NABBA USA Pro Status awarded to winner of each Men's Open Class, Men's Masters (40+), Ms. Figure and Ms. Bikini class winners in a Pro Qualifying NABBA USA competition with the stipulation that there be three or more competitors in that class. Pro Status enables competitor to compete in the NABBA USA Pro Championship Competition, the second to be held at The NABBA USA Nationals Championships (The American Bodybuilding Championships, Ms. Figure & Ms. Bikini America) in October or November 2013, in York or Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Check the Contest Schedule on the NABBA.com web site for updated specifics. Each Pro category, Men's Pro, Men's Masters (40+) Pro, Ms. Figure Pro and Ms. Bikini Pro, will have One Class with five placements; winner will be awarded a cash prize. Crossover is NOT PERMITTED between the Men's Open Pro Bodybuilding and Men's Master's (40+) Pro Bodybuilding.
Judging of the Pro Divisions will take place at the evening competition. Each Men's Open Class winners, Men's Masters (40+), the Ms. Figure and Ms. Bikini class winners of The Nationals will also be eligible to complete in the Pro Division in the evening of The NABBA USA Nationals Championship with the stipulation that there was three or more competitors in that class and with payment of the Pro Division entry fee. Pro Division eligibility will be effective for two years from date of Pro Status award; after which time, competitor must re-qualify at a NABBA USA Pro Qualifying competition.