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Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant!

We are very excited that you are taking a step toward joining us for our 40th Annual Pageant!
The Ms. New York Senior America Pageant gives honor to women who have reached the "Age of Elegance". We are searching for a gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, honor, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans.  

Our pageant consists of 4 weighted categories: Personal Interview, Talent Presentation, Evening Gown Presentation and Philosophy of Life. The Personal Interview is a 5 minute meeting/question and answer session between each finalist and the panel of judges. On the morning before the pageant begins, you will have the opportunity to meet with the judges privately so they get to know you. The Presentations of Talent, Evening Gown and Philosophy of Life are done during the pageant. Each section of the pageant has time limits and we will have plenty of rehearsals and pageant coaches to help guide you in the process.

Please fill out this application and send back to us! 

Will you be Ms. New York Senior America 2025?  
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Name *
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Address *
Cell Phone number *
Home Phone number *
Birthdate *
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Marital Status *
Husband/Partner's Name *
Number of Children 
Number of Grandchildren 
Number of Great-Grandchildren
What is your Talent? *
Are you presently employed? What is your occupation?  *
Please describe your work experience. (in 175 characters or less) *
Please list/describe your organizations, professional groups, or memberships. (in 175 characters or less)  *
Please list/describe your volunteer work or community involvement. (in 175 characters or less) *
Please list/describe your interests. (in 175 characters or less) *
What has your life been like since you reached the age of 60? (in 175 characters or less) *
TALENT INFORMATION SECTION:

During the pageant, a 2 minute, 45 second time limit is placed on the talent presentation.  The time runs from the moment your music, routine, act, etc. begins until your act ends.  The time does not include stagehands setting up, or you walking on or exiting the stage.  

The Talent Presentation must be in good taste, reflect "The Age of Elegance" and be presented with dignity and style (in content and costume). Talent must be appropriate to be viewed by persons of any age category.

Talent may not use fire, animals, excessive props or other people. Two exceptions to this are the use of guide dogs for persons who are visually impaired and one accompanist playing an instrument.  Dance partners are not permitted. Lip synching is permitted as a talent, but it must be clearly stated in your introduction.

Music with Disney copywrite is prohibited. If you intend to sing with recorded music, the music cannot include any "backing tracks" or "background singers". Songs cannot be used multiple times by multiple contestants within the pageant. The first contestant to submit and secure their song choice will be the only contestant allowed to use a particular song.

Props are permitted, however you must be able to carry the prop yourself.  A "stage set" is not permitted.



Please describe/list your talent. *
Talent Introduction:
In 175 characters or less, please provide the introduction you would like the audience to hear when you are introduced by the Emcee to do your talent presentation.

The Emcee will start your introduction with a phrase such as, "Next we have Contestant Number 1, Jane Smith from Massapequa." Next will follow the text/ information you provide and should tell the audience what you plan to do as your talent, but can also include some very brief background information. Please do not use the word "I" within your text. *
Do you plan to use a prop/props during your talent presentation? If so, please describe. *
Do you have any on stage requests? *
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Preferred microphone. *
Will you use music? *
Will you change into a costume/different outfit for your talent presentation? *
EVENING GOWN AND PHILOSPHY OF LIFE INTRODUCTION

The Emcee will start your introduction with the phrase, "Next we have Contestant Number 1, Jane Smith" so that the judges know who you are.  Then the Emcee will read the text that you provide (no more than 250 characters) as you model your gown.

After you model your gown, you will approach the microphone stand and present your "Philosophy of Life".  Your Philosophy of Life can be no more than 875 characters, and cannot exceed 35 seconds in time.

After you present your Philosophy of Life, the Emcee will say your name and contestant number as you leave the stage.  


In 250 characters (or less), please provide your introduction to be read by the Emcee when you enter the stage for your Evening Gown Presentation.

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Philosophy of Life: (in 875 characters or less--in 35 seconds or less)

The Philosophy of Life should embody the beliefs you feel have been your guiding principles to success in daily life, through happiness, and tribulations.  You might choose to provide insight or guidance to others.  This is an opportunity to impart unique, personal, heartfelt, beneficial, inspirational words of wisdom to others. This is not meant to be a biography or a life history.  The Philosophy of Life must be recited by memory, and cannot exceed 35 seconds in length.

Please provide your Philosophy of Life. *
INFORMATION FOR PAGEANT JOURNAL/PROGRAM

The following information will appear in the Pageant Journal along with your head shot photo.  Each field is limited to 175 characters.


Name and Hometown: *
Organizations: *
Special Interests: *
Talent: *
Personal Statement: *
Thank you very much for completing the 2025 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant Application!

We are looking forward to meeting you!

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