Queen Pageant

NCI International Festival Queen Pageant
Objective: To crown an International Festival Queen as an ambassador of goodwill
for the Nationalities Council of Indiana (NCI).
She will maintain her position as Queen for a period of one year
effective immediately following the coronation.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Reigning Queen & Court Expectations:

She must represent NCI and herself with integrity and dignity. If she does not comply, the First Runner Up will automatically become Queen and the crown will be given to her.
She must do her part in promoting NCI in areas of community involvement, media and interviews, Indy 500 parade when NCI participates, Carmel July 4th parade when NCI participates, Indy International Festival, NCI Summer Gala Fundraiser and Queen Pageant, and other activities as organized and agreed upon with Queen and Court.
Promote herself professionally on social media and support digital advertising efforts through the NCI International Festival Queen social media platforms.
Runner-up and Court Members will also be invited for follow-up events and appearances.

Contest Rules:

The candidate must be female between the ages of 16-23 years old.
One candidate per active member club.
Knowledge about the Nationalities Council of Indiana mission
Knowledgeable about their country's customs and traditions
Previous Queens (not to include Runner-ups) may not compete a second time

Application Process:

Submit your personal biography and color photo with your application by June 21, 2025. Late entries or incomplete information will not be accepted. Biography will be used during presentation at pageant.
Please include a list of your community involvement / volunteerism and share what you hope to accomplish educationally for your future. Also include what your culture means to you and what you hope to contribute toward its future.

Judging & Awards Information

There will be three to five judges who will determine the winners based on the criteria listed below. The judges must not have any ties to the candidates.

Judging Criteria: The candidate who garners the highest composite score will be declared the 2025-2026 NCI International Festival Queen based on the following categories. In the event of a tie, the judges will review the criteria with the top two candidates.

Traditional Dress 25%
Talent 25%
Evening Gown 25%
Public Speaking 25%

Three candidates will be crowned and receive a title sash, arm bouquet of flowers, and cash prize.

NCI International Festival Queen
First Runner Up (Queen Court)
Second Runner Up (Queen Court)

2025 NCI International Festival Queen Contest Application

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By clicking the box below, you confirm you have read and understand the rules and expectations of the NCI International Festival Queen and shall abide by the aforementioned rules and expectations during your rein as NCI International Festival Queen. You further certify that you are joining this contest on your own free-will. If under age 18, your parent has also reviewed this information and has agreed to the content contained in this application.

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If you do not receive a follow-up email within five (5) days of submitting your application, please email [email protected] and let us know.

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