AREAS OF
COMPETITION
Evening Gown
(20% Nationals, 25% State)
Contestants will model a floor length evening gown
Evaluation Criteria: Confidence, Elegance, Poise, Overall Aesthetic and Charisma
Interview
(20% Nationals, 25% State)
Contestants will have one-on-one conversations with each member of the judges panel.
Evaluation Criteria: Articulation, Intelligence, Overall Aesthetic and Charisma
Fashion
(20%)
Contestants will model an outfit representative of their personal style.
Evaluation Criteria: Confidence, Personality, Poise, Overall Aesthetic and Charisma
Fitness/Swim
(15%)
Contestants will model a swimsuit or active-wear outfit.
Evaluation Criteria: Confidence, Fitness, Poise, Overall Aesthetic and Charisma
Photogenic
(10%)
Contestants will submit one professional headshot photo and one selfie.
Evaluation Criteria: Quality, Facial Beauty, Consistency, Composite and Charisma
Community Service
(5%)
Contestants will complete one community service project prior to the pageant.
Evaluation Criteria: An automatic 5 points received with proof of completion
Social Media*
(5%)
State titleholders will maintain an Instagram account dedicated to covering their reign and journey to the national competition.
Evaluation Criteria: Quality, Creativity, Representation of MAM System, Engagement and Charisma
Blog*
(5%)
State titleholders will submit one post about a topic of their choice to be featured on the national website’s blog.
Word Count:
Jr. Pre-Teen/Pre-Teen – 50-100, Jr. Teen/Teen – 100-150, Jr. Miss/Miss – 150-200
Evaluation Criteria: Focus, Insight, Originality, Organization, Persuasiveness and Grammatical Accuracy
Topic Examples: My Role Model, My Ambition, My Favorite American, A Life-Changing Experience, Social Issues
Bonus
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Referral Points: State titleholders who refer 5 or more applicants to their state competitions will receive up to 5 points added to their score
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People’s Choice: State titleholder who receives the most online votes prior to the national competition will receive 5 points added to their score
*competition areas that are part of the national pageant only