arrive to your scheduled performance time 10 minutes before it starts. The Music Artist of the YearSM competitor should be the only person performing in the audition. The prepared presentation cannot exceed 2 minutes. The performer can choose any song that suits the artist’s vocal range and capabilities. Singing acapella and performing with an instrument is also acceptable. Pageant Furnishes: Standard musical performance equipment and technician to assist the performer in her vocal performance. The performer may use any of the provided components on a complimentary basis, including hand-held microphone, microphone on a stand, and audio connections (one standard aux jack, one ¼” acoustic input, two ¼” keyboard inputs, and two RCA inputs) for her instrument or music player. Callbacks: After all preliminary auditions, the music producer will select a Top 5 among Junior Divisions and a Top 5 among Senior Divisions. All 10 competitors will perform again for the music producer.You Bring: Your music and/or instrument to accompany your vocal audition.23Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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24Presenting the...PORTFOLIO AWARD Here is a great way to earn an additional guaranteed trophy during pageant week! The most popular Optional Contest at the pageant is the Photogenic Contest. When you enter four pictures in the Photogenic Contest, you will automatically earn the beautiful International Portfolio Award!24Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023 PHOTOGENIC$175 fee per entry. Limit 4 entries. Available to all age divisions. Eachparticipant will receive a complimentary ofcial “Photogenic” pin.Awards: At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce for each age group the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall PhotogenicSM score. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International PhotogenicSM Crown, Banner, Custom Award and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship. Each International Winner will also receive a free in-studio shoot with Meagan Gilbert Photography!Wow! Do you have a face that the camera loves? Do you love having your picture taken? Then the Photogenic Contest is your chance to show the world what you’ve got! Rules: Miss Photogenic will be selected from photo(s) brought to Pageant Check-In. You may enter one, two, three, or four photos, with each photo providing another opportunity to win! Each photo is a separate entry. The photo(s) may be either color or black and white; both do equally well. You may not submit photos larger than 8½ x 11 inches. Head shots generally work best. Makeup is allowed but must be age-appropriate. The photos will be handed back to you following your Interview Competition. Photos must be submitted at your Pageant Check-In. Do not mail them. You may submit up to four photos total. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup is allowed in all age divisions for this optional contest. Keep in mind that Junior Division submissions in which the contestant has heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup will not score as well as more natural, age-appropriate photos.You Bring: Photographs to Pageant Check-In with your rst and last name and age division neatly printed on the back of each picture. Helpful Hints: 1 Try to select photo(s) that show a happy smile and reect a positive personality. Pictures that show a too-mature or demure look generally do not do well. 2 The appearance of makeup in the photo should be appropriate for your age. 3 If you are having trouble selecting one photo from several, show them to a few people who do not know you; ask each person to rank the photos from their most favorite on down. This will help you select the photo(s) to enter. 4 You may enter any size photo as long as it is not larger than 8.5”x11”, but the picture should not be so small that your face is difcult to see. 5 Bottom Line: You want to achieve “Personality in a Picture.” Pictures that convey excitement or emotion often do well.

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25SPOKESMODELSM$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary ofcial “SpokesmodelSM” pin. Awards: After the preliminary SpokesmodelSM competition, the Top 15 overall highest scorers per age group will be posted, and the top 5 overall highest scorers will re-perform at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall placement after run-offs. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International SpokesmodelSM Crown, Banner, Custom Award and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship.Wow! Have you ever dreamed of being a model? Or perhaps being a news anchor or a leader in your school? A naturally condent walk, smile, and spoken delivery will combine to bring you success in this exciting contest, which was designed for us by a panel of journalists, queens, and successful models! The new titleholders will soon be Spokesmodels for The iam POWERHOUSESM.Attire: Follow the “Interview Outt” rules provided for the Required Interview Competition. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Rules: The maximum time limit for your speech is 1 ½ minutes, which is ample time to deliver a speech of approximately 100 to 200 words. Since the limit is one of time, not words, your entry can be shorter or longer than 100 to 200 words, as long as you do not exceed 1 ½ minutes. Your time will begin when you arrive at the podium and begin speaking. Your time will end when you have nished speaking or at the end of 1 ½ minutes, whichever occurs rst. Your pre-printed speech will be at the podium for you to reference as needed. In composing your speech, you may recruit any and all help that you wish but be sure to use your own words! Here's The Scoop1 You will enter the stage from the back as instructed. The emcee will introduce you to the audience, highlighting your interests, activities, and then introduce your topic. Upbeat music (provided by the pageant) will play as you are walking. Your choreographer will instruct you on this step. 2 Advance to the front of the stage and make a circle turn. 3 Proceed to the podium. When you arrive, our staff will have already placed your speech (which you will have turned in at Pageant Check-In) on the podium. You may refer to your printed speech as needed. 4 When nished, smile and make eye contact with the judges and audience as you exit the stage using the stairs behind the podium.Choose from these topics!• You may speak about your “platform” or a topic that you’re passionate about. • “My Most Admired Woman” or “My Favorite American” (other than a family member) • “Why I Say NO to Drugs” • “I AM…” • “How We Can Make this World a Better Place” • “My Favorite Character Quality” (such as Honesty, Kindness, Integrity or others) • “I am a girl with dreams” • “What Does It Mean To Be A Pageant Girl” • “Why I Love This Country” • “What Friendship Means to Me” • “I’m Proud to Be an American”Bring one neatly printed or typed copy of your speech along with your SpokesmodelSM Card to Pageant Check-In.Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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26TALENT$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary ofcial “Talent” pin.Awards: After the preliminary Talent competition, the Top 15 overall highest scores will be posted, and the top 5 overall highest scores will re-perform at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall placement after run-offs. