Competition and Judging for 2008

The Miss Division

Interview: 25%

Based on an overall first impression; response to questions; personality; beauty and a confident, commanding presence; eloquence of communications; sense of commitment as a role model.

Talent: 35%

Based on a contestant's skill and personality; interpretive ability; technical skill level; stage presence; and totality of all elements.

Evening Wear: 20%

Based on an overall first impression; sense of confidence; personality and stage presence; walk, posture, poise, and grace; appropriateness of evening wear; beauty and sense of attractiveness.

Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit: 15%

Based on an overall first impression; statement of physical fitness and health; walk, posture, poise, and grace, sense of confidence and comfort, display of energy, charisma, and comfort; beauty of face and figure.

On-stage Question(s): 5%

Based on a topic covered during the contestant's private interview, general knowledge, and/or current events.

*Please note that these are the general percentages used for judging at the local, state, and national levels, and they are subject to changes at the discretion of the local, state, and national programs.