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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING 2009:
Preliminary Competition for ALL CONTESTANTS
Personal Interview: 15%

• Articulation
• Composure
• Overall response

Personal Fitness: 15%

• Stage Presentation
• Overall Appearance
• Body Condition
• Sportswear Selection

Talent: 35%

• Artistic Expression
• Technical Skill
• Stage Presence
• Professionalism
• Overall Performance

Evening Gown: 15%

• Style
• Poise
• Grace
• Professionalism
• Overall Presentation

Question and Answer: 20%

• Ability to think fast on feet
• Articulation
• Composure
• Overall Response

Final Competition for TOP 15
(The 15 highest scores will make up the top 15 finalists) – their slates will be cleared and they will re-compete in the following categories:
Question & Answer – 35%
Personal Fitness – 15%
Evening Gown – 15%
Talent – 35%

Announcement of the Top Five Finalists
The top 5 highest scores will make up the top five finalists (winner, 1st runner up, 2nd runner up, 3rd runner up, and 4th runner up)