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International Talent Crown, Banner, Custom Award and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship.Attire: Choose your own outt. The outt should be appropriate for the type of talent performance and your age. Be sure it is not too mature or revealing. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Rules: Only live solo talent presentations will be permitted. The Talent Competitor is the only person performing and will be the only person on stage. Each performance has a strict time limit of 2 minutes. Timing will begin when the music starts or when the performance begins, whichever is rst. A bell will ring at two minutes; at that point the scoring will end, and your performance will be brought to a close. Stage makeup is allowed when appropriate for the talent being performed. The delegate may not engage in any Talent that may increase the hotel liability or pose any safety or health hazard to any other person in the vicinity, such as re or archery. Also, no suspended or elevated gymnastic apparatus is allowed. Music Submission: Talent performances may not be longer than 2 minutes, and if music is to be used, it must be turned in digitally with a denite ending. Talent Music must be completed online on or before October 15, 2023. The talent digital le must be labeled with the AgeDivision_LastName_FirstName_Description. Example: Princess_Smith_Jane_TalentMusic. The talent le is part of the overall talent score. A back-up copy of the talent music must be present on a USB drive at rehearsals and in hand during line-up at the competition. Pageant Furnishes: Music Player and operator to play all music submitted prior to October 15th, hand-held microphone, microphone on a stand, emcee, and stage. You Bring: Your outt of choice. No music will be accepted pageant weekend.Helpful Hints: Know your routine well. When you are thoroughly acquainted with your routine, you are able to enjoy it and project poise. Also, you may want to pass up that incredibly difcult piece that you “just learned last month” – select a routine that you can perform well and with condence.26Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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2727TOP MODELSEARCHSM$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary special “Top Model SearchSM” pin. Awards: At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall Top Model SearchSM score. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International Top Model SearchSM Crown, Banner, Custom Award and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship.Time of Contest: Your photo shoot time will be scheduled online or at your Pageant Check-In. This contest is closed to the public. Attire: Same outt rules as the Casual Wear ModelingSM Contest apply. This is a separate contest, but the outt rules are the same. You may only wear one outt for each entry. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Rules: Arrive to your scheduled photo shoot 10 minutes before it starts. Only one outt per entry is allowed. Format: You need to arrive for your scheduled shoot 10 minutes early. You will walk into the Photo Studio and be greeted by the Ofcial Photographer. The judges will be in the studio observing and scoring how well you work with the photographer as well as evaluating the resulting photos. Use freestyle modeling with turns, hesitations and poses that reect your personal style. You Bring: the outt of your choice. Also, bring the Top Model SearchSM Card to your Top Model Search Photo Shoot. Pageant Furnishes: Pink backdrop and photographer.More Good News: Your photos will be uploaded to a website for you to download. You will have the digital rights to the photos. You can use them for building your modeling portfolio, printing photographs, or social media.Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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28RUNWAY MODELSEARCHSM$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. Each participant will receive a complimentary special “Runway Model SearchSM” pin. Awards: After the preliminary Runway Model SearchSM competition, the Top 15 overall highest scorers per age group will be posted, and the top 5 overall highest scorers will re-perform at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony. At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall placement after run-offs. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International Runway Model SearchSM Crown, Banner, Custom-Blinged Diverse Style Heel Award and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship.Format: This competition is formatted exactly like a professional runway fashion show, utilizing a T-shaped runway and modeling music with a solid beat. Your contestant number will be announced; then, you will take the runway and perform a choreographed routine given to you prior to the competition. Attire: One of the most exciting parts about the Runway Model SearchSM is that you get to model the outt of your choice! This is your chance to pick the outt that you have dreamed of wearing, as you take to the runway. This should be a fun, fashionable outt that you want to sell to the judges and audience. Your outt can be a cocktail dress, a stylish high-low, or even a fashionable romper. Make sure that your outt is trendy but also age-appropriate. Try to stay away from a themed outt. Something to keep in mind is that the scouts are evaluating each candidate for real-world modeling opportunities. They want to be able to see what you can do, in an authentic setting, to model clothing; this is not about the clothing modeling you. Accessories such as jackets, hats, headbands, and scarves are permitted, but avoid sporty-themed looks. Your look should be trendy, fun and fashion-forward. Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Rules: No swimsuits are allowed. Full-length evening dresses or gowns are allowed. No props are permitted on stage at any time. No matter which age division you are in, be sure that you wear shoes you can safely and condently walk in. Practice walking in your shoes at home. Tips: Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen: Your look of choice can be a party dress, cocktail dress, or even a one-piece romper. Again, you want to keep this age-appropriate. A Sunday dress or a fun petti skirt would be great for this contest. No bare midriffs are allowed. Stay away from platform shoes that are hard to walk in. Tips: Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss: Your runway outt can be a cocktail dress, a fabulous after-5 look, or anything age-appropriate that you want to show off. Bare midriffs are allowed but should also be age-appropriate and tasteful. Make sure you are comfortable in your shoes.Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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$100 fee per entry. Limit 1 entry. Available to all age divisions. Awards: One Face of Ashley Rene’s will be selected from among all of the Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen competitors, and one Face of Ashley Rene’s will be selected from among all of the Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss competitors. Winners will be announced at The Doll Ball. Both winners will receive the Ofcial Face of Ashley Rene’s Prize Package.Pre-Pageant Submissions: The Face of Ashley Rene’s must be well rounded, so she will need to not only model but be able to represent the brand on and off camera. To qualify for the Face of Ashley Rene’s you will submit two videos and a headshot. The rst video will be a sample of you walking. You may submit video from a previous runway or pageant experience that showcases your abilities as a runway model OR create a video on your own. Professionalism of the taping is not being judged; just make sure we can clearly get a sense of your walk. This video should be no longer than 45 seconds. The second video is meant to showcase your style and personality. Speak to the camera, show your spunk, and let us know why we should choose you as the Face of Ashley Rene’s. This video should also be no longer than 45 seconds.Online applications must be completed prior to November 15th, no exceptions. You are not required to compete for any other optional competitions to be considered for this opportunity. Two lucky young ladies, among all age divisions, will be hand-selected as the Face of Ashley Rene’s to receive this prestigious opportunity worth over $3,000.Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Face of Ashley Rene’s Prize Package worth over $3,000:H Opportunity to attend an Ashley Rene’s trunk show as a featured guest & social media modelH Hotel & meals provided for ofcial Trunk Show weekend H Ofcial Face of Ashley Rene’s Photo Shoot with Meagan Gilbert Photography H Travel accommodations to the ofcial photo shoot (value up to $500)H Professional hair and makeup for ofcial photo shoot H Complimentary cocktail dress from Ashley Rene’s (value up to $500)H Opportunity to attend a NYFW ShowH Featured model for Ashley Rene’s social media, website and marketing throughout 2023 H Opportunity to be featured on ASHLEYlauren’s social media H Promotion on NAM, IJM, and IAM social media outlets as the Face of Ashley Rene’sH Opportunity to model new IAM opening number dresses H Custom award and Swag Bag full of Ashley Rene’s promotional materialH Senior Division ONLY: Featured model at Atlanta MarketOnsite Callback: Top delegates in each division will be called back to walk for THE Ashley Rene on-site at Internationals so that she may make her nal selection for the Face of Ashley Rene’s. Please come hair and makeup ready in a pair of tted jeans, plain black or white top, and heels. You will be notied of your callback prior to pageant check-in.29Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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3030RED CARPET CORRESPONDENT$125 fee per entry. Limit 1 entry. Available to all age divisions. Awards: One overall winner from each age division will be awarded. Each winner will receive the Ofcial International Red Carpet Correspondent Custom Award and a $100 Shopping Spree to the IAM Boutique! Plus, you’ll win the opportunity to report LIVE during the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony! This is your opportunity to gain experience as a correspondent and an Emcee for The iam POWERHOUSESM!This year’s Red Carpet Correspondent is all about on camera experience! You will record your video submission at home and upload your video to the pageant portal on pageant-powerhouse.com. Your video entry should consist of the following: You will start by saying your name and age division. Then you will deliver the script for your age division. Tips: Make sure you video is well lit. Pick a background that is simple and clean. Speak loudly and clearly. Make sure you do not have any background noise. All videos must be uploaded to pageant-powerhouse.com by November 7th at 11:59PM CST.What to wear (Video Audition): Outt of Choice What to wear if you win (Red Carpet Pre-Show): Cute and Fun Cocktail Dress or Nice RomperMakeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age- appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Results: The winner and the Top 5 will be announced on the Ofcial NAM, IJM and The iam POWERHOUSESM Social Media Channels prior to the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony! The winner will perform the script LIVE during the Red Carpet NAMMIES Awards Ceremony! Below are the scripts for each age division. Princess Script: Welcome to tonight’s show! We are so excited to be in sunny Orlando, Florida for The iam Convention! My name is <_______> and I’m thrilled to be your International Princess Correspondent. Let me tell you, you are in for one of the most exciting shows of the entire year! Tonight, is all about glam and talent here at the Red Carpet Awards. So, hang on to your seats and get ready to have the time of your life. It’s time to meet the top 5 in the world for our optional contests! Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s showtime! Take it away, girls!Jr. Pre-Teen Script: Welcome to The iam Powerhouse Red Carpet Awards Ceremony hosted by The iam Convention! My name is <______> and I am honored to be your Jr. Pre-Teen International Correspondent! Our week has been incredible here in Orlando, Florida. We made so many new friends from across the globe, had a blast at our themed rehearsals and felt like superstars as we walked the iconic POWERHOUSE stage! It’s now time to meet the top 5 in our optional contests! So, get settled in and silence those cells... because ladies and gentlemen, it’s showtime!Pre-Teen Script: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony hosted by The iam Convention! My name is <______> and I am your Pre-Teen International Correspondent! I am beyond excited to start off tonight’s show! We are having the time of our life here at POWERHOUSE Week. From meeting all the International delegates, to dancing the night away at themed parties and rehearsals, to walking the runway in style... every moment has been lled with fun and excitement. We have made so many memories that will truly last a lifetime. Tonight, you are in for a real treat because you get to see some of the top competitors from across the world! So, settle in and get ready an evening lled with entertainment! Let’s go, girls!Jr. Teen Script: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! My name is <______> and I am your Jr. Teen International Correspondent! We are so excited to kick off the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony hosted by The iam Convention! Tonight is all about high fashion, talent, and a touch of Hollywood Glam! POWERHOUSE Week has been unforgettable! We have made new friends from around the world and danced the night away at The Fashion Faire, sponsored by Lisa Dean. Tonight, we are coming to you LIVE from Orlando, Florida and in... just a few moments, you will meet the Top 5 competitors in the world as they take to the stage to re-compete in our optional contests. So settle in and get ready for some sensational entertainment because it’s showtime!Teen Script: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony hosted by The iam Convention! My name is <______> and I am your Teen International Correspondent! I am so honored to start off tonight’s show! Thank you so much for joining us this evening