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Since our pageant is within 8 weeks of the national competitions, our new State Queens will not have much time to prepare. Our judges will be selecting winners who are ready to basically walk off our stage and get on a plane to compete in a national level competition. Wardrobe, hair and make-up can be changed quickly, but we cannot help her firm and tone, lose weight, have confidence, or hone her stage skills in such a short amount of time. The judges will be looking for "the whole package"!
INTERVIEW: Delegates will interview with our panel of Judges
in a "Media Style" competition. There will be a podium in front of
the panel from which the delegate will field questions from our Judges. An opening
statement from the delegate is an option, but will be considered as part of
her timed interview. Interview will last four minutes.
Judges will be looking for: Poise, Speaking Skills (does she
should demonstrate a complete knowledge of info on her bio & fact sheets)?
Is she relaxed and confident, yet projects a friendly & approachable personality?
Can she handle questions with intelligence and demonstrates an ability to think
on her feet? Does she understand her platform and how will she promote it? What
does she plan to do with the state title should she win the pageant? How will
she promote the title and the pageant?
A good interview should be a "conversation" as opposed to a Q&A
session - we don't care how much State or National history she has, we
care if she has strong convictions, if she is able to articulate her thoughts
and feelings, and if she is someone who others can relate to and would be a
good role model to others.
Swimsuit
We aren't looking for the "perfect body" but for the delegate who
has the poise, presence & confidence to compete on-stage in a swimsuit!
Look for an expressive, lively walk & general movement, as well as symmetry
of form in the swimwear attire. All delegates have their choice of a one or
two-piece swimsuit. Tasteful cutouts are acceptable. The 20 & over groups
must have a sarong or scarf and pantyhose are optional). We do NOT have comparison
judging, and each delegate should be judged on how well she looks for her age!
Evening Gown
Grace, poise, presence & style are deciding factors in this phase
of competition. Cost of the gown should not be a factor. The gown can be changed
before nationals; part of the prize package includes gift certificates for wardrobe.
Take into consideration:
- Has she selected a gown that compliments her build, coloring & personality?
- Is she wearing the gown, or is the gown wearing her?
- Does she exude grace & style? You will score the delegate as soon as
she
completes modeling .
On-Stage Q&A
Delegate should possess the ability to express herself through verbal communication
in front of a large audience. Does she answer the question decisively &
promptly or does she repeat the question, stall for time or hedge on her answer?
There is no right or wrong answer – it can be funny, entertaining or serious
- depending on the nature of the question and the personality of the delegate.
Additional factors to consider when scoring this segment should be her verbal
skills, expression & ability to articulate her thoughts & deliver them
with conviction and/or humor.
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