Required Competitions
National United States recognizes contestants for their confidence, character, communication skills, poise, leadership, and commitment to service.
Each contestant will compete in the following required areas:
INTERVIEW
50% of Overall Score
Your voice is your power.
The private interview is the most significant phase of competition. Judges evaluate communication skills, confidence, authenticity, poise, and depth of community involvement. Contestants should be prepared to speak genuinely about their service initiatives, leadership experiences, goals, and personal achievements.
This phase reflects the heart of our organization — leadership through service.
Interview will be one on one with each judge and judges will use your Interview Sheet for questions. Interviews will be 3 minutes with each judge. No political, religious, or current event questions will be asked.
FUN FASHION
20% of Overall Score
Confidence in every step.
This is an opportunity for contestants to shine and showcase their unique style. Fun Fashion highlights personality and stage presence. Contestants model age-appropriate high fashion outfit of their choice while demonstrating energy, individuality, and confidence. Judges look for natural stage presence and overall presentation.
Denim jeans and casual wear are not allowed.
EVENING GOWN
20% of Overall Score
Grace under the spotlight.
Evening Gown competition evaluates elegance, poise, posture, and stage presence. Contestants are scored on confidence, stage presence, and their ability to command attention with grace and professionalism.
Junior Divisions (Princess, Jr. Preteen, & Preteen) should have a full skirt or ball gown floor-length style dress.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
10% of Overall Score
Impact that extends beyond the stage.
As a National United States state titleholder, you are expected to use your title and platform to make a positive difference in your community.
Each state titleholder must complete a minimum of 3 hours of documented community service between the date she accepts her state title and July 1 prior to the National United States Pageant.
Community Service is an opportunity to support a cause that is meaningful to you and demonstrate your commitment to service, leadership, and making a difference. Your project may include volunteering, participating in a community event, supporting a nonprofit organization, organizing a service project, or another meaningful service activity.
To receive full credit for the Community Service portion of the national competition, the required 3 hours of community service must be completed and documented by July 1. Community Service Log Sheets will be turned in at Registration during Nationals.
We are not looking for perfection. We are looking for authenticity, preparation, and meaningful impact. Choose something you care about, get involved, and use your platform to make a difference.