Challenge #1, Photo Session: 10%
Each delegate will have a professional photo session at
the pageant. There will be a hair and makeup artist present and a professional photographer who will take pictures and
print them immediately. There will not be a cost for this, as it is part of the overall competition score. The
photographer will choose the best photo of the delegate and submit that untouched photo to the judging panel to be evaluated.
This is worth 10% of the overall score.
Challenge #2, Interview: 30%
Each
delegate will embark on a "go see" with at least 5 judges. The judges are instructed to look for a teen who
has the ability to communicate her thoughts and opinions effectively and with sincerity. The interview is 10 minutes
long -- 30 seconds for an opening introduction (optional), 8.5 minutes of questions and answers, and 1 minute for a closing
statement (required).
Challenge #3, Talent: 15%
The delegate
will have the option of performing a talent presentation with a maximum time limit of 2 minutes OR performing a spokesmodel
(speech presentation) with a maximum time limit of 1 minute. There are no limitations on the topic.
Challenge #4, Fitness Modeling: 15%
Contestants will model
their choice of an age appropriate swimwear, one or two-piece. The judges are looking for a girl who is physically fit,
healthy in appearance, energetic, and who has a strong sense of self.
