The Miss SNPJ Pageant
For the past 51 years, SNPJ young women have competed for the title of Miss SNPJ. Along with this honor comes the
responsibiltiy of representing SNPJ as the Society's “Ambassador of Good Will” during
the year of her reign.
At the start of the judging period, contestants appear before a
panel of judges in an evening gown. They are asked questions which may focus on current affairs, the Slovene National Benefit Society or their life ambitions. An independent panel of judges will award points in the following categories: appearance
in an evening gown, personality and communication skills, talent and community
service. The SNPJ Executive Committee will award points for activity within SNPJ. The
title of Miss SNPJ is awarded based cumulatively on this criteria. In addition, the titles of
Miss Talent and Miss Activity will be chosen from individual categories, and a Miss
Fraternalism title will be chosen by the contestants. Besides the cost of a gown and incidental money, the pageant costs nothing!
Transportation to the event is paid for by SNPJ, as are lodging expenses and meals.
Participation in the talent competition, while not required, is strongly encouraged. Talent
doesn't necessarily mean proficiency on a musical instrument or singing ability.
Award-winning talents have ranged from arts and crafts to poetry. Creativity is
encouraged. Everybody has a talent!
Contestants must be single females between the ages of 17 and 25 by Dec. 31 of the
year of the pageant and a member of SNPJ for at least three months.
The young woman who is crowned Miss SNPJ wins a $2,000 award; an official crown,
banner and trophy; and the opportunity to travel and represent SNPJ at various functions.
She will also be featured on the SNPJ calendar. The winner of the Miss Activity title will
be awarded $1,200, Miss Talent will win $800, and Miss Fraternalism will be awarded
$150. All contestants will receive a $50 participation award.
If you are interested in entering the Miss SNPJ Pageant, contact
SNPJ Fraternal Director Kevin Richards by phoning the SNPJ Home Office at 1-800-843-7675 or e-mailing krichards@snpj.com.
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