Required Competitions
The three mandatory phases of competition are Interview, Fashion Runway, and Evening Gown. Learn more about each competition below.
INTERVIEW
40% of your overall score
The Interview Competition is designed to help contestants showcase their personality, confidence, communication skills, and poise in a comfortable and positive environment. Contestants will participate in a panel-style interview, standing in front of the judges as they answer questions about their interests, goals, accomplishments, family, school, hobbies, and community involvement. Questions will be based primarily on the contestant fact sheet completed prior to the pageant, allowing each contestant to discuss topics she knows best—herself! There are no political, religious, or textbook-style questions. This is simply an opportunity for the judges to get to know each contestant and what makes her unique. This phase of competition allows contestants to shine beyond the stage while demonstrating strong communication skills, authenticity, and self-confidence!
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade contestants will have a 2 minute interview.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade contestants will have a 3 minute interview.
Junior High, High School, and Collegiate contestants will have a 5 minute interview.
WHAT TO WEAR:
It is suggested that you wear a nice dress or jumpsuit. The goal is to present a neat, professional appearance while allowing your personality and individual style to shine.
EVENING GOWN
FASHION RUNWAY
20% of your overall score
Each contestant will model a runway outfit of her choice, ensuring it is age-appropriate and reflects her unique sense of style. The outfit can range from simple to extravagant, depending on personal preference. Imagine an outfit that you would confidently wear to a Hollywood premiere or a red carpet event.
No hats, hair pieces or props of any kind may be part of your outfit.
Elementary contestants cannot wear a two-piece outfit.
Jr. High, High School and Collegiate contestants are allowed to wear a two-piece outfit, but it must be age appropriate.
40% of your overall score
All delegates must wear a floor length gown that is age appropriate for the evening gown competition. Contestants are judged on grace, poise, and overall presentation.
Elementary divisions and Junior High must wear a gown that flares out at the waist (ballgown).
Strapless is ok for Jr. High, High School, and Collegiate contestants. All Elementary contestants need straps on their gown.
High School contestants may have a slit below the knee.
Collegiate contestants may have a slit above the knee while still remaining in good taste.
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Optional Competitions
Participation won't count towards your final score.
PHOTOGENIC
$50 per entry
You may enter as many photos as you would like for this optional. Each additional submission is $50.
Photos can be either in black & white or color.
To submit your entries, upload your photos to the submission link provided after entry.
There will be a photogenic winner in each division and then two overall winners: one from the Elementary Division and one from the Jr. High/High School/Collegiate Division.
PRIZE: The two OVERALL winners will receive a photoshoot with H&M included.
