OFFICIAL RULES
Contestants will be expected to participate in the following sub contests in order to qualify for the finals, and to win the title
Sidamo traditional costume
Evening wear / SHIB-SHIB
Traditional Abesha- Kamist
Personal interview
Stage presence
Personality
In addition it is here by stated the Contestants / winner shall be bound by the following additional terms, rules and conditions to execute her Reign as MISS ETHIOPIA WORLD 2002
1.1 Contestants must be Unmarried in the year that they are competing, failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing
1.2 Contestants must be Aged between 16 & 29 years old in the year that they are competing, and provide proof by means of a recognized government issued document certifying her age. failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing
1.3 Contestants must be Ethiopian citizens, or have at lease one parent who is an Ethiopian citizen. failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing
1.4 Contestants must be able to read and write, failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing disqualified
1.5 Contestants will be selected in stages, based on the format described else where in this website, under The Road to the Beauty Crown, leading up to the finals.
1.6 Contestants will be expected to turn up promptly for all rehearsals and events for the Beauty Pageant, and follow all instructions that are given to them, failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing
1.7 Contestants will be expected to take part in a series of photo shoots, wearing outfits chosen by the Pageant organizers, which will include, swim suit, traditional outfits, lingerie, sports wear, casual wear, evening wear failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing
1.8 Contestants will be expected to under go a Visual and medical screening, prior to participating in the Pageant failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing.
1.9 Contestants must be pleasant and lady like in their conduct at all times, failure to do so will render the contestant ineligible, and she shall be disqualified from competing.
2.1 Miss Ethiopia World , Must not attend any function in private as Miss Ethiopia World , during the year that she is the reigning Queen with out the full permission of The Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant.
2.2 Miss Ethiopia World , Must wear the Miss Ethiopia World" Beauty Pageant crown and sash at all public engagements.
2.3 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall attend all public appearances booked by Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant
2.4 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall be dressed decently and properly at all times, During her reign, as Miss Ethiopia World ,
2.5 Miss Ethiopia World , May not conduct any form of commercial endorsements as Miss Ethiopia World , with out prior permission from The Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant, during the year that she is the reigning Queen
2.6 Miss Ethiopia World , Be seen in a compromising or embarrassing situation in public or private, or any situation that is likely to bring disrepute to the status of Miss Ethiopia World , or cause embarrassment to the pageant or to the Ethiopian Life Foundation
2.7 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not Get married or engaged during her reign, as Miss Ethiopia World , without the permission of the president of The Ethiopian life foundation
2.8 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not Become pregnant during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World, without the permission of the president of The Ethiopian life foundation
2.9 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not be seen to be intoxicated, under the influence of narcotics in public or private at any time. during her reign, as Miss Ethiopia World .
2.10 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not Associate with people of questionable character, during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
2.11 All contestants are expected, to meet and complete all assignments ontime set for her by the President of the Ethiopian Life Foundation on time, any Contestant who fails to meet the requirements shall not be entitled to the full prize package offered, amd may not challenge the awards.
3.1 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not Make or share any paid or un paid political views, endorse any political parties or campaign for or on behalf of any political parties, during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
3.2 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not Enter into any business relationship with out prior permission from The Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
3.3 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not Accept any gifts or presents, from any person or business in return for making an appearance at a public function or a place of business, during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
3.4 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall not take part in any commercials for any company or organisation not endorsed by The Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant and without the permission of The Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
3.5 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall conduct her self in a manner expected of a beauty queen that represents Ethiopia at all times
3.6 Miss Ethiopia World , Shall maintain her body weight to within +/- 10% of the weight stated on the entry form during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
3.7 Miss Ethiopia World , will be expected to participate in fund raising activities and be a major spokes person on HIV / AIDs, awareness, The sexual exploitation of children and womens rights issues, during the year that she is the reigning Miss Ethiopia World .
3.8 All photos submitted shall become property of The Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant and may be used In future promotions, and marketing events, and shall not be limited to Beauty pageants.
3.9 By signing the agreement the contestant is also signing a binding management contract with Nubian Talent Search, Nubian Talent Search shall be the exclusive talent agent and management representative for any future modeling assignments that the contestant enters into and shall manage the contestant for a period of no less than 6 years form the date of the contract being signed in return for a management fee of 20% of the contestants earnings from modeling and show business
3.10 Miss Ethiopia World Beauty pageant , shall make bookings for Miss Ethiopia World to make public appearances, to raise money for the cause, and shall charge what ever the marked forces allow for, Miss Ethiopia World shall be paid a commission of 25% of all booking fees, paid monthly in arrears, in addition to her prize purse.
3.11 All prizes described are subject to availability from our sponsors, and are subject change at any time, no substitute shall be made for prizes that are not available, or are withdrawn.
3.12 Miss Ethiopia World agrees to attend a minimum of 48 such Paid public appearances, in support of fund raising activities both within Ethiopia and outside Ethiopia
3.13 The contestant here by waives all rights to take any form of legal action against the President of The Ethiopian Life Foundation , or the Organizers of the Miss Ethiopia World Beauty Pageant , be it in an official capacity or in a private capacity regarding the outcome or any disputes that may arise from the contestant entering the Miss Ethiopia World Beauty pageant,
3.14 The president of The Ethiopian life Foundation shall have a final say in all matters and disputes in relation to the outcome of the Beauty pageant, and his decision shall be final.
These are general rules and are not meant to be the only grounds for termination, The contestant agrees that the information supplied in the Official entry form is true and correct and agrees that any deliberate omission or falsification shall constitute grounds for Disqualification and stripping the contestant of the title. The contestant shall have no right of appeal beyond the president of The Ethiopian Life Foundation, who shall make all final decisions. The terms MISS ETHIOPIA WORLD, THE ETHIOPIAN LIFE FOUNDATION, or the organizers Of MISS ETHIOPIA WORLD Beauty pageant shall be deemed to be referring to the President and Chief executive Officer, of the Ethiopian life Foundation, from whom all such permission shall First be obtained in writing, before any activities are undertaken by Miss Ethiopia world