Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Miss Heart of Hope Pageant will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Dexter High School Auditorium. This pageant is a fundraiser for HOPE INTERNATIONAL’S 250,000-meal food packaging event to take place on March 1, 2014.
Every entry fee will feed 175 hungry children in our area. The Queens will have a televised appearance opportunity to represent their area with poise and grace.
Attire is formal wear for all groups. Contestants will be judged on poise, stage presence, facial beauty and smile, personality and overall presence. No previous experience is required. Age categories are as follows: birth-12 months, 1 – 3 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 7-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs, 13-15 yrs and 16-18 yrs.
They are excited to offer a photogenic category of the competition. The photogenic category can be entered for an additional $10 fee and will be divided into the following age groups: birth – 5 yrs, 9-13 yrs and 14 and up. You may submit any size photo up to 8x10 for the judges’ review. Photogenic photos will be judged on originality, pose, facial beauty, personality, and confidence.
There is also a fundraising opportunity for the contestants to help sponsor meals for the HOPE food-packaging event. The contestant who raises the most money will receive the Grand Supreme Title of “Miss Caring Heart” which includes a crown, sash and special recognition at the pageant. Please refer to the meal sponsorship page for further information on this exciting opportunity.
As a final bonus opportunity for the contestants to take home a crown, they will be awarding a People’s Choice Title. This title includes a crown and sash. Contestants are invited to bring in a small box decorated as they choose and the boxes will be placed in the foyer for the audience to vote for their favorite contestant. Votes are $1 each with all funds to benefit the HOPE International packaging event. A shoebox would work well for this event.
For questions about the Miss Heart of HOPE contact Rachel Watson at 573-625-9545.
Entry fee is only $35 if you register after February 8th. You may also enter at the door the day of the event up to 15 minutes prior to your age group.
