Competition

Contestants in both the Miss and Teen categories participate in 5 phases of competition:

PRIVATE INTERVIEW → 30%

A private 10-minute interview with the panel of 5-7 judges allows insight into the contestant’s community service initiative (CSI), her ability to express her own beliefs in an authentic and relatable manner, and her ability to serve as a role model for her generation.

  • Wardrobe: Contestant’s Choice – Stylish Interview Attire (age appropriate)

  • Timing: 30 second opening, 
    9-minute Q&A, optional 30 second wrap up or closing statement.

TALENT/HER Story™ → 20%

Performance Arts Talents or HER Story™ Presentation underscoring the Miss America/Miss America’s Teen commitment to performance arts education initiatives and women’s individual efforts in dance, music, opera/vocal, drama, magic, oratory, circus arts and storytelling.

  • Wardrobe: Contestant’s Choice – Appropriate for her Performance Arts Talent or HER Story™ Presentation.

  • Timing: Up to 90 seconds.

HEALTH & FITNESS → 20%

This phase of competition is where the contestant showcases her discipline and commitment to health and fitness initiatives, including self-care, mental and physical health goals, and her overall energy.

  • Wardrobe: Contestant’s choice of Rebel x Miss America Red Collection (mandatory) fitness outfit. Outfit purchased can be used for subsequent competitions, including the state competition. Contact us for the current CODE!

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EVENING WEAR → 20%

Contestant will publicly present her sense of style in evening wear suitable for a red carpet appearance as a local titleholder. This phase of competition allows insight into the contestant’s ability to capture attention on stage, her confidence and composure, and her ability to represent the program at a high-profile event.

  • Wardrobe: Contestant’s Choice of Evening Wear – Appropriate for Red Carpet.

ON-STAGE CONVERSATION → 10%

Provides perspective on the contestant’s ability to have a  conversation and respond authentically to a question in a manner befitting a brand ambassador or state representative. The question asked will be regarding the contestant’s Community Service Initiative.

  • Wardrobe: Contestant to be in Opening Number Outfit, as determined by the production team.

  • Timing: Contestant’s response should not be longer than 20 seconds.

COMPETITION SCORING

  • Each judge will award a score between 1 and 10 (using whole numbers only) for each contestant, in each phase of competition.

  • Scores are then tabulated using the Olympic Scoring System, with the high and low scores being dropped.

Become a Contestant!

It’s time to register for our competition, which will be held on Sunday September 15, 2024 at Inter-Lakes High School Auditorium in Meredith. Tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships will be awarded!

Please visit our Google Classroom [use code hf2zpoc] to learn about the details and to submit your documents. The deadline is August 18, 2024.

 

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