The Miss and Teen Competition

PHASES OF COMPETITION

  • Interview

    The private interview between the contestant and judges is a chance for the contestant to speak articulately on important issues, share why she should win the job as the titleholder, and display poise and confidence while under pressure.

  • Talent

    Talent is what has always made competing in the Miss America program special. Traditional talents like singing and dancing as well as non-traditional talents like monologues, martial arts, and speed-painting have all been seen on the Miss Iowa stage.

  • Fitness

    This phase of competition is where the contestant showcases her commitment to health and fitness initiatives. During the contestant’s time on stage, a voice-over on her experience with self-care and health goals, and related initiatives, or a health/fitness statement will play out. Judges will consider the contestant’s discipline and commitment to being physically healthy.

  • Evening Wear

    The Evening Wear phase is an opportunity for the contestant to show off her confidence, style, and elegance in her own choice of outfit. How the contestant carries herself is what is scored, not what she is wearing. Judges will consider the overall impression of the contestant’s ability to represent the Miss America Organization at a high-profile event.

  • On Stage Question

    The on-stage question element of competition showcases the candidate’s ability to respond to a question under pressure in front of an audience. This question will be regarding the Delegate’s Community Service Initiative (CSI). The response should not exceed 30 seconds.

  • Local Competition Scoring

    Interview: 30%

    Talent: 20%

    Fitness: 20%

    Evening Wear: 20%

    On Stage Question: 10%

  • State Competition Scoring- PRELIMINARIES

    Interview: 30%

    Talent: 20%

    Fitness: 20%

    Evening Wear: 20%

    On Stage Question: 10%

  • State Competition Scoring- FINALS

    Top Ten Semi-Finalists

    Composite Score from Prelims: 30%

    Talent: 20%

    Fitness: 20%

    Evening Wear: 20%

    On Stage Question 10%

Miss Iowa Eligibility Requirements

 

Age & Education

  • Must fulfill ALL of the following:

    • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age as of December 31st in the calendar year of the Miss Iowa state competition in which she competes

    • Must be at least a high school senior or must graduate high school or have equivalent (G.E.D.) by July 31st in the calendar year of the Miss Iowa state competition in which she competes

    • Must not be older than twenty-eight (28) years of age as of December 31st of the Miss Iowa state competition in which she competes. This means a candidate cannot turn twenty-nine (29) years of age at any time during the calendar year in which she will compete at the Miss Iowa state competition.

Residency

  • Must fulfill ONE of the following:

    • Must reside in the state of competition

    • Be enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university;

    • Or be employed on a full-time basis in the state in which she intends to compete.

Miss Iowa’s Teen Eligibility Requirements

Age

  • Must be at least thirteen (13) years of age on the first day of the State Competition in which she competes

  • Must not be older than eighteen (18) years of age as of December 31st in the calendar year of the State Competition in which she competes.

Residency

  • Must fulfill ONE of the following:

    • Must reside in the state of competition

    • Be successfully enrolled in and physically attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited public or private school, or home schooled within the state of competition.

Questions about eligibility? Please contact fielddirector@missiowa.com

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