Private Interview – 25% of Total Score

 

• All Contestants may participate.

• All-American competes alongside Worlds Miss Tourism in  interviews.

• Time Limits: Jr. Miss – 1 min | Pre-Teen+ – 3 min | Mrs., Ms., Classic Ms. – 6 min (panel style).

• Format: Round Robin (panel for Mrs., Ms., Classic Ms.).

• Dress: Interview attire with sash (crown optional). (if only doing All-American No Sash or crown is needed).

• Judged On: Conversation skills, articulation, pageant knowledge, confidence, personality, poise, posture, vocabulary, values, overall appearance, and readiness for press interviews.

• Note: Hall must remain quiet during interviews.

Evening Gown Competition counts for 25% of the total score.

Delegates wear a floor-length, age-appropriate gown that flatters their body type. The chosen gown should express the contestants style and personality. 

 

Style and fit matter—choose a look that enhances your confidence.

 

Judges score based on grace, poise, elegance, confidence, personality, posture, and overall impression.

 

Contestants have one minute on stage to present in their own style.

 

There is no particular walking pattern you must follow.

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Costume Competition 25% of total score

Show off a unique, creative costume that represents something unknown from your nation.

 

Think WOW, not blah—use red, white, blue, or all three colors if you like.

 

Contestants give a 30–45 second memorized speech explaining their costume—no notes or devices allowed.

 

Must walk on/off stage independently.

Any and all props must be carried by contestant only. 

 

Original, inventive designs score higher than plain clothing with props.

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Judging Criteria (25% of total score): Creativity, confidence, stage presence, speech clarity, strong connection between costume and story, and memorable presentation.

Photogenic Photo Guidelines

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• Photo: ¼ body or headshot,

• Size 8×10 or 8½×11

• No Crown or sash for this photo

• Bring: 3 printed copies in photo protectors (no crown or sash in the All-American Photo)

• Label: On back of protector (NOT photo) with black ink:

  Write

  Event All-American Photogenic – First Name –

• Age –

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Example:

• All-American Photogenic

• Jessica

• Age 10

• Pre-Teen Wyoming

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Turn in: At registration. Pick up after crowning.

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Judging – 25% of total score:
First impression, clarity, sharpness, realistic retouching (AI not allowed), and overall photogenic quality.