Miss British Virgin Islands
| Formation | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Road Town |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe Miss World |
Official language | English |
Government | BVI, Ministry of Tourism |
| Website | bvitourism.com |
Miss British Virgin Islands is a national beauty pageant in British Virgin Islands.
History
The pageant was created in 1976 and traditionally, the winner will represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss British Virgin Islands had become the national franchise holder for Miss Universe since 1976 in under Ministry of Tourism in the British Virgin Islands.
In 2014 the Miss British Virgin Islands Organisation was sent the delegate for Miss World pageant as well.
As of 2014, British Virgin Islands was registered at the three major beauty pageants, namely; Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Earth. Additionally, for Miss Earth, the Miss Earth British Virgin Islands wills end the delegate at the pageant.
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as International Winner
| Year | Miss British Virgin Islands | Notes |
| 1976 | Andria Dolores Norman | |
| 1979 | Eartha Ferdinand | |
| 1980 | Barbara Enola Stevens | |
| 1981 | Carmen Nibbs | |
| 1982 | Luce Dahlia Hodge | |
| 1983 | Anna Maria Joseph | |
| 1984 | Donna Patricia Frett | |
| 1985 | Jennifer Leonora Penn | |
| 1986 | Shereen Desmona Flax | |
| 1987 | Sandy Michelle Harrigan | |
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | |
| 1989 | Viola Marguerite Joseph | |
| 1990 | Jestina Hodge | |
| 1991 | Anne Lennard | |
| 1992 | Alicia Burke | |
| 1993 | Rhonda Hodge | |
| 1994 | Delia Jon Baptiste | |
| 1995 | Elaine Patricia Henry | |
| 1996 | Linette Smith | |
| 1997 | Melinda Penn | |
| 1998 | Kaida Donovan | |
| 1999 | Kamila Smith | |
| 2000 | Tausha Vanterpool | |
| 2001 | Shakima Stoutt | Did not compete Did not make age requirement |
| 2002 | Anastasia Tongue | |
| 2003 | Dian Sanderson[1] | Did not compete |
| 2004 | Sharlita Millington | Did not compete |
| 2005 | Kirsten Lettsome | Did not compete' |
| 2006 | Shermel Maduro | Did not compete |
| 2007 | Leilani Stevens | Did not compete |
| 2008 | Maquita Richards | Did not compete |
| 2009 | Josefina Nunez | |
| 2010 | Sheroma Hodge | |
| 2011 | Abigail Hyndman | |
| 2012 | Sharie De Castro[2] | Miss Caribbean World 2013 |
| 2013 | Rosanna Chichester | |
| 2014 | Jaynene Jno Lewis[3] | |
| 2015 | Adorya Racio Baly | |
| 2016 | Erika Creque | |
| 2017 | Khephra Sylvester[4] |
Big Four pageants
Miss Universe
The winner of Miss British Virgin Islands represents her country at the Miss Universe. If the winner will resign the title, the runner-up will take over the crown.
| Year | Miss British Virgin Islands | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1976 | Andria Dolores Norman | Unplaced | |
| 1979 | Eartha Ferdinand | Unplaced | |
| 1980 | Barbara Enola Stevens | Unplaced | |
| 1981 | Carmen Nibbs | Unplaced | |
| 1982 | Luce Dahlia Hodge | Unplaced | |
| 1983 | Anna Maria Joseph | Unplaced | |
| 1984 | Donna Patricia Frett | Unplaced | |
| 1985 | Jennifer Leonora Penn | Unplaced | |
| 1986 | Shereen Desmona Flax | Unplaced | |
| 1987 | Sandy Michelle Harrigan | Unplaced | |
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | Unplaced | |
| 1989 | Viola Marguerite Joseph | Unplaced | |
| 1990 | Jestina Hodge | Unplaced | |
| 1991 | Anne Lennard | Unplaced | |
| 1992 | Alicia Burke | Unplaced | |
| 1993 | Rhonda Hodge | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Delia Jon Baptiste | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Elaine Patricia Henry | Unplaced | |
| 1996 | Linette Smith | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Melinda Penn | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Kaida Donovan | Unplaced | |
| 1999 | Movel Lewis | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Tausha Vanterpool | Unplaced | |
| 2001 | Kacy Frett | Unplaced | |
| 2002 | Anastasia Tongue | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Josefina Nunez | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Sheroma Hodge | Unplaced | |
| 2012 | Abigail Hyndman | Unplaced | Best National Costume (7th Runner-up) |
| 2013 | Sharie De Castro | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Jaynene Jno Lewis | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Adorya Racio Baly | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Erika Creque | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Khephra Sylvester | Unplaced |
Miss World
The second title will be crowning as Miss World British Virgin Islands. In 2013 the island was returned and handpicked from National casting to compete at the Miss World 2013. In 2014 the Miss British Virgin Islands was appointed the grand winner in 2013 to compete at the Miss World pageant.
| Year | Miss World British Virgin Islands | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1986 | Anthonia Brenda Lewis | Unplaced | |
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | Unplaced | |
| 1990 | Suzanne Spencer | Unplaced | |
| 1991 | Marjorie Penn | Unplaced | |
| 1992 | Bisa Smith | Unplaced | |
| 1993 | Kaida Donovan | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Khara Michelle Forbes | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Chandi Trott | Unplaced | |
| 1996 | Ayana Glasgow | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Zoe Jennifer Walcott | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Virginia Olen Rubaine | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Nadia Harrigan Ubinas | Unplaced | |
| 2001 | Melinda McGlore | Unplaced | |
| 2013 | Kertis Kassandra Malone | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (3rd Runner-up) |
| 2014 | Rosanna Chichester | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Sasha Wintz | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Kadia Turnbull | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Helina Hewlett[5] | Unplaced | Miss World Sport (2nd Runner-up) Beauty with a Purpose (Top 20) |
References
- ^ http://www.bellezavenezolana.net/MU/04/delegates.htm
- ^ http://beautypageantnews.com/sharie-de-castro-crowned-miss-british-virgin-islands-2012/
- ^ http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/jaynene-jno-lewis-captures-miss-bvi-crown-1.1730909[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Khephra Sylvester Is Miss BVI 2017". bviplatinum. 7 August 2017.
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