and to all of you tuning in from home, welcome! We are coming to you live from sunny Orlando, Florida and are so excited to share the evening with you! Let me start off by saying we have had a blast here during POWERHOUSE Week! We had the chance to meet the International delegates from across the world, and it’s been a fun-lled week that we will truly never forget! Tonight’s show will be lled with Hollywood-style entertainment and so much more! You are going to see the top 5 competitors in the world re-compete in some of our optional contests. So, settle in and get ready to be blown away as the stage lls with the best of the best! Ladies and gentlemen, it’s showtime. Miss Script: Good evening! Welcome to the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony hosted by The iam Convention! My name is <______> and I am your Miss International Correspondent! We are LIVE in Orlando, Florida with The iam Powerhouse! Thank you so much for joining us this evening, and to all of you tuning in from home, welcome! This week has been truly amazing! We are so grateful to be here and celebrate incredible women from across the world while participating in fun-lled events, like the inaugural Doll Ball hosted by Ashley Rene’s Prom & Pageant during which hundreds of dolls were collected and donated to Toys For Tots. I know what I’ll remember the most about this week is the sisterhood and incredible opportunities. Tonight, you will be wowed and entertained as our top 5 re-compete in our optional contests! The winners will be taking home custom awards, and some will even walk away with an $800 cash scholarship. Let’s get the show started... back to you, Tiffany!Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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31FUN FITNESSSM$175 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. This exciting event is a high-paced runway competition that shows off not only your modeling skills but also helps promote health and tness. You will walk the runway and model an age-appropriate athletic outt. This is another chance for you to walk the runway and to be scouted by top industry professionals. Awards: At the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, The iam POWERHOUSESM will announce the 4 runners-up and winner among the NAM State Queens, the 4 runners-up and winner among the AA City Queens, and the 4 runners-up and winner among the IJM Delegates. Then, they will announce the one young lady with the highest overall Fun FitnessSM score. This young lady could be a NAM, AA or IJM delegate. She will receive the grand prize, including the Ofcial International Fun FitnessSM Crown, Banner, Custom Award, and a guaranteed $800 Cash Scholarship.What to Wear: You will need to wear an age-appropriate athletic outt of your choice. While sports bras are acceptable, regular bras and bikini tops are not. Do not add any embellishments or rhinestones to your outt, though we know some athletic brands may feature some stoning, and that’s okay. Simple is better. You may coordinate any pair of sneakers with this outt. No props are permitted during this competition.Makeup: Age-appropriate makeup may be worn by our Senior Division (Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss) delegates. All Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Pre-Teen, and Pre-Teen) are allowed to wear makeup during this optional competition if they would like to. This makeup should be natural and age-appropriate, meant to only pop the contestant’s features under the bright stage lighting. Heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup are not appropriate for our Junior Divisions during any event. Contestants are also not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions during any event.Format: Contestants will perform a choreographed routine given prior to the competition. Contestants will not be allowed to deviate from the routine (please, no embellishments or tumbling). They will be scored on tness, personality, stage presence, condence, and overall presentation.Results: The Top 5 will not re-compete. The winner and runners-up will be announced at The iam ConventionSM Red Carpet Awards Ceremony!31Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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32FRESH FACE$125 fee per entry. Limit 2 entries. Available to all age divisions. This exciting event, sponsored by Diverse Style by Sydni Dion, is a high-paced runway competition that is looking for a fresh face. You will walk the runway and model your black or white shirt and denim blue jeans. This is your chance to walk the catwalk and to be scouted by top industry professionals. This international level optional contest was requested by the international scouts and agents themselves. They wanted a way to see who really has the raw talent to possibly make it in the modeling industry. They don’t want all the added glitz and glamor. They just want to see YOU! Wear a basic black or white top with simple denim blue jeans and strut your stuff on the runway for the industry professionals. You could win a private callback to plan your modeling future! Awards: One overall winner from each age division will be awarded. Each winner will receive the Ofcial Fresh Face Custom Award, a prize package from Diverse Style by Sydni Dion, PLUS a private callback with Ofcial Agents and Scouts during The iam ConventionSM at The iam POWERHOUSESM! The top 5 will receive an Ofcial Fresh Face Custom Award. Each winner will also receive the following: • A pair of shoes from Diverse Style by Sydni Dion • Invitation to one of the quarterly Diverse Style by Sydni Dion photo shoots • Feature opportunities on the Diverse Style by Sydni Dion website • Opportunity to be featured on ofcial Diverse Style by Sydni Dion social media channelsWhat to Wear: You will need to wear either a solid black or white shirt with simple denim blue jeans. Do not add any embellishments, rhinestones or glitter to your outt; this will be an off-the-rack look. You may coordinate any shoes with this outt. Makeup: While age-appropriate makeup is allowed in all age divisions for this optional contest, we are looking for a fresh face. Instances where contestants have heavy contouring and excessive eye makeup will take away from the natural look intended for this event. As with other events during POWERHOUSE Week, contestants are not permitted to wear fake lashes in the Junior Divisions. Format: Utilizing a T-shaped runway and modeling music, you will take to the runway. You will receive the choreographed routine prior to the contest. Results: The Top 5 will not re-compete. The winner and runners-up will be announced at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony! 32Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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33DREAM MODELSMDid you enter Photogenic and Casual Wear Modeling?