Overview, Guidelines, and Responsibilities of
Ms. American Legion and Ms. ALA
The Pageant will take place June 5, 2027, at 5:00PM and interviews will began at 9:00AM at Best Western of Alexandria, 2720 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria Louisiana 71303. The judges will use a combination of military-affiliated eligibility and pageant-style scoring.
Eligibility criteria
Baseline Requirements:
• Affiliation with The American Legion: Participants will be current or former members of the American Legion Auxiliary, a spouse, direct descendant of an American Legion member, or a person who is sponsored specifically by an American Legion Post or an Auxiliary.
• Residency: Contestants must reside in Louisiana, either by living, working, or enrolled in school.
• Age and Marital Status: The "Ms." Designation will include single, married, divorced, or widowed women; Ms. American Legion age is set at 18-29 and Ms. ALA age is set at a minimum of 30.
• Good character: Contestants must be of good moral character, emphasizing traits like integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Judging Criteria
The selection process will feature multiple components, with judges looking beyond physical appearance. The evaluation criteria will include:
• Interview: An interview is a standard pageant component to assess a contestant's personality, communication skills, and ability to serve as an ambassador
• Patriotism and Americanism: Given the American Legion's focus on these values, contestants will likely be evaluated on their knowledge and support of American principles and veterans' causes.
• Platform and community service: The pageant will judge contestants on a specific platform or project related to community service, mirroring the charitable goals of the event.
• Evening gown: An evening gown competition will judge poise, confidence, and stage presence.
• Sport Attire: Contestants will model an outfit that represents their favorite sport or athletic activity. Judging will be based on creativity, appropriateness, presentation, and how well the attire reflects the contestant’s personality and interest in physical activity.
Potential military service considerations
The committee will also consider criteria related to military service. Such factors include:
• Military history: Recognition of a contestant's own military service, if applicable.
• Veteran advocacy: Demonstrated history of advocacy or volunteering for veterans' initiatives.
The specific responsibilities for winners will be determined by the organizers at Angola Memorial Veterans Post No. 433, #46710285N.
The winner would be expected to fulfill several duties during her year-long reign.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
1. Public relations and ambassadorship
• Represent The American Legion Post and its values: The winner would serve as the public face of the Post No. 433, representing its commitment to patriotism, community service, and support for veterans.
• Appear at state events: This includes attending the Department's annual conventions, conferences, and other key meetings, determined by the committee.
• Media appearances: She would likely be responsible for speaking with local and statewide media to raise awareness for the pageant's beneficiaries and the Legion's mission.
• Outreach to younger members: The "Ms." designation often allows for the queen to serve as a role model and mentor to younger women and girls affiliated with the Legion, encouraging their involvement.
2. Fundraising and program support
• Promote the pageant's beneficiaries: She would be expected to actively champion the causes for which the pageant raises money, including Boys/Girls State, and the PAWS program.
• Fundraising efforts: The Ms. American Legion/ALA would participate in and led fundraising events, leveraging her platform to maximize donations.
• Support department programs: The winner would assist with the promotion of existing post and department programs, such as the School Award Medal Program.
3. Veteran and community advocacy
• Visit veterans and military families: A significant part of her role would involve visiting veterans’ homes, posts, hospitals, and community centers to uplift and advocate for veterans and their families.
• Promote Americanism and patriotism: Following the American Legion's mission, she would help promote Americanism through community events, school visits, and parades.
• Serve as a liaison: The winner would serve as a connection point between the local post and the Department, sharing stories and highlighting successes from across the state.
4. Post-to-post engagement
• Travel across Louisiana: A primary responsibility would be to travel to different posts across the state, sharing her platform and inspiring other members to get involved.
• Networking with Legionnaires: She would serve as an active liaison, building relationships and fostering camaraderie among Legionnaires and Auxiliary members.
Summary of responsibilities
• Primary role: The official public representative of Angola Memorial Veterans Post No. 433, #46710285N.
• Advocacy: Championing the pageant's specific causes and broader veteran issues.
• Engagement: Attending Post/Department events, visiting posts, and connecting with Legionnaires and their families.
• Outreach: Raising awareness and garnering support for The American Legion's mission and programs throughout the year.
The winner will be awarded a monetary award of $1000 (Ms. American Legion) and a monetary award of $1000 (Ms. ALA) and would be expected to fulfill several duties during her year-long reign.
The administrators will advise of any changes as soon as changes are known.