ELIGIBILITY & ACCEPTANCE

 

DIVISIONS:

Jr. Miss Galaxy®

Ages 12-14. Delegate must not be older than 14 as of September 1st, of the same year as the national pageant. Must turn 12 prior to competition.

 

Miss Pre-Teen Galaxy®

Ages 9-11. Delegate must not be older than 11 as of September 1st, of the same year as the national pageant. Must turn 9 prior to competition.

 

Little Miss Galaxy®

Ages 6-8. Delegate must not be older than 8 as of September 1st, of the same year as the national pageant. Must turn 6 prior to national competition.

 

Miss Teen Galaxy®

Must be single and never married as of the start date of the pageant event. This applies to participation in any preliminary pageant (e.g., local, state, provincial, national) leading to the international competion itself. 

Must be at least 15-18. Applicant must not turn older than 18 as of August 31 the year of the International Pageant. Delegates participating in preliminary pageants leading to the Miss Teen Galaxy® pageant may be 14 years of age provided that they reach their 15th birthday before the international finals.

Teens must agree that they are not in the process of becoming married for a year prior to the international pageant and a year after the international finals.

 

Miss Galaxy®
Must be unmarried (e.g., single, divorced, widowed, single mother) as of the start date of the pageant event. May not compete while pregant. This applies to participation in any preliminary pageant (e.g., local, state, provincial, national) leading to the international pageant itself.  Must not become pregnant during her reign as state titleholder or international winner.

Must be at least 19-29 years of age.  Delegates participating in preliminary pageants leading to the Miss Galaxy® pageant may be 18 years of age provided that they will reach their 19th birthday 60 days after the International Pageant.

 

Mrs. Galaxy® 
Must be legally married to a naturally born genetic male as of the start date of the pageant event. This applies to participation in any preliminary pageant (e.g., local, state, provincial, national) leading to the international competition itself.

Ages 21 & over. Must also be legally married before participating at a state prelim and the Galaxy international pageant itself.

Gender:

Entrant must be a naturally born genetic female.

 

GEOGRAPHICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Northeast region is comprised of nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

 

Delegate must meet at least one of the following criteria: 

* Current or prior residency in the region;
* Current or prior employment in the region;
* Current or prior student status in the region;
* Current or prior property owner in the region;

 

Official Language.

English is the official language of the Galaxy International Pageant®.  It is not a requirement for delegates to speak English.  Delegates who do not speak English must provide their own interpreter during all pageant events. Galaxy Pageants is not responsible for providing an interpreter for delegates who do not speak or understand the English language.

 

Preliminary Pageants: 

If a preliminary pageant is held for which entrant qualifies, entrant must first participate in the preliminary pageant before applying to enter the Galaxy International Pageant® as an at-large delegate unless special conditions are met.

Preliminary pageant entrant agrees to look solely to the preliminary Pageant Director with respect to all matters relating to her application, rules, regulations, policies, preparation, rehearsal, performance and selection process, and all other matters relating to the preliminary pageant. Galaxy Pageants, Inc., its officers, agents and employees are not liable to entrant for anything whatsoever in connection with the preliminary pageant.

Entrant agrees to attend the Galaxy International Pageant® if selected as the winner in a preliminary pageant and further abide by all the required services, rules and regulations governing this pageant.

Winners of preliminary pageants are not eligible to re-compete in the same division at the same preliminary pageant but may re-enter once their status changes such that they become eligible for a different division.

Winners of preliminary pageants may re-enter the international pageant as an at-large delegate once they have fulfilled their obligations as specified by the rules and regulations of the preliminary pageant.

Participants of preliminary pageants who are not named as the winning titleholder(s) may apply to become an at-large delegate following the conclusion of the preliminary pageant.

 

Returning Delegates:

Former winners of the state and regional titles are not eligible to compete in the same division but may re-enter once their status changes such that they become eligible for a different division.

 

Winners of preliminary pageants may re-enter the international pageant as an at-large delegate in the same division.

