Find out all about the MORE/Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search with these Q&As.  

Q. What is the MORE/Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search?
A. The MORE/Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search is a national model search contest for women between the ages of 40 -- 60 years old. The contest is in its fifth year and is sponsored by Wilhelmina Models and MORE Magazine.

Q. How many women are selected?
A. After all the entries are received and the contest is over, we select 10 women to receive a three-day VIP model trip to New York City in July 2004. The 10 finalists then compete for the chance to win guaranteed modeling contracts and an editorial appearance in MORE Magazine.

Q. What are the requirements?
A. There are no height or size requirements for this contest. You must be a legal female U.S. resident (void in CT, CO, VT, MD, ND, and PR). No purchase is necessary, but there is a $20.00 processing fee, which covers the basic costs of contest fulfillment.

Q. What is the deadline?
A. The contest launched on February 24, 2004 with the March 2004 issue of MORE magazine and will run until May 24, 2004 . All entries must be postmarked by May 24, 2004 and received by May 31, 2004 . E-mail entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 24, 2004 .

Q. What type of photo should I submit? Can I enter more than once?
A. Your photo should depict entrant's appearance and personality, including photogenic quality and vitality. Photos may be a snapshot, Polaroid, or digital, color or black and white, no smaller than 3" x 4" and no larger than 8" x 10". No slides, transparencies, or photocopies are permitted. Legibly print name of the entrant on the back of the photograph. Entries and photos become property of Wilhelmina Models and will not be returned. Entry forms may be photocopied and entrants may enter as often as they like, however, a separate entry form, photograph and processing fee is required for each entry.

Q. Is there really a market for women over 40?
A. Absolutely! That is why we hold the contest. While the market for women 40+ is not the majority of the modeling business, that is changing. The need and climate for women over 40 is steadily increasing and MORE and Wilhelmina are here to meet that demand.

Q. What are you looking for in the entrants?
A. We are looking for vibrant, photogenic women who are interested in the modeling business. There is no set formula regarding hair or skin color. We select what we hope are the strongest candidates from the photo submittals.

Q. What is an Open Call event?
A. The road to becoming a finalist in the MORE/Wilhelmina Model Search often begins at Open Calls, this year in Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, and New York City. At each Open Call, woman 40+ have the opportunity to enter the contest in person by filling out an application, paying a $20 processing fee, and submitting a current photo. (If you don't bring a photo, have one taken on site at no charge). Open Call participants also have the opportunity to meet Wilhelmina agents, MORE representatives, and previous Model Search winners.

Q. Is there an advantage to entering in person at an Open Call event?
A. No. All entries, regardless of whether they are submitted by mail, online, or at an Open Call, stand an equal chance. However, women who attend an Open Call event also get to meet MORE representatives and Wilhelmina agents in addition to seeing a fashion show at Nordstrom, receiving promotional items, and having the chance to enter on-site drawings.

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