Drag pageantry

Drag pageantry is a highly developed form of pageantry for female impersonators and trans women, styled after traditional beauty pageants or beauty contests for cisgender women.

In more recent years, it has also evolved into a highly developed form of pageantry for male impersonators and transmen, modeled in the same style and spirit as female-centered pageantry (see above).

National pageants in the United States

National drag pageants became enmeshed within the gay community during the 1970s, and have become increasingly prevalent since. The first drag pageants were held in individual gay bars, and discothèques during the post Stonewall era. Drag pageants evolved independently, in the decade subsequent to the first gay Mardi Gras coronations.

Miss Gay America

Main article: Miss Gay America

Mirroring the format of the Miss America contest, the first national gay pageant Miss Gay America (MGA) was held in 1972 at the Watch Your Hat & Coat Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville's first gay dance and show bar. Jerry Peek opened this bar in 1971, and it was an instant sensation, not only with gay patrons, but also with the straight crowd. Norma Kristie, state representative of Arkansas, was crowned as the winner of the 1973 Miss Gay America Pageant, and in 1975 Norman "Norma Kristie" Jones took ownership of the pageant from Jerry Peek, who founded the Miss Gay America Pageant. Norman Jones would form Norma Kristie, Inc. and operate the pageant and its network of preliminaries for the next 30 years.

Since its inception, MGA has prided itself as a showcase for pure female impersonation: Contestants must be men who live as men, achieving a convincing feminine illusion solely through their own ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Bodily feminization via female hormones, breast implants, and/or injectable fillers such as liquid silicone is strictly forbidden (plastic surgery and fillers above the neck are permitted, however). An interview in male attire is a key component of the pageant; contestants are judged not only for their poise and articulateness but for their overall masculine presentation—points may be deducted for feminine aspects such as overly plucked eyebrows or long fingernails.

In February 2005, the Miss Gay America pageantry system was purchased by Larry Tyger and Terry Eason of L & T Entertainment. Currently, contestants are judged in 5 categories: Male Interview, Solo Talent, Evening Gown, Stage Question & Answer, and Production Talent.

On February 4, 2016 Michael Dutzer and Rob Mansman of Mad Angel Entertainment purchased the Miss Gay America pageant From L & T Entertainment.[1]