 

ENTRANCE FEES & PAYMENTS

Delegate may seek sponsors or may pay the entry fee herself.  All sponsors are recognized in the Galaxy International Pageant® program book at no charge.  Payment may be made by personal check, money order, or credit card via PayPal.  Delegates may make payments toward the total entry fee.

Payments of any amount must be made at least every 30 days until the total fee is received.  Failure to remit payment every 30 days may result in loss of title and fees paid.

Delegate's title will be assigned and her crown and sash will be ordered after payment has been received in fullby Galaxy Pageants, Inc.  Please see “At-Large Delegates / Title Representation for details regarding title assignment.

The Galaxy International Pageant® is self-supporting and relies solely upon entry fees to cover production expenses. Production expenses include but are not limited to:  advertising, hotel rentals, theater rentals, performers’ fees, judges' expenses, staging, supplies, prizes, awards, etc.

A significant percentage of the entry fee is directed back to each delegate in the form of crown, sash, meals, entertainment, parties, gifts, and prizes.

Refund Policy

All fees paid to Galaxy Pageants, Inc. are NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLEin full or in part for under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to entry fees, advertising fees, pageant admission ticket sales fees, guest meal fees and any other fees paid to Galaxy Pageants by anyone including, but not limited to, delegates, sponsors, and advertisers.

 

DEADLINES

The entry deadline is posted on the official website.  Entry fees must be paid in full by the entry deadline.

All required delegate paperwork must be complete and received by Galaxy Pageants by the paperwork deadline which is posted on the Galaxy website.

All deadlines are strictly enforced and must be adhered to by entrant.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Photography.  Entrant must submit a headshot photo for the Galaxy website. Photos may be emailed to GalaxyOffice@ctgalaxypageant.com.

Attire.  Delegates provide their own competition and opening number attire. 

Travel.  Delegates make their own travel arrangements.  Galaxy Pageants™ is not responsible for arranging  travel for the pageant competition. 
 

Delegates who are under 18 years of age as of the pageant date must be accompanied by an adult.  Galaxy Pageants™ assumes no responsibility for minors.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Entrant affirms that she is and will continue to be a person of good moral character; that she has not committed and will not commit any act inconsistent with the highest standards of public morals and conventions or that will reflect unfavorably on the pageant, its representatives, sponsors and/or licensees; that she has not appeared in nude photographs for any film or publication prior to, during the preliminary or pageant finals, or during her reign should she become a preliminary Winner, at-large delegate or Galaxy International Pageant® Titleholder.Some exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis.

Delegate will conduct herself in a courteous, professional manner at all times during the Galaxy State Pageant and while representing a Galaxy Pageant title.

Delegate will not slander or libel other contestants, judges, Galaxy Pageants™ staff or anyone else involved with or connected to the Galaxy International Pageant®.  Defamatory verbal and/or written remarks against Galaxy Pageants™ and the Galaxy International Pageant® will result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of any and all prizes and awards won, and legal charges. 

Any delegate found publicly posting slanderous remarks on public forums will be immediately disqualified.

Good sportsmanship is expected at all times.  Disruptive behavior before, during, or after the pageant may result in disqualification, removal from the premises, and legal charges.

Delegate agrees to sign a Code of Conduct statement indicating agreement to abide by the terms specified here.  Failure to sign the Code of Conduct statement does not in any way release delegate from responsibility to abide by the Code of Conduct stated here.

All issues related to the Code of Conduct and consequences for violation thereof shall be determined solely and exclusively by Galaxy Pageants™  Entrant agrees to accept such determinations made by Galaxy. both as to herself and others.

 

International Winners’ Contract

If selected as a Galaxy International Pageant® winner, delegate agrees to sign a contract stating agreement to arrange and make a minimum of 25 appearances throughout her year’s reign. Appearances may include but are not limited to parades; radio, television and newspaper interviews; and public appearances at events.   Winners are expected to provide Galaxy Pageants™ with photos of appearances for the Galaxy International Pageant®website and promotion.  If delegate is unwilling to sign the contract and/or unable or unwilling to fulfill the obligations, the title won and all prizes will be awarded to the first runner up.
The reign of the four overall Galaxy International Pageant® winners (i.e., Miss Teen Galaxy®, Miss Galaxy®, Ms. Galaxy®, Mrs. Galaxy®) will commence immediately after crowning and will end immediately following the crowning of their successor.