$125 fee per entry. Available to all age divisions. The IAM Dream ModelSM is an optional competition that serves as a great way to build your modeling portfolio. There will be one winner selected from each age division. Winners will be featured in an upcoming digital issue of the IAM Dream MagazineSM with a two-page spread inside! Dream ModelSM Winners also receive a Crown, Banner, and a Custom Award. You may enter in advance or at check-in. The 4 runners-up will receive a custom award. To qualify for Dream ModelSM, you must enter Casual Wear ModelingSM and Photogenic. Winners will be selected from the highest combined Casual Wear ModelingSM and Photogenic score. YOUNG AUTHOR AWARD $100 Per Entry. Available to all age divisions. Limit 2 entries per contestant. One winner from each age division will be published in the The iam DREAM MAGAZINE! It’s more than a pageant! We are so excited to announce the IAM’s Young Author Award! The iam Powerhouse is all about teaching life skills, and if you dream of being a published author, journalist, or you just want your story to be heard, this is the contest for you. Now is your chance to be an ofcial published author and write for The iam Dream Magazine! How it works: • Submit an Essay on “How NAM or IJM Has Impacted My Life” or “My Pageant Story” or “It’s More Than A Pageant”• Your essay should be no more that 250 words. • There will be a winner and 4 runners-up in each age division. All will be recognized with an award at the Red Carpet Awards.• Each age division winner will be published in an issue of The iam Dream Magazine!Your entries must be submitted to IJMinternationals.com no later than October 15th.Be featured inThe IAM Dream Magazine!33Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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AMERICA’SJUNIOR MISSSM$250 fee per entry. Available to all age divisions. America’s Junior Miss is one of our most prestigious Optional Titles at the The iam ConventionSM. AJM provides the opportunity for The iam PowerhouseSM to celebrate America’s youth and future.To qualify for the AJM Title, delegates must enter Casual Wear ModelingSM, Spokesmodel, and Talent along with entering the America’s Junior MissSM category to be considered for the AJM Title. The delegate from each age division with the highest combined score in the above listed categories will receive:H The AJM Title along with a satin crown and bannerH $500 cash and custom awardH Invitation to attend an exclusive AJM Shoot at one of our NAM State Events, including complimentary hair and makeup and up to 3 retouched images. This shoot will take place in Summer 2024 with the nal shoot date provided to winners by January 15th.H Complimentary Teeth Whitening Session courtesy of Enlightened Expressions GwinnettH $100 Gift Certicate from Muzzie’sH INTERNATIONAL CRUISE! A minimum of 5 entries per division is required to award the full cash award and paid cruise. Winners will have to pay their airfare to the port city. Additionally, the four runners-up will also receive an award. Added Bonus: The newly crowned AJM Titleholders will ofcially be a part of The iam PowerhouseSM’s International Royalty for the year. They will be able to make appearances in their community and attend state pageants with their new sister queens as International Royalty.It’s one of The iam ConventionSM’s most prestigious Optional Contest Titles!34Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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THE iam BRANDAMBASSADOR AWARD $100 Cash Award! Winners will also be recognized in an upcoming issue of The iam Dream Magazine! No Entry Fee (Available to all age divisions.)At Kick-Off, The iam Powerhouse will announce the overall winner among each age division for IJM and among each age division for NAM/AA. Make appearances and represent your title to qualify for The iam Brand Ambassador Award sponsored by Crowning Impact. Download and complete the appearance award entry form/rules on IJMinternationals.com. The amount of time in which a delegate holds her title will be considered in determining the appearance award winner. Brand Ambassador Award entries are due November 6th, 2023.SPOTLIGHT CASH DRAWING $1,000 Cash Award! Live Drawing at Kick-Off for each age division.Six lucky young ladies will walk off the international stage with $1,000 CASH! It only takes ONE ticket to win! That’s right! You can win BIG before competitions even start! Must be a spotlight ticket holder to qualify. Cannot combine Spotlight ticket entries. In addition, all Spotlight Advertising Trophies will be awarded on stage during Kick-Off.• NAM Delegates that earn the following will receive between one and ve Spotlight tickets TOTAL to place in the $1000 cash drawing held during Kick-Off: - One, Two or Three pages of spotlight ads - 1 Ticket total for drawing - National Ambassador - 2 Tickets total for drawing - National Cover Girl - 3 Tickets total for drawing - National Cover Model - 4 Tickets total for drawing - National Cover Miss - 5 Tickets total for drawing •IJM Delegates: - 1 ticket for every spotlight entry - Unlimited spotlight tickets - $100 per Spotlight entry 35Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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INTERNATIONALAMERICAN MISS $250 Cash Award! Available exclusively to IJM Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss International Delegates. Winner will announced at the Thanksgiving Banquet. Entry Fee: $100Must also enter Spokesmodel, Photogenic, and Heart of Service Optional Contests (winner determined by highest combined overall score). Prize Package includes $250 Cash Award, Post-Crowning Photo Shoot, the opportunity to travel as Visiting Royalty at all 2024 iam state events, 2 page spread in The iam DREAM Magazine, ofcial crown, banner, and award.MINI IJM OPTIONALS$50 Per Entry. Available to all age divisions. $50 Cash Award to each Mini-Optional Winner. (A minimum of 5 entries per mini optional is required to award the full cash award)Mini-Optional Competitions are fun optional categories that are available for a chance to win extra recognition and cash awards. Mini-Optional awards are only awarded to those that enter and may not reect the highest score in the overall category. There will be one winner from each of the following categories:Best Gown: Best Gown is the contestant with the highest score per age division in the Evening Gown mini-optional competition.Best Personality: Best personality will be decided by the International Staff as the delegate entered into the personality mini-optional category that displays the best personality both on and off stage.Best Interview: The Interview award is awarded to the delegate with the highest mini-optional interview score.Best Fun Fashion: Best Fun Fashion is the delegate with the highest score in the mini-optional fun fashion competition.36Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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ACADEMICACHIEVEMENT No Entry Fee (Available to Jr. Teen, Teen, and Miss.) One overall winner in each age division will receive a custom Award and a $500 tuition scholarship to the college of her choice. The 1st through 4th runners-up will also receive custom awards. An Academic Achievement Form will be available online at least three weeks prior to the event, and you will turn it in at Pageant Check-In along with a transcript from your school or district. Any girl who would like to be considered for this award should follow instructions on the form. This contest focuses on your academic achievements and grade performance. Begin working on your grades now if you wish to do well in this contest. You will truly grow as an individual as you strive for scholastic