There are several personal documents required in order for you to participate in the

2024 MISS MARYLAND USA® | MISS MARYLAND TEEN USA® pageants.

At this time, you are required to submit documentation for your proof of age. In the near future, you will be asked to submit documentation showing proof of residency.

All contestants MUST submit a copy of their birth certificate or passport, even if you have participated in prior years’ competitions. Attach a copy of your Birth Certificate or Passport below. It does not need to be a certified or notarized copy. We cannot accept any other documents for this age requirement.
Upload Birth Certificate or Passport*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
If you were NOT born in the United States, you must also upload a copy of your passport (above) or naturalization papers, establishing that you are a citizen of the United States.
Upload Naturalization Papers
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Pageant Division*
- MISS
- TEEN
Name (Your name will be printed in the official state program book as written below.)*
Please Note: Middle names will not be included in the Program Book.
First Last
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone Number*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Current Age*
Age You Will Be on June 1, 2024*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Relationship*
Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Release & Participation Agreement*
By checking the box, I have read & agree to the terms & conditions
D & D Investments, Inc. (“D & D”) is a producer of state beauty pageants under license from The Miss Universe Organization ("Miss USA"), including the following:

Miss Maryland USA (“MD Miss”) | Miss Maryland Teen USA (“MD Teen”)

These state pageants are herein referred to individually as a “State Pageant” and together as the “State Pageants”. The undersigned participant (the “Participant”) wishes to compete in one of the State Pageants, to wit: Miss Maryland USA (“MD Miss”) / Miss Maryland Teen USA ("MD Teen") and in connection therewith intends by her execution hereof to recognize and agree to obligations with D & D. If the Participant is a minor, the legal guardian of that minor (the “Guardian”) wishes and intends by his or her execution hereof, on behalf of the minor, to recognize and agree to obligations with D & D.

RELEASE AND INDEMNITY

The Participant and/or the Guardian, as the case may be, hereby remises, releases and discharges D & D and Miss USA, and any venue at which the State Pageant is held or at which food or storage of personal property is provided to Participants (together, the “Venue”), and their respective partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives, and their respective successors and assigns (the “Pageant Parties”) from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, whether known or unknown at this time, on account of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, which has happened, developed or occurred at any time, prior to the date hereof, or which may hereafter occur or arise as a result of the Participants entering, competing in, or presence at the State Pageant, including, without limitation, any injury or death suffered by the Participant or any parent, guardian or invitee of the participant or such parent or guardian or invitee; crimes committed in or near the Venue, claims of liability for products manufactured, or services performed by third parties which are offered as prizes, or sold to Participants, whether prior or subsequent to the State Pageant, and whether at the Venue or elsewhere; libel, slander or any other form of defamation by or of the Participant; any injury or death suffered or caused by any vehicle serving the State Pageant.

The Participant and/or the Guardian, as the case may be, hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Pageant Parties from and against all losses, costs and expenses incurred in connection with any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, investigation, or settlement directly or indirectly arising out of, is based upon, is a result of or is related to: the Participants entering, competing in, or presence at the State Pageant, including, without limitation, any injury or death suffered by the Participant or any parent, guardian or invitee of the participant or such parent or guardian or invitee; crimes committed in or near the Venue, claims of liability for products manufactured, or services performed by third parties which are offered as prizes, or sold to Participants, whether prior or subsequent to the State Pageant, and whether at the Venue or elsewhere; libel, slander or any other form of defamation by or of the Participant; any injury or death suffered or caused by any vehicle at the State Pageant or serving the State Pageant, including without limitation, any automobile, bus, van or other multi passenger commercial vehicle transporting Participants, any officers or directors of the Pageants, Pageant staff, employees, agents, contractors, or invitees, to or from any of the premises constituting the Venue in connection with the State Pageant; latent or other defects in the Venue; any action or omission by any other Participant, titleholder or former titleholder, judge, sponsor, or spectator of the State Pageant, or by any person in any way associated with the State Pageant, or the Venue, whether as officer, director, employee, staff, agent, independent contractor, chaperone, or otherwise; and any damage to or loss of Participant’s property.

Specifically excluded from this indemnity is any liability arising from gross negligence or intentional and willful misconduct of the Pageant Parties, except that no claim for libel, slander or other defamation shall be deemed excluded from this indemnity unless it is malicious, and no claim for any injury or loss shall be deemed excluded from this indemnity based upon an allegation of negligent hiring or engagement. The Pageant Parties specifically assume no liability whatsoever, whether for acts or omissions, or otherwise, in connection with those with whom you contract or come into contact as a result of participating in the State Pageant. The term losses and expenses shall include, specifically, but without limitation, all claims or causes of action; liabilities; losses; compensatory, punitive or other damages; and all reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the Pageant Parties, or any of them.

