FITNESS COMPETITION: You will need a one or two piece solid royal blue swimsuit. Shoes should be clear or the color of your skin. 25% figure, fitness, posture, grace, elegance, beauty and confidence. During your year as a state titleholder your schedule will be very demanding, being physical fit is a very important part of the competition. Try to take 15 minutes out of your day to do something physical, even if it is taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

PRIVATE INTERVIEW: 4 minute Panel Style Interview. Interview suit (May be a pant suit or skirt suit) or nice business style dress. 50% of your score is based on how well you show the judges your ability to articulate, show confidence, as well as your overall personality and appearance.

EVENING GOWN: Floor length gown any color any style. 25% of your score is based on your poise, posture, grace, elegance and overall look, how well your carry yourself as well as how well your choice of gown compliments you.

SCORING SYSTEM: 25% fitness, 25% evening gown, 50% private interview. Once the finalists are announced, all scores are erased. After final question, the judges will rank the finalists in the order they want them to finish. This is based on their overall impression of the delegates during the competition, not just the final question.

APPEARANCES: When you receive your banner it is time to make appearances. Go to your local newspaper or Chamber of Commerce and find the local happenings in your community. Select the things that fit into your schedule and that interest you. It could be a parade, or Special Olympics or Grand Opening to a new business. What ever it is, you will be a strong and positive addition to the event.

PAGEANT: Historic Colonial Theater, South Hill VA

Date: October 19-20, 2012

THEATER ADDRESS: Colonial Theater - 220 S Mecklenburg - South Hill, VA

HOTEL:  TBD

STAFF: All of the staff are volunteers and are involved in this program with the goal of making this event an enjoyable experience for you and your families. Please be courteous to them, they have a very tough job making the event go smoothly. If you need help please call the state office at 510-682-7357 and we will have one of our staff members get back with the appropriate help.

JUDGES: We take a great deal of pride in selecting our judges. This is a very important job and we take it very seriously. The type of judges we select have been selected based on their credentials and their ability to select a person that is the best choice based on the overall performance of the contestant. The woman selected will be the best representative of all the contestants that have competed that year.

SPONSORSHIP: The participation fee is $575. This is in addition to the Registration Fee. The Participation fee can be paid by the contestant or may be paid by sponsors. What does a sponsor get in return for giving you money for your entrance fee. This is up to you. The best way is by doing an appearance or appearances in exchange. Most business would have to pay a model for appearances, why not you. You may list up to 10 sponsors in the Official Mrs. Virginia Program Book.

Please understand it is our long-standing policy that there are no refunds on any fees that you or someone paid on your behalf, once you have been accepted as a contestant. No exceptions.

PLAT FORM: A platform is something you do for someone or group that you are passionate about. No, you do not have to have a platform. It is always nice to do nice things in your community and there are many ways to do that. Volunteering in anyway on an ongoing basis can be very rewarding.

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED: You need to get your application in with your $200.00 registration fee & Photo (snapshot). Everyone competing in the state competition will represent the area where they live or work. There is a lot of pride representing your city or county in the state event and we are proud of you. After we receive your application additional paperwork will follow that you will need to fill out for the state event. You may download the application from this site or email us and we will mail you one.  Click Here To Download An Application

TICKETS: All Mrs. Virginia contestants are required to sell 10 tickets. Tickets are $35 each and include the Souvenir Program book.

WHAT IF I NEED HELP: Everyone needs help from time to time. Someone is always available. If you are unable to reach someone, leave us a message and one of our staff will return your call.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Website: www.mrsVirginiaAmerica.net
Email: tracy-crist@msn.com
Mailing Address: The Crist Co. ~ 2308 Nettleford Way  ~Virginia Beach, VA   23453
Phone: 510-682-7357
Office Hours: M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm

PHOTO: Everyone needs to send a photo (snapshot) with their application. You will need a professional headshot for the program book, but that may be turned in later.