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We
are now selecting contestants to participate in this year’s
Mrs. New York America state pageant, the official preliminary
to the prestigious Mrs. America pageant.
How
is the Mrs New York America
pageant judged?
Each contestant will be judged in four areas of competition;
Interview, Beauty, Swimsuit and Evening Gown. Judging criteria
includes character,
poise, confidence and personality.
Do
I have to have children?
No. Having children is not a requirement for entry.
Am
I too old to win - Am I too young to win?
Age is not taken into consideration. The judges are looking
for a beautiful, well rounded, articulate woman.
Are
you only looking for perfect “10’s”?
Absolutely not! Whether you’re 4 foot tall or 7 foot tall
it doesn’t matter. In the swimsuit portion of the competition,
the judges will be looking for physical fitness, which
includes a healthy and fit body. There’s usually a wide range
of body styles and types for the Top 10 Finalists each year. We’re
looking for outgoing, intelligent, confident, attractive
women excited to represent the beauty of New York.
Is
there a height requirement?
There is no height requirement to enter or win. Our state
winners have ranged in various heights.
I’ve
never entered a pageant before; do I have a chance to win?
Yes. It truly depends on the individual. Every one
is given a fair opportunity to win!
What
kind of woman enters the pageant?
Mrs. America attracts women of all ages, vocations,
and backgrounds. There are auto mechanics and aeronautical
engineers, doctors
and lawyers, aspiring models and actresses, wives
and mothers, as well
as traditional homemakers. The one thing they all
have in common is that they are married and have an eagerness
to
compete.
Do
you have to be married a certain number of years to win?
No, not at all.
Is there a talent portion of the competition?
No, there is no performing talent needed.
Will
I be judged on community service?
No. Realistically most married women are extremely
busy with their careers and families; they
are contributing to the
community by virtue
of serving their own families.
Is
there an entry fee?
Yes. We encourage our city and county titleholders
to raise the entry fee in their communities.
After all they
have
been exclusively
selected
to represent the married women in their areas.
The entry fee covers the cost of doing business
such
as renting
a theatrical facility,
designing sets and music, as well as printing,
advertising and phone expenses. Space is provided
in the official
program book
to recognize
10 of your supporters.
If
I win, will it interfere with my family?
We make your family the number one priortiy!
Our program only encourages your success! Almost
all
of your appearances,
celebrity
events, and
charity work will take place during the weekend
and will be scheduled in advance.
Do
I have to be a “Pageant Girl” to enter?
Not at all, in fact most of our contestants are
newcomers to pageants.
I have to spend too much on outfits!
Not true. You do not need to spend fortunes
on swimwear, an interview outfit, and an
evening gown. It is most
important to find outfits
that you will feel confident in and that
best suit you and your personality. The personal
choice
of
gowns have
spanned
from simple,
elegant to
hand beaded. But it is never the gown that
the judges are scoring;
it’s the women wearing it. Again, several contestants have
been able to secure a gown sponsor to assist them.
What if I have never competed in a pageant before?
A number of our contestants have never competed in a pageant before. Mrs
America 2003 Kristi Leigh Phillips won Mrs. Alabama in her first
pageant experience and Mrs. America in her second.
Do you need to wear hose with your swimsuit?
It's your choice, however you feel most comfortable and confident.
Does my husband need to come on stage?
No. This is your moment, hour husband can happily support
you from the audience.
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