Competition
Contestants in both the Miss and Teen categories participate in 5 phases of competition:
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PRIVATE INTERVIEW
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.
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Wardrobe: Contestant's Choice - Stylish Interview Attire (age appropriate)
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Timing: 30 second opening,
9-minute Q&A, optional 30 second wrap up or closing statement.
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TALENT/HER Story ™
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.
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Wardrobe: Contestant's Choice – Appropriate for her Performance Arts Talent or HER Story™ Presentation.
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Timing: Up to 90 seconds.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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.
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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.
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EVENING WEAR
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.
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Wardrobe: Contestant's Choice of Evening Wear - Appropriate for Red Carpet.
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ON-STAGE CONVERSATION
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.
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Wardrobe: Contestant to be in Opening Number Outfit, as determined by the production team.
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Timing: Contestant's response should not be longer than 20 seconds.
COMPETITION SCORING
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Each judge will award a score between 1 and 10 (using whole numbers only) for each contestant, in each phase of competition.
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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 September 24, at the Concord City Auditorium. More than $50,000 in scholarships will be awarded!
Please visit our Google Classroom to learn about the details and to submit your documents. The deadline is September 9, 2023