Miss Grenada World Organization
Formation1964 (1964)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersSt. George's
Location
Membership
Official language
English
LeaderJennifer Hosten
WebsiteOfficial Website

Miss Grenada World beauty pageant selects representatives for the Miss World pageant from Grenada, an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The winner receives nationwide media exposure, thousands of dollars in prizes, an all-expense-paid trip to the Miss World contest and the opportunity to travel the world to act as an ambassador for various charitable causes.[1]

History

Bay St. George's, Grenada, the location of Jenny's Place, the headquarters in G.Ansedice, for Miss Grenada World.

Miss Grenada was held for first time in 1964. The competition is run as a franchise and organized by a committee. The event organizers strive to increase the skill level and confidence of young Grenadian women. Christine Hughes was the first Miss Grenada 1964 and competed at Miss Universe 1964.

Miss World

Jennifer Hosten won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She became the first woman from her country to win the title. The whole contest had been controversial even before the result had been announced. Afterwards allegations were made about the influence of the Prime Minister of Grenada, who was on the judging panel.

Miss Grenada World

In 2007, Jennifer Hosten, Miss Grenada 1970, was granted the Miss Grenada World Franchise by the Miss World Organization. The event took place at Jenny's Place, a resort on the beach in Grand Anse and was sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism of Grenada and cosmetics company, Revlon.[1]

Titleholders

  •   : 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
YearMiss GrenadaPlacement
1964Christine HughesDid not compete
1970Jennifer HostenMiss World 1970
1996Aria JohnsonUnplaced
2007Vivian BurkhardtTop 16
2009Tamara LawrenceDid not compete
2013Priscilla CollingsworthDid not compete

References

  1. 1 2 "Miss World Grenada". Press releases. Government of Grenada. Archived from the original on 29 May 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  1. Official Site
  2. Miss Grenada World, in 2007 - Vivian Burkhardt


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