Areas of Competition

AREAS OF COMPETITION

INTERVIEW (30%)

Miss Nationwide^® will literally be the voice of the Nationwide system. Miss Nationwide^® needs to be an achiever; a driven and goal-oriented young woman who, through her own personal accomplishments, interests and passions, can serve as a role model to other young women across the nation and promote the Miss Nationwide program in a positive manner.

Contestants will be individually interviewed in front of a panel of 5 judges for 10-15 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 &
ON STAGE PLATFORM STATEMENT (30%)

Miss Nationwide^® needs to have something to say. She needs to be passionate about the world around her and must be able to express herself. 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 her 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.

Judging Criteria:

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

Official Nationwide 2015 Video of Platform Statement Competition

PERSONAL STYLE & EXPRESSION (15%)

The Personal Style & Expression competition is one that is unique to Miss Nationwide^®! 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

Official Nationwide 2015 Video Evening Gown Competition

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 Miss Nationwide Foundation will make a donation to Make-A-Wish, from the remaining money raised. The contestant with the highest People’s Choice vote will become Nationwide’s 2018 People Choice winner.

STATE COSTUME (National Pageant only)

Our Nation is only as good as the individual states which make it up. The Miss 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. Miss Nationwide^® will present a special award for the State Costume judged the best.

Judging Criteria: Creativity, costume design, stage presence, poise, and overall style & presentation