Miss Gay City of Columbia America 2025
Contestant Attestation
By entering the Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant, I, agree, should I be selected as the Official Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant, I will be obligated to conform to the standards of acceptance (to be determined by the promoter) for personal bookings whether it is to perform, entertain, emcee, or otherwise appear at any show, contest, benefit, function, parade, or gathering. Any and all said performances and appearances will be approved, in advance, through the executive office of MGMA Alumni. I also agree that I will not utilize silicone or other type of body enhancement product or injection below the neck during my reign as Miss Gay City of Columbia America. Failure to comply with these rules will be cause for immediate forfeiture of the crown, title of Miss Gay City of Columbia America, all prize money awarded (un-disbursed or disbursed) and appearance stream as the official Miss Gay City of Columbia America. It is further agreed that in the event that the title and crown are revoked, I clearly understand that I may be required to repay any cash prize, including the value (determined by the promoter) of the non-cash prizes received, as a result of my selection as Miss Gay City of Columbia America. I clearly understand and acknowledge that the rules and regulations and my commitment to the promoter, is transferable to the successor and or assigns of City Promoter.
Furthermore, I agree to appear at the next Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant, without compensation, other than the remainder of the prize package due to Miss Gay City of Columbia America. The promoters will furnish a contract and job description, for my employment during my reign as Miss Gay City of Columbia America, which shall be signed prior to the official commencement of my reign as Miss Gay City of Columbia America. I have previously read and understand the job descriptions of Miss Gay City of Columbia America and will abide by the job description requirements and other requirements from the promoter, including but not limited to those noted in the Miss Gay America Promoters Handbook and Contract for Employment.
By signing below, I agree that I have received, read, clearly understand, and agree to abide by the verbiage detailed in all of the Miss Gay America pageant system regulations including but not limited to information detailed within:
The Miss Gay America Job Description Summary
The Miss Gay America Contestant and Promoter Rules and Regulations
The Miss Gay America Entertainer/Emcee Regulations
The Miss Gay America Contestant Release
The Miss Gay America Dancer-On Stage Performer Release
The Miss Gay America Promoters Handbook
I further attest that all of the information submitted as part of the Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant 2025 Contestant Application is true and accurate. By signing below, I further attest that my Stage Name and Given Name are one in the same, for the purpose of acknowledging and agreeing to all of the terms and conditions of the Miss Gay America pageant system, now known or hereafter deemed (by the promoters, their successors and/or assigned) to be policy and procedure of the Miss Gay America pageant system. Additionally, by signing below, I attest that I am male, a citizen of the United States of America, 21 years of age, have received no hormonal therapy, silicone enhancement below the neck or any other body augmentation below the neck and was clearly qualified to enter the preliminary pageant(s) that qualified me for the Miss Gay America pageant.
I, a contestant in the Official Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant, do hereby hold harmless and waive all rights to any claim or lawsuit against: The promoter or its employees, agents, distributors and/or assigns, or the Official Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant (the “Pageant”) and its representatives (together the “Releasees”) arising out of or related to the Pageant and/or my participation in the Pageant to the extent permitted by law. I also grant the “Releasees” the right to videotape, photograph, sound record, film or otherwise use my name, likeness, image or voice in any television program, documentary or other film, or the internet or in any media now known or hereafter known or any advertising or promotion thereof in connection with or relating to the Pageant. I understand I have no right to and shall not receive any monetary payment for any photograph or recording (audio or video) in which I may appear in connection with or relating to the Pageant.
I enter all activities during the Pageant, past, present, or future, at my own risk and expense. I also agree to hold harmless from liability, the owner, employees, and affiliates of any official site/location(s) of the Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant.
I agree that my appearance and performance in the Pageant and all related activities shall constitute a work for hire. In the event such is not deemed a work for hire, I hereby assign, transfer, and convey any and all interest in any copyright I may own, or have a right to, relating to my appearance and performance in the Pageant and its related activities, past, present, or future to the promoters, its successors and/or assigns.
