Health & Fitness - 20%

Wardrobe: Delegate’s choice of fitness outfit, outlined by style guide. Examples of Fitness Wear options include yoga/dance/athletic wear. Judges to evaluate the following: Overall First impression of a Dynamic Presence, Radiates Health, High Energy, Engaging Vitality and a Sense of Confidence.

Purpose: This phase of competition is where the delegate showcases her commitment to health and fitness initiatives. At the local/state organization discretion this phase may include a voice-over on her experience with self-care and health goals, and related initiatives, or a health/fitness statement. A delegate’s discipline and commitment to being physically healthy is a key to success in all other areas of life, and the rigors of representing the Miss America or Miss America’s Teen program as a national titleholder.

Allows Insight Into:

• The delegate’s comfort and confidence level on stage.

• The delegate’s overall impression of health and fitness commitment.

• On stage presentation and energy, comfort in front of an audience, confidence.

• The ability to gauge the audience’s impression of the contestant.

• The delegate’s spontaneity, and lack of “robotic” stage presentation;

• Ability to determine if delegate could serve as national health/fitness ambassador