Areas of Competition
Development
Field Presentation
10% of Total Title Score
Each contestant will create and submit a video presentation which will allow the contestant to educate others about the individual’s chosen profession and the field of the contestant’s education. The panel of judges will review and score the video on a 1-10 scale. The contestant will be scored on ability to communicate, poise and overall style.
Guidelines: The video may be up to five (5) minutes in length and be recorded on a phone or similar device. If the video exceeds 5 minutes, the judges may deduct points. The video should be professional in nature, may not be recorded and edited by a paid professional videographer. The video must be recorded specifically for this competition.
Purpose: As a Dr. World ® Productions' titleholder, the individual will spend her reign educating and mentoring others in relation to her field.
Click below for examples:
Esther Renee Brandon, MAW 2023
Dr. Michelle Lynam, Dr. World 2022
Panel Interview
50% of Total Title Score
Each contestant will have a seven to ten (7-10) minute* panel interview which allows the contestant to educate the selection panel about the individual’s community service, mentoring and social media activities, as well as other professional development. The panel will score the contestant on a 1-10 scale. The contestant will be scored on ability to communicate, poise and overall style.
Purpose: As a Dr. World ® Productions' titleholder, the individual will spend her reign educating and mentoring others via many methods of communication.
*Depending on the number of contestants.
Dr. Angel Bhathal, Dr. World 2021
Evening Gown & Introduction
During COVID, she was creative.
Eveningwear / Introduction
30%of Total Title Score
Each contestant will submit a video walking in an evening gown/evening wear and will introduce herself (name, title and may include an interesting fact about herself) to demonstrate poise, grace and ability to communicate. The panel of judges will review and score the video on a 1-10 scale for each:
25% is evening wear & modeling
5% Introduction.
Guidelines: The video should be between 30-45 seconds and be recorded on a phone or similar device. The video should be professional in nature, may not be recorded and edited by a paid professional videographer. The video must be recorded specifically for this competition. The evening wear should be something the contestant would wear to a ball/gala (e.g. floor length gown or dressy pant suit). It does not need to be a pageant competition gown.
Purpose: As a Dr. World ® Productions' titleholder, the individual will spend her reign attending events and speaking with members of the community, as well as media.
Click below for examples:
Esther Renee Brandon, MAW 2023
Esther Renee Brandon, MAW 2022
Dr. Michelle Lynam, Dr. World 2022
Photogenic
10% of Total Title Score
The photo should be clear and capture the contestant’s personality.
Guidelines: The photo may be captured on a phone or similar device. However, it may be taken by a professional photographer. The photo must be head/shoulders, in color and may not include crown or sash. The photo should be recent (e.g. within the last few years) and should look natural (not touched up too much).
Included Optionals
No bearing on the World or national titles.
Judged by an optional panel.
Official 2022 contestants/titleholders may enter up to three optional recognition competitions. These are included in the 2022 application/membership fee:
Dr. World ® Productions 2022
Community Leader of the Year
Educator of the Year
Mentor of the Year
Guidelines: Submit - by no later than October 1, 2022
For a category (e.g., Community Leader of the Year 2022):
1. Create a one page explanation/essay of related activities.
2. Included up to three photos for the entry (e.g., Community Leader of the Year 2022 essay and three photos demonstrating engagement in the community).
2. Documentation should be recent (e.g. within the last few years). Documentation should not exceed three pages.
Submission for a category must not exceed five (5) total pages (2 pages for essay and up to 3 photos, as well as up to three pages for relevant documentation) and must be submitted as a PDF.
An official contestant/titleholder may choose to compete in one, two, or three categories or none. Each category will have one award recipient from all DWP divisions/pageants.
A Certificate of Achievement provided. The individual may proudly add this distinction to their CV or resume, etc..
PLEASE NOTE: If a category submission exceeds five (5) pages, the entry will be disqualified. No exceptions.