Competition Details

Competition Segments and Scoring

Private Interview – 30%
Talent / HERStory – 20%

Private Interview

10 minutes (30 second opening statement about themselves and CSI, 9 and a half minutes of questions.)

The contestants will stand at a podium.

​On-Stage Conversation

One question regarding her Community Service Initiative. Takes place after opening number (same as interview outfit).

Health & Fitness

All contestants will need red for the fitness portion of competition. (More information can be found on the competition pages).

Contestants will do an upbeat walk on stage.​

Talent/HERStory

This presentation of talent/HERStory can be up to 90 seconds in length.

HERStory is an alternative to a typical fine arts talent presentation.

Talent can also still be a traditional fine arts talent (dance, vocal, piano, twirling baton, monologue, etc.) — NEWLY approved talents are Ballroom and Extreme Cheer.

Evening Gown

The contestant can wear an evening gown of her choose that shows personal style. Neither the gown itself nor the estimated cost of the gown will be considered in scoring.

ABSOLUTELY NO food or drinks (including water) in the dressing room or on stage.

​PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

ONLY 1 female is welcome to assist with drop off but they are not allowed to stay in the dressing room.

Once the competition is over, ONLY 1 female is allowed in the dressing room to assist with departure.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER CROWNING

ALL CANDIDATES TO REMAIN ON STAGE AFTER CROWNING. No one not affiliated with the competition is allowed on stage immediately after crowing. We ask that spectators do not interfere during the taking of official photos as these need to be taken as quickly as possible.

For those selected as Miss West Alabama, along with parents/guardians, you will have a meeting which will include signing official Miss Alabama paperwork and other documentation. This meeting will be take place in a location announced that night.