Become a Miss Marin County Contestant
Click here for Marin County's Outstanding Teen Information

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Step 1: Check your eligibility

Must be a United States citizen

• At least 17 years old at the time of local pageant
• No more than 24 years old on December 31, 2018
• High school graduate or will become a high school graduate or complete the GED testing program prior to July 30, 2018 (for the 2018 Pageant Year).
• Female, never married and never have had children
• Legal resident of California at least 6 (six) months prior to local pageant competitio
• Must maintain the basis for eligibility throughout the local and state competition
• Be able to attend Miss California Orientation in April 2018 (dates TBA) and the Miss California Competition in late June 2018 (dates TBA) 
• Meet ONE of the three geographic eligibility requirements below for Marin County

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Step 2: Review the Phases of Competition

Talent (30%)
Each contestant performs a 90 second routine of her own choosing. Some possible talents include all types of singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music, dramatic or comedy monologues, baton twirling and ventriloquism. Other talents that can be performed solo on a stage are also possible. Scoring is based on contestant's skill and personality, interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence and the totality of all elements, including costume, props, voice, use of body and choreography.

Personal Interview (25%)
Each contestant participates in an individual 10-minute press conference-style interview with our panel of judges. There are typically 5 to 7 judges on a panel. Contestants are questioned on their background as presented on their fact sheet, educational and career goals, opinions on current events and social issues, interests, hobbies and extracurricular activities. Scoring is based on overall communication skills, including personality, intelligence, validated opinions, emotional control, overall first impression and personal appearance, and whether the contestant possesses the overall qualities and attributes of a Miss America.

Evening Wear (15%)
Each contestant appears on stage in an outfit of her own choosing, representative of what she would wear to a formal social event. Evening gowns are appropriate for this phase of the competition. Scoring is based on overall first impression, sense of confidence, personality and stage presence, walk and posture, appropriateness of attire and sense of attractiveness.

Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit (10%)
Each contestant briefly appears on stage in a one or two-piece swimsuit and footwear of her own choosing. Scoring is based on overall first impression, statement of physical fitness and health, overall physique which is pleasing to her height, weight and bone structure, walk, posture and grace, sense of confidence and presence on stage.

On-Stage Question (20%)
Each contestant answers a question of random selection during this phase. The on-stage question is designed for the contestant to make an on-stage statement of her interests, opinions and aspirations. Overall first impression, charisma, and stage presence to be a spokeswoman for the local and state organization will be evaluated. Judges will give special attention to whether or not the contestant answered the question and if she had the commanding presence to make the audience want to listen to her.

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Step 3: Apply online and contact Michele Moser

If you would like to become a Miss Marin County contestant, apply here online. After you apply, follow up with our Executive Director, Michele Moser at (415) 883-7138 or michele@hcamgmt.com.