Contestants in the Miss West Duluth Pageant are judged on the following categories:
~A style show featuring contestants modeling casual outfits provided by Tia's Fashions and evening gowns of their own choosing (200 points or 40% of total score)~A personal interview with our panel of judges (200 points or 40% of total score)
~An essay on the subject, "Why I Would Like to Represent the West Duluth Area as Miss West Duluth" (75 points or 15% of total score)
~A spontaneous question answered onstage the night of the pageant (25 points or 5% of total score)
The Miss West Duluth Pageant also offers the following optional competitions:
~Academic Achievement~Miss Congeniality
~Most Spirit
~Most Raffle Ticket Sales
~Volunteer Service
~An optional talent show. Talent performances are not judged; the talent show is merely a way for contestants to exihibit their performing talents before a live audience