Competition Info

Preliminary Competition Scoring

  • Interview- 35%

    Each contestant will participate in our round robin style interview with our judges. Jr Preteen contestants will spend 2 minutes with each judge. All other divisions will spend 3 minutes.

  • Evening Gown- 25%

    Each contestant will model a full length gown of their choosing on stage. The judges will focus on the contestant's confidence in the gown, not judging the actual gown.

  • USA Fashionwear- 25%

    Each contestant will be given 30 seconds to model a casual outfit of their choosing onstage. This outfit should be a reflection of their personality and style.

    Your highest scoring Optional can replace your USA Fashionwear score.

  • Onstage Chat- 15%

    Each contestant will have the opportunity to chat with the emcee onstage with other division contestants. Answers are limited to 30 seconds. Only Jr. Preteen contestants will receive their question in advance.

Top Divisional Placements

During Finals, once the top divisional placements are called, the top contestants preliminary gown score will be wiped away and she will re-compete in evening gown. The contestant’s Interview, On Stage Chat, and USA Fashionwear/highest optional score will remain.

Contestants who re-compete in evening gown will be cut down to a Top 3 based on their new scores.

The Top 3 will then compete in Final Question. Their Final Question score will wipe away their previous On Stage Chat score. Therefore, final scores will be comprised of:

Finals Night Evening Gown - 25%

Finals Night Final Question - 15%

Original Interview - 35%

Original USA Fashionwear/Highest Optional - 25%

Onstage optional Competitions

Runway Modeling

(Unlimited Entries)

Contestant will have up to 60 seconds to showcase their runway, Vogue, high-fashion modeling skills. Outfit should be cute, trendy and ready for the Runways of Paris, NYC, or LA.

Fit n’ fabulous

(Unlimited Entries)

Contestant will have up to 60 seconds to showcase her energy, enthusiasm, and desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle, with a walking routine onstage. Contestants in all divisions can choose a one- or two-piece gym, dance, or aerobic attire to model. No jumps/tumbles/flips allowed.

State costume

(1 Entry)

What is your state known for having or doing? Have a great state bird or sport costume? Create an outfit for the stage that best represents your state, complete the form telling us about your outfit, and rock the runway for 30-60 seconds.

Acting

(Unlimited Entries)

Contestant will have up to 60 seconds to showcase her acting skills by choosing a product or service to promote. Remember to be creative. Props and costumes are allowed.

Spokesmodel

(Up to 2 Entries)

Contestant will have 90 seconds to sell her home state or discuss her favorite community service organization with the judges & audience. Contestant will present on stage and have her speech memorized.

Social media influence

(Unlimited Entries)

Does being on camera in front of a live audience excite you? Can you captivate an audience with your energy? If so, this contest is for you! Wear your favorite, camera ready outfit and join us on the red carpet at Nationals - you will have 30 seconds to record and deliver your self-written, memorized commercial/promotion for the USA Ambassador pageant. Social content will play during the Optional competition for judging.

Talent

(Unlimited Entries)

Contestant will have two minutes to showcase her talent to the judges.

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Cheerleading/Tumbling

(Unlimited Entries)

Back handsprings, jumps, and tricks are welcome here! Create your own 30-60 floor and/or tumble routine and compete during our optional showcase.

Offstage optional Competitions

Photogenic Natural & Glamour

(Unlimited Entries)

Best in class/ academic achievement

(1 Entry)

Resume

(1 Entry)

Community service & activities

(Unlimited Entries)

SLICC Essay

(1 Entry)