excellence … Set your goals and reach for them! Helpful Hints: For this contest, it may be helpful to use letters of recommendation, noteworthy certicates, or other items that give the judges added insight into your academic achievements. We recommend that you not attach originals, but use photocopies instead, as your entry form and attached documents will not be returned to you. Be sure to request letters and transcripts early enough so there is time to have them sent to you – sometimes school ofces are completely closed during holidays. HEART OF SERVICESM No Entry Fee. Available to all age divisions. The overall top 5 in each age division will receive custom awards.A Heart of ServiceSM Form will be available online at least three weeks prior to the event. You will turn it in at Pageant Check-In. Any young lady who would like to be considered for this award should follow the instructions on the form. Begin doing volunteer work now if you wish to compete in this contest. You will truly grow as an individual as you volunteer to help others. Helpful Hints: For this contest, it may be helpful to use letters of recommendation, noteworthy certicates, or other items that will give the judges added insight into your service. We recommend that you do not attach originals, but rather use photocopies instead, as your entry form and attached documents will not be returned to you.37Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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39SPIRIT OF PAGEANTRYAwardHere is some great news about an exciting achievement award and trophy that every contestant can earn at the International pageant!The International Spirit of Pageantry Award is given to recognize each of those contestants who really put themselves out there by becoming involved in a variety of activities and earning at least ve or more credits at the International pageant. It’s great to try new things! The more iam Convention Optional Contests you enter, the closer you will be to earning the Spirit of Pageantry Award!Here's how it works:You will receive the International Spirit of Pageantry Award by earning ve or more credits.* These credits are earned by participating in your choice of any or all of the following Optional Contests:Talent – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Photogenic – One credit per entry. Limit four entries. Available to all age divisions.Top Model SearchSM – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Runway Model SearchSM – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Red Carpet Media Correspondent – One credit per entry. Limit one entry. Available to all age divisions.SpokesmodelSM – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Casual Wear ModelingSM – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Actress – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Music Artist of the YearSM – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.Fresh Face – One credit per entry. Limit one entry. Available to all age divisions.Young Author Award – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.America’s Junior MissSM – One credit per entry. Limit one entry. Available to all age divisions.American MissSM – One credit per entry. Limit one entry. Available to all age divisions.International American MissSM – One credit per entry. Limit one entry. Available to all age divisions.Dream ModelSM – One credit per entry. Limit one entry. Available to all age divisions.Fun FitnessSM – One credit per entry. Limit two entries. Available to all age divisions.International Spotlight ContestSM – Available to all age divisions. For each 1/2 International Spotlight ContestSM page that you complete, you will receive one credit. There is no additional fee to participate in this program (other than the fees of the individual contests that you choose). By participating and earning enough credits, you will automatically receive this beautiful trophy during pageant week! Remember, every contestant has the chance to earn this award and trophy. *Credit(s) are earned for each item listed above, as well as participation in the Optional International Spotlight ContestSM.39Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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40Travel & AccommodationARRIVALS & REGISTRATION: Be sure to review the tentative schedule at IJMinternationals.com to see what day your age division is scheduled to register. All pageant events, including registration will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, located 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32819. Beginning November 3, 2023, you will be able to schedule your registration time slot. This will help you avoid long registration lines and give you plenty of time to enjoy some extra free time. DEPARTURES & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION: There will be an important 2023 International Royalty Meeting and the ﬁrst ofﬁcial photo shoot on Sunday, Nov. 26th for the newly crowned International Royalty. If possible, please schedule your departure ﬂight for no earlier than 4pm as we will be shooting through noon. Prizes and awards will be distributed at the mandatory parent meeting on Sunday, Nov. 26th. All optional award winners and Top Five Finalists awards will be distributed after each Pageant Finale. If you win a prize, you must pick up your prize at the designated time. The International Ofﬁce does not take any trophies or items left at the venue. Please check with the Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel’s Lost and Found Department for any prizes, awards, or items that are left behind.ARRIVALS & DEPARTURESHOTEL INFORMATIONHost Hotel: The Hyatt Regency Orlando located at 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32819.Special rates are available beginning no later than June 20th at the Hyatt for all International Junior Miss families and guests. Please use the online hotel reservation link at IJMinternationals.com or call 407-284-1234 to receive the Group Rate. IJM and its representatives are not responsible for any charges and/or disputes between delegates, families and the Hyatt Regency Orlando.AREA AIRPORTOrlando International Airport - (MCO) Approximately 12 miles or 15 minutes to venue.IAM PAGEANT POWERHOUSESMTICKET INFORMATIONPAGEANT WEEKEND ADMISSION TICKETS: Everyone in attendance (except ages 3 and under) must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the pageant ﬁnales. Tickets may be purchased in advance by Tuesday, November 7th by 11:59pm, during registration, and at the door prior to the shows. All 2023 delegates will need a ﬁnale ticket to enter unless they are competing in that division ﬁnale.PAGEANT ADMISSION TICKET PRICES:IJM Junior Division Finales:$40 in advance; $50 at pageant check-in or at door IJM Senior Division Finales:$40 in advance; $50 at pageant check-in or at doorNAM & AA Pageant Finales:$40 in advance for each ﬁnale; $50 at pageant check-in or at door for each ﬁnalePre-purchase tickets for pageant ﬁnales at pageant-powerhouse.comDo you want to see all ﬁnales?IJM All-Access Pass (IJM Junior & Senior Division Finales): $70 in advance; $80 at pageant check-in and at door NAM/AA All-Access Pass (All 12 NAM & AA Pageant Finales): $100 in advance; $120 at pageant check-in and at dooriam All-Access Pass (All 14 