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Do you know a teen that would make a great role model? One that wants to make a difference in her community? Could your teen benefit from developing leadership, confidence, and speaking skills? How about earning scholarship money too?!
The Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen pageant is now seeking contestants from New Bedford and surrounding cities and towns.
This year’s winner will receive a $500 scholarship, entry to the Miss Massachusetts’ Outstanding Teen pageant, plus additional gifts from community sponsors. The winner will also spend an entire year making appearances, and engaging in various community service and leadership opportunities. Runners-up and top scoring contestants will also receive scholarships and/or recognition.
Participation is open to teen girls between the ages of 13 and 17 from any of the following cities/town throughout Greater New Bedford: Acushnet, Assonet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, and Westport. (No high school seniors; 17-year-old seniors must compete in the Miss New Bedford pageant in the fall).
Contestants compete in five phases of competition: Interview, Talent, Physical Fitness (a brief, group Zumba-style routine), On-Stage Question, and Evening Wear. ***This is not a glitz/glam pageant. It does not require an expensive wardrobe. No experience is necessary.***
A full information session will be held on Wednesday December 6th at 6:30 PM at the Cheryl McCormack Academy of Dance located at 731 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford. Attendance does not obligate competing, however interested contestants are required to attend. If this date does not work, we encourage contestants to contact us to discuss a secondary date.
To register for the info session, email info@missnewbedford.org or call (508) 971-9564. You may also visit www.MissNewBedford.org or find Miss New Bedford on Facebook
*The pageant will be held on Saturday January 13th at 6:00 PM at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in New Bedford.