Comportment & Venue Responsibilities*
By checking the box, I have read & agree to the terms & conditions
The Participant and/or the Guardian, as the case may be, agrees that polite and decent comportment at the State Pageant and the Venue is a requirement of participation or continued participation in the State Pageant. Any Participant may be removed from the Venue and not allowed to participate in the State Pageant as a result of the failure of such Participant to follow the rules and regulations of the State Pageant or the Venue, or the direction of State Pageant or Venue staff and employees, including, without limitation, chaperones.

The Participant shall be solely responsible for any damage to the Venue, which is caused by her or her invitees. The Participant shall also be responsible for her personal property, and any loss or damage thereto, whether by casualty, theft, or unknown cause, whether resulting from any act or omission of the Venue or otherwise. The Participant shall be required to timely vacate, and remove her belongings from any room or other portion of the Venue, at such time or times as is designated by D & D, and the Participant shall be responsible for any charge resulting from her failure to do so.

OTHER OBLIGATIONS; GOVERNING LAW

The obligations and agreements of the Participant are not intended to be comprehensive, but are in addition to any other obligations and agreements in connection with the State Pageant.
This Release and Participation Agreement shall be governed by the law of the state where the State Pageant is held, exclusive of its choice of law rules.

Contestant Agreement*
By checking the box, I have read & agree to the terms & conditions
If I am chosen or succeed to the title of Miss Maryland USA | Miss Maryland Teen USA, I agree that:

I will be managed solely by D&D Investments Inc. and the MISS MARYLAND USA | MISS MARYLAND TEEN USA pageant for civic and philanthropic appearances, and for commercial contracts of engagements for the period of time from June 1, 2024 through the final show date of the 2025 MISS MARYLAND USA | MISS MARYLAND TEEN USA pageant.

I will not promote my likeness, name, or title for any product, service, or event at any time during the approximate twelve months of my reign referenced in Paragraph 1 without prior approval of my State Director.

I will not contract for any commercial endorsement or guest appearance at any time during the approximate twelve months of my reign referenced in Paragraph 1 without prior approval of my State Director.

I will not sign an exclusive contract with any agencies during the approximate twelve months of my reign, without prior approval of my State Director.

I shall make appearances as Miss Maryland USA 2024 | Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024, at such time and place as shall be designated by my State Directors, Deborah N. Miller or Cynthia J. Provost or my Appearance Coordinator.

I shall not make any appearances as Miss Maryland USA | Miss Maryland Teen USA without prior consent from my State Director or appearance coordinator.

I shall not conduct any interviews (radio, newspaper, television or otherwise) without prior consent from my State Director or Appearance Coordinator

I shall not appear in a swimsuit in public as Miss Maryland USA 2024 | Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024.

I shall not smoke or drink alcoholic beverages during or immediately following an appearance as Miss Maryland USA 2024| Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024, or at any time while wearing my Miss Maryland USA | Miss Maryland Teen USA crown and/or banner.

I shall have my appearance attire approved in advance by my appearance coordinator or State Director before any appearance as Miss Maryland USA 2024 | Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024.

I shall endeavor to act as a role model and always as a professional while making an appearance as Miss Maryland USA 2024 | Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024.

I shall attend and compete in the 2024 MISS USA® | MISS TEEN USA® pageant and agree to submit my social security number to the State Pageant Office upon request.

If I am elected as First Runner Up, I understand that if for any reason Miss Maryland USA 2024 | Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024 shall not or cannot fulfill her obligations, upon the request of the State Director, I shall act in the place of Miss Maryland USA 2024 | Miss Maryland Teen USA 2024 and assume and perform such duties as the State Directors shall assign to me.

I shall fulfill all appearance obligations as agreed on by my State Director, Appearance Coordinator, and Official State Sponsors, which will be provided to me upon obtaining the MISS MARYLAND USA® | MISS MARYLAND TEEN USA® title. I shall not cancel any scheduled appearance without the acknowledgement and written permission from my State Director or Appearance Coordinator.

I shall adhere to such other reasonable rules and regulations as the State Directors shall from time to time prescribe.

If I win the applicable national title, I accept that this Agreement will become null and void immediately and I will thenceforth be managed solely by the MISS USA® Organization.

Pageant Weekend Rules & Regulations*
By checking the box, I have read & agree to the terms & conditions
In order for this pageant to run smoothly and in the interest of fair competition, we require all Contestants to observe a few simple rules. Please make every effort to comply with the guidelines listed below:

Contestants must wear their pageant identification at all times.

