By submitting an application you are agreeing to the following information below.
1. Problem or Concerns: I understand and agree that any problem, concern, or complaint should be communicated only to the state directors or Brandis Caldwell – International Director and Founder of Ultimate International Miss. Failure to comply with this section may result in loss of title.
2. Good Character, Sportsmanship and conduct: I represent that I am of good moral character, will act professional at all times and I have not, nor if married, my husband, has not engage in any activities which, if disclosed to the public, would bring, or tend to bring, myself, the State Directors of UIM, the International Directors of UIM, UIM management, employees, directors, agents, volunteers, staff, or any of their subsidiaries, affiliated, franchisees, licensees, sponsors, or related companies into disrepute, ridicule, or contempt including but not limited to, any type of use of illegal drugs, any other illegal behavior or activity, any felony conviction, probation or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. This also includes nude, lewd or lascivious media. In the alternative, I have disclosed such involvement to UIM. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform UIM of any activity I have engaged in that may have violated the above paragraph. Whether or not such activity meets this definition will be decided in the sole discretion of UIM and I agree to this discretion in advance for a determination as to my eligibility. I agree to accept UIM’S decision without question or argument both as to myself and other applicants. Failure to disclose this information may result in disqualification and relinquishment of my State Title.
3. Attend the International Pageant: I understand and agree that if chosen as a State Titleholder, I will attend the 2023 International Pageant to be held August 31 – September 3, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I agree to attend all events, rehearsals, and appearances I am requested to attend. Failure to attend the 2023 International Pageant may result in forfeiture of all prizes, gifts, perks, or awards including the Presidential Service Award if eligible, as well as Crown and Title.
4. Crown my Successor: I understand and agree that if chosen as a State Titleholder, I will attend the next State Pageant to crown the new 2024 State Titleholders. I agree to attend all events, rehearsals, and appearances I am requested to attend. Failure to attend the next State Pageant may result in forfeiture of all prizes, gifts, perks, or awards including the Presidential Service Award if eligible, as well as Crown, Title and possibe fine up to $1000.00 if items not returned in Like New condition.
5. Minimum Appearances: I understand and agree that it is both my responsibility as well as UIM to promote my title. I understand that in order to keep my title I must arrange and make a minimum of FOUR (4) appearances during my term of service. I understand and agree to wear my crown and/or sash at the appearance and take photos of my participation for it to count as an appearance. UIM has the right to remove my State Title with no recourse to me if I fail to meet the minimum required appearances.
6. Public Appearances: I agree to make a minimum of FOUR (4) appearances during my Term of Service. This includes both compensated and uncompensated events, events scheduled, and arranged by UIM as well as those scheduled and arranged on my own initiative. I acknowledge that I may be required to schedule and arrange my own appearances in order to meet this requirement.
7. Forfeiture of Title: I understand and agree that should I fail to meet the obligations listed herein, I will forfeit my State Title, crown, sash and all my prizes, gifts, and perks to UIM. If I do not return all articles within 7 days of forfeiture, I will be fined One-Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and the replacement fee for crown, sash and all prize(s), gift(s) and perks.
8. State Crown and Sash: I understand and agree to not alter the State Titleholder crown or sash, provided to me by UIM including, but not limited to alterations such as the adding of rhinestones or covering up text on the sash. I agree that if I lose or damage my crown or sash then I am responsible for paying for a new crown (if available) at a cost of Fifty Dollars ($50) and/or sash at a cost of One-Hundred Dollars ($100), plus any shipping and handling costs. I further agree that I will only wear the State Titleholder’s crown with the State Titleholder’s sash. I will not wear the State Titleholder crown with any other sash. Nor will I wear the State Titleholder sash with any other crown. This applies to all titles within UIM system including At- Large Titleholders and International Titleholders.
9. Surrender and Refunds: If after winning the State Title if I refuse or fail to fulfill the duties associated with my title or in the opinion of UIM become unable or unqualified to fulfill the duties as listed above, I will forfeit all prizes previously received and all rights to prizes to be delivered to the State Office within Seven (7) Days. I will not receive any refunds on any entry fees to the State or International Pageant, nor any advertisement space sold if required by UIM. All titles, awards, prize(s), crown, gift(s), sash, and benefits of my position as a State or International Titleholder shall be terminated and forfeited with the understanding and agree that there will be NO REFUNDS on ANY FEES paid. In general refunds will not be permitted for any reason on any fees that are paid to the state directors.
10. Miss Buckeye and Miss Greatlakes this is an open title: Meaning that anyone can be granted the title of Miss Bukeye or Greatlakes based on their score. For example 1st runners up in the state AKA Ohio would win Miss Buckeye. In the event there is no OHIO contestants for the 1st r/u place it will go to the next highest score in the age division. In the event the titles are not awarded at the state pageant they will go appointed on a first come first serve bases.
By submitting an application you are agreeing to the following information above.