Areas of Competition
Field Presentation
10%
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.
Panel Interview
50%
Each contestant will have a five-seven (5-7) 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.
Example from 2020
Evening Wear/Introduction
30%
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.
Guidelines: The video should be no longer than 30 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.
Photogenic
10%
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 must be recent (e.g. within the last two 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 contestants may enter up to three optional recognition competitions. These are included in the application/entry fee:
Dr. World ®
Community Leader of the Year 2021
Educator of the Year 2021
Mentor of the Year 2021
Guidelines: Submit - by no later than September 1, 2021 - a one page explanation/essay of related activities and any applicable documentation for each award area. Documentation should be recent (e.g. within the last two years) and may include up to three photos. An official contestant may choose to compete in all three areas or none. One individual will be selected from all divisions and a Certificate of Achievement provided. The individual may proudly add this distinction to their CV or resume.
The Dr. World ® Productions titleholder, the individual will spend her reign educating and mentoring others in relation to her field, as well as engaging in community service activities.