During rehearsals and mandatory time in the dressing rooms, Contestants must not leave the area for any reason unless accompanied by a chaperone. All rehearsals will be closed to the public.

Contestants may not leave the hotel at any time during the pageant (including a trip to the parking lot) unless authorized by pageant officials.

Contestants may not have any visitors on their hotel floor or in their hotel rooms. This includes, but is not limited to: parents, friends, family members, hairdressers, etc. No one except for Pageant Staff will be allowed in the contestant’s rooms, dressing rooms or backstage during pageant weekend.

No room service or charged calls will be allowed unless the contestant places a deposit with the hotel. All room service charges and telephone bills are the responsibility of the Contestant.

Courtesy and proper language is required when dealing with other Contestants, the pageant staff, and the staff of our Host Hotel.

Contestants must be on time to all scheduled events; this includes but is not limited to, reporting to the dressing rooms at the required times.

None of the contestants (outside of competition), their parents, friends, relatives, etc., are to engage any of the Judges or Auditor in conversation at any time prior to the absolute conclusion of the pageant.

There will be no public display of affection allowed between Contestants and their boyfriends. This includes but is not limited to: hand-holding, kissing, constant or prolonged hugging, walking arm in arm, etc. If in doubt, choose the side of caution.

There will be absolutely no smoking in public, and no drinking of alcoholic beverages by the Contestants at any time during the pageant weekend. Non-prescription drugs are not permitted.

All cell phones brought by Contestants must remain in the Contestant’s hotel rooms. Any cell phones used by Contestants at rehearsal or at special events will be confiscated. Contestants may use cell phones in their hotel rooms as much as desired.

Pantyhose and/or stockings are not allowed for swimsuit competition.

All Contestants will participate the day of competition from beginning to end and will participate on stage for the crowning of the new MISS MARYLAND USA® | MISS MARYLAND TEEN USA®.

Any misconduct or infringement of the rules may result in immediate disqualification and dismissal from the pageant.

Payments*
By checking the box, I have read & agree to the terms & conditions
Registration Fee - Each contestant is responsible for submitting a $195 registration fee in order to officially be considered a state finalist in the 2024 Miss Maryland USA | Miss Maryland Teen USA Pageant. The $195 registration fee is a non-refundable administrative service fee. If the contestant is unable to participate in the 2024 pageant, regardless of the reason, the registration fee will be forfeited and the amount of $195 will NOT be refunded to the paying party.

Sponsorship Fee - Each contestant is responsible for submitting a $1195 sponsorship fee in order to participate in the 2024 Miss Maryland USA | Miss Maryland Teen USA state pageant. Contestants are encouraged to obtain sponsors in an effort to reduce the financial responsibility off themselves. Individual installment dates will be given to each contestant to help keep her on on track, but ultimately the total amount of $1195 will need to be submitted prior to each contestant's participation in the 2024 pageant.

The $1195 sponsorship is non-refundable. Contestants who are unable to participate in the 2024 pageant will NOT be refunded. Contestants who are unable to participate are able to transfer the total amount of sponsorship submitted to the following year's event if they wish to participate then. At that time, the contestant will only be responsible for paying the remaining balance of the sponsorship fee for that Pageant year.

Title Request Form

All State Finalists will receive a pageant weekend competition sash with a title that will be given to you on pageant weekend. This title should represent your city/town/county, a state landmark, a street name, the school you attend, etc.

The title you choose cannot have more then 24 characters in it, including spaces. The name of your state is not permitted as a sash title. Examples are provided below:

Miss Title Examples	Teen Title Examples
North Bethesda	North Bethesda Teen
Annapolis	Annapolis Teen
Baltimore County	Baltimore City Teen
Ocean City	Ocean City Teen
University of Maryland	Howard High School Teen

Please list 5 title options in the boxes provided below in the order that you prefer. We will do our best to choose one of your options, however, if all the title options listed have been delegated, the pageant will provide a pageant weekend competition title for you.

IMPORTANT: You may not list the title of Miss Maryland USA or Miss Maryland Teen USA below. This title will not be given. Please do not type it in the boxes below.

Sash Option 1*
Sash Option 2*
Sash Option 3*
Sash Option 4*
Sash Option 5*

By signing below, I certify that all information given is true and correct to the best of my ability.
Contestant Electronic Signature*

I understand that my typed name constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.
Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature (Required if contestant is under 18 years of age)

I understand that my typed name constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.
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Medical & Dietary Restriction Information Form

Medical Information

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Title Request Form

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