I understand the winner and first alternate agree to represent the title of Miss Gay City of Columbia America and appear as requested with advance notice. Should the winner be unable to fulfill the commitment as Miss Gay City of Columbia America, the title will revert to the first alternate or other representative chosen by MGMA Alumni Association, its successors and/or assigns.
I attest that my stage name and performances do not infringe on any copyright protections. In the event it is deemed that such infringement is evident, I will immediately remedy such infringement, including but not limited to modification of my stage name and performance. I understand that I am solely responsible for claims against me for copyright infringement and that the promoters, its successors and/or assigns shall be held harmless.
I further agree that any of my actions which are deemed as demeaning to the crown (as determined by the owners of the Miss Gay City of Columbia America pageant) or the Pageant during my year as Miss Gay City of Columbia America are sufficient grounds for immediate and complete revocation of the title of Miss Gay City of Columbia America, the crown, all prize monies (un-disbursed or disbursed,) and all performance fees received as Miss Gay City of Columbia America. I agree to honor the ruling of the owners of the Miss Gay America pageant as the final deciding authority. I further agree I will abide by and be held accountable to follow the “Standards of Conduct for Titleholders” (further defined in various publications including but not limited to The Promoters
Handbook, The Miss Gay America Job Description Summary, The Miss Gay America Contract, The Entertainer/Emcee Regulations, and other standards as demanded by the promoters, its successors and/or assigns, as adopted for use by the Miss Gay America Pageant system. I further acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the contestant regulations and information noted in the Miss Gay Metropolitan America Job Description Summary, Promoters Handbook or any other publication made available by MAD ANGEL Entertainment. Likewise, I will sign a contract, to validate my employment with the Miss Gay America pageant system. I further acknowledge that there will be no disbursement of prize money or awards and that my reign, as Miss Gay Metropolitan America, will not officially commence, until the contract has been executed.
This agreement may be assigned by the promoters and/or the Pageant to any third party. This agreement shall apply to all past, present, and future performance with the Miss Gay America pageant system.
Miss Gay City of Columbia America 2025
Dancer/On-Stage Performer Release
(One form per contestant, which should be signed by all “Dancer(s)/On-stage performer(s)
I, we, as Dancer(s)/On-Stage Performer(s) for , a contestant in the Official Miss Gay City of Columbia America Pageant, do hereby hold harmless and waive all rights to any claim or lawsuit against: The promoters or its employees, agents, distributors and/or assigns, or the Official Miss Gay America Pageant (the “Pageant”) and its representatives (together the “Releasees”) arising out of or related to the Pageant and/or my participation in the Pageant to the extent permitted by law. I also grant the “Releasees” the right to videotape, photograph, sound record, film or otherwise use my name, likeness, image or voice in any television program, documentary or other film, or the internet or in any media now known or hereafter known or any advertising or promotion thereof in connection with or relating to the Pageant. I understand I have no right to and shall not receive any monetary payment for any photograph or recording (audio or video) in which I may appear in connection with or relating to the Pageant.
I enter all activities during the course of the Pageant at my own risk and expense. I also agree to hold harmless from liability, the owner, employees, and affiliates of any official site/locations of the Miss Gay City of Columbia America pageant.
I agree that my appearance and performance in the Pageant, including any performance of past, present, or future, and all related activities shall constitute a work for hire. In the event such is not deemed a work for hire, I hereby assign, transfer, and convey any and all interest in any copyright I may own, or have a right to, relating to my appearance and performance in the Pageant and its related activities to the promoter, its successors and/or assigns.
I further agree any of my actions which are deemed as demeaning to the pageant system (as determined by the owners of Miss Gay America) or the Pageant, are sufficient grounds for immediate and complete revocation of; privilege to participate in any Miss Gay America sanctioned event, all monies (un-disbursed or disbursed,) and all performance fees. I agree to honor the ruling of the owners of the Miss Gay America pageant as the final deciding authority. I further agree I will abide by and be held accountable to follow the “Standards of Conduct for Titleholders” as adopted for use by the Miss Gay America Pageant. I acknowledge that my given name is one and the same as any “stage name” I may now use, or hereafter acquire.
