Phases of Competition
Opening Production (this phase of competition is not scored)
Wardrobe: All contestants will wear the annual Miss CC t-shirt. Contestants can dress up the shirt however they would like.
- This phase will start the competition but is not scored.
- A simple choreographed production will be taught the day of rehearsal.
- Candidate's will introduce themselves on stage.
THE PRIVATE INTERVIEW - 30% OF TOTAL SCORE
This phase of competition is an opportunity to learn as much as possible about the
candidate’s qualities and attributes to fulfill the titleholder position; her level of
communication skills; her opinions and aspirations; her sense of accomplishment; poise
and presence, as well as her ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the
“Titleholder Description”.
Judges need to assess the “impression” of the candidates. Candidates should
possess a confident personality and the ability to express and articulate her views.
She should have thorough knowledge and understanding of her Social Impact
Initiative and have a commitment to community service. She should also be stylish
in an age-appropriate manner.
TALENT - 40% OF TOTAL SCORE
This phase of competition separates the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen program
from most other competitions.
The Talent phase of competition is an insight into the candidate’s preparatory and
performance skills. It acknowledges the quality of the performance, technical skill
level, stage presence, and entertainment value.
Judges should look at whether or not this candidate has the talent ability to represent
the Local Organization, as well as the MAOTeen Program for the entire year.
Judges should assess her talent presentation’s overall effect as a member of both, the
judges’ panel and the audience.
The maximum time length for the talent presentation is 90 seconds at each level of
the MAOTeen program.
LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS - 10% OF TOTAL SCORE
This phase of competition is designed to see how well the candidate maintains a lifestyle
of good physical health and whether or not she has the sense of confidence and self-assurance needed to serve as a titleholder.
The candidate should demonstrate she takes care of herself and participates in
activities which promote a healthy lifestyle.
The candidates will wear a type of aerobic/active-wear clothing, chosen by the Local
Organization, NOT a swimsuit. The MAOTeen Organization does not judge on a
candidates appearance and is not looking for a “perfect” fitness body. Our goal is not
to place a teen candidate, whose body is changing almost on a regular basis, in a
position of feeling the need to diet or perform intense physical exercise.
EVENING WEAR/ON-STAGE QUESTION - 20% OF TOTAL SCORE
This phase of competition is designed to assess the candidate’s poise, grace, and
commanding stage presence, as well as her ability to answer a question with
eloquence and intelligence in front of a large audience.
When the candidate enters the stage, immediately assess her first impression.
The candidate’s sense of confidence, personality, walk, posture, and carriage should be
considered.
Do not consider the cost of the evening wear, but only consider the evening wears it
helps the candidate present her total look.
Give special attention to whether or not she answers the question asked.
The candidate’s grace, charm, stage presence, and ability to serve as a
spokesperson must be considered.
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