The Universal Diamond Pageants, located in Atlanta, GA. is the home of the most astonishing Beauty and Scholarship Pageants in the South. We specialize in beauty and scholarship pageants for kids, teens, and women ages 6mon - 25yrs of age. Our focus is to build confidence and leadership skills as well as to encourage young women to work toward a promising future filled with success. We offer our contestants prizes such as Glamorous Crowns, Trophies, Plaques, Sashes, Scholarship/Award money, and various other prizes! Our Pageant System is open to all sizes, height, weight, ethnicity, and experience does not matter. Whether the students are new to the pageant world or a pro on stage, they will find our system a positive and exciting experience!
“Hollywood Glam” Semi-Glitz Pageant - $100.00 Registration Fee
February 28, 2015 - 3pm -6pm
The Hilton Garden Inn, 110 Interstate West Pkwy, Lithia Springs, Ga. 30122
Pageant Director: Janieka L. Bennett Office: 678-948-8120
Email: Website:
Mailing Address for registration forms: Janieka Bennett c/o Universal Diamond Pageants, 4228 Akins Ridge Lane, Powder Springs, Ga. 30127
Online payments can be made through Pay Pal using the email address($3.00 fee):
All checks and money orders can be made out to: Janieka L. Bennett
IMPORTANT DATES
Saturday, December 6, 2014 - $50 Deposits are due to hold the contestant’s spot. (non- refundable)
Saturday, January 31, 2015 - Final Registration/All Optional Categories/Talent Competition Payment due/ last day to complete Registration (non-refundable unless pageant is cancelled)
Saturday, February 14, 2015 – ALL TICKET SALES MONIES ARE DUE!!! Tickets will be sold at the door for guest that don’t purchase advance tickets.
Saturday, February 21, 2015, 2:00pm – 4:00pm – Meet and Greet / Rehearsals
Saturday, February 28, 2015, 3:00pm- 6:00pm – PAGEANT DAY!!!!
PAGEANT ATTIRE
Look #1- Pageant T-Shirt and Jean shorts for the opening dance (shirts will be given to contestants)
Look #2- An outfit that represents a Hollywood Actress fashion portion of the pageant! Be VERY creative, fashionable, and unique!
Look #3- Pageant Gown/Dress for the formal portion of the Pageant
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PAGEANT PRIZE, VENDOR, AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Meet the Director
Mrs. Janieka Bennett was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana and raised in Austell, Georgia. From the time she was ayoung girl, she always knew that she wanted to be successful and make a difference in the lives of others. After graduating from South Cobb High School in Austell, GA., Mrs. Bennett decided to take some business classes at Strayer University, in which she mastered and decided to start her own modeling agency entitled “Diamond Dolls Modeling Agency”. Diamond Dolls Modeling Agency started in August 2008. The agency gives young women of all ethnic backgrounds between the ages of 18-25 the opportunity to utilize and enhance their modeling skills. Several of the ladies have been in music videos, fashion shows, and magazines. Diamond Dolls has expanded tremendously and has encouraged young women to have confidence and to work hard to achieve their goals. Furthermore, Mrs. Bennett decided that she wanted to help young teens reach their goals and give them the support that she had when she was growing up. She decided in August 2010, to start Pink Diamonds Inc. ( which is a mentoring program that helps young girls focus on career development, education, self-esteem, and encourages them to reach their fullest potential. Mrs. Bennett has always been a motivated person determined to touch the lives of others. In the future, she plans on expanding Diamond Dolls Modeling Agency nationwide, Directing Beauty and Scholarships Pageants(Universal Diamond Pageants) all over the United States for girls and women 6mon-21yrs old, and to be a motivational speaker for local schools to encourage young teens to stay on the right path.
How do the contestants benefit from the pageant?
** Our pageants focus on academics, confidence, and good interview and public speaking skills
** Many of the skills that the contestants develop while preparing for a contest are skills they will use for the rest of their lives.Learning how to interview in front of a panel of judges will benefit them whenever they will be interviewed in their professional lives such as job applications.Public speaking is an ability that is always useful as they learn to answer impromptu questions with knowledge.
** They learn how to make dedicate their lives to accomplishing goals they have set and how to achieve them.
** Many of the contestants make friends for life with the other contestants. They find themselves studying together, encouraging each other, and sometimes become the best of friends and provide one another with a shoulder to lean on.
**We encourage our contestants to become positive role models in their community.
** 2 winners are chosen in each pageant, runner up and the winner, whom receive various prizes such as tiaras/crowns, trophies, plaques, sashes, and national recognition for themselves and their school on the Official “Universal Diamond Pageants” website which is viewed by many across the country daily.
