Competition Guidelines

We are looking for the next Model, Singer and Actor!

Entering is easy and almost everyone is eligible!* Just send in your photo or videotape, include a bio, age, place of residence and share with us your talent and how your culture and heritage shine through in your lifestyle.

Candidates will be judged and ultimately narrowed to 10 finalists based on their inner and outer beauty and their stories of inspiration.

Ten finalists—a diverse mix of male and female—will compete for a chance to win $25,000 in cash and prizes, including a modeling or recording contract, becoming the ALO Ambassador of Culture with worldwide travel and a feature cover story in ALO.

As you can see, the stakes are high, and the challenges will be tough. More significantly, the contestants will be judged on criteria beyond their outer beauty, but rather their beauty within. The judges will interview contestants and evaluate their presence, model qualifications, talent, attitudes and presentation.

Applications are now being accepted and must be received by June 30, 2009. [apply now]

*The fine print: We are looking for a diverse group of men and women who represent a broad cross-section of American society. You do not need to be of Middle Eastern descent. We only request that you have a strong appreciation of Middle Eastern heritage and/or culture. All decisions made by the Producers are final and not subject to review or appeal. All contestants must be 18 years or older at the time of application. All finalists will be required to complete and return the Applicant Agreement Package (to be furnished to the selected applicants) in a timely fashion.   

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, complete the entries as directed under each heading. To be eligible, entries must be completed and received on or by the closing date specified for each contest. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. All entries shall become the property of ALO magazine and its parent company Unique Image, Inc. ALO is not responsible for lost, misdirected or delayed entries. Entries received by telephone will not be accepted. One entry per person.       

Contests are open to the general public as well as anyone currently subscribing to ALO magazine. Identification must be produced on request. Employees of ALO magazine, its contest sponsor, advertising and promotional agencies and their respective affiliates and associates and such employees' immediate family members and persons with whom such employees are domiciled are excluded from this contest.   

The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded. Decisions of the contest judges are final - no substitutions will be available.  

Winners must sign a release form as prepared and accepted by ALO acknowledging their acceptance and understanding of the complete contest rules. ALO magazine and its parent company Unique Image, Inc. retain the rights, in its absolute and sole discretion, to make substitutions of equivalent kind or approximate value in the event of the unavailability of any prize or component of the prize for any reason whatsoever. This contest is subject to all federal and municipal laws. ALO magazine reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice. Approximate value of prizes may vary.  

By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or voice/photograph and municipality of residence for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium (including without limitation, radio broadcasts, newspapers and other publications and in television or film releases, slides, videotape, distribution over the internet and picture data storage) which ALO may deem appropriate.   

In accepting the prize, the winner, and any guest(s), acknowledges that ALO magazine and its parent company Unique Image, Inc.. may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s).    

Winner and and any travel companion, if applicable, must agree to the airline's Terms and Conditions of travel. Once confirmed, trip dates and travel accommodations cannot be changed by winner; however, travel is subject to availability, blackout dates, and/or change due to circumstances beyond Sponsors' and Administrators' control. Winner and any travel companion must travel on the same dates, itinerary, and fare class. Travel companions must travel at their own cost and prepay any and all expenses. No extensions will be permitted, and any unused travel will be forfeited. Prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer and may not be separated. All tickets issued in conjunction with the Grand Prize are not eligible for frequent flyer miles, and no code-share flights may be used.