Welcome to the Annual Kentucky Regency State Pageant on May 17th at the Bardstown High School in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Regency International Pageant is an innovative organization that is helping change the world for today’s women. We are excited to have you join us on today’s journey to the crown. Our goal is to cultivate our contestants’ passion for contestants drive for success and desire for personal development. We seek to shape leaders and are excited to work with contestants who want to have fun, learn about themselves, make new friends, gain self-confidence, connect
with their community, expand their knowledge, and increase their marketability. The lessons learned and skills acquired through this pageant experience can last a lifetime. Welcome to our pageant family

AGE DIVISIONS
Tiny (4-5)
Petite (6-7)
Little Miss (8-10)
Junior Miss (11-12)
Junior Teen (13-15)
Teen (16-18)
Miss (19-29)
Mrs. (18-44 Married)
Ms (18-44 divorced/widowed/ 29+ never married) Classic (45+)
Illustrious (60+)
Shapely (age 19+ size 14W+)
*Division Age is determined by age on August 1st, 2025

Our Venue

Bardstown High School

Located conveniently between Louisville and Lexington, the Bardstown High School Auditorium hosts a variety of pageants throughout the year. This space has an excellent stage, lighting, seating, and backstage space. We are thrilled to be in this space for the entire competition!

JUDGED CATEGORIES

1. Interview (25%)
2. Photogenic (25%)
3. Fashion Wear (25%)
4. Evening Gown (25%)

Entry Fee

(Contestants UNDER 18) – $250
(Contestants OVER 18) – $350
Referral Discount- $100 Family Discount
(It can be used for siblings, friends, family, etc.)

To officially register, you must pay a $100 deposit toward your total entry fee. The remainder is due by pageant day.

ITEMS DUE:

*These things are due leading up to the pageant

REGISTRATION FORM

DEPOSIT– $100 Deposit Due with Registration Form
HEADSHOT – Used for photogenic scoring and People’s Choice voting RULES AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

*Click on the highlighted Links to turn items in

Special Awards

Best Interview- Top score in the junior and senior divisions in Personal Interviews. People’s Choice Award- All contestants entered for free. Public votes are $1.00 each. The highest vote-getter in the pageant will win a regional title and a prize package
*OR Cash Scholarship
(* will only win a cash prize if the people’s choice winner is also a Kentucky State titleholder.

Full Transparency

We set our line-up alphabetically by local title (e.g., Miss Bowling Green comes before Miss Louisville). We offer to meet with our winners to discuss their strengths and areas for improvement, especially in preparation for Internationals.
We measured participants’ scores and the highest score in each category while maintaining confidentiality. Contestants can also judge judges’ written comments.
Blank scorecards can be viewed before the pageant so you will know what the judges are scoring.
All contestants will have the option to apply to compete at the International pageant.
Contestants will have access to a private FB page where we communicate frequently.
We can advise and resources for hair/makeup, poise, and wardrobe.

*BEFORE YOU SIGN UP FOR ANY PAGEANT, SEE HOW MUCH INFORMATION THEY PROVIDE PUBLICLY. TRANSPARENCY IS IMPORTANT TO US, AND SHOULD BE TO YOU. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Service and Title Visibility awards are given out at the International Pageant. Please get in touch with Emily Costa for prior approval before volunteering in your local community. Volunteering is recommended but not required; it is also recommended that contestants choose a platform that they support. Contestants should speak about their platform during the on-stage introduction and in their panel interview. Please clearly understand how you will volunteer for this organization during your reign.

Our Prize Package (This may vary in small ways)

State Winners in Each Age Division will Receive:
*Scholarship covering Entry at the International Pageant in San Antonio, TX
Official Regency International State Crown
Official Regency International Kentucky State Sash
Official Regency International Crown Box
Beautiful Floral Bouquet
3 hours of pageant coaching/consulting with Emily Costa
Featured on our social media sites etc.
Custom Matching Royalty Wardrobe
Custom Artwork
Sponsored Gift Bag
**People’s Choice Winner (1 overall Winner)
People’s Choice Award
Scholarship covering Entry at the International Pageant in San Antonio, TX
Official Regency International Regional Crown
Official Regency International Regional Sash
3 hours pageant coaching/consulting with Emily
*FULL Scholarship covering Entry at the International Pageant in San Antonio, TX only exists if there are 2+ contestants in an age division. If a contestant competes and wins by default, they only receive half of their entry
fee paid for.
**If a people’s choice winner is also an overall State Division winner, they forfeit the regional title and are instead awarded with a CASH PRIZE consisting of half of the total people’s choice funding to be used for Internationals. The other half goes towards prize package funds for state royalty.
(Cash Prize is a Maximum of $1000)
(Select prizes may not be given until completion of reign. Prizes are subject to change without notice)
Other Awards:
Best Interview (Junior and Senior Division Winner)
People’s Choice (1 overall Winner)
Certificate of Participation (Available for ALL Contestants)
Gift Bag (ALL Contestants)
No Lines Nude Self Tanner (ALL Contestants)
Instruction on public speaking, poise, walking, and interview
Invitation to private FB group