Pageant Finales – NAM, AA, IJM): $130 in advance; $150 at pageant check-in and at door40Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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41• Yearbook/Website Photos Due - VERY IMPORTANT! • Last Day to Claim a 2023 Title to Compete at the 2023 International Pageant • Last Day to Make Any Online Payments • Last Day to to Purchase Discounted Universal Studios Tickets• Online scheduling opens for Pageant Check-In • Deadline to submit your video entry for Red Carpet Correspondent• Online scheduling opens for Music Artist and Top Model Search• Deadline to Submit 5/10 Year Pin Request• Discounted Pre-Purchased Pageant Finale Ticket Deadline• Last day to be guaranteed a spot in the premium optional contests• Last Day to upload your Military Tribute info at IJMinternationals.com• Turn in Optional Heart of ServiceSM and Academic Achievement Entries• Turn in Required Emcee Card• Turn in any Emcee Cards for optional contests• Turn in Optional Photogenic Contest Photo(s)• Pick-Up Pre-Purchased Tickets: - Spotlight Drawing, Finale Admission Tickets, Thanksgiving Banquet Tickets • Pick-Up IJM Welcome Bag and International Yearbook• Pick-Up IJM Souvenir Shirt from The iam Boutique• Pick-Up your custom ASHLEYlauren Opening Number Dress Ensemble• Final Registration Check-Out- Review and enter optional contests that still have space available (except Talent)- Purchase any additional Finale Admission Tickets- Pay any outstanding balances - CASH & CREDIT CARDS ONLY AT REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 20, 2023NOVEMBER 17-19, 2023: PAGEANT CHECK-IN• Talent Music Upload Due• Thanksgiving Awards Banquet Ticket Order Deadline• Young Author Contest submissions due• All iam STEM submissions dueNOVEMBER 7, 2023OCTOBER 15, 2023Important DeadlinesSubmit your Yearbook Photos online at IJMinternationals.com oremail your photos for the Yearbook to artdept@theiampowerhouse.com• People’s Choice Voting Opens (voting closes Nov. 21 at 11:59 PST)• Brand Ambassador submission deadlineNOVEMBER 6, 2023• People’s Choice Voting Closes at 11:59pm PSTNOVEMBER 21, 2023•Feature Pages & Spotlight Bonus Ad Layout & PaymentOCTOBER 5, 2023Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023• Last Day to order your Required Yearbook Package Ad through APJ Visions. Email APJ Visions at APJVisions@gmail.com Your page in the Yearbook is complimentary, but you will incur a small design fee from APJ VisionsSEPTEMBER 15, 2023• Deadline to submit your entry to The Face of Ashley Rene’s Optional ContestNOVEMBER 15, 2023

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42Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023The Final Checklist:I HAVE SUBMITTED MY SPOTLIGHT AD (OPTIONAL)Full details on Spotlight Ads can be found on page 48. Remember, you do not have to submit a Spotlight Ad to qualify for the Orientation Giveaway. You may purchase Spotlight Tickets which allow you to also enter the drawing. Each Spotlight ticket is $100.I HAVE SUBMITTED MY TALENT ENTRY (OPTIONAL)Full details on Talent entry requirements can be found on page 6. Remember, you are not ofﬁcially entered until we have received your payment, and music (if applicable).Due October 15thI HAVE SUBMITTED YEARBOOK PHOTO AND WEBSITE PHOTO.Full details on the requirements for your photos can be found on page 45. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully. If you receive an email for your ﬁles to be resent, simply forward from your previously sent email or kindly resend the requested item(s), Fill in below the date that you sent your ﬁles.I sent my 2023 Yearbook Files on: Due September 20thPurchasing Thanksgiving Banquet tickets is completely optional. To purchase tickets or get more info on the Thanksgiving Banquet, visit www.IJMinternationals.com.I PURCHASED MY THANKSGIVING BANQUET TICKETS (OPTIONAL)Due October 5thBE SURE TO USE YOUR CORRECT AGE DIVISION TO SAVE FILES: Princess Jr. Teen Jr. Pre-Teen Teen Pre-Teen MissDue November 7thI HAVE PURCHASED MY DISCOUNTED SHOW TICKETS Tickets may be purchased in advance, during registration, and at the door prior to the shows. After November 7, 2023, tickets will increase to the door price.

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46Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023We ask that each delegate submit a high-resolution COLOR photo saved as a jpeg at maximum resolution (300 dpi) for the 2023 Souvenir Yearbook/Website to ijminternationals.com. Only digital ﬁles will be accepted. Your picture should be simple and should look like YOU. Photos must not contain watermarks. Program Book pictures must not include crowns and banners. Photos must be received on or before September 20, 2023. Photos on the website and in the Yearbook will be in color.YEARBOOK & WEBSITE PHOTOS:BEFORE SENDING YOUR YEARBOOK/WEBSITE PHOTO ANDAD, PLEASE VISIT PAGE 6 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO NAMEYOUR FILES AND HOW TO COMPOSE EMAILS SENT TO THEINTERNATIONAL OFFICE.REQUIRED YEARBOOK ADS:For your required yearbook ad, you are required to have APJ Visions, our ofﬁcial Graphics Sponsor, to design your ad. Place your order with APJ Visions no later than September 15th!Please contact Ashley at APJVisions@gmail.comfor more info. Check out APJ Visions on Facebook for several examples. Instagram: @APJ_VisionsFull Page with Bleed: 9” x 11.5”. Live Area: 7.75” x 10.5”. Cut Size 8.5” x 11”. Please Note: APJ Visions is our Ofﬁcial Graphics Sponsor and you must use APJ Visions for your required yearbook ad. Place your order with APJ Visions no later than September 15thAD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:YEARBOOK AD EXAMPLE:The above ad page was created by APJ Visions, our Ofﬁcial Graphics Sponsor. Please contact Ashley at APJVisions@gmail.com for more info. Check out APJ Visions on Facebook for several examples. Instagram: @APJ_VisionsPlace your Yearbook Ad order with APJ Visions no later than September 15th.SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO FOR THE WEBSITE AND YEARBOOK IN COLOR AT IJMINTERNATIONALS.COMYEARBOOK PHOTO EXAMPLES:

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47Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023WHEN SENDING YOUR SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS AND/OR ADS, PLEASE EMAIL THEM AS AN ATTACHMENT. DRAG & DROP OR PASTING FILES INTO THE EMAIL CAN LEAD TO LOW-RESOLUTION SUBMISSIONS/ THUMBNAILS.At Kick-Off, we give away a total of $6,000, ($1,000 per division) to the winners of the spotlight drawing! That’s right! You can win BIG before competitions even start! Must be a spotlight ticket holder to qualify. See page 38 for more info! Each single space is $100 and a full page is $800.Remember, every delegate will be submitting one ad page which is part of her International Package. All spotlight entries are above and beyond the required one page ad included in your International Package. Only spotlight entries count toward the Spotlight Drawing, not the International Package Ad Page.SPOTLIGHT AD TECHNICAL SPECS:Below are the speciﬁcations for half-page, andSpotlight Size Ads. Print-Ready Spotlight advertisements must be received on or before October 5th, 2023. Please email to ArtDept@theiampowerhouse.comSpotlight Advertising InfoSPOTLIGHT AD SAMPLES:Below are some examples of Program book advertisements. Remember, your ﬁles must be received on or before October 5th, 2023.HALF PAGE 7.75 X 5.25 " $400SPOTLIGHT3.877 X 2.627 $100SPOTLIGHT3.877 X 2.627 $100SPOTLIGHT3.877 X 2.627 $100SPOTLIGHT3.877 X 2.627 $100

