AGENT FIELD PROMOTION Categories
ATTN: ALL FIELD AGENTS
For field agents who are deep undercover at their posts, aren’t able to rendezvous with the other agents on April 23, or even those who are attending in person and want a second shot at a title, now's your chance to earn a promotion and an official title at The Agency. We’re announcing our online-only Agent Field Promotion categories! Competitors who sign up for these BONUS categories will submit photos and a video of themselves online ahead of time and are evaluated by our panel of on-stage judges in the days leading up to our on-stage competition!
ONLINE CATEGORIES
AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full Beard
A full beard consists of hair on the upper and lower lip, the chin, the cheeks, and the sideburns, without any natural or shaven gap.
AGENCY CHIEFS OF STAFF
Styled Facial Hair
Facial hair or any type presented with the use of styling product(s)..
Legal products include only wax, hair spray, and other hair cosmetics. The use of hair extensions, fake hair, detached hair, or any form of hair pins, bands, or supporting elements is prohibited.
AGENCY DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Partial Beard
A partial beard is any facial hair that is neither a full beard nor a moustache. Natural or shaven gaps define the different styles and classes in this competition.
AGENCY CHIEF INSPECTOR
Moustache
A moustache is composed of facial hair above the upper lip. Moustache hairs can start growing from up to a maximum of 5/8" (1.5 cm) beyond the end of the upper lip.
CHIEF OF DISGUISE
Artistic Realistic
Create the most realistic looking facial hair you can, inspired by any style of facial hair. The more lifelike and convincing, the better. The facial hair style should follow the traditional and realistic appearance and structure of the beard and moustache style being recreated.
HEAD OF Q BRANCH
Artistic Creative
This artistic category is wide-open. Create the most imaginative and fantastic design you can, inspired by any style of facial hair. Creativity in material choice is encouraged.
LEAD AGENT IN-TRAINING
Just For Kids
Artificial and imaginative creations meant to resemble facial hair of any category, either literally or abstractly! Competitors limited to age 17 or younger at the time of entry submission.
HOW
1️⃣ Purchase your MABSC 008 Agent Field Promotion competitor ticket.
2️⃣ Register here, so we have your competitor info and details.
3️⃣ Email 3-4 photos (a headshot, left and right profiles, and a closeup if needed for any detailed work) and a short video with you saying the password FOXSTONE to fieldpromotion@beardleague.org.
WHEN
Submissions are due by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 at NOON Pacific. As with our in-person event, every last cent raised will go to Shine For Scott, a non-profit helping young adult colorectal cancer patients. Winners will be announced live on stage at the MABSC 008 and posted online!
Note that Agent Field Promotion competitor tickets and registration are separate from our in-person MABSC 008 event held on April 23. You can compete in both. Only those who have purchased a competitor ticket from rvabeardleague.storenvy.com will be eligible (this is a charity fundraiser after all).
First Place winners will receive a custom nameplate for their desk with their new title in The Agency. Second and Third Place winners will receive official framed certificates noting their meritorious service and the thanks of a grateful nation (along with a few other goodies).
Good luck. Stay vigilant.
Judging Criteria
For the following categories:
AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full Beard
AGENCY CHIEFS OF STAFF
Styled Facial Hair
AGENCY DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Partial Beard
AGENCY CHIEF INSPECTOR
Moustache
The judges will be taking into account the following whether styled or natural, with the last criteria holding the most weight:
Density – How full the features of the facial hair are. Denser is considered better than sparse.
Size – Length is a consideration as long as it complements the overall look. A long, ratty beard shouldn’t score higher than a well-kept shorter beard.
Healthiness – The facial hair should look well-cared for, maintained, and robust.
Personal Fit – How well their facial hair suits his face, and compliments him.
For the following categories:
CHIEF OF DISGUISE
Artistic Realistic
HEAD OF Q BRANCH
Artistic Creative
LEAD AGENT IN-TRAINING
Just For Kids
The judges will be taking into account the following:
Craftsmanship – Quality in execution matters.
Creativity – What about their work or concept makes them stand out? What was their inspiration?
Complexity/Difficulty – When applicable to the concept, a more involved or detailed work is desirable.
Fit – If there’s a theme, how true to the inspiration is it?