AREAS OF COMPETITION

ROLE MODEL 25% (1-10 SCALE GRADE)

ALL DELEGATES WILL PUT TOGETHER A BINDER OR SCRAPBOOK SHOWCASING HOW THEY EXCEL IN THEIR COMMUNITY AS A ROLE MODEL.  THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR WELL ORGANIZED PRESENTATION, EASE OF UNDERSTANDING PRESENTED MATERIAL, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SHOWN THROUGH MEDIA PRESENTED. 

INTERVIEW 25% (1-10 SCALE GRADE)

ALL DELEGATES WILL PARTICIPATE IN A PANEL STYLE INTERVIEW. ATTIRE WILL BE FASHIONABLE BUSINESS ATTIRE.  FOR LITTLE MISS AND PRETEEN INTERVIEW WILL BE 3 MINUTES JR TEEN THROUGH ELITE 5 MINUTES. JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR CONFIDENCE, BEING WELL SPOKEN AND AGE APPROPRIATE APPEARANCE.

SELF EXPRESSION 25% (1-10 SCALE)

This is where delegates get to show us how creative they can be. Each contestant is to design a costume/ outfit showcasing something they love about themselves and where they live (town, region or state). They will write a 2-3 sentence introduction/ explanation of their costume for the emcee to read while on stage. Judges are looking for uniqueness in design and confidence on stage. 

FORMAL WEAR 25% (1-10 SCALE)

This is where delegates get to show us their style and confidence in a full length evening gown or stylish pant suit. Delegates are judged on poise, grace and eye contact.  

OPTIONALS

PEOPLES QUEEN - All delegates are entered into this optional. At 11:00 AM on April 12th  voting will become open via headshots being posted to the official New England Civic Miss Instagram. At 11:00 AM on April 13th the voting will close and the head shot with the most votes on the poll will be named “The People’s Queen” - there will only be 1 winner for this optional. 

DONATION QUEEN - All Delegates are entered in this optional. The delegate that raises the most money for the national platform ROCK your Crown Program will be named the “Donation Queen” - there will only be one winner for this optional - If the donation Queen is not crowned or runner up in her division she shall receive $75 off her nationals registration if she so chooses to continue on to the National Competition with an at large title. 

ON STAGE OPTIONALS 

RUNWAY FASHION - $25 entrance fee - Delegates get to choose a high fashion outfit of their choice and take the runway with storm, judges will be looking for energy and confidence with a sparkle of fun - 1 winner per age category in this optional. 

SPOKESWOMAN - $25 entrance fee - Delegates will get 2 minutes with the mike and a podium to be a keynote speaker in their own TedTalk. Delegates can use note cards, a written speech or recite from memory. Judges are looking for passion on the topic chosen by the delegate as well as how engaging the delegate is while speaking to the crowd. - 1 winner per division (Junior and Senior) in this optional

OFF STAGE OPTIONALS - (deadline for submissions 4/1/24)

 PHOTOGENIC - $25 entrance fee - Delegates will submit 1 natural beauty headshot (this meaning minimal edits and minimal glam - natural looking makeup only) to be judged. Judges will be looking for personality, beauty, grooming, fashion sense and confidence. - 1 winner in each division (junior or Senior) for this optional.

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT - $25 entrance fee - Delegates will submit their most recent report card or college transcript. Judges are looking for high remarks from teachers as well as good grades. - 1 winner in each age category for this optional. 

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