The Galaxy International Pageant™ is a traditional beauty pageant for women of all nations who are ages 13-older. Areas of competition include:  Photogenic, Private Interview, Fashion, Swimsuit, and Evening Gown.  Each area of competition is equally weighted at 20%.  Finalists will answer an on-stage question for bonus points.

Opening Production Number (not judged).  The Galaxy International Pageant™ will include a choreographed opening number.  Delegates must provide their own attire for opening number as specified by Galaxy Pageants, Inc.  Information about the 2005 Opening Production Number and required attired to be posted when available. The Opening Production Number is not judged.

Photogenic (20%).  Galaxy Pageants, Inc. relies heavily upon international advertising in industry publications and the internet to promotion the Galaxy International Pageant™.  Therefore, titleholders must possess photogenic appeal and ability to project an image consistent with beauty and elegance. Photo requirements: 

* Color photo of your choice * At least 5X7, no larger than 8X10 * Formal attire (e.g., cocktail dress, evening gown, dressy pants outfit, "after 5") * May be in either a seated or standing position. * Must be of good quality and clarity.

* Must submit a copyright release if required by her photographer.  * Airbrushing should be kept to a minimum.  You should look like your photo. * Judging criteria:  photogenic appeal, photo quality and clarity, beauty of face and figure, personality, grooming and fashion sense.  ***Delegates will still need to provide official crown & banner photos for website & program book.

Interview (20%).  Galaxy International™ titleholders must be articulate with excellent social and conversational skills. Titleholders must be able to express themselves clearly, diplomatically, and must project a pleasant personality at all times.

* Interviews are conducted panel style for a duration of 5 minutes. 
* Focuses primarily on delegates' personal information (e.g., hobbies, ambition, etc.) but may include opinion questions that require general knowledge of social and current events.
* Wear a dress, cocktail suit, or pantsuit for the interview competition. 
***Judging criteria:  conversational skill, personality, demeanor, beauty, grooming, and fashion sense.

Swimsuit (20%).  Galaxy International™ titleholders must exemplify a lifestyle of good physical, emotional and intellectual health.  Winners should be physically fit, with good muscle tone and body proportion.  Galaxy International™ titleholders must carry themselves with confidence and grace.

Delegates will model a 1-piece or 2-piece swimsuit.

Swimsuit may have cut-outs, mesh, and/or embellishments.

Delegates must also bring a matching fabric scarf  to model with swimsuit.  May be made of any fabric but chiffon or organza are recommended. Scarf may be a solid color or a print. Scarf /does not have to be the same color as the swimsuit - may be a complementary color.  The scarf / sarong should be approximately 3' wide 5'-6' in length. Very short or small sarongs (the kind the tie at the waist) are not recommended.  If you have trouble finding a scarf / sarong, a quick trip to the local fabric store for a piece of organza or chiffon will do the trick nicely! 

Swimsuit must be in good taste.  No thongs or rios allowed.  A solid color swimsuit is recommended, but not required. 

High heels (e.g., acrylic, taupe, skin-tone) are recommended but not required. Sheer hose may be worn if desired. 

Judging criteria:  fitness, modeling, personality, beauty, grooming and fashion sense.

Fashion (20%).  Galaxy International™ titleholders must be able to project their own personal sense of style. This segment will be conducted very much like a runway fashion show. Fashion attire can be anything the delegate feels represents a currently popular or stylish ensemble. Judges will be looking for high energy, spirit, and the delegate's sense of contemporary style for today's woman. Judges are not looking for a specific style or designer label but rather how well the attire suits the delegate (e.g., fit, color, style) as well as delegate’s on-stage presentation.  Competition details:

* Attire is dressy-casual and may be a dress or pants outfit.
* Delegates are encouraged to accessorize with earrings, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.
* Accessories may be used as “props” for modeling.
* Bare midriffs are acceptable but must be tasteful and complement size and figure.
* Very casual attire (e.g., shorts, jeans, dockers) is not recommended.

Judging criteria:  modeling, personality, beauty, grooming and fashion sense.

Evening Gown (20%).  Galaxy International™ titleholders must carry themselves with dignity, grace, poise and elegance.  Judges will not be evaluating the cost or designer label of the gown, but rather how well it suits the delegate (e.g., fit, color, style) as well as delegate's on-stage presentation.

* Evening gown must be floor length.
* Teens are permitted to wear sophisticated, beaded gowns.

Judging criteria:  modeling, personality, beauty, grooming and fashion sense.

BONUS POINTS:
Each delegate will have the opportunity to earn up to 10 bonus points. For each appearance a delegate makes, she will earn half a point (.50). However, she must make a minimum of 6 appearances before the bonus points go into effect.