2023 Competition Paperwork
Competing for Miss Seattle requires a little bit of paperwork. If you get started early, you should have plenty of time to get these documents together!
If you have ANY questions about the required paperwork, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! We love to provide guidance, assistance, proofreading, etc.
PAPERWORK DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 2023 @ 8:00PM
All paperwork must be completed and in Ross's hands by this deadline.
Option 1: Mail Paperwork
You can mail the paperwork to Ross at:
Ross Amkraut do Porto
2824 Copper Creek Drive SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Option 2: Hand Deliver to Ross @ Home
You can also make arrangements to hand deliver your paperwork to Ross at home. You must schedule a time with Ross to ensure he will be home to receive your paperwork packet. Appointments generally can be scheduled on weekends or after 5:00PM on most weekdays.
Option 3: Hand Deliver to Ross @ Work
Ross is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00AM until 3:00PM. His office is in South Lake Union and is located at:
234 9th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
When you arrive to the building, climb the stairs to the 2nd floor and let the Amazon reception desk know that you are there to meet with me. It is HIGHLY recommended that you schedule a time in advance. (If I am in a meeting, I will not be able to meet you, but you can leave the packet with reception and I'll collect it from them. If I'm not in a meeting, I will come down and collect the packet from you.)
To successfully submit your paperwork packet, please follow these tips:
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Utilize the checklist to make sure you are including everything.
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Get a large manila mailing envelope.
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Do not fold any documents.
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Place all documents in the correct order.
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Do not staple, paperclip, or hole-punch any of the documents.
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Choose an appropriate head-shot photo and have a photo service print the image. (CVS, Costco, etc.) You can keep the photos in the photo-envelope from the store to protect them from scratches or creases.
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Do not separate documents with plastic protective sheets, dividers, blank pages, etc.
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Provide a copy of your birth certificate
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Provide a copy of your driver's license (if you have one)
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Provide a copy of your most recent transcript/report card (unofficial copy or computer printout is acceptable)
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Candidate resume (9 Copies)
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Social impact initiative essay (9 Copies)
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5x7 color headshot photograph in portrait orientation (9 copies)
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Accompaniment music attached to production information form or e-mailed to MissSeattle.Producer@gmail.com
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(TEEN) $100 entry fee payable to Seattle Scholarship Organization
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(MISS) Complete the Competition Registration required by Miss America Organization -
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