Phases of Competition
30%
Private Interview
Candidates will have a 10 minute private interview with the panel of judges. Questions are based upon the candidate's resume and social impact initiative essay, as well as additional topics. When she enters the room, the candidate will be introduced by a member of the Miss Fayette County Board. The candidate will walk straight to the podium and questions from the judges will begin immediately. 9 minutes and 30 seconds into the interview, the Head Judge will provide the candidate with the opportunity to make a 30-second "closing statement" of her choice. When the interview is over, the candidate will immediately exit the room. (Candidates should NOT approach the judges or shake their hands).
20%
Talent / herstory
Each candidate will have 90 seconds to perform her talent selection. Background music track must be submitted electronically and in advance of rehearsals, as part of the paperwork packet deadline. Submitted music tracks will be timed to ensure 90 second time limit. If candidates are not using a background track, she much submit an audio recording of her talent performance for purposes of time-limit verification; this audio recording will not be shared with anyone other than the local executive director and will not be judged. Talents may not be duplicated and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates may submit their talent request form prior to submitting the other items to ensure she secures her talent selection of choice.
20%
health & fitness
The choreography for the fitness walk will be demonstrated at rehearsal.
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Miss America has partnered with the American Heart Association to promote #MissAmericaFit. Miss America also continues their partnership with Rebel Athletics, now as the "official athletic apparel partner." Therefore, all delegates at local competitions are REQUIRED to wear a red Rebel Athletic top and bottom from the Curated Styles for the Miss America Organization page. When purchasing your outfit, be sure to use the code: MAOGAGB and Rebel will give back 7% of your purchase to the Miss Georgia Competition.
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20%
Evening wear
Each candidate will wear evening attire of her choice, reflecting "red carpet" glamour.
10%
onstage question
Immediately following the Opening Number, Miss candidates will each answer one onstage question. Candidates will have 20 seconds to respond to their question. The judge who asked the first question of the candidate during her private interview will write her onstage question. Each candidate's onstage question should be a continuation of her private interview. Prior to private interviews that morning, the judges will determine if all onstage questions will be general in nature, or if all onstage questions will relate to the candidates' resume.