2007 Miss America Outstanding Teen
Press Credentials Application
INFORMATION

The Third Annual Miss America's Outstanding Teen Competition will be held the week of August 7-11, 2006.

For over 86 years, the Miss America Organization has been helping young women achieve their goals and dreams. The city of Orlando, FL, will again be hosting this teen competition at the beautiful Linda Chapin Theater inside the Orange County Convention Center. 52 contestants, each representing their states along with the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands, will showcase their talents and compete for over $150,000 in scholarship assistance.

Tickets may be purchased through Ticket Master. For more information or to download the credentials application form, click here  or contact Kristi Gomen at 407-810-0839.

APPLYING FOR CREDENTIALS:  Click here to apply online.
Applications must be filled out and submitted in advance to Kristi Gomen at kgomen@cfl.rr.com or faxed to 407-522-9301. Upon acceptance of application, press must check in outside the main press room to obtain their badges for the length of their coverage time.  If applications have not been sent in advance, press are asked to fill out a form at the media room and submit two forms of valid-photo idea upon arrival. Any questions concerning the event, coverage, interview times or location of events need to be directed to Kristi Gomen at 407-810-0839.  Click here to apply for press credentials online.

PRESS ROOM AT MAOT
The press room for the week long events will be located at the Orange County Convention Center ROOM W221C.  Press is asked to check in daily, credentials must be picked up upon arrival and will be good for the week of the event. 

The press room at the convention center will provide phones, fax machines, WIFI wireless internet access and wire line Ethernet access. We encourage credentialed media to bring their own laptops. The press room is accessible on a first-come, first-serve basis since space is limited by reporters with credentials.

BROADCASTING LIVE AT THE CONVENTION
Companies seeking to broadcast their radio/TV program live from the convention must apply for credentials as indicated above. Companies broadcasting live will be responsible for their own audio-visual costs and all logistical arrangements, including audio-visual needs should be addressed to Kristi Gomen at the above number.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND TIMES
Log onto www.maoteen.org

ACCEPTANCE AND NOTIFICATION
MAOT reserves the right to decline any requests for credentials. Applicants requesting press credentials or workspace will be notified via e-mail upon receipt of the application form. MAOT will approve credential requests and notify your new organization of its status.  Click here to apply for press credentials online.