ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR PAGEANT APPLICATION

TITLEHOLDER OBLIGATIONS

The Titleholder is required to produce a minimum of One (1) TICOT fundraisers during their Title Year.

The Titleholder is required to attend Coronation and Purchase a Ball Ticket

The Winner is awarded a command performance at the next Coronation.

The Titleholder will hold the Title for a period of approximately twelve (12) consecutive months.

Titleholders MUST remain a member in good standing of The Imperial Court of Toronto (TICOT) for the duration of their Title Year.

Titleholders are considered to be ambassadors of TICOT and shall act as hosts and greeters in Hospitality Suite during Coronation weekend (Friday OR Saturday)

The TICOT Executive reserves the right to suspend/void the title and appoint another contestant to finish the title year should a Titleholder fail to complete the Title requirements and/or does not remain a member in good standing of TICOT.

No applications will be accepted after 11:59 PM on August 15th, 2025 and all contestants must be signed into the event no later than 6:00pm in preparation for the Pageant to begin. Failure to do so by 6:00pm will result in a deduction that is left up to the judges.

First place will receive the title of TICOT’s Entertainer of the Year 2025, a plaque, Gift Certificates from local businesses in the Village, a dedicated performance slot at Coronation 39 happening on October 11 th, 2025 at the Chelsea Hotel.

Second place will receive flowers, a plaque, Gift Certificates from local businesses in the village.

Third place will receive flowers and a plaque.

Contestants will be scored accordingly:

1. Presentation (no theme) (25 points)
2. Talent (50 points) – this a maximum of six (6) minutes
3. Regal/Formal Wear (25 points)
If only one contestant should enter, a minimum score of 70% is required to be awarded the title.
By clicking submit to the application form I agree that I am: 19 years of age or older, a resident of the realm of The Imperial Court of Toronto and a member in good standing of TICOT. I also understand the Rules of the Pageant and the obligations of the winner(s) as described. If selected winner of the Pageant, I agree to abide by the terms and obligations set out in this application and the TICOT Constitution and Bylaws.

NOTES · The winner will be referred to as TICOT’s Entertainer of the Year 2025
· Music will be supplied for Presentation, Regal/Formal Wear.
· Music for Talent must be supplied by the contestant and emailed to no later than August 15th at 11:59pm.
· Talent has a time maximum of six (6) minutes. The includes setup time. The Talent will not go over six (6) minutes because we will stop the music at exactly six (6) minutes, and the contestant will be judged on what was delivered in the original six (6) minutes.
· Any contestant that is not ready on time for a given category will receive a deduction of ten (10) points from their final score.
· Contestants that appear impaired or under the influence of alcohol or other substances will be removed from the pageant.
· No bare breasts/buttocks/genitals, or profound language in speech or music, hate speech.