Competition Info

 ****REQUIRED Competitions****
*Self Introduction

Contestants will compete in our Self Introduction Competition. Each contestant will get the chance to give a 30 second introduction about themselves onstage.  Introductions should include the contestants name, age, country, and some interesting information about the contestant. This is the chance for the contestant to let the judges get to know them. Introductions should be catchy and creative, but most of all fun!  Contestant should wear a black knee length or cocktail style dress while giving her introduction.

Here are a few examples of a self introduction:

Example 1
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“What should I have for breakfast this morning? Eggs? Pancakes? Bacon? I know! I’ll have it all at Bob Evans restaurant. Did you know that Bob Evans restaurant started in a little town called Rio Grande? Well I did because that’s where I’m from! Rio Grande is also home to the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College. So, whether you’re looking for food or education, Rio Grande, Ohio is the place to be. Hope to see you down on the farm. I am Amber Miller.”
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Example 2
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“This is one country girl who loves my neighborhood! From playing flashlight tag after dark and hiding behind the hay bales in the field, to the smell of fresh country air and watching the Amish go by with their horse and buggy, there’s nothing better than the peace and quiet of the country life. Getting to help my neighbors and working with them to make my neighborhood a place where anyone would want to raise their children is so important to me. Coming to you from the beautiful country village of Patriot, Ohio, I am Jane Doe.”

Example 3 (for younger contestants)
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"From riding my bike to playing tag at recess, I like to have fun! As a 3rd grader at East Elementary, I like to learn about math and science, except when I have to touch worms! But who knows, when I grow up, I just might be a scientist or veterinarian so I can have my own horse! I am 8 year old, Susie Smith​."

*Personal Interview

Contestants will compete in our Personal Interview Competition and get the chance to speak to each judge individually for two minutes. When time is called, the contestant should get up and stand behind her chair with her back to the judge. This gives the judge time to write comments for the contestant.  After the judge is finished writing the contestant's comments and has scored her, the contestant will move on to the next judge.  The number of judges may vary. 

Contestants should wear her choice of a business dress, business skirt or pants suit.

*Modeling

PRELIM, STATE, AND NATIONAL CONTESTANTS

Contestants in all age divisions compete in modeling. Contestants choose one outfit that fits into one of our modeling categories for all Prelim, State, and National competitions. 

          Western Wear

          Decade Wear

          Team Sports Wear

          School Spirit Wear

          Casual Wear

          Party Wear

          Business Wear

          Patriotic Wear for your Country

         Outfit of Choice-something that does not fit any of our other categories.

These outfits are for fun and give the contestant a chance to showcase her personality! Glitz outfits and modeling are not allowed. Be careful that the outfit does not overwhelm the contestant.

Props are allowed as long as it is carried on and off the stage by the contestant and the prop can not be set down on the stage at anytime. Props can not be another person or live animal.  The prop should not be a huge distraction, but be considered more as an accessory to the contestant.

Contestants are allowed to show personality in their modeling, but they are not permitted to do any splits, high kicks, jumps, gymnastics, tumbling, jumping jacks, or anything that is a learned move.  This is not a glitz pageant and contestants should not throw kisses or do facial motions like "fishy lips", and etc.

*Formal Wear

Contestants are asked to wear a pageant gown that reflects their personality.

Infants, Babies, and Toddlers can wear a short dress but it should not be "over glitzed".  However, it can be a church style, baby-doll style, or cupcake.

Tot, Little Miss, and Pre-Teen contestants may wear a short or long dress, but it must be age appropriate.

Young Miss through Classy  Ms. contestants are permitted to have a conservative slit in their gown of not more than 3" above the knee.  However, the gown should be age appropriate. Their gown should be  floor length gown.

Plunging neck lines, side cut outs, nude areas that show the torso through the gown, or super low open backs are NOT permitted in any age division.

Male contestants should wear a suit with a tie and jacket or a tuxedo.

Gown color is a personal preference. A specific gown color is not preferred over another.  Rhinestones are allowed on dresses for all age divisions.

 

 **OPTIONAL Competitions**
Free Competitions:
Friends and Family Referral Program
Academic Achievement
Role Model

"Best of" Optionals ($25 each to enter):
Best Interview
Best Personality
Best Formal Wear