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Judge Information Form

Thank you for your interest in judging for National American Miss!​ As we finalize our Judges' Panel, we’d love to get to know you a little better and ensure there are no scheduling or eligibility conflicts. ​

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Please set aside 10-15 minutes to complete this form. 

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We appreciate your time, your professionalism, and your passion for empowering young women.

We can’t wait to learn more about you!

Contact Info

Eligibility + Judging Rules

Do you have an immediate family member who competes or might compete this year or next year in National American Miss (NAM) at the state or national level, or International Junior Miss (IJM)?
Yes
No

If you have not already done so, please review the current year Judges Acknowledgement Form.

If accepted onto a panel, would you be able to abide by the terms noted in the Judges Acknowledgement Form?
Yes
No

Qualifications & Experience

Conflict of Interest & Professional Conduct Policy for Judges

As part of our commitment to maintaining the integrity and fairness of our pageant, we ask all judges to disclose any past or present involvement in the pageant industry. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Coaching (paid or unpaid)

  • Providing hair and makeup services

  • Photography or videography services

  • Any other pageant-adjacent business, role, or sponsorship

We deeply respect the expertise and insight you may bring through these experiences. However, individuals with such backgrounds often face a higher potential for conflicts of interest. To ensure a level playing field for all contestants, we require that:

  • You must not be actively working, in any capacity (paid or unpaid), with any contestant in the competition you are judging.

  • If you have worked with a contestant in the past that you are judging, this must be fully disclosed in advance or as soon as realized.

Professional Boundaries with Contestants & Families

Our pageant is not a venue for personal promotion or solicitation. While we encourage networking among judges and staff, we have a strict policy regarding interactions with contestants and their families. Specifically:

  • No on-site or post-event solicitation of services or business is allowed involving our contestants, royalty, or their families.

  • Judges should maintain professional boundaries and refrain from initiating or suggesting any future business relationships with participants.

Your adherence to these standards is vital in preserving the trust of our contestants, their families, and the broader pageant community. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation

Do you understand and agree to the above?
Yes
No

Background & Integrity Statement

To uphold the integrity of our program and ensure a safe, respectful environment for all participants, namely the girls and women we serve, we require all judges to meet basic standards of moral and legal responsibility. Similar to background checks required for volunteers in youth sports and educational settings, these measures are standard practice in any role involving influence, mentorship, or oversight of young people.


Please answer the following questions truthfully. Your responses help us maintain the highest level of trust and accountability deserved by the contestants and their families.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Yes
No
Have you ever been removed/​asked to step down from a volunteer role due to conduct concerns?
Yes
No
Have you ever been accused of or involved in any misconduct related to minors or women?
Yes
No
Do you consider yourself to be of good moral character?
Yes
No

Travel & Accommodations

We are grateful for your interest in serving as a judge for our National American Miss (NAM) State Pageant. Please read the following acknowledgment and travel policy carefully:


Volunteer Role with Covered Expenses

Judging for NAM is considered a volunteer position without pay. However, we are pleased to offer coverage for approved travel, accommodations, and meals per these specifications during your time of service.


Hotel Accommodations

Judges will stay on-site at our official host hotel and their overnight room cost will be paid by the pageant. This may not be applicable if judge is only jserving one day or lives near venue.

  • Rooms are provided as double occupancy, meaning two judges or a judge and a staff member will be paired to share a room.

  • At check-in, you understand and agree that the hotel may ask you to provide your own credit card for incidentals.


Travel & Reimbursement Policy

  • Mileage reimbursement is capped at 580 miles roundtrip (290 miles each way) at .60 per mile. If your roundtrip exceeds this limit, you likely will not be considered due to budgetary constraints, or you can still choose to travel for judging but must understand you would only be reimbursed for mileage up to that limit and the additional cost is at your own expense. NAM will reimburse for parking costs at the host hotel.

  • If agreed upon airfare is provided, it will be pre-approved by the travel coordinator. This is capped at no more than a cost of $350 roundtrip. Parking at your home base airport or if you choose to take a shuttle or ride-share expenses to the airport from your home and back again, as well as checked bags, will be at your own expense. NAM only covers the airfare and will provide travel from the airport to the host hotel and back to the airport for you.


Meals and Other Expenses

  • NAM provides a stipend check for $40 for each full day on site and $20 for each half day on site. The stipend is intended to compensate you for meals during your time of service. This stipend is provided during your time judging and not for travel time. NAM does not accept receipts for reimbursement as the stipend check is considered full compensation and any overage is at your own expense.

  • Any additional meals, hotel incidentals, or personal expenses incurred during your stay will be your responsibility.

Do you understand and agree to these travel and expense conditions?
Yes
No

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and provide us with the information needed to ensure a fair, professional, and meaningful event. We understand there was much to review and share, and we hope it reflects just how seriously we take our pageant, our standards, and most importantly, our mission.


At National American Miss, our goal is to positively impact the lives of girls and women through growing confidence and building futures. We are proud to say that at NAM, we are girls with dreams and women with vision.


Thank you for offering your time, your talents, and your heart to be a part of helping those dreams and visions come to life.

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