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Miss Gulf Coast Equality Pageant

Eligibility Requirements​

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• The early registration fee is $100.00.

• Effective August 1, 2026, the registration fee will increase to $150.00.

• Provide a valid government-issued photo identification.​

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of competition.​

• Be a legal resident of the United States and possess a valid Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number.​

• Submit complete, accurate, and truthful information on all application materials. Any contestant found to have knowingly provided false, misleading, or incomplete information may be disqualified from the competition and may be deemed ineligible for future participation.​

• Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the values and mission of Gulf Coast Equality and the Miss Gulf Coast Equality Pageant. The Board of Directors reserves the right to deny or revoke eligibility if an individual's conduct, actions, or public reputation are determined to be inconsistent with the integrity, mission, or reputation of the organization. Any such determination shall be made at the sole discretion of the Board and communicated to the affected individual.​

• Former contestants of the Miss Gulf Coast Equality Pageant, excluding former titleholders, are not eligible to serve as judges for future competitions.​

• The Board of Directors reserves the right to interpret and enforce all eligibility requirements and competition rules in the best interest of the organization and the pageant.