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MISS USA® 2008 PRIZES

MISS USA® 2008 will receive the following from the Miss Universe Organization:

• The new MISS USA will be crowned with a custom diamond and pearl crown designed by MIKIMOTO, valued at $200,000
• A year long salary as MISS USA
• A shoe wardrobe from Nina
• Official MISS USA pearl tiara, valued at $17,500 from Mikimoto
• Opportunity to represent the USA at the 2008 MISS UNIVERSE Pageant
• A year's worth of hair care products and tools from FAROUK SYSTEMS
• A national and international multi-media advertising campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear
• A swimsuit wardrobe from SYRUP SWIMSUIT
• An evening wear wardrobe by Scala
• A two-year scholarship from The NY Film Academy valued at up to $100,000
• Luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses
• Personal appearance wardrobe
• A 4 day/3 nightfor two at any of the 28 Westgate Resorts located in the U.S. including the Planet Hollywood Towers in Las Vegas.
• Personal services including a year-long membership to Gravity Fitness and year-long pampering at New York City's John Barrett Salon
• Modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha
• Casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization
• Extensive travel opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners
• Access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties
• Consultation with stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers
• Professional public relations media training
• Professional media/public relations representation by Rubenstein Public Relations and Planet PR in New York City
• Year-long dermatology services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher

FIRST RUNNER UP - $3,000 cash award
SECOND RUNNER UP - $2,000 cash award
THIRD RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award
FOURTH RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award
TEN SEMI-FINALISTS - $500 cash award

MISS PHOTOGENIC USA ™ "Hot Shots" AWARD - $1,000 cash prize awarded to the contestant voted on and selected by the public via www.nbc.com

MISS CONGENIALITY AWARD - $1,000 cash prize awarded to the contestant selected by her fellow contestants as the most charismatic and inspirational


All Contestants will receive the following gifts:

• An assortment Farouk Systems hair care products and tools
• Swimwear from Syrup Swimewear
• Competition and fashion footwear from Nina
• YMI Denim gift package
• Fashions by Scala
• Robes provided by Aegean Apparel
• Gift bags provided by WOW! Creations