AREAS OF COMPETITION
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INTERVIEW (30%)Nationwide titleholders will literally be the voices of the Nationwide pageant system. Nationwide titleholders needs to be achievers; driven and goal-oriented women who, through their own personal accomplishments, interests and passions, can serve as role models to other women across the nation and promote the Nationwide program in a positive manner. Contestants will be individually interviewed in front of a panel of 5 judges for 10 minutes. During the interview, contestants will present their Platform Presentation (see separate category description below) Questions will be based on the contestant’s interests, knowledge and opinions of current events as well as each contestant’s personal biography/resume sheet. Judge’s will look for academic, personal and professional achievements, commitment to self-improvement and community service during the interview competition. Judging Criteria: Personality, poise, passion, communication skills, ability to engage, articulation, charisma, confidence and overall style & presentation |
INTERVIEW PLATFORM PRESENTATION &
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PERSONAL STYLE & EXPRESSION (15%)The Personal Style & Expression competition is one that is unique to the Nationwide Pageant system! A competition which allows the contestant to showcase her personal style and sense of fashion. Contestants are encouraged to think “New York runway” as she prepares her wardrobe. Outfits should best represent the contestants personality, sense of style and fashion, and uniqueness.
Judging Criteria: Modeling, confidence, style, stage presence, overall style & presentation, and personal expression . Official Nationwide 2015 Video of Personal Style & Expression Competition |
ELEGANCE in EVENING GOWN (15%)Evening gown ~ the most elegant and glamorous part of the Nationwide Pageants. Each contestant will model a floor length evening gown of her choice. The gown should reflect the contestant’s personal style, while the color & choice should flatter and highlight her physical features. During the Elegance in Evening Gown competition, each contestant should project an image of beauty, style, and elegance expected of a national titleholder.
Judging Criteria: Beauty, grace, charisma, stage presence, modeling, overall style & presentation . |
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ON STAGE INTERVIEW (10%)Each contestant will be asked two on stage questions regarding her personal platform topic. Miss Nationwide® needs to be able to think on her feet as she meets supporters across the Nation. The On Stage Interview competition will provide the judges an opportunity to witness each contestant’s ability to provide concise, thoughtful, spur of the moment answers when the spotlight is on them. Judging Criteria: Clarity of thoughts, formulation of opinions, articulation, clarity and conciseness, grammar, personal expression |
PEOPLE’S CHOICE (Internet Vote – National Pageant only)Our contestants will take part in an public vote in the weeks leading up, and at the National Pageant. Internet voting will be available for the public who visit our website and view the contestant’s personal page. People’s Choice voting will consist of $1 per vote. The contestant who has the most votes, 100% of her money raised from the People’s Choice balloting will be donated to her personal platform charity. The Nationwide Foundation will make a charitiable donation to a National Charity, from the remaining money raised. The contestant with the highest People’s Choice vote will become Nationwide’s People Choice winner. |
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STATE COSTUME (National Pageant only)Our Nation is only as good as the individual states which make it up. The Nationwide Pageant is also only as good as the individual contestants representing each state. During the introduction of contestants, each contestant will present herself in a costume that best represents her state. Nationwide Foundation will present a special award for the State Costume judged the best. Judging Criteria: Creativity, costume design, stage presence, poise, and overall style & presentation |