List of U.S. Virgin Islands representatives at international beauty pageants
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This is a list of the U.S. Virgin Island's representatives at various beauty pageants:
Big Four pageants representatives — under U.S. Virgin Islands Local Beauty Org.[edit]
The US Virgin Islands has had representatives in all of the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.
Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The winner of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands represents the U.S territory at the Miss Universe. Between 1961 and 1978 Miss Virgin Islands winners went to Miss Universe with a Virgin Islands sash before a constitutional referendum was declared. On March 6, 1979 the queen was officially referred to as Miss U.S Virgin Islands. The Miss US Virgin Islands represents the islands to Miss Universe. The celebration of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands was not held in 2000, 2003-2004, 2008-2009, 2012-2013 & 2015. It made a return in 2016.
| Year | Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
| 2020 | TBA | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2019 | Andrea Piecuch | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Aniska Tonge | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Esonica Veira | Unplaced | Lulu Orange Tyson Directorship — Miss Supranational 2013 (4th Runner-up), Miss World 2011 (Top 15) | |
| 2016 | Carolyn Carter[1] | Unplaced | Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands — Tom Youth from US Ventures LLC. Directorship | |
| Did not compete in 2015 | ||||
| 2014 | Angela Gabriel | Did not compete | Gabriel was set to fly to Florida to compete at Miss Universe but withdrew after she suffered an arm injury. | |
| Did not compete between 2012—2013 | ||||
| 2011 | Alexandrya Evans | Unplaced | ||
| 2010 | Janeisha John | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2008—2009 | ||||
| 2007 | Renata Christian | Unplaced | Sponsored by Department of Tourism | |
| 2006 | JeT’aime Cerge Grant | Unplaced | ||
| 2005 | Tricia Homer | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| Did not compete between 2003—2004 | ||||
| 2002 | Merlisa Rhonda George | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 2001 | Lisa Hasseba Wynne | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Did not compete | |||
| 1999 | Sherece Shurmain Smith | Unplaced | Miss U.S. Virgin Islands "The Essence of the Caribbean", held at Wyndham Sugar Resorts, St. Thomas | |
| 1998 | Leah Webster | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Vania Thomas | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Did not compete | |||
| 1995 | Kim Marie Ann Boschulte | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Did not compete | |||
| 1993 | Sheryl Simpson | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Cathy-Mae Sitaram | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Monique Lindesay | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | The Lions Club of St. Thomas held the Miss U.S. Virgin Islands — Debra Gottlieb, Helen Hart, Denise Green Directorship |
| 1990 | Did not compete | |||
| 1989 | Nathalie Lynch | Unplaced | ||
| 1988 | Heather Carty | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Feliza Ramone Bencosme | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Jasmine Olivia Turner | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Mudite Alda Henderson | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Patricia Maria Graham | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Julie Elizabeth Woods | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Ingerborg Hendricks | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Marise Cecile James | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Deborah Velisa Mardenborough | Unplaced | ||
| 1979 | Linda Torres | Unplaced | ||
| Miss Virgin Islands | ||||
| 1978 | Barbara Henderson | Unplaced | ||
| 1977 | Denise Naomi George | Unplaced | ||
| 1976 | Lorraine Patricia Baa | Unplaced | ||
| 1975 | Julia Florencia Wallace | Unplaced | ||
| 1974 | Thelma Yvonne Santiago | Unplaced | ||
| 1973 | Cindy Richards | Unplaced | ||
| 1972 | Carol Krieger | Unplaced | ||
| 1971 | Cherrie Raphaelia Creque[2] | Top 12 | Miss Cariba 1971 | |
| Did not compete between 1969—1970 | ||||
| 1968 | Elodie Sadie Sargeant[3] | Unplaced | ||
| 1967 | Gail Garrison | Unplaced | Miss Virgin Islands — Sam King (Owner of Pan American Finishing School and carnival committee) | |
| Did not compete between 1963—1966 | ||||
| 1962 | Juanita Monell Poblete | Unplaced | ||
| 1961 | Priscila Bonilla | Unplaced | Sam King purchased Miss Universe franchise for Virgin Islands · Miss Virgin Islands — Virgin Islands Hotel association | |
| Did not compete between 1957—1960 | ||||
| 1956 | Miriam Edna Golden | Did not compete | Semifinalist at Miss United States beauty pageant — The Miss V.I competed at Miss United States, not Miss Universe | |
| Did not compete between 1952—1955 | ||||
Miss World U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Between 1976 and 1980, it was unknown how the delegates representing the U.S. territory were chosen. Between 1982 and 2005 the Miss American Virgin Islands went to Miss World. In 2010, the Miss World USVI committees appointed the delegate to Miss World 2010 in Sanya. In 2011 the 1st Runners-up of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands represented the U.S territory at the Miss World pageant. From 2012-2016 the Miss US Paradise winner is the selected delegate to the Miss World pageant. In 2019, a separate pageant called Miss World USVI was held to select the delegate for the Miss World pageant.
