MISS R.E.A.-D.

About Miss R.E.A.-D

Our Mission

The Miss R.E.A.-D. Scholarship Pageant is a platform for young ladies from across the United States to exhibit their talents and skills honed through the REA-D Academy. REA-D represents Responsible, Education, Attitude, and Determination, essential qualities for women's leadership from youth to adulthood.

Conceived by Diamond Gorman, a former pageant contestant now dedicated to empowering women in the construction industry, the pageant fosters confidence and stage presence. Gorman, a mother of three daughters, values healthy competition as a means to nurture confidence and readiness.

To address the need for confidence-building beyond conventional activities, Gorman initiated REA-D Academy. This mentorship program enlists college students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and accomplished women from the community to prepare participants for the pageant.

The annual Miss R.E.A.-D event, held once a year at various locations, features various competitive phases for two age divisions: Little Miss R.E.A.-D. and Miss R.E.A.-D.. Winners are awarded a $500 scholarship and a year-long reign as queen or princess.

With the motto "A queen stays ready, so she doesn't have to get ready!", Gorman stresses the significance of preparation and empowerment. Through REA-D Academy, participants undergo extensive training to enhance performance skills, public speaking, and overall confidence.

The pageant experience transcends the stage, providing mentorship from influential women in various areas. Gorman believes the journey of self-discovery and growth is paramount, valuing bonds forged among participants.

Orientation for REA-D Academy is 6 weeks prior to the pageant day, culminating in a state-of-the-art beauty pageant attended by families, friends, politicians, community leaders, and most importantly, the supportive sisterhood they've cultivated.

MISS REA-D BEAUTY PAGEANT INTEREST FORM

Are you ready to be crowned Miss REA-D?

ARE YOU READY TO BE CROWNED? REGISTER TODAY!

ARE YOU READY TO BE CROWNED?

You can be a contestant…If you are a full-time resident of a city of the pageant , full-time student, and if you’re between the ages of 6 and 15 by 11:59 PM EST the day before the pageant date.

As a contestant, you will be scored by a Selection Committee in three equally weighted categories, consisting of

1) Appearance/Personality

2) Talent

3) Evening Gown

4) Question & Answer

and you will participate in two exciting stage shows.

Our program is designed to be an excellent vehicle for advancing your career and personal goals in our young women in throughout America.

Our highly respected Selection Committee will often include experienced professionals from the pageant, modeling, and entertainment industries!

To apply, you’ll need to follow the directions below:

Complete the application form on this page.
Review the Rules & Regulations and Eligibility Requirements.
Select a recent photo (This does not have to be a professional photo – a simple photo showing your face, head, and shoulders will do).
Click on the “Choose File” button and select your photo.
Once completed, click the “Im ready to win the crown!” button to submit your application.
Please send a text with contestant first & last name to (412)287-6816 once completed.
Once the pageant office receives your application, we’ll make a preliminary verification of your eligibility before emailing you your Official Welcome Handbook and your Contestant Corner portal login code.
Upon your application approval, you are now eligible to pay your registration fee of $200 due before the start of REA-D Academy.

MISS R.E.A.-D 2024

Please reach us at diamond@rea-demployment.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

MISS R.E.A.-D. CONTESTANTS:
Must be at least 6 years of age and under 15 years of age before 11:59 PM EST, before March 1st of the current pageant year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must either (a) regarding “residency” and documentation requirements:

(a) I now reside and have resided in the area as my “permanent and primary residence” for a period of at least three (3) consecutive months immediately prior to the commencement of the Pageant.

Must reside in the State as a full-time student or attend online full-time at a school

I will continue to reside in the state as a full-time student at that same school, college or university during the time of reign of Miss R.E.A.-D.

Must comply with all eligibility requirements as outlined in the Official Contestant Entry Form.

