What are the benefits of being in the Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant?
- Build inner confidence
- Meet educational goals
- Create lasting friendships
- Showcase your talents and abilities
- Strengthen your character
- Win great prizes and scholarship money!
Is Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador a "beauty pageant"?
No! At Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to provide young Newfoundland and Labrador women with a positive enriching experience. It is our goal to build self-confidence
and reward you for your scholastic and community achievements.
What is the judging criteria?
Our qualified judging panels will score contestants based on the following criteria:
- 50 Interview
- 20 Academics
- 15 Fitness
- 5 On-Stage Introduction
- 10 Evening Gown (Poise, Confidence and Personality)
- 20 public speaking (Top 8)
- 10 Impromptu Question (Top 4)
There are no swimsuit or photogenic competitions.
The contestant achieving the highest total score will be named Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador.
What is a platform?
The platform concept requires each contestant to choose an issue to speak on which is important to her, and which is of relevance to our province. The Top 8 contestants are given an opportunity to present their platforms to the audience at the Pageant Gala. The winner of the Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador title, will where possible, speak on issues relating to her platform, to generate awareness, when addressing youth organizations, community service groups, festivals and charitable fundraisers, and other events.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes. The entry fee for the Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant is $250 plus a $50 (business/organization/personal) sponsor. Deadline for entries is January 31 of each year.
Do scholarship winners receive cash awards?
No. Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Incorporated scholarships are presented in the form of RESPs or GICs, with the written agreement that they cannot be cashed until recipients have enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution.
Are scholarships available for those who are not awarded the Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador title?
Yes. In addition to awarding a scholarship to the winner, scholarships are also awarded to the First, Second and Third Runners-up, as well as the winners of the Academic Excellence, Healthy Living, Teen Spirit, Talented Teen and Keyin College Community Connections Award.
Who can attend the Talented Teen Competition?
The Talented Teen Competition is open to the general public.
Do I need my own musical accompaniment for the Talented Teen Competition?
We ask that you supply your own musical accompaniment (eg: cds or cassettes, instruments, props, accompanists). A piano will be provided.
Who can attend the Pageant Gala?
The Pageant Gala on Sunday is open to the general public, however, there will be reserved seating for family members. See
Ticket Information for ticket
prices and where and how they can be purchased.
How will my achievements be acknowledged at the pageant?
You will be taping a bio that will be played while you walk on stage during the evening wear competition. Please highlight in 30 seconds, your achievements, along with you name, age,
school and career goal, and anything else of importance that you would like the audience and judges to know. Jane Morgan of Morgan's Music, who is also a member of our pageant committee
will be taping the bios prior to Sunday's Pageant Gala. If you are accepted to compete, please try and plan what you are going to say prior pageant registration day.
What do sponsors receive for sponsoring me?
Sponsors receive recognition in the pageant program book and their contribution will also be acknowledged in your on-stage introduction during the
Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant Gala. If you should win the title, your sponsor will also receive recognition throughout the year on such things as parade signs.
If I win the title of Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador, will it interfere with school?
No! We make school the number one priority! As Miss Teen Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador you can have a busy year. It is totally up to you.
We will work with you to make it a memorable year and schedule as many appearances as possible based on your availability.
How do I enter?
It's as easy as clicking on our application link, fill out the form, and sending it in! All applications MUST be in no later then January 31!
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