This agreement may be assigned by the promoters and/or the Pageant to any third party. It is understood that when executed, this Release Form applies to any event on camera, whether moving or still photography, of any past, present, or future officially sanctioned event of the Miss Gay America pageant system. Furthermore, this Release applies to any involvement of the Miss Gay America pageant system, albeit past, present, or future involvement. By signing below, I attest that my given name is one and the same as any “stage/performer name” that I have, whether now known or hereafter acquired. By signing below, I hereby express written understanding of the aforementioned.
Miss Gay America
Contestant Regulations
1. Contestants must be male, at least the age of 21 prior to the date of the pageant entered. A state issued (with photograph) identification must be provided at the time of registration. If for any reason the promoter finds any cause to investigate the age or residency status of the contestant, reasonable measures will be taken for that investigation and the contestant will be informed if just validation is found disqualifying them under this rule. All contestants must be a citizen of the United States.
2. A (90) ninety-day residence is required for closed and open pageants for City and State prelims unless the State pageant is purchased as a “Regional preliminary”. Additionally, the winner of a state pageant should reside in the state during his reign. Failure to remain a resident of the state pageant for the title which he holds may result in revocation of the state title.
3. Entry by a contestant who is currently in open criminal proceedings for a felony, currently on felony probation or is in current retribution for a crime, will be denied entry as a contestant into any preliminary of the Official Miss Gay America pageant. A contestant who has successfully completed felony probation, or whose criminal case is dismissed, will be eligible to enter. Verification of criminal status may be checked. More than one misdemeanor will not be tolerated and could likewise result in entry denial. Any contestant found to be untruthful about their criminal status will be permanently removed from eligibility within the system.
4. Judging will be based on a total point accumulated system. Score sheets will be furnished by MAD ANGEL Entertainment. Ties will be broken by the answering of on-stage questions by all of the contestants, if less than 5 contestants OR the highest accumulative score in the Presentation and Male Interview category will determine the tiebreaker. The Pageant scoring will be done on a cumulative basis. The practice of dropping the high and low scores will not be tolerated in the national, state, regional or city pageants as well as any pageants leading to an official preliminary pageant. The reigning representative may question a judge’s score and may eliminate the judge’s score sheet altogether, if the scores are deemed to be biased; however, the practice of automatically dropping scores is not permitted by anyone.
5. Contestants will be judged in the following categories: Evening Gown, Presentation, Talent, and the two types of interviews: Personal Interview and Onstage Interview. All direct Regional and State contests are required to hold all categories of the competition. The Presentation category is optional, for City Preliminary contests only.
6. While contestants may receive great prize packages from promoters, contestants are strongly encouraged to not solely rely on the prize packages from the promoters, for funding sources to the national competition. While MAD ANGEL Entertainment will not tolerate any promoter, who reneges on the prize package obligation, from time to time, events beyond control occur, therefore contestants should always attempt to have a “Plan B” in terms of funding sources.
7. Competition music (FLASH DRIVE) must be submitted in quality condition (i.e., properly labeled). Any substandard music submitted will receive administrative point deductions. A back-up Flash Drive will be required should your original be misplaced or is deemed to be “damaged”. Please see category descriptions for further information relative to proper music labeling.
8. The use or dispensing of any illegal drug will not be tolerated while a contestant (or entertainer) is participating in the Official Pageant, or preliminary thereof. Immediate disqualification will result for those who break this rule. Contestants (as well as their helpers and dancers) may be disqualified if usage of drugs is detected in the contestant’s room, luggage, or on their person etc. or if actions of the contestant, or those affiliated with the contestant, are thought to not be in the best interest of the Miss Gay America pageant system. Contestants are responsible for their assistants and dancers and will be penalized if anyone affiliated with their presentation is found to be in violation of this regulation.
