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National, State and Local Categories

MALE INTERVIEW (150 points/judge)

The interview must be in male attire.  This is the time for the judges to meet the contestant on a personal level and learn of his goals and objectives. It is divided into three sub-categories:
Overall Appearance (50 points/judge)
  • Personality (50 points/judge)
  • Communication and Answer Content (50 points/judge)

RUNWAY FASHION (100 points/judge)

This category is a “clothing and modeling” category.  The outfit can be of any style suitable for the contestant and must be comprised of the colors red, white or blue or any combination of the three (red & white, white only, etc).  Any color may be used as an accent color but accent colors cannot exceed 10% of the total outfit.   We are looking for an edgy and creative fashion that could be seen on the runways of the top fashion shows.  Think “Project Runway” or “America’s Next Top Model” when creating your Runway Fashion.   No commentaries are required from the contestant.  This is solely a runway modeling category divided into two sub-categories:
  • Presentation – how well you model on the stage (50 points/judge)
  • Creativity/Overall Impression (50 points/judge)

SWIM SUIT (150 points/judge)

ANY TYPE of swim suit is acceptable.  Judges score on three sub-categories:
  • Styling and Fit – focus is on suit design and condition and whether it compliments the Contestant’s physique (50 points/judge)
  • Presentation – focus is on the Contestant’s modeling technique, smile, personality, stage presence, etc (50 points/judge)
  • Overall Appearance – focus is on the condition of accessories (if used) and the Contestant’s confidence, personal grooming and appeal to the audience.  This is basically how the whole package is perceived by the Judge (50 points/judge)

TALENT (300 points/judge)

Remember your time limits of 7 minutes for the talent presentation and 3 minutes for set-up/take down of props.  No fire, no water, no glitter and no harmful items that may result in injury to other contestants or the audience may be used.  If you have a questionable prop – ASK!  This category is divided into four sub-categories:
  • Costuming and Set Design  (50 points/judge)
  • Choreography and Stage Presence (dancers included) – (75 points/judge)
  • Quality (Lip Sync, Live Vocal, Dancing Ability, etc) – (100 points/judge)
  • Entertainment Value as determined by the Individual Judge (usually, but not always seen in the audience response) – (75 points/judge)