1. Do I have to be an experienced pageant competitor or have competed in this pageant or it's preliminaries before to win?  NO.   Quite often our competitors are the “women next door.” 

2.  Do I need a pageant coach to prepare?  NO.  Even though some contestants wish to seek expert advice, we do not see this reflected in the overall outcome of the pageant.  Focus on being at your “personal best!”  We have an experienced staff to help you with any questions you may have, and the Director is delighted to work with each contestant.

3. Do I have to be a certain size or height to win this pageant?  NO.  Physical fitness is a factor in the scoring of the fitness wear portion, but is only a small percentage compared to your overall scores.  Physical fitness is important, but contestants are judged in four categories—evening gown, personal interview, on-stage question and fitness.  The most important of these is the interview.  Your height and measurements are not a factor in our judging. 

4. What is a platform, and do I need one to compete?  YES.  Our pageant is based on making a difference in your community however large or small.  We regard any community service you have performed as a platform, or any cause you may be passionate about, and encourage you to get involved with your community.  If you are having trouble deciding on a platform, we have a handout for you with ideas.

5.  Do I receive any gifts or acknowledgement for participating if I do not win?  YES.  The prize packages are very generous for the winners, but our sponsors give a beautiful swag bag of goodies to each delegate,  PLUS we award many trophies on stage for  Community Service, Photogenic, Director's Award, and in each category of Interview, Evening Gown, and Fitness.  

6.  If I win do I have to quit my job or put my family life on hold?  NO.   Our program is an excellent vehicle that encourages your success.  We would never advocate quitting your job, or school, or putting family activities on hold, this is abbut using your year as our state titleholder to help obtain your personal goals!

7.  If I have any other questions, may I contact the Director?  YES.  Michael Galanes is the State Director for the Florida International Pageants and welcomes all questions.  You may contact him via email at Director@flpageants.com.