the competition
| The Stages of Competition The Mrs. Alaska United States competition is designed after the national model, which includes 4 stages of competition: Private Judge's Interview, On-Stage Question in a red cocktail dress, Swim Wear, and Evening Gown. |
Private Judge's Interview
25% of the overall score is the Private Judge's Interview. This stage of the competition is held the evening
before the stage competition and is an opportunity for the judges to ask questions of the contestants. These
questions could include political issues, personal opinions, or questions about information the contestant
provide on their Judge's Biography. Judges are instructed to score according to the quality of answers, the
confidence and articulation of the delivery, and the overall appearance of the interviewee. The interview lasts 4
minutes and is panel-styled, with the contestants sitting in front of all 5 judges at once. This style of interview is
called "panel" or "press conference". A professional skirt-suit is recommended.
25% of the overall score is the Private Judge's Interview. This stage of the competition is held the evening
before the stage competition and is an opportunity for the judges to ask questions of the contestants. These
questions could include political issues, personal opinions, or questions about information the contestant
provide on their Judge's Biography. Judges are instructed to score according to the quality of answers, the
confidence and articulation of the delivery, and the overall appearance of the interviewee. The interview lasts 4
minutes and is panel-styled, with the contestants sitting in front of all 5 judges at once. This style of interview is
called "panel" or "press conference". A professional skirt-suit is recommended.
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On-Stage Question
Another 25% of the overall score is the On-Stage Question. This portion of the competition judges the contestants' ability to be
comfortable and natural in front of a live audience. The questions are asked by the emcee and are based solely on information
provided in the Initial Application or Judge's Biography. Contestants do not know the nature of the question before it is asked, but
no question is asked that isn't answered in the applicant's paperwork. A knee-length or T-length red cocktail dress is required
Example questions: "What is your favorite pastime?" "Why did you give up your morning mochas?" "Who is your greatest hero
and why?" "What lifelong goal did you recently accomplish?"
Another 25% of the overall score is the On-Stage Question. This portion of the competition judges the contestants' ability to be
comfortable and natural in front of a live audience. The questions are asked by the emcee and are based solely on information
provided in the Initial Application or Judge's Biography. Contestants do not know the nature of the question before it is asked, but
no question is asked that isn't answered in the applicant's paperwork. A knee-length or T-length red cocktail dress is required
Example questions: "What is your favorite pastime?" "Why did you give up your morning mochas?" "Who is your greatest hero
and why?" "What lifelong goal did you recently accomplish?"
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Swim Wear
A very significant portion of the competition is the Swim Wear, which makes up 25% of the overall score. This element
judges the contestants on their overall fitness and confidence. A one-piece swim suit of the contestant's choice (recommended
with high heel shoes) is worn by each contestant. A swimsuit wrap is optional.
The overall title holder, who competes for Mrs. United States, will wear a one or two piece of their choice at the national Mrs.
United States pageant.
A very significant portion of the competition is the Swim Wear, which makes up 25% of the overall score. This element
judges the contestants on their overall fitness and confidence. A one-piece swim suit of the contestant's choice (recommended
with high heel shoes) is worn by each contestant. A swimsuit wrap is optional.
The overall title holder, who competes for Mrs. United States, will wear a one or two piece of their choice at the national Mrs.
United States pageant.
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Evening Gown
The final 25% of the competition is the Evening Gown. This portion of the competition highlights the contestants
in their most elegant attire. Husbands, or an escort of the contestant's choosing, will bring the contestants in
and out of the stage for their solo walk. Contestants are judged on their grace and personality displayed on
stage.
After a brief intermission, contestants will receive the awards in their evening gowns. A full length formal gown is
required.
The final 25% of the competition is the Evening Gown. This portion of the competition highlights the contestants
in their most elegant attire. Husbands, or an escort of the contestant's choosing, will bring the contestants in
and out of the stage for their solo walk. Contestants are judged on their grace and personality displayed on
stage.
After a brief intermission, contestants will receive the awards in their evening gowns. A full length formal gown is
required.
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| CLICK HERE to apply on-line as a contestant in the 2010 pageant. |
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