Rose Dynasty Pageant 2026 Contestant Registration

All contestants must be 18+

To apply, submit the following:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A completed Pageant application below. (Incomplete applications will not be considered)
• Filled out questioner that is emailed after registered.( Due by November 16th)
• A non-refundable entry fee of $175 online before October 1st 2025.
• There is a non-refundable entry fee of $225 online for entries submitted between October 1st, 2025 through November 14th, 2025.
• No applications will be accepted day of pageant. Must be registered and applied by November 14th, 2025.
• A Charity of your choice to raise money for. (Must be a 501c3)

A completed online application and entry payment must be received by the Pageant Coordinator by November 14th, 2025  at 8pm EST. Applications will not be considered complete until completely received with payment.

An email will be sent confirming our receipt of the completed application and will provide further instruction about the competition.

**Important Dates Regarding Pageant**

• Music Must be turned in by November 15th, 2025. Emailed to:
   

  djscottiedrd@gmail.com  and jason@rosedynastyfoundationinc.org

• Pageant is Saturday November 22nd, 2025 expect to be at the theatre all day. Schedule is listed in the Handbook that will be emailed to you.

Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

1. Contestants must be competing in a female impersonation form, at least 18 years of age, and be able to show proof of age. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. does not discriminate against contestants with silicone or taking hormones. Using silicone and/or hormones will not be considered when judging or scoring contestants. Bearded Queens will not be docked for having facial hair if it is clean and neat. Tattoos will also not be judged. 

2. The Miss Rose Dynasty winner must host/organize at least one(1) charity event, while representing only Miss Rose Dynasty within one year of holding the title(not including ones run by Rose Dynasty and annual events). Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. will assist in this event. This includes, but is not limited to, budget, ticket sales, etc. The charity event must be well-thought-out and not done on a last-minute basis. This event must be handled professionally with significant thought and care. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. will assist with the process from start to finish. 

3. Winner must attend at least eight(8) Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. sponsored events, excluding the Miss Rose Dynasty pageant. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. may assist in travel expenses, not including accommodations.

4. The winner must be present at the succeeding pageant for the step down and must be present by the date and time of registration. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. is not responsible for travel or accommodations for the pageant.

5. Judging will be based on a total accumulated points system. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. will furnish score sheets. In the event of a category tie, low scores will be dropped for the parties involved. In the event of a placement tie, the highest talent score will break the tie. Pageant scoring will be done on a cumulative basis.

6. Contestants of the Miss Rose Dynasty pageant will be judged in the five(5) following categories: Interview, Presentation, Talent, Evening Gown/Q&A. Contestants have the opportunity to earn extra points through the Fundraising bucket contest. 

• Presentation is limited to two(2) minutes, and only handheld props are allowed.
• The talent portion will be limited to six (6) minutes. No score will be added towards the talent category after exceeding the six(6) minute limitation.
• Prop set up and break down time for each category will be limited to a total of three(3) minutes and will not be included in the allotted time for each category.
• Contestants must furnish their own music for all categories. Music must be properly labeled and emailed to: djscottiedrd@gmail.com and jason@rosedynastyfoundationinc.org no later than Nov 15th, 2025, at 8:00 pm EST. 

7. Contestants must adhere to a family-friendly performance/show basis. No sexual content or obscene language will be tolerated. Failure to adhere will result in points deduction and/or disqualification.

8. Any contestant, helper, and/or dancer(s) or affiliates caught in the act of stealing, intentionally destroying, or tampering with another person’s possessions will be immediately disqualified and will result in the removal from the contest and venue. This may also result in legal action.

9. Drug use and distribution of drugs with contestants and/or guest/performers are prohibited and will cause for disqualification and possible prosecution.

10. Contestants are responsible for their backstage helpers and dancers. Only one helper will be admitted backstage in the dressing room with the contestant (unless otherwise approved). Dancers will be required to pay admission.

11. The pageant’s winner will be required to sign a contract for the year of their reign before any prize winnings are received. Please familiarize yourself with the TERMS and CONDITIONS of this CONTRACT.

12. Winner is guaranteed $2,000 in cash ($1,000 at crowning, $500 at MRD benefit, and $500 at step down). 10 paid bookings while holding the title (each booking valued at $100). (Details are subject to change except for Cash and Crown)

13. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. has reserved the right to disqualify anyone who demeans, belittles, and/or bullies any contestant, title holder, and/or Rose Dynasty member and/or the foundation itself. This is also subject to the current title holder. 

14. All contestants must represent good moral character when representing Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. All contestants must have not willingly appeared in provocative and sexually explicit photographs for any film, video, and/or publication from the time of application, during the Pageant, and/or during their reign as a Miss Rose Dynasty up until 60 days after step down as Miss Rose Dynasty.

15. The Miss Rose Dynasty winner must not misrepresent, demean, belittle, and/or bully the Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant and/or Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc.

16. The Miss Rose Dynasty winner must represent Miss Rose Dynasty and Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. on social media and in public and must adhere to the rules, regulations, and contract.

17. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. reserves the right to make any decision concerning any matter that may or may not be covered by these rules and regulations.

18. Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. reserves the right to tag and promote the winner at any time they deem necessary.

19. All Miss Rose Dynasty contestants agree that, both during the competition and, if crowned, throughout their reign, they shall not hold any other pageant titles or compete in any other pageants without prior written permission from the Rose Dynasty Foundation.

Category Rules

Fundraiser Bucket Contest: 

(25 Points)

This category is based on raising money for the foundation you choose to work with throughout the year, along with Rose Dynasty. There will be a bucket with your name on it, and the amount of money raised that night will be totaled, and the placement will be sorted into who made the most. Please note you can start raising money when you submit your application, ( must be brought in Cash, Venmo, Cashapp(cashapp has a fee)and money turned in on the day of the pageant will count towards the amount of funds raised. (If someone would like to donate for a tax deduction, they need to make it through the website donation page. Make sure they put your name and the name of your charity in the note. This would not be considered a sponsorship toward the pageant.) Scores will be given as follows: 25 points for the highest amount of money raised, 20 points for second, 15 points for third, 10 points for fourth, 5 points for fifth, 4 points for sixth, 3 points for seventh, 2 points for eighth, 1pt for ninth, and any after.

Every contestant will have a check written in their name for the charity of their choice. The check will be sent to the charity from Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. and the contestant. The charity must be a 501 (c) (3) and be presented at the time of application. The Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. has the right to refuse and request the contestant to select a different charity if Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. deems the charity unfit and/or illegal to receive the allotted funds.

Interview Rules: (75 points: 25 points content/Did you fully answer questions, 20 points action plan/goals, 10 points speaking ability, 10 points connection with judges, 10 points overall impression/presentation)

This category is to learn more about who you are as an individual, performer and what you can bring to Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. Come up with an action plan and goals on how you can help Rose Dynasty and help in the community and Miss Rose Dynasty, Momma Ashley Rose and the Current Reigning MRD, along with board members, maybe present.

• Contestants should come dressed to represent their everyday selves. 
• Contestants are not required to dress in drag attire.
• This category will last up to five(5) Minutes.
• Must be ready and on time, or points will be deducted for every minute late. 

Presentation Rules: (40 points: 30 – Creative, 10 – Neatness)

Category – show us your best and creative “Rose” (flower)

• Must be family friendly; no foul language and/or sexually explicit content.
• No longer than two(2) minutes (with an allotted three(3) minute set up).
• Props must be (approved) safe; no open flames or dangerous equipment.
• All mess must be removed from the stage, including but not limited to confetti, water, sand, food, powder, or anything sticky.
• Be creative, show us what you have to offer.
• If bearded, beards must be neat and presentable.
• Tattoos will not be judged.
  

Talent Rules: (50 points: 20 – Creative Value of Talent, 20 – Quality (lip synch/live vocal/ medium of talent used), 10 – Technical (costuming/dancers/props/Set and use of stage, etc…)

• Talent must be family friendly; no foul language, nudity, and/or sexually explicit content allowed.
• Talent must be between three and five (3-5) minutes, no more than six(6) minutes, with a three (3) minute set up allotted.
• Props must be (approved) safe; no open flames or dangerous equipment.
• No mess is allowed to be left on the stage. This includes but is not limited to confetti, water, sand, food, powder, or anything that can be considered dangerous or result in injury.
• You will be judged on your time, creativity, and originality.

Evening Gown Rules: (40 points: 20 – Technicalities of the gown, 10 – Proper use of hair and accessories, 10 – Modeling)

• The gown must be clean and fit properly.
• Hair and make-up must be presentable.
• Jewelry must be complementing.
• If bearded, beards must be neat and presentable.
• Tattoos will not be judged.

Question and Answer: (20 points: 10 – Did they answer the question, 10 – Did they speak clearly and get their point across)

The category will take place during the evening gown portion.

• Questions will be chosen by Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc.
• Language must be family-friendly; free of sexual content and/or cursing.
• Contestants will have sixty(60) seconds to fully answer the question.

Social Media: (20 points: 1 point per post up to 20 posts)

Post a minimum of 20 posts promoting the Pageant, Rose Dynasty, and the charity you chose. Post must include information for the pageant’s ticket sales, tag Rose Dynasty, and or your charity. Encourage people to follow the Rose Dynasty and your charity. 

You will earn 1 point per post up to 20 points. This must be done in the 4 weeks leading up to the pageant. 

Miss Rose Dynasty Contestant Contract

Winner Receives:  $1,000 at crowning, $500 at MRD benefit, and $500 at step down, totaling $2,000. Other winnings include the Miss Rose Dynasty crown, custom jewelry, and prizes valued at $7,000. 

The Miss Rose Dynasty winner must actively represent the title by organizing and hosting a minimum of one (1) charity event during their reign (further details can be found in the Rules and Regulations). In addition, the winner is required to attend at least ten (10) Rose Dynasty events throughout the year, excluding the pageant itself. The winner must also be present at registration for their step-down at the following year’s pageant. 

Please note that while the Rose Dynasty Foundation, Inc. is not responsible for travel or accommodation expenses, travel reimbursement may be available for select events, excluding the pageant. The titleholder is expected to promote the Rose Dynasty Pageant with integrity and is strictly prohibited from misrepresenting the title. The winner agrees to uphold all rules and guidelines as outlined in the Contestant Handbook.

1st runner up receives: $500 cash the night of the event, free entry in next year’s pageant ($150 value), and other winnings valued at $1500.

2nd runner up receives: $150 Cash the night of the event, free entry in next year’s pageant ($150 value), and other winnings valued at $500.

If the winner can not hold up their commitment, they must return the crown, custom jewelry, and pay the value of all winnings back to Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. In this instance, the 1st runner up will assume the position as the winner.

    I ________________________________ (Printed Name of Contestant) agree, by competing, I will be filmed/photographed and my image/likeness could be used for future promotion of any and all Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc events both locally and internationally. I further understand that I will not be compensated for this footage and authorize Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc to use this footage as they deem necessary. 

Stage Name (Printed): __________________________________________________

Legal Name (Printed): __________________________________________________

Signature:_____________________________________     Date:________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________ 

Witness Name:_______________________________________________________ 

Witness Signature:_________________________________  Date:______________