MISSION
Emphasizing confidence, inner beauty, intelligence and leadership the Pageant is a personal development opportunity for women. The delegates who become part of the Miss Manitoba Pageant gain confidence and poise in an increasingly competitive world. The pageant affords each delegate the opportunity to grow and advance her personal and career goals while acting as a role model in thier city and around the world.
VISION
The Pageant will provide a strong foundation and platform for women around the province to be successful role models to other women, as well as be strong leaders in their communities. The Pageant focuses on inner beauty and confidence in young women and it’s representatives and ambassadors exhibit these characteristics.
About the Pageant
The Miss Manitoba pageant is the official preliminary pageant to the Miss Canada “Galaxy” pageant, held August 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario. As well as other national and international pageants. The pageant is designed to empower women and give them a platform to be mentors and role models in their communities and provinces.
* Winners may also be submitted to compete in various other pageants througout the country or around the world*.
Why compete?
* Prizes to be won
* Lots of awards
* Travel Opportunities
* Media Exposure
* Get stage experience & runway lessons
* Get scouted by modeling agencies
* Show your talents on a provincial stage
* Gain self confidence
* Learn life skills like; interview, public speaking and presentation skills
* Build new friendships
* Help support charities & bring awareness to their causes
* Make lifetime memories
Divisions:
Miss (18 - 28, single, as of May 29, 2010)
Miss "Teen" (13-18, as of May 29, 2010)
Areas of Competition:
INTERVIEW - 40% OF TOTAL SCORE
The interview will be held panel style. This means that you will be seated at a table with all judges at the same time. The interviews will be 10 minutes in time and the judges will ask you specific questions chosen by the staff, questions based on your submitted biographical form and your aspirations.
PHOTOGENIC - 10% OF TOTAL SCORE
The Miss Saskatcehwan titleholders must photograph well as their photos are used in advertising, websites, print. Delegates will submit a photogenic photos of their choice following this criteria:
Can be a headshot or full shot
Must be at least 5×7 but no bigger than 8×10
Can be in color or black & white
Can be seated or standing
Photos will be judged on clarity / quality of photo (not print) / personality / beauty
FITNESS/SWIMWEAR (2010 LAST YEAR FOR SWIMWEAR) - 25% OF TOTAL SCORE
The Miss Saskatcewan titleholders must show that they take care of themselves by leading a fit and proper lifestyle. For this section, delegates will take part in a fitness portion as well as sport some sporty fitness wear! The judges will be looking at skin tone, muscle tone, choice of style (does it suit you), poise, presence and personality. It is suggested but not mandatory that the swimsuit be of a solid color (avoids distractions).
EVENINGWEAR - 25% OF TOTAL SCORE
The Miss Saskatchewan titleholders must show that they have elegance and style. When they enter a room, they must be able to take the breath away from people in the area and be the focus. Evening gowns must be floor length and of good taste. Trains are permitted. The judges will be looking at choice of style, poise, presence, elegance, and personality.
IMPROMPTU QUESTION (10 bonus points)
The Miss Saskatchewan titleholders must be able to express themselves on the spot for the media and other personalities. You will be asked to choose a question out of a basket and have 30 seconds to answer it to the best of your abilities. The questions will be general with a no wrong / right answer. The judges are looking for quality, poise, personality, choice of words, clarity of voice.
Official Charities/Organizations:
