About Us

Date

Location

Charity

LPA State Directors

LPA STAFF

Age Divisions

Categories of
Competition

Entry Fees

Delegates

Prizes

Sponsors

Schedule

Tickets

Reigning Royalty

Contact

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ILLINOIS
PLUS AMERICA

NEVADA
PLUS AMERICA

OKLAHOMA
PLUS AMERICA

TEXAS
PLUS AMERICA

       
 

Louisiana State
Miss Plus America Pageant


APPLY FOR 2009 NOW!!
(Your application will be sent to the Louisiana State Director via Email!)

Congratulations Lori Adams, the new Mrs. Plus America!


DATE:  April 20, 2009


LOCATION


Best Western Landmark Hotel
2601 Severn Avenue ~ Metairie, Louisiana, 70002-5934
Phone:  504-888-9500
Discounted Room Rate:  $79


 LOUISIANA PLUS AMERICA CHARITY:

The Louisiana Plus America official charity is the Kenner Food Bank.  All contestants are asked to bring a bag of non perishable food items as well as baby items.

The TIMES Picayune Newspaper will be featuring the pageant in association with the Kenner Food Bank.


LOUISIANA STATE DIRECTORS:


Shelly Winters
State Director

Shelly Winters Black is founder and CEO of Louisiana's Most Talked About Productions - Shelly's Pageant Express. Mrs Black has over 16 years experience in the field of Pageantry. She has held competitive titles at the state and local level. She has coached, inspired, and prepared 3 national title holders. Her girls have an impressive winning record at the state and local level with consistency attaining top ten status at national competitions.

In addition to her experience with pageantry she also has over 25 years experience in the field of cosmetology and is a former salon and boutique owner. She serves as an on location stylist and makeup artist for pageants as well as bridal events and is in association with the film and movie industry. Shelly's work has been featured on E.T. in association with The Miss. Plus America Pageant.

She is a Sixteen Year Veteran for Hair & Make-Up and Coach to The Miss. New Orleans Pageant & The Miss. American Dream pageant Systems. Shelly feels blessed to have worked with many celebrities including the delightful and Beautiful ( Rue McClanahan) known as " Blanche DeVereux" from the Hit series The Golden Girls. Shelly has appeared in several New Orleans Commercials and celebrity Emcee. She also serves as a coordinator for the world renowned "Mardi Gras" celebration in New Orleans. She is the wife of Sean, mother of Robert and together they share 5 incredible children. Shelly is a resident of Kenner, Louisiana and is Extremely proud to be the New Director for the Miss. New Orleans Pageant!


LPA STAFF:  


Stephanie McClain
Delegate Liaison

Sammy Steele
Contestant Coordinator

Denise McKnight
Former Ms. Louisiana United States
Mrs. Galaxy 2005
Celebrity Judge

Sean C. Black
Stage/Production
Management

AGE DIVISIONS:

Miss: Ages 18-29
Mrs.: Ages 20 & Up married.


Ladies in the Miss division may be single, married, divorced or widowed.  Ladies in the Mrs. Division must be married by April 19, 2009.  Delegates must wear size 14W or larger.

At-Large contestants are currently being accepted to represent their city, parish or  region.

 

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

On-Stage Interview: 50%
Evening Gown:  50%
   
Optional Competition:
 
 
Photogenic $10
Overall Photogenic $10
Portfolio $10
Overall Fashion $10

2009 TOTAL ENTRY FEE:  $395.00

*Deadline for entry into the Miss Louisiana Plus America Pageant is March 16, 2009.

Deposit $95.00 to secure title, receive official crown and banner with promotional materials and payment schedule will be set up by an one on one basis.

All monies are due by March 16, 2009.

Payment by cash, money order or cashier's check only. Make payable to Shelly Winters-Black.


How to secure your local Louisiana title:

It's that easy!



2009 Miss Louisiana Plus America Delegates

     
     

2009 Mrs. Louisiana Plus America Delegates

     
   

 


PRIZES:

NOTE:  Each contestant must bring a small gift representing their city or parish to exchange with other delegates in their division. Bring this to registration!

2009 Prize Package:

Entry fee into National Pageant
Official State Crown
Official State Banner
Royalty Pin
Gift Certificate from local merchants
Gift Bag of assorted toiletries
Lovely tote bag
Crown Box for appearances
Lovely necklace & earring set
Photo promo cards, Official State Portrait
Appearances throughout the year
Photo in local newspapers
Photo featured on State Website
.........list to be continued as sponsors join in!
 
Awards also given for Best Interview, Best Elegant Pant Wear, Best Gown in each age group.
There will be an Overall Interview, Pant Wear and Gown winner for entire pageant.

Note: Some prizes are subject to fulfillment by award/prize sponsors.  The Louisiana State Plus America Pageant, its affiliates, and workers assume no responsibility for the failure of sponsors to fulfill their commitment. Director reserves the right to substitute prizes.


SPONSORS:
 

 

West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, Louisiana
 
Carmen & Santos Salon
 
Derbigny House Hair Salon
 

SCHEDULE:

2009 Schedule TBA!


TICKETS:

Louisiana State Plus America Pageant Finals:
              Adults:  $15.00
              Children under twelve:  $7.00
              Complimentary Entry:  Visiting Queens. Crown and banner and registration required.
 
Program Books:  $10.00

REIGNING ROYALTY:

Erin McKenna
Teen Louisiana Plus America
Autumn Labit
Reigning Miss Louisiana Plus America
2nd Runner-Up to Miss Plus America

Lori Adams
Reigning Mrs. Louisiana Plus America

Newly Crowned Mrs. Plus America
Deidra Foley
2005 Miss Louisiana Plus America
Miss Plus America 2005
Miss Plus America Ambassador 2006-2008
Newly Crowned Miss Plus America Lifetime IV
MPA Director of Marketing and Promotions

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Official Director of the Louisiana State Miss Plus America Pageant is Shelly Winters-Black.

For more information on the Louisiana State Miss Plus America Pageant, please contact Ms. Winters-Black at 504-400-8958.

Visit our website!  www.shellyspageantexpress.com

Email:  shellyspageantexpress@gmail.com

You may also contact the Executive Offices at Coronet Productions by emailing Melissa Stamper at director@missplusamerica.com.


All information subject to change!  All dates tentative!


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