Iowa Pork Queen Contest Judging Point system
The Iowa Pork Queen Contest judging will be based on the following:
POINTS
a. Personal Interview 20
b. Speech Presentation 20
c. Media Interview 25
d. Personal Presentation 20
e. Skill-a-thon 10
f. Biographical Form 5
  Total Points 100
  • Personal Interview --- Contestants will have a 10-minute personal interview with the judges. The interviews will be videotaped for judging purposes only.
  • Speech Presentation --- Contestants will be required to present a speech on a subject relative to the pork industry. The speeches will be given in an extemporaneous style with contestants being allowed 30 minutes of prep time after they choose their speech topic. The speeches will be judged on content and delivery. Speeches are to be a minimum of 3 minutes and not to exceed 5 minutes. Speeches will be timed and the times will be submitted to judges. Contestants are not allowed to bring their own note cards and will not be allowed props or other visual aides. Blank note cards and various resources will be provided to all contestants to write their speech during the 30 minute prep time. These note cards may be used during the speech and can hold any amount of information needed. Contestants will use a microphone for their speeches. Speeches will be videotaped for judging purposes only.
  • Media Interview -- Contestants will participate in a mock media interview. The 2-3 minute interview will be on pork industry-related topics. Interviews will be videotaped for judging purposes only.
  • Personal Presentation --- Contestants will be judged on how they handle themselves in various situations, on how they relate to others, etc.
  • Skill-a-thon --- Contestants will participate in a skill-a-thon testing their knowledge of the pork industry.
  • Biographical Form --- Contestants will be judged on how they complete a biographical form that is provided to the contestants by the IPPA.
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