Plus Teen USA Pageant and Conference America's Exclusive Pageant and Conference for Plus Size Teens
"Promoting Inner Beauty, Self-Acceptance, and Confidence That Permeates Outwardly"

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, January 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- During the weekend of October 23-25, 2009, Dallas/Ft. Worth will play host to the Plus Teen USA, 2009 Pageant and Conference. Young ladies ages 13-19 who wear size 13 and up (junior size 12 and up), will gather together from all over the United States for fun, friendship, education, and inspiration to celebrate themselves in the skin they're in, while discovering their full potential. Contestants will walk away with a renewed sense of self esteem, self awareness, self image, self acceptance... SELF. Only one of the contestants, however, will walk away with the title of Plus Teen USA, 2009, a beautiful crown, a minimum $500.00 scholarship, and numerous other fantastic prizes.

Contestants, regardless of race, family structure, and past pageantry experience, will compete in Personal Interview, Casual Wear, and Formal Wear competitions, with five finalists answering a final question to determine who will become Plus Teen USA, 2009. Contestants may also enter optional Photogenic, Performance Talent, and Non-Performance Talent Competitions such as arts and crafts, written word, photography, a portfolio exhibit, and a designer outfit.

No swimsuit or pageantry experience is required for the competition.

Thirty percent of teens in the United States are overweight. Doctors say, if this overweight epidemic is not stopped, this will be the first generation not to live as long as their parents. "Although true beauty comes from within, when we look good, we feel better about ourselves, and when we feel good about ourselves, we appreciate ourselves more and take better care of ourselves", states Jacqueline Lawrence, National Director.

Recognizing the fact that many plus size teens struggle with poor self-images and low self-esteem, our expert conference speakers will utilize candid approaches to addresses these and other issues, in hopes that contestants will recognize and embrace their inner beauty.

Our Spokesperson and Featured Speaker is none other than Sharon Quinn, the 6 foot, shaved-head beauty known as "The Original Runway Diva" who is infamous for her appearance on all three seasons of the Oxygen Network's popular "MoNique's F.A.T. Chance".

Plus size teens interested in participating in a life transforming experience can register online today to become contestants in Plus Teen USA, 2009 at www.plusteenusa.com.

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Press Release Contact Information:

Jacqueline Lawrence
Plus Teen USA
National Director
2355 N Hwy 360
Grand Prairie, TX
United States 75050
Voice: 817-317-1992
Fax: 817-633-3346
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