9. Any talent presentation is acceptable, except those presentations that might cause injury to the audience or to other contestants. Pyrotechnics are not allowed. NO FIRE (including but not limited to a lit cigarette) OR LIQUIDS, including but not limited to water, WHATSOEVER. Any violators will receive a zero (0) in the category for which this regulation violation occurred. For more information on category description, please refer to the Category Description section of the www.missgayamerica.com website.
10. Any contestant caught in the act of stealing will immediately be disqualified and removed from the location of the pageant. Additionally, non-compliance with this regulation will result in the permanent disqualification from entry into the Miss Gay America pageant, or any preliminary thereof.
11. Any contestant whose actions are interpreted as demeaning or disrespectful to the title of Miss Gay America will be disqualified. MAD ANGEL Entertainment reserves the right of final determination of what is considered to be demeaning behavior.
12. The use of any type of hormone is not allowed. Absolutely no breast implants, cosmetic or body enhancing implants below the neck or silicone (or any other similar type of product/chemical) injections, excluding the face, will be allowed before or during the contestant’s reign. This includes any city, state, regional or national reign. MAD ANGEL Entertainment reserves the right to require a medical examination or physical examination in the event that a contestant is suspected of violation of this regulation. Likewise, MAD ANGEL Entertainment, or an official representative (to be approved by MAD ANGEL Entertainment) may require an examination based on “visual observation” at which case the contestant must consent, or face disciplinary actions, including suspension or disqualification.
13. Any contestant who is chosen as winner of a closed or open State pageant, must reside within that state during his reign. Failure to reside in the state, during the reign, will result in the revocation of the state title as well as any remaining cash, prize, and appearance stream.
14. The contestant chosen as first alternate must be prepared to fulfill the duties of the titleholder, if for any reason the titleholder is unable to fulfill his duty. The first alternate winner does not have right of refusal to be promoted to the titleholder position if the opportunity occurs with zero (0) days to six (6) months from the date of that particular contest. Should the contestant decline the promotion, within the aforementioned timeline, a two-year minimal suspension, shall be levied against that contestant. If the promotion opportunity occurs after six (6) months from the date of that particular contest, the first alternate has acceptance option, without declination penalty.
15. Revocation of a contestant’s title or pageant placement will result in the requirement of the contestant, to repay any cash or prizes previous distributed. Failure to repay to cash or prizes (or cash equivalent) will result in the suspension of the contestant, until repayment is completed.
16. Contestants who have qualified or intend to qualify for the next level of competition, may not adjudicate a Miss Gay America system contest on any level during the same pageant season.
17. All contestants must agree to follow the Standards of Conduct of Contestants and Titleholders. All titleholders and contestants of any Miss Gay America System Preliminary must adhere to these minimum guidelines:
· Present themselves professionally, as defined by MAD ANGEL Entertainment while representing their respective titles at all times
· Never demean the pageant or title they represent
· Never cause substantial problems for their promoters or for those for whom they perform
· Never become intoxicated while representing their respective title
· Never participate in any type of argument or altercation, except as a mediator, while representing their title
· Attempt to solve any problems with Promoters and/or co-performers in a peaceful manner and in good faith. Problems may be mediated through the Miss Gay America Board of Advisors; however, the executive office of MAD ANGEL Entertainment must be informed of all issues. All complaints must be documented in written (typed) form for an opinion/official mediation from the executive office of MAD ANGEL Entertainment.
· Never lecture the audience, only provide quality entertainment
18. Violating the Code of Ethics for Titleholders may result in the disqualification/revocation of
the title and/or jeopardize the winner’s/first alternate’s standing with MAD ANGEL Entertainment. MAD ANGEL Entertainment shall make final decision for revocation of any titleholder or qualification position, on any level.
