From the Miss Minnesota Website on Becoming Miss Minnesota Becoming a Miss Minnesota Contestant
To compete in the Miss Minnesota Pageant, you must first become a local pageant titleholder.
What are the Competitions?
All
local pageants in the Miss America Organization have the same
competitions and scoring system. The competitions consist of Interview,
Talent, Evening Gown, On-Stage Question, Swimwear, and Casual Wear.
Am I Eligible to Compete in a Pageant?
To be eligable to become a contestant you must meet the following preliminary requirements:
*Be between the ages of 17 and 24
*Be a United States citizen
*Meet residency requirements for the local preliminary you are interested in competing in
*Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization
*Be in reasonably good health to meet the job requirements
*Be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities as set forth by the local program in which you compete
Can I Compete in Any Pageant?
Some local pageants are 'Closed' and some are 'Open.'
Closed
pageants generally limit their contestants to a specific geographic
area, while Open pageants generally accept contestants from all over
Minnesota. To find out if you are eligible to compete in a specific
local pageant, please contact that local pageant.
Who is Miss Minnesota?
The
Miss Minnesota/ Miss America Judging system is unique in its ability to
select individuals who represent the best of America's women; women who
can be role models for other women. Miss Minnesota is a woman who has
the qualities it takes to be successful in whatever endeavor she
pursues. Each Miss Minnesota is unique, and is a vibrant, concerned
woman, accepting the challenges for today and possessing even more
exciting dreams for tomorrow.
Miss Minnesota Must be:
*A woman of the 21st century, concerned with her platform, her community, her state, and her education
*A Role Model who cares about her role and other women's roles in society
*An Ambassador and Public Relations Representative of the
Miss Minnesota Scholarship Program
*A poised woman with a confidant and commanding presence Both talented and intelligent
*An activist on issues she deems important
*An independent and eloquent communicator with the courage of her convictions
*An accomplished individual whose diversity represents a composite of the "Best of Modern Women"
*A leader by virtue of her experiences
One who takes personal pride in her physical fitness and health
*A
woman who is actively networking in her community and throughout the
state to develop her platform, form alliances, and create appearance
opportunities for herself and the
Miss Minnesota Scholarship Program
To book Miss Minnesota - email Barb Gehlen, Miss Minnesota Business Manager:
missmnbusinessmanager@comcast.net