Dixie’s Got Talent is a spectacular showcase of talented performers from Southern Utah, proceeds from which help raise money for needs-based and other student scholarships. Initial auditions are held in open round; nearly half are invited to callback auditions and from them, approximately 20 contestants move ahead to perform before a 1200-seat, packed Cox auditorium. A prestigious panel of judges and an enthusiastic voting audience determine the winners. The first place and runner-up in their category each receive a cash prize, gain experience and exposure before a vast audience, and hold the title of Dixie’s Got Talent winner or runner-up for the year.