Former titleholders

YearTitleholderGiven nameFirst alternateSecond alternateThird alternateFourth alternateCrowning venueNotes
1973Norma Kristie, Miss Gay ArkansasNorman JonesCharlie Brown, Miss Gay GeorgiaGenie Dee, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordWatch Your Hat & Coat Saloon, Nashville, TNRetired From Regular Performances
1974Lady Baronessa, Miss Gay IllinoisCarmel SantiagoRoski Fernandez, Miss Gay Florida, Alt.Billie Boots, Miss Gay FloridaNo recordNo recordGlass Menagerie Nightclub, Nashville, TNDeceased, 1992 - *1
1975Shawn Luis, Miss Gay IllinoisShawn OcampoRoski Fernandez, Miss Gay FloridaMichael Andrews, Miss Gay ?Jodi Lane, Miss Gay TexasNo recordAtlanta Americana Hotel Ballroom, Atlanta, GARetired; underwent gender reassignment.
1976AShan Covington, Miss Gay SouthShan CovingtonMichael Andrews, Miss Gay SouthwestDani Daletto, Miss Gay MichiganShannon Forrester, Miss Gay TexasNo recordDepository Nightclub, Houston, TXDecrowned, Deceased, 1998 - *2
1976BDani Daletto, Miss Gay MichiganJose MondelanoXXXXVapors Nightclub, Hot Springs, ARDeceased, 1989
1977Michael Andrews, Miss Gay SouthMichael AndrolewiczNaomi Sims, Miss Gay TexasShannon Forrester, Miss Gay SouthwestJimi Dee, Miss Gay South, Alt.Rachel Wells, Miss Gay GeorgiaOld Plantation Nightclub, Houston, TXDeceased, 1989
1978Jimi Dee, Miss Gay SouthJimmy DillardHot Chocolate, Miss Gay ?Lady Shawn, Miss Gay ?Rachel Wells, Miss Gay South, Alt.Donna Day, Miss Gay TexasMachinist's Hall, St. Louis, MIDeceased
1979Rachel Wells, Miss Gay South, Alt.John GreenwellHot Chocolate, Miss Gay TexasLady Shawn, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordFox Theater, Atlanta, GARetired [2]
1980Hot Chocolate, Miss Gay East CoastLarry EdwardsLady Shawn, Miss Gay TexasDana Manchester, Miss Gay FloridaNo recordNo recordAtlanta Convention Center, Atlanta, GALas Vegas Headliner
1981Lady Shawn, Miss Gay East CoastShawn MarshallGenevieve Ryder, Miss Gay MissouriJennifer Foxx, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordMasonic Temple, Detroit, MIDeceased
1982Jennifer Foxx, Miss Gay NorthBobby BrunoFrancesca Wakeland, Miss Gay ?Tasha Kohl, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXActive
1983Francesca Wakeland, Miss Gay ?Jon MeadowsNaomi Sims, Miss Gay SouthwestTasha Kohl, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordOvens Auditorium, Charlotte, NCRetired
1984Tasha Kohl, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaJerry FaulknerNaomi Sims, Miss Gay SouthStella Starr, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordOklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OKRetired From Regular Performances
1985Naomi Sims, Miss Gay Tri-StatesNewman BraudFritz Capone, Miss Gay KansasMelinda Ryder, Miss Gay MissouriNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1992
1986Lauren Colby, Miss Gay North Carolina, Alt.Robb RobinsonDiana Black, Miss Gay Great LakesToni Lenore, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordIndianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, INActive
1987Blaze Starr, Miss Gay Tri-StatesDavid BrazilCherry Lane, Miss Gay Arkansas, Alt.Kelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXRetired
1988Cherry Lane, Miss Gay Tri-StatesMichael SmothersRachel Masters, Miss Gay Texas, Alt.Valerie Lohr, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordFox Theater, Atlanta, GARetired
1989Vicki Vincent, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticRoger PiattBrandi Alexander, Miss Gay NorthSweet Savage, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXActive
1990Brandi Alexander, Miss Gay Great PlainsRandy FenoliValerie Lohr, Miss Gay Mid-WestTiffany Bone't, Miss Gay Atlantic CoastNo recordSweet Savage, Miss Gay ?Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXRetired
1991Valerie Lohr, Miss Gay South, Alt.Gary LytleCoco, Miss Gay SouthTiffany Bone't, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXActive
1992Tiffany Bone't, Miss Gay Mid-EastAcey HendricksLeslie Rage, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticBlair Williams, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordMajestic Theater, Dallas, TXActive
1993Leslie Rage, Miss Gay Mid-EastLeslie DeLaCruzCoco, Miss Gay Southwest, Alt.Dieta Pepsi, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaNo recordNo recordMajestic Theater, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1995
1994Jacqulyn DeVaroe, Miss Gay Delta States, Alt.Darius CordellRamona LeGer', Miss Gay Miss Gay Mid-East, Alt.Coppa LeMay, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaBlair Williams, Miss Gay ?Kerri Nichols, Miss Gay North CarolinaMajestic Theater, Dallas, TXRetired
1995-ARamona LeGer', Miss Gay Mid-EastLouis MarcelloPatti Le Plae Safe, Miss Gay Gulf States, Alt.Nicole DuBois, Miss Gay Southern EleganceNo recordNo recordMajestic Theater, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1995 - *3
