COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Heart of the USA is designed to be a positive, age-appropriate experience for every contestant. Competition categories are structured based on age division to ensure fairness, comfort, and confidence for all participants.
MARDI GRAS THEMED OUTFIT OF CHOICE
An award will be given in each age division.
Contestants will model their favorite Mardi Gras Themed Outfit of Choice! Get Creative! Have Fun! Props are allowed but MUST be able to be carried on and off the stage by the contestant! -- CONTESTANTS MAY NOT THROW ANYTHING FROM THE STAGE!
PHOTOGENIC
An award will be given in each age division.
Contestants will submit 1 photo at check-in. Photos MUST be 8x10 in size, with no sleeves and no frames - contestants name displayed on back of photo! Photos can be color or black/white, and do not have to be professionally done. Do not submit any photos with you in a crown and sash - these will be scored a zero!
Additional photos may be submitted, $10 each at check-in on pageant day.
OPTIONAL COMPETITION CATEGORY
INTERVIEW
AGES 7 & UP ONLY
Contestants ages 7 & up will participate in an individual closed interview with the panel of judges. Contestants will wear an outfit of her choosing (think business professional)!
This is your opportunity to impress the judges with your ability to communicate!
This is simply a "get-to-know-you" interview! The judges are not looking for rehearsed answers!
Questions will come primarily from your interview questionnaire but be prepared for anything. The judges will not ask anything political or religious unless that is something that you have added to your registration form.
