The Miss America competition judging system is designed to promote diversity, individuality and overall achievement among all contestants.
Judges score the individual candidates immediately following each phase of competition. Contestants are scored on a 1-to-10 point scale, in whole numbers, within each category (more than one candidate may receive the same score). There is one panel of judges for all of the final competition. All judges have been educated about the Miss America judging system and represent a variety of professional sectors within their communities.
*All categories of judging and corresponding percentages are subject to change by the Miss America Organization.
- Private Interview - 30%
- On-Stage Conversation - 10%
- Talent/HERstory - 20%
- Health & Fitness - 20%
- Evening Gown - 20%
*All categories of judging and corresponding percentages are subject to change by the Miss America Organization.