1995-BPatti Le Plae Safe, Miss Gay Gulf States, Alt.Rodd GreyXXXXRobinson Center Music Auditorium, Little Rock, AR (During the 1996 Pageant)Active
1996Kerri Nichols, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaJeff CapellLauren Taylor, Miss Gay TexasLinda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-EastNo recordNo recordRobinson Center Music Auditorium, Little Rock, ARActive
1997Lauren Taylor, Miss Gay Mid-West, Alt.Darrell CantuLaken Edwards, Miss Gay TexasLana Eastman, Miss Gay Mid-WestNo recordNo recordOvens Auditorium, Charlotte, NCRetired
1998Maya Montana, Miss Gay VirginiaRenante BorromeoLinda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaLana Eastman, Miss Gay Mid-EastNo recordNo recordOvens Auditorium, Charlotte, NCActive
1999Linda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-South, Alt.Omar ReyesKirby Colby, Miss Gay West VirginiaCatia Lee Love, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordAthena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2000Catia Lee Love, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaAron HarveyCharity Case, Miss Gay Southern EleganceKirby Kolby, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordLincoln Theater, Washington D.C.Active
2001Charity Case, Miss Gay Central StatesMark ColemanSabrina White, Miss Gay ?Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordAthena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2002Sabrina White, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticRussell MarcumKitty Bob Aimes, Miss Gay OklahomaAngela Dodd, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordDallas Convention Center-Dallas, TXActive
2003Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaChris WilliamsJayda Alexander, Miss Gay Louisiana, Alt.Angela Dodd, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordAthena Theater-Little Rock, ARActive
2004Rachael Erikks, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaRay RobertsonAlana Steele, Miss Gay Indiana, Alt.Truly Fabu, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordAthena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2005Raquel Chevallier, Miss Gay Tri-StatesScott PetersAlina Meletti, Miss Gay Florida, Alt.Alyssa Edwards, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordAthena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2006Nicole DuBois, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaTommy DavisCoti Collins, Miss Gay East CoastVictoria Parker, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordCannon Center, Memphis, TNActive
2007Luscious, Miss Gay Western StatesLulu BrooksCoti Collins, Miss Gay North CarolinaChantel Reshae, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordCannon Center, Memphis, TNActive
2008Mikaila Kay, Miss Gay Western States, Alt.Josh BolinLayla Larue, Miss Gay Southern Elegance, Alt.Victoria DePaula, Miss Gay MidwestNo recordNo recordHoliday Inn Select Airport Ballroom, Memphis, TNActive
2009Victoria DePaula, Miss Gay D. C.Carl GloriosoChantel Reshae, Miss Gay East CoastCoti Collins, Miss Gay Mid-EastNo recordNo recordMillennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MOActive
2010-AAlyssa Edwards, Miss Gay Heartland, Alt.[3]Justin JohnsonCoco Montrese, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaJessica Jade, Miss Gay D. C.No recordNo recordMillennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MOActive, Decrowned - *4
2010-BCoco Montrese, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaMartin CooperXXXXThe Grey Fox Nightclub, St. Louis, MOActive
2011Coti Collins, Miss Gay D. C.David LowmanJessica Jade, Miss Gay Mid-EastChantel Reshae, Miss Gay Gulf StatesNo recordNo recordLifestyles Pavilion Auditorium, Columbus, OHActive - *5
2012Kirby Kolby, Miss Gay D. C.Mark SmithJessica Jade, Miss Gay Atlantic StatesJenna Skyy, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordCapitol Theater at the Riffe Center, Columbus, OHActive
2013Sally Sparkles, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaMichael SharpBlair Williams, Miss Gay Mid-America, Alt.Jessica Jade, Miss Gay Southern EleganceNo recordNo recordSheraton Hotel Ballroom, Columbus, OHActive
2014Jessica Jade, Miss Gay East CoastBilly WilsonBlair Williams, Miss Gay D. C.Christa Collins, Miss Gay MONo recordNo recordMillennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MOActive
2015Blair Williams, Miss Gay Southern StatesTodd MauldinTruly Fabu, Miss Gay Eastern States, Alt.Kelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordMillennium Maxwell House Ballroom, Nashville, TNActive
2016Asia O'Hara, Miss Gay TexasAntwan LeeKelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay SoutheastDextaci, Miss Gay Miss Gay Southern StatesNo recordNo recordHoliday Inn Express Airport Ballroom, Memphis, TNActive
2017Suzy Wong, Miss Gay Western StatesKelly Rae Shelton, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaSofia Anderson, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordHoliday Inn Express Airport Ballroom, Memphis, TNActive

