WCYF QUEEN’S CONTEST
Department P
The Queen’s Contest committee is made up of 5 community representatives and 1 chairman.
Chairman/Contact:
Brooke Stewart
RULES AND INFORMATION
1. See General Rule #1 for eligible participants.
2. Girls must be single.
3. The Queen contest will be divided into two divisions:
Princess: grades 3rd - 8th
Senior Queen: grades 9th - 12th
4. Youth Fair Queen's contest contestants should be elected and names submitted via online form below by December 15, 2024 by the chapter advisor or club manager.
Club Representative Form:
https://forms.gle/4npkwAQgRAPC3a2G6
5. Youth Fair Queen's contest entry forms and photographs must be submitted online by January 15, 2025. Photographs should be headshot/personality shots with the contestant as the main subject. Three (3) different images are requested.
NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXTENSIONS
2025 WCYF Queen Contest-Entry Form, Questionnaire and Photos:
https://forms.gle/PoTxV2BSdVZvQWcj7
Interviews and Rehearsal:
Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Decatur Church of Christ
Dinner to Follow:
Decatur Church of Christ
Queen Contest:
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Decatur Conference Center
Forms MUST BE submitted online at:
Club Representative Form:
To be completed by the chapter advisor or club manager. Due December 1, 2024
2025 WCYF Queen Contest Entry Form, Questionnaire and Photos.
Due January 15, 2025
https://forms.gle/PoTxV2BSdVZvQWcj7
Club/Chapter Escort Volunteers:
To be completed by the chapter advisor or club manager. Due February 15, 2025
https://forms.gle/F8VRq7gYQPsK4Y1y9
Dress Approval Form Link
https://forms.gle/4rpxqop7s2dE1tKLA
6. Queen candidates shall be enrolled members in their respective organization and club per General Rules.
7. Queen candidates shall enter into their respective divisions in a minimum of one category.
8. Each contestant must complete an information sheet/questionnaire. Information sheet/questionnaire are linked above.
9. Formal wear, long evening gown or dinner length dresses for the event are required. Dresses should be modest in nature. No plunging necklines, drastic slits or see-through bodices/midriffs. Spaghetti straps, sleeveless, one sleeve and low backs are permitted. The attire for the rehearsal dinner and interviews shall be business professional, "Sunday Best" or traditional Club/Chapter attire. There are no fees to be in the Queen contest. You are there as the representative Queen nominee. There are specific deadline dates and signatures by your club leader or teacher that have to be fulfilled to participate as a representative. You will be required to submit 4 photos for the local papers to print of you as a candidate. Those should have your name on the back for returning to you following this contest evening. No pass no play is enforced to participate.
10. Each 4-H, FCCLA, and FFA chapter is limited to one entry per junior/senior division. The candidate must be selected by the club, by regular nomination, at a posted election of a Queen contest nominee at a regular club meeting.
11. Prior to running to represent your club or organization you should be aware of the following responsibilities should you be chosen to represent your organization at the Queens Contest. To attend the rehearsal dinner and interviews and to turn in all required documents/photos and participate in the mandatory dress approval.
12. The actual time for the Queens Contest will be 6 pm on the date posted by the Wise County Youth Fair. Queen candidates will be required to arrive by 5 pm. Queen Committee will be available to help get your dress numbers in place and time allowed for a photographer to take your photos before guests arrive.
13. Selection Criteria will be as follows:
20% Photos and Media
30% Interview (Club/Chapter/Division Knowledge, Confidence and Self Representation)
50% Stage Presence (Club/Chapter/Division Knowledge and Representation, confidence, Poise, Grace and Self Representation)
* Contestants will be asked two thought questions on stage
14. Queens will be expected to help present awards at various Youth Fair functions throughout the week. Queens and Runner Ups will meet with the Coordinator immediately after the contest to be given a schedule of the Youth Fair activities.
15. Crowned queens should be aware that their functions during the crowning night have just begun. Awards, trophies, ribbons, plaques given out during the entire week will be given by the crowned Queen and often assisted by the Queen runner up in each division: FFA, FCCLA and 4-H. Your school will receive a form notifying them that you have been honored with being the Wise County Youth Fair Queen or runner up and therefore recognizing your purpose for being out of classes rightfully so during the entire week. This week runs from Monday to the WCYF Saturday sale of all from the week’s competition winning classes. All crowned Queens will attend a lunch and then they will be introduced in the arena. These events require your presence. If you should have to miss for any reason you will be required to call the Queen coordinator who will work to have the assisting Queen/s fill in for short periods of time. Specifically it is the Queen who should be present at all events, shows, and ceremonies.