** Every contestant is a shining star who gets to shine amongst their peers, teachers, family, and friends while the grace the stage under the spot light.
** Our pageants are an excellent exercise for building self-confidence in our participants. The atmosphere is ALWAYS positive. Self-confidence is a trait that allows women to pursue their dreams free from fear which we always encourage.
Pageant Fundraising Ideas
Bake sale
Candy apple sale
Candy sale
Car wash
BBQ plate sell
Fish Fry
Raffle tickets
How to get sponsorship for the Pageant fee and other items
Make a list of all the people you know or businesses that you frequently visit in order to approach them for sponsorships.
Make a list of services or products you might need for the pageant, for example; a dress, suit, shoes, jewelry, hair cut/styling, or Pageant entry fee. Out of your list of prospects, think of which individuals or businesses can provide you with these items.
Establish a budget. If you still need money to cover additional pageant expenses aside from the products and services you will receive from your prospective sponsors, you can ask for monetary donations from other sponsors who are still on your prospect list.
Approach your prospective sponsors in person or in writing by introducing yourself and your involvement with the pageant. Be prepared to discuss what kind of sponsorship you would like from them.
Sponsorship Tips
Seek sponsors in advance. All people and businesses need time to plan their budgets.
Approaching sponsors in person is more likely to produce better results, than approaching them through a phone call or in writing.
Be persistent. For every "No" you receive, a "Yes" is around the corner!
“Hollywood Glam” Pageant Registration Form Pageant Fee: $100.00
Name: ______Date: ______
Address: ______
______Home Number: ______
______Cell number: ______
T-Shirt size: ______Grade: ______Age: ______Birthday: ______
Employer/School: ______
Interests/Hobbies: ______
School Activities/Sports/Clubs: ______
Tell us something interesting about yourself:
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What are your career/educational goals?
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What would you like to gain from your experience in this pageant? (Circle all that apply)
More confidence More Friends A fun experience A moment to shine
Would you like to book an appointment with a Hair Stylist or Make-up Artist? YES NO
Are you interested in modeling? YES NO
Pageant Divisions: (Circle one)
Little Miss Diamond (12mon-2yrs) Jr. Miss Diamond (3-4yrs) Tiny Diamond Princess (5-7yrs)
Little Diamond Princess (8-10yrs) Jr. Diamond Princess (11-13yrs) Diamond Princess (14-16yrs)
Diamond Queen (17-18yrs)
All optional categories are $25.00 each (Circle all that you want to enter)
(Miss Photogenic) (Prettiest Formal Dress) (Best Hair & Make up)
(Best Fashion/Pageant Theme Attire) (Prettiest Smile)
Diamond Talent Competition for all age groups: $50 Entry fee (Circle One) YES NO
Parent/Guardian: ______(Print)
______(Sign)
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Office use only:
Payment info: CASH CHECK PAY PAL Amount: $ _____ Balance due: $_____
Referred by______Date: ______
Hi Parents or future contestant(s),
Please be sure to mail in your Registration forms and fees as soon as possible due to limited space in each age division. If you need to arrange a payment plan, please do not hesitate to call. We will mail out tickets to pre-sale to friends and family once I receive the registration and ticket release forms back in the mail. Tickets are $20 each and there will be a prize given on stage at the pageant for the contestant in each age group that sells the most tickets. Tickets can be sold as a donation if the person purchasing cannot attend but would like to support. Each contestant will be required to sell at least 10 tickets each and if more are needed, we can send more out to you. All ticket monies and left over tickets will be collected by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015. Please sign the ticket release portion of this form and return it with the registration packet. Any guests that wish to purchase an entry ticket on the day of can do so at the door and the contestant will receive credit for it. Thanks so much for your participation! Feel free to call 678-948-8120 if you have ANY questions.
Janieka L. Bennett
(Pageant Director)
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Pageant Entry Ticket Release Form
Contestant’s Name: Contestant’s #:
Parent Name: Contact Number:
I understand that my child ______has to sell a minimum of 10 Entry tickets for the upcoming Pageant that she is competing in. I will commit to selling at least 10 tickets that are priced at $20 each and I understand that the ticket monies for all tickets sold will be due to be turned in to the Pageant Director, Janieka Bennett on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015. If I cannot sale all 10 tickets, I understand that I will be responsible to pay for them or my child will be unable to compete.
Parent/Guardian: ______
Date: ______