How is the Miss Newport Beach Pageant judged?
Each contestant will be judged in four areas of competition; Personal Interview, On-Stage Interview, Swimsuit and Evening Gown. Judging criteria includes character, poise, confidence, knowledge, and personality. Scoring (all contestants): • Introduction and On-Stage Presence 25% of total final score. Each contestant will perform walking. Posing and speaking on-stage. Judges will score, accounting for 25% of the final round, based on confidence, stage presence, knowledge, and personality. • Swimwear 25% of total final score. Contestants model on stage in their choice of swimwear. Suggested swimwear is two-piece, solid colored. No thongs, T-backs or G-strings will be allowed. • Evening Gown 25% of total final score. Contestants model on stage in their choice of evening gowns. Emphasis in this round is on elegance and grace, so each contestant will want to choose a gown in which she feels comfortable and radiant. • Q & A 25% of total final score.