Must attend the informational session/ orientation

Must attend at least 80% sessions of R.E.A.-D. Academy

6 weeks

ACCEPTABLE PROOF-OF-RESIDENCY DOCUMENTS

PARENT/GUARDIAN of the contestant, you must provide photocopies of at least two (2) of the following types of documents, (a) and one of which must be of document type (b) through (e) as proof of residency in your state:

(a) birth certificate of contestant
(b) parent/guardian's driver's license/ identification card
(c) my resident tax return from the most recent tax year;
(d) contestants current school records (e.g., transcript or report cards with my address);
(e) lease or deed for a dwelling in my name (evidencing occupancy of dwelling for at least ninety (90) consecutive days immediately prior to the date of the State Pageant);
(f) Immunization Records/ Current Physical

JUDGING CRITERIA

Throughout our pageant system, from the local level to the international level, delegates are judged in three areas:

Appearance/Personality (1/4)

Pageant judges spend time with each contestant to learn about her successes, talents, goals and ambitions. Attention is focused on her poise, charm, self-confidence and her ability to communicate, as well as the substance of her answers.

Talent (1/4)

Candidates perform a talent of up to 90 seconds of their own choosing. Scoring is based on contestant's skill and personality, interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence and the totality of all elements, including costume, props, voice, use of body and choreography.

Evening Gown Competition (1/4)

Each contestant wears a gown she has chosen for herself. Attention is focused on each contestant’s overall appearance, self-confidence, sense of style and the beauty she brings to the gown of her choice.

Question & Answer (1/4)

Each contestant will be asked a question on a personal, worldly, or problem-solving topic that demonstrates their ability to think quickly under pressure and showcases the skills they have learned at REA-D Academy. They will be judged on the quality of their response.

R.E.A.-D. ACADEMY

R.E.A.-D. Academy will be held at a location for 6 weeks

All contestants are encouraged to attend all four sessions but only required to attend 3 in order to meet requirements of the pageant.

R.E.A.-D. ACADEMY

What is R.E.A.-D. Academy?

Welcome to R.E.A.-D. Academy, an immersive program tailored exclusively for contestants gearing up for the Miss R.E.A.-D. Beauty Pageant. Kicking off on March leading up to the pageant, this program serves as your gateway to success on the "Big Day."

During the academy sessions, participants will actively collaborate with our Director and VolunQueens to refine their public speaking, talent, and character development. Additionally, they'll have the valuable opportunity to forge connections with influential women in the Hampton Roads Area through group bonding exercises and engaging activities.

R.E.A.-D. Academy strives to embody the pageant motto, "A QUEEN STAYS READY, SO SHE NEVER HAS TO GET READY!" underscoring our acronym, emphasizing that every woman should be responsible, educated, possess a positive attitude, and be determined to succeed across life's various stages. The weekly schedule is packed with progressive activities and learning experiences, aimed not only at preparing contestants for the crown but also fostering personal growth in social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being.

Contestants will enjoy mentorship opportunities provided by our VolunQueens, engage in community service, virtual chat sessions, and form lasting connections. The primary objective of R.E.A.-D. Academy is to empower each contestant to assess their strengths and weaknesses, establish personal and vocational goals, and nurture the self-confidence and self-esteem required to pursue and achieve these aspirations.

WEEKLY AGENDA

FOCUS 1 - RESPONSIBLE
FOCUS 2 - ATTITUDE
FOCUS 3 - EDUCATION
FOCUS 4 - DETERMINATION

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About Miss R.E.A.-D

Our Mission

MISS REA-D BEAUTY PAGEANT INTEREST FORM

Are you ready to be crowned Miss REA-D?

The Crown is waiting for you!

IMPORTANT PAGEANT TIMELINE EVENTS

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RESPONSIBLE. EDUCATED. ATTITUDE. DETERMINED.

2023 Miss R.E.A.-D. Scholarship Pageant of Hampton

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2023 Miss R.E.A.-D. Scholarship Pageant of Hampton

ARE YOU READY TO BE CROWNED? REGISTER TODAY!

To apply, you’ll need to follow the directions below:

R.E.A.-D. TEAM

DIAMOND GORMAN

MCKENNA GRESHAM

DIAMOND GORMAN

KIM BRYANT

MCKENNA GRESHAM

DIAMOND GORMAN

MCKENNA GRESHAM

MCKENNA GRESHAM

MCKENNA GRESHAM

ANTONAE JOHNSON

MCKENNA GRESHAM

MCKENNA GRESHAM

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