Ambassador Program

Everyone Is Welcome

The Exemplary Ambassador Program is open to anyone who is passionate about service, advocacy, kindness, inclusion, and positive change. Ambassadors may be advocates, leaders, volunteers, caregivers, family members, allies, former titleholders, or individuals who simply want to use their voice to inspire others. No prior pageant experience is required.

We proudly welcome participants of all ages, genders, relationship statuses, backgrounds, abilities, identities, and life experiences. This program was created to be inclusive, accessible, and supportive for individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, chronic illnesses, neurodivergence, mobility differences, sensory differences, learning differences, mental-health conditions, and other unique experiences.

The Ambassador Program is also a meaningful opportunity for individuals who cannot travel, have limited ability to travel, or prefer to make an impact from home and within their local community. At Exemplary Pageants, we believe every person has a story, a purpose, and the ability to create meaningful change.

About the Ambassador Program

The Exemplary Ambassador Program is a virtual leadership, advocacy, and service opportunity for individuals who want to share their story, support a cause, encourage others, and represent Exemplary Pageants in a positive way.

There is no single “right” way to be an Ambassador. Each Ambassador is encouraged to participate in ways that are safe, accessible, comfortable, and meaningful for their personal needs and circumstances. Ambassadors may share a platform, participate in service projects, promote kindness and inclusion, make virtual or local appearances, advocate from home, use social media to inspire positive change, and support awareness campaigns or fundraisers.

Who May Participate

The Ambassador Program welcomes individuals of all abilities and life experiences. This includes individuals with physical differences, mobility differences, vision or hearing differences, autism, neurodivergence, developmental or intellectual differences, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, learning differences, mental-health conditions, and visible or invisible disabilities.

Caregivers, family members, allies, advocates, and individuals who cannot or prefer not to travel are also welcome. Anyone who is passionate about service, advocacy, kindness, and positive change has a place in this program.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Exemplary Pageants is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We understand that accessibility looks different for everyone, and whenever possible, we will work with Ambassadors to provide reasonable support that allows them to participate in a way that honors their needs and comfort level.

Support may include flexible communication methods, written instructions, reminders, extra time when approved, virtual participation options, captioning or transcripts when available, accessible document formats, support from caregivers or trusted support persons, alternative presentation formats, sensory-friendly options, and mobility-accessible event spaces whenever possible.

Accommodation requests will always be handled respectfully and privately.

Ambassador Submission Requirements

Each Ambassador contestant must submit one headshot or favorite photo and one video submission that is no longer than 90 seconds. The video should include your name, your state or region, your platform or message, and why you would like to become an Exemplary Ambassador.

Your video does not need to be professionally produced. It may be recorded using a phone, tablet, computer, or other device. We want to hear your heart, your story, and your purpose.

If a traditional video is not accessible, alternative submission formats may be considered. These may include a written statement, voice recording, slideshow with narration, supported video with a caregiver or interpreter, video using assistive communication devices, captions, sign language, or other communication supports.

AI-generated videos are not permitted.

Accommodation Requests

If you need an accommodation, please contact Exemplary Pageants as early as possible. You do not need to share more personal information than necessary. Please include your name, your Ambassador title or application status, the support you are requesting, and any important timing or communication needs.

Email accommodation requests to:
rebekah@exemplarypageants.com
david@exemplarypageants.com

Platform and Service Expectations

Every Ambassador is encouraged to have a platform, cause, or message that is meaningful to them. Platforms may focus on inclusion, accessibility, autism acceptance, disability awareness, mental health, chronic illness, caregiver support, adaptive sports, anti-bullying, animal welfare, community service, education, or any cause that reflects the Ambassador’s heart and purpose.

Ambassadors may participate through virtual appearances, community service projects, social-media advocacy, recorded messages, school or community presentations, fundraisers, awareness campaigns, interviews, local events, pageant events, or volunteer activities.

Ambassadors are never required to participate in activities that are unsafe, inaccessible, medically inappropriate, require unwanted travel, or are beyond their individual capacity.

Communication and Support

Exemplary Pageants understands that everyone communicates differently. We are committed to respectful, flexible, and supportive communication. Ambassadors may communicate through email, text, phone calls, video calls, written instructions, simplified instructions, reminders, checklists, assistive communication devices, or through a parent, caregiver, or support person when requested.

Whenever possible, captioning, interpretation, extra processing time, and additional communication support may be provided to help Ambassadors feel comfortable, prepared, and included.

Attire, Sashes, and Representation

Ambassadors are encouraged to dress in a way that feels comfortable, appropriate, and authentic to them. This may include dresses, gowns, business casual clothing, pantsuits, adaptive clothing, comfortable shoes, sensory-friendly clothing, titleholder apparel, or event-appropriate outfits.

Mobility aids, hearing devices, communication devices, service animals, medical equipment, orthotics, braces, and adaptive equipment are welcome and respected as part of each Ambassador’s presentation.

Wearing Your Exemplary Ambassador Regalia

Exemplary Pageants proudly supports our Ambassadors as they participate in pageants, service opportunities, community events, and other organizations. We celebrate the many ways our Ambassadors use their voices, platforms, and leadership to make a positive impact.

To protect the integrity and identity of the Exemplary Ambassador Program, Ambassadors may not wear their Exemplary crown, sash, or official regalia alongside another pageant system’s crown, sash, title, or official regalia.

Ambassadors are welcome to participate in other systems and organizations; however, Exemplary Ambassador regalia should be worn independently and only when representing Exemplary Pageants or participating in an event where it is appropriate to represent the Exemplary Ambassador Program.

Respectful Language and Conduct

Exemplary Pageants is a respectful, inclusive, and judgment-free organization. All Ambassadors, families, supporters, and representatives are expected to use respectful language, honor each person’s preferred communication style, ask before offering assistance, respect personal boundaries, avoid assumptions, celebrate differences, and speak positively about fellow participants.

Bullying, discrimination, ableism, harassment, hate speech, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Personal, medical, and accommodation information is private. Ambassadors are never required to publicly disclose a diagnosis, medical condition, disability, or personal history.

Any accommodation request shared with Exemplary Pageants will be handled respectfully and privately. Information will only be shared with staff members who need it in order to provide appropriate support.

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