·        $150 – After May 1, 2008.

·        $125 - (A $25 early bird discount if the entry fee and application are both received no later than May 1, 2008)

·         $100 - For those contestants who have already competed in another preliminary for MGA ’09, prior to May 18, 2008, a discounted rate of $100 will be given!!!

Winner: ($2,655.00 Total Value)

·         Official Miss Gay Heart Of America Crown - $225

·         Official Miss Gay Heart of America Lapel Pin - $75

·         $750 Cash ($250 MGHOA ‘08, $250 at MGA ‘09, $250 when giving up the title)

·         MGHOA official jewelry set from Tiara, INC. - $295.00

·         Hotel accommodations at Miss Gay America 2009 - $700

·         Entry Fee into Miss Gay America 2009 - $125

·         Flowers - $50

·         MGHOA Plaque - $60

·         2 Paid Bookings @ $125 each ($250 total)

·         $125 gift certificate towards a wig from Senor Wigs (Juan S. Nunez III from www.senorwigs.com)

                                       First Alternate: ($1,460.00 Total Value)

·         $300 Cash ($150.00 MGHOA ‘08 and $150.00 MGA ‘09)

·         Hotel accommodations at Miss Gay America 2009 - $700

·         $100.00 gift certificate towards a wig from Senor Wigs

·         Flowers - $50

·         MGHOA Plaque - $60.00

·         Entry Fee into Miss Gay America 2009 - $125

·         Entry fee to Miss Gay Heart of America 2009 waived (if this person does not win the national contest)-$125.

Second Alternate: ($185.00 Total Value)

·         Flowers - $50

·         MGHOA Plaque - $60.00

·         $75.00 gift certificate towards a wig from Senor Wigs

All C                      Contestants will be required to wear a costume, gown, or pantsuit of their choice within the theme of “FUNKY TOWN” (A Return to the Classic 70’s Disco Era).  This is to be the contestant’s own interpretation.  Gown, costume, mini-dress, or pantsuit of your choice should be in Retro Psychedelic colors, fitting the 70’s era.  No headdresses will be allowed for contestants. Have fun with your costume, but remember that this is the first time the judges will see you on stage.  

                             Formers will be in Bright Neon colors. 

 A $50 Cash Prize will be given to a contestant for best use of theme. Winner will be chosen by Cocktail Entertainment, reigning MGHOA, and Miss Gay America.

1                                 11:00 a.m. Registration and Orientation

                                   12:00 p.m. Catered Luncheon Provided by Cocktail  Entertainment

                                     1:00 p.m. Male Interview

                                     2:00 p.m. Rehearsal for opening number and talent

                                     7:00 p.m. Role Call (entertainers, judges, and contestants)

                                      8:00 p.m. Pageant Begins (On-Time)

                                      7:00 p.m. - If number of contestants warrant, pre-judging of evening gown will then start at 7:00 p.m.

                                      1:00 a.m. Critique (all contestants &   judges must be present).                    Immediately following end of pageant.  Redick Plaza Hotel Dakota Room off of Lower Lobby. 

Alternate

Coco Montrese

Chacha Chalez

Atheena Voce 

Alina Malletti

Alina Malletti 

Amber West 

Celebrity Starr