 May 22, 2008
This year, one representative will be selected from each state based on the judging of their official State Representative Application Package. Judging of the Official Contestant Application, Contestant Platform Statement, two recommendation letters, and an overall impression score will result in the state titleholder selections. To qualify, contestants must be women, ages 18 and older by July 30, 2008. There is no "age limit" in this competition. Contestants must utilize a wheelchair as their main source of mobility however; this program DOES NOT exclude women who may be able to utilize their legs. Contestants must be residents or students in Alaska for at least two months, may be married, single, or divorced. Contestants may have children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, or no children. The winner of the Ms. Alaska title will receive an official MWUSA crown, banner, and qualify for the live competition and show August 7-9, 2008 in Akron/Cleveland, Ohio. According to Ms. Wheelchair USA, this nationally televised, competition promises exciting activities, family fun, friendly competitions, and is designed to showcase the successful stories of women who have overcome obstacles and are uniquely contributing to our society. The state competition fee is $200. Contestants may pay the fee themselves, get donations from family and friends, or obtain sponsorships from area groups, business, etc. All supporters will be acknowledged in the national program book. The fee is to be submitted with the application package. Deadline to enter is June 5, 2008. Interested contestants can
request an Official State Representative Application Package
by visiting the website at www.MsWheelchairUSA.org or by calling
the Ms. Wheelchair USA office at 330-612-5242. or Fine Productions
at 330-603-1201. Source of News:
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