Tamika Mills

Miss Virginia International 2010

For four years, Tamika has been an active volunteer for Operation Smile.  As Miss Virginia International she will continue her work to raise public awareness about the work of Operation Smile and the need for active volunteers.  Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity founded in 1982 to provide reconstructive facial surgery to children and young adults.  Since 1982 more than 140,000 patients have been treated in developing countries and the United States free of charge. 

 

Tamika is a native of Isle of Wight County and a 2008 graduate of Old Dominion University where she obtained a B.S. in Dental Hygiene and a minor in Psychology. She passed her state and national dental hygiene boards and achieved state certification as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

                                                        

In her spare time she enjoys singing, community service, spending time with family and friends, working-out, and shopping.

        READY TO COMPETE?  

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This is a sample of the prizes received for 2010, as subject to sponsors fulfilling their agreements: 

• Official Miss Virginia International Crown
• Official Miss Virginia International Sash
• Bouquet of Roses
• Airfare and Hotel for National Pageant
• Opening Number Dress for Nationals
• Official Miss Virginia International Embroidered Apparel
• Leopard Print Fur Coat
• 4 Day/3 Night Getaway
• Crown Jewelry
• Rhinestone Watch
• $1000 Skin& Laser Treatment Package
• VIP Tickets for Washington Mystics

The Miss Virginia International pageant has been developed to promote the accomplishments of young women, ages 19 to 29 who live, work, or go to school in Virginia . 

No experience is necessary, and there is no talent or swimsuit competition.  We are looking for young women with poise, sophistication and who are civic minded.

This is a great opportunity no matter what your experience level.

Competition Scoring

Interview (40%) is the contestant's opportunity to talk about her platform and to let the judges get to know her.  Dress for interview is Business Attire.

Aerobic Wear (20%) is the phase of competition where each contestant is judged on being physically fit, energetic, and healthy. All contestants will wear a two piece aerobic wear outfit from a preferred vendor.        

Fashion Runway Presentation (20%) is an outfit that the contestant would wear to a fun party or dressy event. This should reflect the contestant's personality and personal style. All fun fashion wear outfits must be approved by the Director.

Evening Wear (20%) is the phase of competition to show elegance.  The judges are looking for confidence, level of comfort on stage in the gown and stage presence.