ABOUT US
A New Chapter Begins, and the Legacy Lives On.
The 2025 Miss Palmer Hills & Miss Palmer Hill's Teen Competition is set for Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Davenport Junior Theatre in Davenport, IA. Morning interviews will take place at CoWorkQC (102 E 2nd St. Davenport, IA)
We are thrilled to welcome you to our second annual competition, continuing the proud mission of the Miss America Opportunity and Miss Iowa Organization.
This competition guide is designed to be a valuable resource, offering a comprehensive overview of the phases of competition, score distribution, required paperwork, and ad page details It also highlights important deadlines to ensure you're fully prepared for the event on November 24.
The Phases of Competition include: Private Interview, On-Stage Conversation, Health & Fitness, and Talent or HER Story™ and Evening Gown.
We eagerly anticipate your participation on November 24 and look forward to welcoming you into the Palmer Hills Family.
For any questions about getting involved with the Palmer Hills Organization, please email misspalmerhills@gmail com We're here to assist and connect you with the resources you need.
Sincerely
Gabby Andresen, Anne Maes, & Brynn Selser Miss Palmer Hills Board
ELIGIBILITY
MISS TEEN
18-28 – must be 18 by state competition, and no older than 27 at state competition.
Be a United States citizen
Be a female Single No legal dependents
Meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state
WHY ENTER?
14-17 – must be 14 by state competition and no older than 17 at state competition.
Be a United States citizen
Be a female Single No legal dependents
Meet residency requirements for competing in your city or state
People always ask: Why Should I Be a Candidate? Well, Because You Can: Gain valuable experience and Develop life skills (e g interview skills, public speaking, interpersonal communication, social interaction, etc.); Earn quality scholarship funds for college and graduate school, regardless of whether a title is won; Find new interests and Discover new opportunities; Make lifelong friendships and relationships; Learn to set goals, follow them through, and exceed your expectations; Develop a sense of responsibility for helping others and Engage in community service;
Foster a positive, self-motivated mindset to achieve your goals; Receive recognition for your efforts in bettering yourself and your community; And More!
PRIVATE INTERVIEW
omprising 30% of a delegate's score, the n-minute interview (30 second opening atement & 30 second closing statement) rovides insight into the delegate's ability fulfill the responsibilities of a local leholder. You will submit a one-page act Sheet and Community Service Essay at will guide the interview. It gives the dges the opportunity to learn about your nique qualities, commitment to advance our community service initiative, ccomplishments beyond your fact sheet, nd your personal beliefs. Interview will ke place the morning of November 24rd CoWorkQC (102 East 2nd St, avenport, IA)
ON-STAGE
CONVERSATION
Comprising 10% of a delegate's score, the On-Stage Conversation question is a single question asked on stage regarding the delegate's community service initiative. A delegate will have thirty seconds to respond to the question.
HEALTH + FITNESS
Comprising 20% of a delegate's score, the Health & Fitness Competition is where the delegate showcases her commitment to these health and fitness initiatives.
Here, a delegate will model RED Rebel wear on stage for 20-30 seconds. Judges will consider the first impression of a dynamic presence, high energy, engaging vitality and a sense of confidence
The Miss America and Miss America's Teen Organizations are partnered with the American Heart Association to promote the importance of women's heart health. The Miss America Organization launched a collection with Rebel Athletic for Health & Fitness wardrobe.
8% of all revenue generated from MAO and MAO Teen Candidates' purchases on the Rebel website go directly to supporting scholarships for each MAO State Organization. Enter your state's code at checkout to benefit your state organization!
USE CODE MAOIAGB
PERFORMING ARTS/HER STORY™
Comprising 20% of a delegate's score, the 90-second talent or HER Story™ competition allows insight into the candidate’s preparatory and performance skills. Talent may be either (1) a performance talent or (2) a HER Story™ presentation. Performance talents include vocal, dance, instrumental, gymnastics, twirling, speed-painting, monologues or spoken words, etc. HER Story™ presentations are an opportunity for a delegate to share a 90-second story that provides insight into the delegate's background.
The talent presentation, overall performance, and technical ability and skill are taken into consideration.
EVENING GOWN
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ENTRANCE FEES
CHECKLIST
MEMBERSHIP + AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
All delegates are required to register for a membership to the Miss America Program Membership gives you access to exclusive member benefits as well as the ability to compete in local competitions. The membership fee is $39.99. All delegates are also required to raise $30 per local for the American Heart Association.
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10
All paperwork, headshots, and talent music should be submitted via Google Drive, email, or in person by no later than the deadline noted
HEADSHOT
We will need a high-resolution headshot in .jpg format for the digital program book. Please do not send any images sized smaller than 3 x 5 inches. If so, the resolution of your headshot may not be satisfactory in the program book.
TALENT MUSIC
Please ensure that your talent music does NOT exceed 90 seconds We strongly encourage that no two delegates use the same song for production purposes. To ensure this happens, please be prompt turning in your paperwork and music selection.
PAPERWORK
Submit an electronic copy (preferably .pdf format) of the delegate Information Form, Judges Fact Sheet, Community Service Initiative (CSI) Essay, signed copy of the delegate contract, & scholarship rules to the Google Drive or email to misspalmerhills@gmail.com. All required forms can be found on the Miss Palmer Hills Google Drive
INTERVIEWS
ARRIVAL
Interviews will take place at CoWorkQC (102 East 2nd St, Davenport, IA) Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time A interview schedule will be posted in the Palmer Hills Class page closer to the competition date.
INTERVIEW
There will be a 5 judges on the local judging panel The interview will be a total of 10 minutes per delegate with a 30 second opening, 9 minutes Q&A, and optional 30 second wrap up or closing statement standing behind a podium. Judges will be sent your paperwork ahead of time so questions could be from your paperwork, current events, your plans for the future, etc. They want to get to know you.
THE COMPETITION
ARRIVAL + ORIENTATION
Delegates will arrive at Davenport Junior Theatre at to check in and move into the dressing room. After move in will gather inside the theatre for a welcome and orientation meeting with the PH Board of Directors.
REHEARSAL + TECH TALENT
We will run through opening number, walking patterns, awards + crowning Each delegate will rehearse her talent presentation on stage in full costume, with music. Each delegate will have the opportunity to run their talent twice.
DRESSING ROOM
Please bring only the necessities and label ALL items you bring with you
There will be plenty of mirrors in the dressing room, but very limited hanging space. If needed, please bring clothing rack. Only delegates are allowed in the dressing room, aside from move in. ALL MOMS will be dismissed from the backstage area, before the doors open, no exceptions.
Please refrain from food outside of clear liquids and non-messy snacks in the dressing rooms
Please dispose of ALL trash following the competition
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PACKING LIST
WARDROBE
REHEARSALS
Thrivent T-Shirt (you will receive at check-in)
Comfortable bottoms
Opening number shoes to practice
OPENING NUMBER
TBD
ON-STAGE CONVERSATION
Interview Attire
HEALTH + FITNESS
Red Rebel Wear (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Tennis Shoes
Socks
TALENT/HER STORY
Costume
Accessories (shoes, jewelry)
EVENING GOWN
Gown
Accessories (shoes, jewelry)
OTHER
Hair tools, accessories (curling iron, rollers, bobby pins, hair spray, etc)
Make-up
Safety pins, band-aids, dress tape
Mirror, rack, extension cord/power strips (please share with others)
Snacks, water, lunch
(no food or drinks except water allowed in dressing room)
