Competition Judging

Formal Wear:  Contestants will model one at a time in their formal wear. The dress can be any color and should be age appropriate.  The dress may be either long or short.

Casual Wear (Off the Rack/Custom):  Contestants will model one at a time in their casual wear.  Casual is a themed event for each competition.  

Parade of Contestants:  The competition at State will kick-off with the parade of contestants. Each contestant will introduce themselves (name, area and age only) in casual attire.  The introduction will consist of their name, age and the city they live in.  

On Stage Interview: They will be asked 2-3 questions on the stage.  Their dress for this event should be professional.  

Photogenic: Natural photo of any size up to 8 x 10 photo either color or black/white.  Prefer head shots or shots from waist up.  Name and age should be included.  

Portfolio: Natural photos of any size not to exceed 10 photos in a binder.  Can be mix head shots, ¾ body or full body.

Cover Model: Natural  photo of any size up to 8 x 10 photo either color or black/white. Prefer Head shot or shots from waist up.  A

Best Awards: Best Hair, Smile, and Best Eyes. Judged on stage during competition.

Most Fashionable: Contestants are judged on casual and formal wear attire only.

Personality:  Judge on stage during casual wear competition.

Introduction: Contestant's give their best self introduction, no more than 90 seconds in casual wear outfit.  

Sweetheart:  Ad page sells.

Optional Awards

Best Awards: Each category (Smile, eyes, hair) there will be one winner per age group.  Each will receive an award/trophy.

Most Fashionable: One winner from each age group will receive an award/trophy.

Personality: One winner from each age group will receive an award/trophy.

Photogenic: One winner from each age group will receive an award/trophy.

Introduction: One winner from each age group will receive an award/trophy.

Portfolio: One winner from each division will receive a plaque.

Cover Model: One winner from the Baby/Gentleman division and one winner from the Youth/Young Miss division will receive an embroidered sash, crown, certificate/award and program book.  Their picture will be featured as the cover of the program book.

Sweetheart:  Multiple winners. One (1) ad page: trophy/award; Two (2) ad pages: embroidered satin sash with crown pin, crown and trophy/award.

Grand Supreme Sweetheart: Title awarded to the contestant who sells the most ad pages. Contestants will receive embroidered satin sash with crown pin, crown, trophy/plaque and cash award.