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Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023All delegates are allowed to have one female parent/guest to serve as their dressing room assistant during wardrobe changes. Once wardrobe changes are completed, all dressing room assistants will be asked to leave the dressing rooms. Each backstage assistant must have a dressing room wrist band. At no time will a dressing room assistant be allowed to stand at stage level or in the wings. Any backstage assistant that does not follow the rules will be asked to leave the dressing room area and return to their seats immediately. It is our suggestion that you choose simple, elegant hairstyles and outﬁts that are easy to get into and out of quickly.It is very important that all delegates, family members, and friends at the pageant remember that good Sportsmanship is a must. Parents, YOU set the example. Only one delegate in each division will be named the winner. Only a few delegates will win special awards or be ﬁnalists. However, each delegate will bring to the pageant her own special ﬂair. These delegates are presenting themselves and performing in front of judges and a live audience. It takes unique and special young ladies to handle those duties. This is why we believe that every delegate is a winner. You and your family should feel proud of this achievement and the special recognition of representing your state, region or country. Delegates, parents, and guests displaying poor Sportsmanship will be asked to leave the pageant without the beneﬁt of a refund of any kind, will not be invited back to the pageant and will forfeit any prizes or gifts awarded. DRESSING ROOM POLICYEach year, IJM reserves space on behalf of Hair and Makeup Teams that are attending IJM to provide hair and makeup services to our delegates.Our ofﬁcial Hair & Makeup Team for International Junior Miss is Makeup by MasKara. As our ofﬁcial HMUA, Kara and her team will have a space near to the event stages. She is our ofﬁcial artist used during the winner’s ofﬁcial photo shoots. You can learn more about Kara and her team on Instagram:@MakeupByMasKaraWe also highly recommend our two other ofﬁcial POWERHOUSE Hair & Makeup Teams: Emerie Jones Artistry (@EmerieJones) and Sammie Paige Artistry (@SammiePaige_Artistry). These teams will also have exclusive work spaces located in the same area where all of our pageant events will be held.SPORTSMANSHIPHAIR AND MAKEUP TEAMSImportant Info49Relax and enjoy the show! The pageant will be recorded by the ofﬁcial video production team Video Memories. You may order your videos at www.pageantvideophoto.com now or at the Video Memories sales table during pageant week. You will receive more information regarding your video prior to the pageant. Recording is not allowed during the Pageant Finale.COMPETITION PHOTO AND VIDEO PACKAGES:

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58PARENT MUG EXCHANGE:The Parent Mug Exchange Tradition continues! We love that our IJM Parents can bring home a keepsake from their week at IJM. If you would like to participate, bring a coffee cup or mug that represents your home to exchange at the IJM Interview.Links to videos of the Opening Number choreography and walking patterns will be shared on IJMinternationals.com approximately two weeks prior to Internationals. OPENING NUMBER CHOREOGRAPHY:Don’t forget to tag us on social media!Tag @internationaljuniormiss in your photos. Be sure to use a few of our signature hashtags, #iamInternationals2023, #IJMinternationals2023, #internationaljuniormiss, #passport2thecrown, #ijmcrownofopportunities, #areyouanijmgirl, #jointhesisterhood, #thesisterhoodisrealWe want every titleholder to leave Internationals with a small souvenir and cherished memory. So we ask that you bring three small gifts for our fun titleholder gift exchange. Several girls bring items that represent their home state or country. There is no need to bring something for every titleholder. We have made it simple and easy. Everyone receives a fun surprise! You will need to bring 3 small gifts, each under $25. You will only be exchanging gifts within your age division. One gift will be for the outgoing IJM queen, one gift will be for the incoming IJM queen and the third will be exchanged at IJM pageant rehearsals with another IJM delegate. You do not have to take part in the titleholder gift exchange, but you must have a gift in order to be a part of the titleholder gift exchange. Also, you are welcome to bring a small good luck gift or autograph card for each titleholder but it is not required nor expected. Gifts will be exchanged at one of the IJM rehearsals.GIFT EXCHANGE INFO:SOCIAL MEDIA CHECKLIST:• Follow IJM on Instagram. • Follow the IJM International Queens on Instagram to see their journey.• Turn on Notiﬁcations for IJM Instagram• Follow the IJM International Queens on Facebook. • Subscribe to IJM’s YouTube Channel to see highlight videos from Internationals and competition reels of the International Queens.• Post a video or photo introducing yourself in your crown and sash.• Participate in any Social Media Calendars.• Invite your friends and family to follow the IJM Social Media Pages to follow your journey as a new member of the IJM Sisterhood!• Follow all IJM Sponsors. Back by popular demand is International People’s Choice! Closer to Internationals, lookout for details on how you can be voted into the Top 16 Finalists all while giving back to a charitable organization in need.VOTE ME INTO THE TOP FINALISTS:Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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Ashley Rene’s Prom & Pageant is located in Granger, Indiana. Carrying all the top designers, Ashley Rene’s offers one of the most expansive formalwear shopping experiences in the country. Recently, The Pageant Planet named Ashley Rene’s as the #1 Pageant Store in the Country for 2023.With over 8,000 square feet, 2 brick and mortar locations, and 30 years of pageant experience; Ashley Rene’s is truly a one-stop-shop for pageant girls of all ages. Ashley and her team pride themselves in providing top notch customer service and personal wardrobe styling appointments for all finalists. You can also book virtual wardrobe appointments or shop online at www.ashleyrenespromandpageant.com. Ashley Rene herself was a National American Miss National Queen. She prides herself in giving back to The iam PowerhouseSM organization she loves and is honored to be The Official Wardrobe Sponsor. Ashley Rene’s will be selecting 2 overall Face of Ashley Rene’s winners at Internationals. Ashley Rene’s is proud to partner with ASHLEYlauren to co-sponsor the Opening Number dresses and host the Doll Ball, a VIP Ashley Rene’s x ASHLEYlauren Event for this year’s contestants! Be sure to stop by and meet the Ashley Rene’s team during Internationals week at the exclusive Ashley Rene’s x Ashley Lauren Trunk Show, ONLY at The iam POWERHOUSESM!Ashley Rene’s Prom & Pageant7135 Heritage Square Dr.Granger, IN 46530 Version 5 Updated Sept. 7, 2023

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