| Year | Miss World U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
| 2020 | TBA | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2019 | A'yana Phillips | Unplaced | Previously Miss BVI 2018[4] | |
| Did not compete between 2017—2018 | ||||
| 2016 | Kyrelle Thomas | Unplaced | ||
| 2015 | Jahne Massac | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Aniska Tonge | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Petra Cabrera-Badia | Unplaced | Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 32) | |
| 2012 | Taiesa Annique Lashley | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 25) | Miss U.S. Paradise Organization — Cyndee’s Models in the Isle Directorship |
| USVI Representative from Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | ||||
| 2011 | Esonica Veira | Top 15 | Miss World Talent (Top 11), Beauty With a Purpose (Top 30), Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 36) | The 1st Runner-up of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands represented the territory at Miss World 2011 — In 2011 the Miss U.S. Virgin Islands franchised the Miss World license |
| Miss World U.S. Virgin Islands | ||||
| 2010 | Carolyn Carter | Unplaced | Miss World Sport (Top 20) | American Virgin Islands changed name as U.S. Virgin Islands — Cyndee’s Models in the Isle has received the licensing rights to host the selection for the U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Miss American Virgin Islands — World / by wearing sash the "American Virgin Islands" | ||||
| Did not compete between 2006—2009 | ||||
| 2005 | Kmisha-Victoria Counts | Top 15 | Miss World Talent | |
| Did not compete between 2003—2004 | ||||
| 2002 | Hailey Cagan | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Cherrisse Wood | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Luciah Hedrington | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Shani Afua Smith | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Wendy Sanchez | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Taisha Regina Gomes | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Emoliere Williams | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Roshini Nibbs | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Jessalyn Pearsall | Unplaced | ||
| 1993 | Suzanne Palermo | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Leah Webster | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Cheryl Leiba Milligan | Unplaced | ||
| 1990 | Keima Akintobi | Unplaced | ||
| 1989 | Vania Thomas | Top 10 | Miss World Caribbean | |
| 1988 | Cathy-Mae Sitaram | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Lisa Pitram | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Carmen Rosa Acosta | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Connie Mary Colaire | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Sandy Lewis | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Chandra Theresa Ramsingh | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Benedicta Acosta | Unplaced | Miss American Virgin Islands | |
| Miss World Virgin Islands — official designation | ||||
| 1981 | Did not compete | |||
| 1980 | Palmira Frorup | Unplaced | ||
| 1979 | Jasmine Olivia Turner | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Enid d'Lores Francis | Unplaced | ||
| 1977 | Did not compete | |||
| 1976 | Denise La Franque | Unplaced | Miss World Virgin Islands — official designation from 1976 to 1980 | |
| Did not compete between 1951—1975 | ||||
Miss Earth U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Earth U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
| 2020 | TBA | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2019 | Talisha White | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 2018 | ||||
| 2017 | Kaylee Carlberg | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2015—2016 | ||||
| 2014 | Esonica Veira | Unplaced |  Best Talent, Teacher Challenge
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| 2013 | Vanessa Mari Donastorg | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Carolyn Carter | Unplaced | Best Evening Gown,  Walk with M.E,  I Love My Planet School Campaign
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| USVI Representative from Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | ||||
| 2011 | Kara Williams | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2008—2010 | ||||
| 2007 | JeT’aime Cheree Cerge | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2001—2006 | ||||
Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
| Has not competed since 2013 | ||||
| 2012 | Vanessa Mari Donastorg | Unplaced | The 1st Runner-up of Miss U.S. Paradise represented the territory at Miss International 2012 — In 2012 the Miss U.S. Paradise franchised the Miss International license | |
| Did not compete between 1960—2011 | ||||
Representatives at US National pageants[edit]
Miss Earth United States U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
U.S. Virgin Islands representatives at Miss Earth United States.
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Earth United States U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss Earth USA | Special Awards | Notes |
| 2017 | Kelsey Knutsen | Top 20 |
Miss United States U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
U.S. Virgin Islands representatives at Miss United States.
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss United States U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss United States | Special Awards | Notes |
| 2014 | Jasmine Canady | Unplaced |
Miss America U.S. Virgin Islands[edit]
U.S. Virgin Islands representatives at Miss America.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Carolyn Carter is Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2016". tkop.org. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "Supernovas of Miss Universe". missosology.info. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ "argeant-Winter remembered for strength & humour". virginislandsnews.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- ↑ "Former Miss BVI A'yana Phillips crowned Miss World USVI". bvinews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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