Sweeping Changes as the Miss America Organization Announces Candidates Will No Longer Be Judged on Physical Appearance for ‘The 2019 Miss America Competition,’ Airing Live, Sunday, Sept. 9, on ABC
SWEEPING CHANGES AS THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES CANDIDATES
WILL NO LONGER BE JUDGED ON PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Swimsuit Will Be Eliminated for ‘The 2019 Miss America Competition’
Airing Live, Sunday, Sept. 9, on ABC
The board of trustees of the Miss America Organization announced today
groundbreaking changes for the “The 2019 Miss America Competition,”
effective this September, by declaring that the 51 women representing their
home states and the District of Columbia will no longer be judged on
outward physical appearance. “The 2019 Miss America Competition” airs live
on ABC, SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), from
Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall.
groundbreaking changes for the “The 2019 Miss America Competition,”
effective this September, by declaring that the 51 women representing their
home states and the District of Columbia will no longer be judged on
outward physical appearance. “The 2019 Miss America Competition” airs live
on ABC, SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), from
Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall.
This change in format signals the end of the swimsuit portion of the
competition. In its place, each candidate will participate in a live
interactive session with the judges, where she will highlight her
achievements and goals in life, and how she will use her talents, passion
and ambition to perform the job of Miss America.
competition. In its place, each candidate will participate in a live
interactive session with the judges, where she will highlight her
achievements and goals in life, and how she will use her talents, passion
and ambition to perform the job of Miss America.
The former evening gown competition will now give participants the freedom
to outwardly express their self-confidence in evening attire of their
choosing while discussing how they will advance their social impact
initiatives. Talent, which has always been a distinguishing element of Miss
America, will remain a highlight of the competition.
to outwardly express their self-confidence in evening attire of their
choosing while discussing how they will advance their social impact
initiatives. Talent, which has always been a distinguishing element of Miss
America, will remain a highlight of the competition.
“We are no longer a pageant. Miss America will represent a new generation
of female leaders focused on scholarship, social impact, talent and
empowerment,” said Gretchen Carlson, chair of the board of trustees. ”We’re
experiencing a cultural revolution in our country with women finding the
courage to stand up and have their voices heard on many issues. Miss
America is proud to evolve as an organization and join this empowerment
movement.”
of female leaders focused on scholarship, social impact, talent and
empowerment,” said Gretchen Carlson, chair of the board of trustees. ”We’re
experiencing a cultural revolution in our country with women finding the
courage to stand up and have their voices heard on many issues. Miss
America is proud to evolve as an organization and join this empowerment
movement.”
The job of Miss America is a 365-day a year commitment of serving as an
empowerment and leadership mentor. In addition to gaining scholarships to
further her education, Miss America will advocate for social issues
important to her. In addition to this work, Miss America also serves as an
ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network and the city of Atlantic
City, New Jersey.
empowerment and leadership mentor. In addition to gaining scholarships to
further her education, Miss America will advocate for social issues
important to her. In addition to this work, Miss America also serves as an
ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network and the city of Atlantic
City, New Jersey.
“Miss America’s new mission statement is: ‘to prepare great women for the
world and to prepare the world for great women,’” said Regina
Hopper, president & CEO. “We want more young women to see this program
as a platform upon which they can advance their desire to make a real
difference and to provide them with the necessary skills and resources for
them to succeed in any career path they choose.”
world and to prepare the world for great women,’” said Regina
Hopper, president & CEO. “We want more young women to see this program
as a platform upon which they can advance their desire to make a real
difference and to provide them with the necessary skills and resources for
them to succeed in any career path they choose.”
Tickets for “The 2019 Miss America Competition” are on sale this Friday,
June 8, and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
June 8, and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
About The Miss America Organization
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) (4), is one of the most
recognizable household names in America working to empower young women
through education and service. The Miss America Organization is comprised
of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands
of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since
2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic,
community service, and other scholarships to young women.
recognizable household names in America working to empower young women
through education and service. The Miss America Organization is comprised
of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands
of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since
2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic,
community service, and other scholarships to young women.
Follow “The Miss America Organization” on social media:
Facebook:
@missamerica
@missamerica
Twitter:
@MissAmericaOrg
@MissAmericaOrg
Instagram:
@missamerica
@missamerica
Official website:
www.MissAmerica.org
www.MissAmerica.org
Hashtag:
#MissAmerica
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