IMBB Contest Finals

The IML & IMBB Contest Finals will take place Sunday, May 24.

Contestants will be given specific assembly time and location at the Thursday orientation.

Bring all of the gear you plan to wear/use with you when you arrive as you will remain with us until after the end of the Contest. 

There is no requirement for your on-stage attire and you do not need to change at any time. 

Should you choose to change for specific portions of the event, you can plan around these stage appearances:

• Introduction of all contestants

• Announcement of finalists (Top 5 IMBB Contestants)

Finalists only:

• Speech

• Announcement of winners

If there are any changes to these appearances, you will be notified at the Thursday orientation.

Other than translators and interpreters, you may not bring anyone to assist you. Staff is present throughout the contest to assist you.

A complete contest rehearsal takes place at the theater. At this time you learn your placements on stage and run through each stage appearance.

A buffet is served. Water is available backstage throughout the contest. You are encouraged to bring additional solids and liquids for your private consumption. Remember to bring any medications you may need since you do not return to your room until late evening.

The final score is cumulative and includes all scores from throughout the weekend. (see scoring system)

Each finalist delivers a 90-second speech to the audience on a topic of his choice. A digital countdown clock is visible to you. At 91 seconds the microphone will automatically shut off. The microphone can be removed from its stand. If you do not verbally deliver your speech in English, you have 90 seconds for your delivery, and your interpreter/translator has an additional 90 seconds to verbally deliver your speech in English.

A special location is reserved for contestants who are not announced as finalists and must leave the backstage area. Non-finalists also have an option to sit where they choose.

After the contest, you and your gear will be transported back to the hotel. The winners will be brought back separately.