About
The Miss Crooked Road and Miss Golden Leaf pageants were founded in 2016 in order to allow young women the opportunity of a lifetime to compete on the Miss Virginia America stage. These scholarship opportunities are offered to those women who meet the national requirements (see eligibility) and currently reside, study, or work in the state of Virginia.
The Miss Crooked Road and Miss Golden Leaf pageants are proud to be affiliated withthe Miss America Organization, one of the largest providers of scholarships to women in the world. Each year the organization offers millions in scholarships to its competitors. Yes, every contestant gets a scholarship.
The Miss America Foundation strives to change lives and influence young women across the country and around the world. We proudly offer academic and community-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as endowed scholarships for those young women attending medical school, working in special areas for military service awareness, and in the performing arts.
Areas of competition:
Private Interview - 25%
The private interview is 10 minutes long: 9 min 30 seconds of open questions concluding with a 30 second statement by the contestant on issues/subjects she wants the judges to know about which were not previously discussed. If discussion ends before the 30 seconds are up, then the interview ends. A podium will be used. The contestant may stand behind it, or on either side of it, but not in front of it.
Talent – 35%
Talent will be a maximum of 90 seconds. Any talent presentation under 90 seconds is unacceptable. Talent may not consist of more than two songs from any one piece or medley of songs. Nothing longer will be accepted, and this will be strictly enforced! Contestants should plan a performance that will not exceed this limit. Judges will be informed immediately if a contestant runs over her allotted time. Each judge will then use this information to assist in determining his/her score of the contestant’s talent competition. Judging of talent will also take into consideration the qualities and attributes of the contestant.
Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit – 15%
Two-piece swimsuits are allowed on the local level and should be in good taste. No thongs are permitted. No hose will be worn. DO NOT use oil on body. Lotions may be used. This is the responsibility of the local pageant committee. It is up to the discretion of the local pageant committee to decide if the contestant wears shoes during this phase of competition. The Lifestyle & Fitness in swimsuit is designed to see how well the contestant maintains a lifestyle of good physical health, whether she meets the public expectation of a titleholder, and whether or not she has the confidence needed to be a titleholder. The contestant’s drive, energy and presence are to be likewise considered.
Evening Gown – 20%
Evening wear should express a sense of style and appropriateness for young women ages 17 to 24. The Evening Wear phase of competition is designed for the judge to assess the contestant’s beauty, poise, grace, and commanding stage presence. The contestant’s total look is considered. Her evening wear (not the value of the evening wear) should complement the contestant’s individuality. It is permissible to wear cocktail dresses, evening pant suits, or long gowns.
On Stage Question – 5%
Two on-stage questions will be given. The first question will be a light question followed by a question from either the interview or her platform (if she has one). The contestant’s answer will be scored.
