Areas of Competition
Interview:
Queen of P.I.N.K. 2008 Gia Lawrence with the judges, from left to right: Rae Pearson, Tee Chapman, Queen of P.I.N.K. 2008 Gia Lawrence, Jeff Bunn, Darla Lacey, and Judges' Chair Bud Moulse
The interview is timed and 8 minutes in duration. Contestants will sit on the side of the table that faces the judge’s panel. Remembering that we are looking for a person to fill a job position, this phase of competition is an opportunity for the judges to learn as much as possible about the contestant relating to her commitment to advance her issue as a breast cancer awareness advocate and her ability to express and distinguish her beliefs.
Criteria for Scoring: Overall “First Impression”, Qualities and Attributes, Ability to Fulfill Job Responsibilities, Possess a sense of Accomplishments, Possess Confidence and a Commanding Presence, Personality, Appearance and Attractiveness, Valid Opinions and Responses and Communication (Speech, Vocabulary and Grammar).
Scoring: 1-10 point range 30% of your total score
Diversity and Creativity in Fashion Wear
Queen of P.I.N.K. 2008 contestant Fredda Bryan in "Fashion Wear" competition
In this competition, the contestant will model her favorite fun outfit for the judges. This can be any outfit that she would wear in a casual setting, and accessories are encouraged. She will enter from off stage, walk to the center of the stage and present 2-3 poses of her choice in front of the judges. This part of competition is designed for the judges to see her individual personality, and they will be instructed to examine the outfit of choice as a reflection of her. They will consider her drive, energy, charisma, and expression.
Criteria for Scoring: Overall “First Impression”, Presence and Style, Statement of Personality, a Sense of Confidence and Composure, Representation of Today’s Woman, Display of Energy, Charisma, and Expression. Is she having fun?
Scoring: 1-10 point range 10% of your total score
Artistic Expression in Talent/Speech
Queen of P.I.N.K. 2008 contestant Mattie Vaughn in "Talent/Speech" Competition
During the talent/speech competition each contestant will present for three (3) minutes or less. She may dance, sing, play an instrument, etc. However, if the contestant decides not to do an artistic performance, she may recite a speech about her breast cancer experience in the time alloted. This phase of competition provides an insight into her preparatory and/or performance skills. Consideration is given as to whether her talent selection or speech recitation fits those skills and her personality. The judges will look for the quality of the presentation, the technical skill level or communication skill level, and stage presence. No live accompaniments. We want the judges and audience to focus solely on the contestant! She should have a costume or outfit to go with her presentation. She may not remove any clothing on stage with the exception of a hat, gloves, or other accessories and may only use props that are absolutely essential to the presentation itself.
For those contestants that choose to present a talent, NO TWO CONTESTANTS will be allowed to use the same music during this phase of competition unless each contestant plans to present a different type of talent performance. For example, two contestants may use the same song if one will be performing a vocal rendition and the other will be doing a dance routine. The first contestant to register a preference for a particular song gets her choice. No one else will be allowed to use that selection within the same type of talent presentation.
Each contestant must label her tape or CD with her name and song number, and rewind all tapes to the correct starting point. It is wise to bring a back-up copy just in case. Be sure to keep a practice copy as tapes or CD’s will be left with the pageant committee after the rehearsal. All CD’s will be returned to the contestants soon after the pageant.
Criteria for Scoring: Talent/Speech Selection and Performance Distinguishes the Contestant’s Personality and Skills; Interpretive Ability; Technical Skill Level (Execution, Technique, Synchronization, and Control) or Communication Skill Level; Stage Presence; Representation of Today’s Woman; Totality of All Elements (Including Costume, Props, Music, Voice and Choreography). Was it enjoyable?
Scoring: 1-10 point range 35% of total score
Presence and Poise in Evening Wear
Queen of P.I.N.K. 2008 contestant Marie Smith in "Evening Wear" competition
For this competition the contestant will model evening wear and accessories of her choice. This phase of competition is designed for her to make an on-stage statement of her interests, opinions, and aspirations. Evening wear should complement her individual statement and personality. Her sense of accomplishment, poise, presence and attractiveness should be projected through her choice of evening wear. The judges will consider her total look.
Criteria for Scoring: Overall “First Impression”; Sense of Confidence; Personality and Stage Presence; Walk, Posture, Carriage and Grace; Sense of Style and Appropriateness of the Evening Wear; Beauty; Representation of Today’s Woman; and Charm. Does she grab your attention simply by walking into a room/onto a stage?
Scoring: 1-10 point range 20% of your total score
Presentation and Personal Achievement in On-Stage Question
Queen of P.I.N.K. contestant Brenda Sims in "Onstage Question" competition
The On-Stage Question Phase of Competition is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement of her interests, opinion and aspirations. She will appear on stage IN HER COMPETITION EVENING WEAR for one (1) on-stage question. This question will refer to her experience with breast cancer. The judges will evaluate her extemporaneous response to her on-stage interview.
Criteria for Scoring: The judges are only to consider answers to the questions in regard to: Overall “First Impression”, Whether or Not she Answered the Question in the Context in which it was asked, and Whether or Not she can Handle the Pressure of Speaking On Stage in front of an Audience. Will people see her as a role model who is reflective of today’s woman?
Scoring: 1-10 point range 5% of your total score
