Areas of Competition

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

Nationwide titleholders need to have something to say. They need to be passionate about the world around them and must be able to express themselves. Each contestant will choose an issue that she feels strongly about and create her Personal Platform around this issue. Contestants will present a 90 second onstage platform statement. Why did she choose it? Why is it relevant?  What will she do with it?  While it should be something the contestant feels strongly about, it should also be an issue that will interest and be relevant to others at a national level.

During their interview, each contestant will present a 3-5 minute Platform Presentation to the judges. This presentation will set the stage for the judges to inquire further about her Platform during her interview. Her presentation provides each contestant a separate opportunity to address her personal platform, her work toward her platform and other important details in regard to her personal platform. The presentation can take the form of a power point presentation, handouts, a short speech, activities – anything the contestant feels will help convey her work on her Platform over the year of service.

Judging Criteria:

• Personal Introduction – 10%:  Articulation, grammar, delivery
• On Stage Platform Statement – 10%:   Clarity of thoughts and opinions, articulation, passion for issue, grammar, personal expression
• Interview Platform Presentation – 20%:  Clarity of thoughts and opinions, articulation, passion for issue, delivery, originality of presentation

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Official Nationwide 2015 Video of Platform Statement Competition

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

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Official Nationwide 2015 Video of Personal Style & Expression Competition

Evening Wear ~ the most elegant and glamorous part of the Nationwide Pageants.  Each contestant will model their choice of formal evening wear.  The evening wear should reflect the contestant’s personal style, while the color & choice should flatter and highlight her physical features.  During the Elegance in Evening Wear 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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Official Nationwide 2015 Video Evening Wear Competition