2010 Porter County Fair Queen Pageant

Judging Criteria and Division Requirements:

Division I: Interview:

50 points total

Ability to converse 20 points

Personality 15 points

Poise 15 points

Attire: Dress or Suit

Each contestant will have a maximum of four (4) minutes before the judges. The contestant will answer impromptu questions asked by the judges during the entire interview. Qualities of a good interview: sincerity, honesty, poise, ability to articulate, relaxed and self-confident. Choose your very best style and color for your interview dress or suite. If you look good, you feel good.

Division II: Professional Wear:

20 points total

Posture & Poise 10 points

Overall Impression 10 pointsAttire: Suit, Pant Suit or Dress

Pantsuits or pant separates will be allowed. Suit does not have to be the same fabric-separates will be allowed. Suit or dress worn by contestant in Interview may also be worn in Professional Wear category. Props are not allowed.

Division III: Evening Gown:

30 points total

Stage Presence 15 points

Overall impression 15 pointsAttire: Long evening gown

At least one portion of the evening gown’s hemline needs to be floor length (touching the floor or the contestant’s foot). Other portions of the dress may be knee or tea length, depending on the design of the dress. A gown with the skirt split above the knee (more than 2 inches) and/or low cut as to revealing are strongly discouraged and may be discounted by the judges.

Division IV: Impromptu Question:

 20 points total

Points and score sheets are for judges assessment only. Final selection is the judge’s decision. The Porter County Fair Queen Director reserves the right to change the foregoing terms and conditions at any time as may be deemed expedient.

Attire: Evening Gown