FAQ What is American Excellence USA competition? The American Excellence USA program is a mail in / online program to recognize the amazing women of excellence that are dedicated to their platforms in health issues. Your health related issue is not limited to a sickness, it can be as simple as living a health lifestyle. Is this program related to any other program? No. American Excellence USA (AEUSA) is not affiliated with any other pageant or program. How does this program work? This program is held as a a mail in / online program. Every contestant the qualifies receives a title, sash, and entry into the National program. All contestants must send in a: Bio to include anything that you feel is of interest to this program. Headshot. (must be taken within the last year) Platform statement. This must be sent in an e-mail. All pageant fees and above information must be sent in before any title and prizes are shipped for the Local/State/ Regional or Ethic program. If you qualify and you have been accepted, you will move on to the National program. You must submit : Photo in sash 10% Platform involvment (list or document all things you have done for your platform) 40% Documented Appearances for AEUSA (include pictures) 50% All information must be sent in by December 1st. The more you turn in for your platform involvment and appearances, the more points you recieve. Be creative. Add anything that you feel is of interest that pertains to your platform. Please do not send any original copies of important documents. You may send in photocopies. You may scan and email all information. As a title holder, what are my duties? All winners will have specific duties. Please see them here. What are the fees? The fee for entering is $45.00. This is for your Local/State/Regional/Ethinc and National entry. This fee covers crowns, sashes, certificates, taxes, shipping and other operating costs the program may incure.