19. Promoters should file a written request, to MAD ANGEL Entertainment, for “review” of the status of a titleholder who:
a) Do not present themselves in a professional manner.
b) Demean the pageant or the title they hold.
c) Cause substantial problems for the promoter, those with whom they
perform or those for whom they perform
d) Are using or dispensing illegal drugs.
e) Are intoxicated while representing their respective title.
f) Are in direct violation of any regulation noted in the Promoters Handbook
g) Are in violation of any directive that is give in consideration of the best interest of the pageant
h) Is tardy or absent from officially sanctioned pageant event
20. Any contestant who has qualified or has intention to qualify to any preliminary of Miss Gay America (i.e., State/Regional pageants or on the National level) may not judge (during the year in which they intend to compete in the next level pageant), any State or Regional preliminaries, that is designated as a preliminary in the Miss Gay America system. That is, a former “state titleholder” may judge a city preliminary for the state pageant in which she was a former titleholder.
21. Administrative point (AP) deductions will be issued by MAD ANGEL Entertainment, the reigning Miss Gay America, or other assignees as approved by MAD ANGEL Entertainment. Administrative Point deductions will be applied to the total accumulative score of the contestants and will usually be in increments of twenty-five (25) points per infraction except where otherwise noted within this handbook for promoters.
Regulation infractions that will justify administrative point deductions includes but not limited to:
· Exceeding allotted time for talent set-up and take-down
· Music submitted that is not appropriately labeled
· Music submitted that contains more than one track
· Application Questionnaire submitted that is note properly completed or not in typed/printed format
· Direct violation of any category (i.e., Exceeding the talent set-up time), unless the category descriptions otherwise states risk a greater penalty
· Tardiness for scheduled events of the pageant
· Non-compliance with requirements for Presentation Costume
· Substantial non-compliance with Entertainer Rules and Regulations including but not limited to excessive use of profanity. MAD ANGEL Entertainment shall make final definition of excessive use whereby MAD ANGEL Entertainment further reserves the right to issue a score of “zero” for Talent whereby there is excessive use of profanity.
· Non-compliance with Dressing Room Policies.
Administrative Point deductions will not be issued by the judges but rather from MAD ANGEL Entertainment
and/or its assigns including, the reigning Miss Gay America or/the promoter. For multi-day pageants, Administrative Point deductions will carry forward into final night competition.
For more information concerning competition requirements and expectations of titleholders of the Miss Gay America pageant system, please refer to the following:
Ø The Miss Gay America Category Descriptions
Ø The Miss Gay America Job Description Summary
Ø The Miss Gay America Promoters Regulations
Ø The www.missgayamerica.com web site
Dressing Room Policies
All contestants and their assistants, and promoters must adhere to these policies. Violations of these policies will result in Administrative Violation Point (AVP) deduction sanctioned against a contestant and/or termination of competition. Contestants are responsible for the actions, conduct, and the consequences of those actions and conduct of their helpers, assistants, dancers, actors, etc. Any variations from the standard Dressing Room Policy should be clearly communicated with the contestants at the time of registration.
· Smoking will not be allowed in dressing rooms.
· Only one (1) assistant per contestant will be allowed in the dressing room(s) at any time, unless uniformly approved by the promoter.
· One (1) pass will be given to each contestant. This pass must be shared among the assistants. If a pass is lost, a new one may be purchased for $10.00. Until the new pass is issued, the contestant assistants will not be allowed to be in the dressing room(s). Only one pass per contestant will be allowed to be in use at any time. Revocation of all dressing room privileges will be the penalty given to any contestant whose assistants are found to be using more than one (1) pass at any time.
· All persons without a pass will be removed from the location of the pageant should they attempt to enter the dressing room(s)
· No beverages of any kind (including water) are allowed in the dressing rooms at any time.
· Dancers in Talent Presentations will not be allowed in the dressing room(s) until two (2) contestants before them (example: contestant #6 is performing then contestants #8 dancers will be allowed into the dressing room(s), unless otherwise uniformly approved by the promoter.
· As soon as your talent in completed, dancers will vacate the dressing room immediately.
· During the pageant, there will be many people at any given time in the dressing room(s). For this reason, there will be one person in charge of each dressing room. This individual will have the ultimate decision as to who can enter the dressing room. The dressing room monitor will be allowed to escort any individual out of the dressing room at their discretion.
· Contestants may bring their own mirrors, although stations will have at least one mirror available.