Registration

Here's how the competition works:

1. REGISTRATION: Jan. 23 - Feb. 17 (use form below)
2. SEMI-FINALISTS: Judges will select the top 28 semi-finalists from all applications to be showcased on the official Facebook Voting page from Feb. 19 - March 2.  The general public will get to place votes for their favorites to be finalists, which will be taken into final consideration by the judges.
3. FINALISTS: The top 14 finalists will be chosen for the 12-week elimination competition by a combination of judges' votes and fan voting.  Competition will begin March 2012 and run through May 2012 with the Top 3 finalists competiting in a final fashion show and photo challenge during the final episode.

To be considered for the competition, please submit the requested information below.

All applicants must be a legal resident of Texas and at least 16 years of age upon application submission. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by applicable law.

IMPORTANT: After submitting the form below, you should receive an email confirmation that your application was received successfully. If you did not receive said confirmation or experience difficulty submitting your application, please submit the requested information directly to modelsearch@thecrushgirls.com.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Schedule

Please check below for the dates/locations of model search competitions in your area:

Jan. 23 - Feb. 17:  Send in applications for consideration.

Feb. 20 - March 2:  Fan voting for semi-finalists.

March 9:  12-week competition begins.

Rules

Competition Sponsors: TheCrushGirls.com and Crush Modeling Agency are the sponsoring entities for the Corpus Christi Top Model competition.

Eligibility: Contestants must be a legal resident of Texas and at least 16 years of age at the time of entry submission. The Sponsors reserve the right to disqualify any contestant at their discretion. Entrants agree to be bound by these official Rules. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by applicable law.

How to Enter: Contestants must submit the information requested on the official event page at TheCrushGirls.com, including 3 recent photographs (maximum of 100k in size) - 1 head shot, 1 3/4 shot (waist up) and 1 full body shot. Requested information should be sent only to modelsearch@thecrushgirls.com; successful submissions will receive an automatic reply to confirm receipt. For information, entrants may contact marketing@thecrushgirls.com.

Judges' decisions in connection with all matters concerning the Contest shall be final and binding. Only potential finalists/winners will be notified. By entering the contest and/or accepting any prize in connection herewith, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsors and all prize suppliers, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, advertising and promotional agencies, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively, "Releases") from and against any and all claims, actions, and liability for any injury, losses, damages, disputes and/or disability resulting from participation in this contest and/or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, any travel or activity related thereto).

Selection: Entrants' submissions will be initially evaluated by judges with qualified candidates (semi-finalists) being invited to promotional test shoots at the Sponsors' discretion. Upon completing test shoots, semi-finalists will be featured on Facebook Voting application for voting by the general public. Fourteen (14) finalists - determined by a combination of fan voting and judges' votes - will be entered into Competition to be held in Corpus Christi where the winner will be announced.

Grand Prize: Winner will be awarded (1) trip to New York City for 2 (airfair & hotel; all additional expenses provided by winner), (2) representation by the Crush Modeling Agency (3) additional prizes (TBD) provided collectively through additional sponsors. All federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Taxes, if any, are the Winner's sole responsibility. No substitution, transfer, assignment or cash equivalent permitted. The Sponsors reserve the right to substitute prizes with one of equal or greater value, at the Sponsors' sole discretion.

Your entered photograph must be your property. If you use a photograph or any other material that is not your property, it is your responsibility to secure all necessary rights and permissions to submit it and to permit Sponsor to use the photo as set forth in these rules.

Once you submit your photo, it becomes property of TheCrushGirls.com and Crush Modeling Academy/Agency. Any photographs & video in connection with this contest may be used for advertisements and/or promotional materials surrounding this contest and may also be used by the Contest Sponsors in their advertising, promotional, online and collateral sales and public relations materials.

By submitting an application in respect to this contest, all entrants automatically agree to the use of their photographs, video, names, images, likeness, biographical information and places of residence, without compensation, in print, radio, online or televised publicity relating to the contest, and TheCrushGirls.com & Crush Modeling Academy's websites, and automatically acknowledge that they waive the right for any payment, day fee or other monetary compensation from, in conjunction with or in any relating to the Contest Sponsors. No negotiations with outside agents of any entrant will occur. All communications will take place directly between the Contests Sponsors or its representatives or agents and the entrant.

Submission of an entry grants Sponsor the exclusive right to edit, illustrate, abridge, modify and publish the entry for any and all purposes in any media whether currently in existence or hereafter invented (including but not limited to print and digital media) without further compensation to the entrant or winner. Sponsor has the exclusive right to reject entries deemed inappropriate or unfit to publish due to content or photo file size.

Winner & finalists will be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, a publishing rights release and a publicity release (where permitted by law). If the completed signed forms are not received within 7 days of the date printed on the notification, prize may be forfeited and the entrant with the next highest scoring entry will be selected as the alternate winner. By accepting the prize, winner agrees that Contest Sponsors, their officers, directors, agents, and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting from participation in the contest and/or the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize and they will be held harmless against any claims of liability arising directly or indirectly from participation in the contest or the prizes awarded. By entering, participants warrant that their entries are original and that Contest Sponsor's use of any material submitted will not violate any rights of any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any copyrights. Participants further agree to indemnify and hold Contest Sponsor harmless from any claims arising from Contest Sponsor's use of entrant's or winner's submissions.

Entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Sponsors are not responsible for late or misdirected entries or technical malfunctions and may suspend, modify or terminate the contest in the latter event. In the event of early termination, judging and selection of winners will take place using all eligible entries received prior to termination. Photographs will not be returned to entrants.

Liability for any applicable taxes and any other expenses not expressly included in the prize will be the sole responsibility of the winners. Any required tax reporting forms will be furnished to the IRS.

By entering this contest, you agree to accept these contest rules and the decisions of the judges, which are final. Management of the competition to be the sole responsibility of TheCrushGirls.com.

This Contest is subject to federal, state and local laws with venue in Nueces County in the State of Texas. By entering, you agree to be bound by these rules and you give your express permission to be contacted by Sponsors by e-mail, phone and/or mail.

FAQ

What are the age limits to compete?

Women 16+ at the time of submission are eligible to compete.

I'm not really tall...can I still compete?

Absolutely!  We fully realize that the Coastal Bend is not a true high fashion market, nor is the talent base.  With that in mind, the competition will place more emphasis on "commercial" modeling, instead of just "editorial" (i.e., couture, high fashion) modeling.  Commercial models include those that may work in print ads, catalogs, TV commercials, trade films, promotional modeling, etc., so there is more opportunity for a wider variety of "looks" and physical types.

What can I expect in each weekly challenge?

Each week, the contestants will compete in a photo challenge, and quite often, in an additional assignment that encompasses more of the commercial modeling industry.  For example, you may be asked to participate in a TV commercial or represent a product/brand at an event.

Are tattoos okay?

Tattoos are not a deal breaker.

How will the judging work?

Judging will be based on a combination of the following critera:

• Photogenic quality
• Posing ability
• Personality
• Public speaking/acting (including on-camera presentation)
• Marketability

There will be 4 judges in each weekly elimination round.  Fan voting, managed through a Facebook application, will determine a 5th vote.

Will I get signed by a New York agency?

There is absolutely no guarantee.  The trip to New York City is simply a rare opportunity for the winner to take a week to explore the center of the modeling/fashion industry, as well as to take advantage of the casting call/interview possibilities that are always available there.  Crush Modeling Academy/Agency will help prepare the winner to take full advantage of the opportunity.