Galaxy International Pageant® titleholders agree to make monthly contact with Galaxy Pageants™ by phone, letter, fax or e-mail.

Overall Galaxy International Pageant® titleholders (i.e., Miss Teen Galaxy®, Miss Galaxy®, Ms. Galaxy®, Mrs. Galaxy®) agree that they will not enter any other pageant or compete for any other titles during their year’s reign without the prior written permission from Galaxy Pageants, Inc. The Galaxy title is the overall winners' main pageant-related priority.  Winners are expected to give their time and energy to this title and this title only during their year’s reign.  Permission for Galaxy titleholders to participate in other pageants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Winners may have a modeling, commercial tie-up, personal management and/or agency contract, which contract however does not include, authorize or permit the use of the name of the Galaxy International Pageant®, or any other registered tradename, trademark or logo of Galaxy Pageants, or any title designation or reference with respect to the pageant in any manner.

International winners agree to attend the next year’s pageant to crown their successors.  Winners’ travel, lodging, and meal expenses will be arranged for and paid by Galaxy Pageants.

 

Publicity and Promotion.

By virtue of participation in the Galaxy International Pageant®, delegate agrees to allow Galaxy Pageants, Inc. the right to use her name, likeness, voice and/or biographical information for purposes of publicity and promotion now and in the future. Delegate understands that her name, likeness, voice, and/or biographical information may be used on the internet, in print advertising, press releases and merchandise related to the Galaxy pageant (e.g., t-shirts, tote bags, hats, other apparel, mouse pads, and other promotional materials.)  Delegate agrees to release Galaxy Pageants, Inc. from liability for any injury resulting from publicity and promotion.  Delegate agrees to waive any and all compensation for use of her name, likeness, voice, and /or biographical information for purposes of publicity and promotion.

Photography & Videography.

Delegates and their families are permitted to take photos and video during events leading up to the on-stage pageant competition event.  

 

Disqualification / Title Relinquishment.

If delegate is disqualified or relinquishes, for any reason, any title awarded to her, all prizes must be returned in full, and in condition received. If, for any reason, any of the three regional winners resign or are disqualified, the 1st runner-up in the appropriate age division will assume the title and all prizes.

Limitation of Liability / Responsibility

a.) Galaxy Pageants, Inc., its officers, employees, and pageant personnel are not responsible for accidents, injury or theft incurred at the time of the Galaxy International Pageant® or travel to and from. 

b.)  Galaxy Pageants, Inc. is not responsible for negligence or fraud on the part of pageant sponsors, judges, or contract vendors (e.g., photographer, videographer, etc.) who may be providing products or services to delegates at the Galaxy International Pageant®.
 

c.)  Galaxy Pageants, Inc. is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage caused to any and all prizes, gifts, and awards bestowed upon entrant after these items become the property of entrant.  Entrant agrees to incur replacement and/or repair costs to lost, stolen, or damaged items including but not limited to:  crown/tiara, sash, plaques, trophies, etc.

 

Agreement.

By submitting the entry form and fee(s) to Galaxy Pageants, Inc. or Director of any Preliminary Pageant leading to the Galaxy International Pageant®, delegate agrees to abide by all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Galaxy Pageants. Participation in the Galaxy International Pageant® also indicates acceptance and agreement to abide by all policies, rules and regulations set forth by Galaxy Pageants, Inc..  Delegate attests that all information submitted to Galaxy Pageants, Inc. is true and accurate.  Falsification of information and failure to comply with the policies of Galaxy Pageants, Inc. may result in immediate disqualification and/or forfeiture of prizes won without benefit of refund in full or in part at the sole discretion of Galaxy Pageants, Inc.