The Miss Czech Slovak Wisconsin Queen pageant actively searches the state for a single young woman
between the ages of 17-25 that loves their heritage and wants to promote Czech and Slovak culture throughout Wisconsin. Contestants need to be of Czech, Slovak, Moravian, Rusyn, and/or Silesian descent or the adopted daughter of someone of this heritage. The winner of this competition will represent the state of Wisconsin at the national competition in Wilber Nebraska the following year. The Miss Czech Slovak US Pageant is held the first weekend in August. See this link for more information on the National Competition.
Candidates will compete in four major areas: a private interview, on stage interview, Kroj modeling (folk dress), and Talent. Cash scholarships, crowns, & prizes (totaling about $2500) are awarded to the chosen Queen and Princess (first runner-up), as well as oratory, kroje, and talent winners.
The state pageant has served as an excellent vehicle for getting youth interested in their heritage. Each candidate is assigned a Little Sibling who “shadows” her during the weekend. Many lasting friendships have been formed and some little siblings still hear from their candidates after several years.
The Pageant weekend also provides an opportunity for young people (ages 13-17) to participate in the Royal Court. This is a non-competitive program that specifically allows young men and women to experience being part of the Wisconsin State Queen Pageant. It also provides a a training ground for young women to gain experience for eventual Queen Candidacy without the pressure of being judged. Candidates need to be of Czech, Slovak, Moravian, Rusyn and/or Silesian descent and will participate in a short private interview, write & present a heritage essay, kroj modeling on stage, and do a talent presentation. Successful candidates receive a sash and tiara/crown. Young men and ladies may participate in the Royal Court multiple times. This is an extremely special opportunity to learn more about themselves while they share their Czech-Slovak heritage with others.
The Little Sibling program is designed to allow boys and girls (ages 7-12) of any ethnic background to participate in the pageant. Little Siblings will receive a medallion.
Applications for all three (3) categories can be found under the Pageant Documents Page.
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