The Miss Northeast and Miss IPFW scholarship programs in Indiana are helping contestants get into pageant shape at Pageant Boot camp: Bling Sweat and Tears. The day-long seminar is May 20 in Fort Wayne.

Speakers and sessions will help contestants be their best, competitive self. Keynote speaker Katie Stam Irk, Miss America 2009 is the first Miss Indiana to become Miss America, and she'll detail her year of service for audience members. Jim Robbins of Image Improvement will also speak at the seminar focusing on interview preparation.

A number of sessions will teach contestants to hone their skills in health and wellness, etiquette and appearances, makeup, modeling, walking, and interview. A panel will host a Q&A session. The panel includes Miss Indiana 2011 Jackie Jerlecki, Miss Indiana's Outstanding Teen Brianna DeCamp, Miss Indiana 2009 Nicole Pollard, Miss Indiana 2008 Megan Meadors along with former titleholders and directors.

Click here to download an event brochure, or for more information about the boot camp or to sign up, e-mail the Miss Northeast Scholarship Program.