Miss Continental U.S.A.

Main article: Miss Continental

As Miss Gay America grew in popularity and prestige, many professional female impersonators who lived full-time as women found they were unable to compete in the pageant due to its longstanding rule barring transgender contestants. Aside from the prestige of holding a national title, MGA afforded its winner guaranteed show bookings at every state preliminary held during the title year; thus, the MGA crown turned what was often local, part-time work into a full-time job. Because many trans women also use drag shows as a source of income, it was only natural that a pageantry system would evolve to meet their needs.

In 1980, Chicago nightclub promoter Jim Flint, owner of the Baton Show Lounge, filled this void with the creation of the Miss Continental U.S.A. Pageant. Contestants were scored in interview, swim wear, talent, and evening gown; for the finalists, an on stage question. A number of notable winners either were "boy queens" at the time that they won or have never pursued gender transition—including Chilli Pepper, the first Miss Continental, Michelle Dupree, Miss Continental 1998, Naysha Lopez, Miss Continental, 2013 and Brooke Lynn Hytes, Miss Continental 201415—but over time the Continental Pageantry System became renowned for its "titty girls," or pre-/non-operative transsexual contestants. Today, Miss Continental has preliminaries representing various U.S. states as well as Canada and Europe.

(All winners were crowned in Chicago, Illinois)

List of Former Miss Continental Titleholders
YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateThird alternateFourth alternate Fifth alternateNotes
1980Chilli PepperAndrea NecoleDina JacobsTiffany ArieagusAmber RichardsActive
1981Heather FontaineTiffany ArieagusAmber RichardsDana DouglasChena BlackActive
1982Tiffany ArieagusChena BlackDina JacobsAndrea NecoleCherine AlexanderActive
1983Chena BlackCherine Alexander??Deceased
1984Cherine AlexanderDina JacobsDawn DupreeCandi StrattonKelly LaurenDeceased
1985Maya DouglasCandi StrattonAlana KelaShanté (Alexandra Billings)Tissy MaloneActive
1986Tandi AndrewsDana DouglasGinger GrantShantéAlana KelaDeceased
1987Dana Douglas????Active
1988Kelly LaurenShantéWhitney CarlysleNikki AdamsAmber RichardsActive
1989Lakesha LuckyChristina D’AngeloChanel DupreeGinger ValdezAmber RichardsRetired
1990Chanel DupreeLauren MichaelsMonica MunroMimi MarksBobbie BlakeActive
1991Amber RichardsChena KellyMonica MunroBrandy LeeKerrin AlexanderDeceased
1992Mimi MarksCézanne BlincoeChristina PiagetSasha ValentinoTasha LongActive
1993Monica MunroKelly AndersonMichelle MitchellsNatasha MillsTasha LongRetired
1994Cézanne BlincoeParis FrantzNatasha RichardsAngela CarreraSherri PayneDanielle HunterActive
1995The Lady Catiria ReyesNatasha RichardsParis FrantzSasha ValentinoJasmine BonétDeceased
1996Paris FrantzTasha LongBasiaDanielle HunterTommie RossDeceased
1997Tasha LongAshley KruizDanielle HunterAmy DeMiloDamianne Dee-Vine (Allanah Starr)Active
1998Michelle DupreeSilkie MunroSasha ValentinoErica AndrewsArmaniRetired
1999Tommie RossErika NorellMichelle MitchellsKourtney Paige Van WalesSasha ValentinoActive
2000Danielle HunterErika NorellCandis CayneAmalia BlackTina SparklesActive
2001Candis CayneYoshiko OshiroRaquell LordSasha ValentinoAmalia BlackErica AndrewsActive
2002Yoshiko OshiroBarbra HerrArmani StevensRaquell LordStasha SanchezActive
2003Erika NorellFontasia L’AmourStasha SanchezLorna VandoRegine PhillipsActive
2004Erica AndrewsSasha Valentino Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonBarbra Herr Regine PhillipsDeceased
2005Domanique ShappelleSasha ValentinoAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonJasmine BonetSasha ColbyActive
2006Victoria LePaigeNecole Luv DupreeRegine PhillipsMokha MontreseJasmine InternationalActive
2007Necole Luv DupreeArmani StevensAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonLorna VandoJasmine InternationalActive
2008Tulsi BalramSasha ColbyMokha MontreseShantell DeMarcoMelania CortezActive
2009Armani StevensMokha MontreseNaysha LopezKim MooreAurora SextonActive
2010Mokha MontreseSassy DevineFontasia L’AmourAngel CavaliMelina VarelaActive
2011Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonFontasia L’AmourTiffany T. HunterStasha SanchezJennifer St. CartierActive
2012Sasha ColbyFontasia L’AmourKourtney Paige Van WalesStasha Sanchez Queen Bee HoActive
2013Naysha LopezBrooke Lynn HytesStasha SanchezAurora SextonTiffany T. HunterActive
2014Brooke Lynn HytesJoan Jullian StrattonQueen Bee HoAria B. CassadineRegine PhillipsActive
2015Tiffany T. HunterKourtney Paige Van WalesFontasia L'AmourSerenity LopezRenaita FerraraActive
2016Jazell Barbie RoyaleSunny Dee-LiteBrittany MooreSerenity LopezRegine PhillipsActive

Miss Continental Plus Winners

Miss Continental Elite Winners

Mr. Continental Winners

National Entertainer of the Year

This contest was created by George Stinson and Ed Lewis, owners of the successful Connection Complex in Louisville, Kentucky. They drew their inspiration from Female Impersonator of the Year, a one-time pageant event held in Houston in 1985, hosted by Ruth Buzzi and Lyle Waggoner, and released as a cable-TV special and home video. The winner of that contest, the late Naomi Sims (Newman Braud), is honored as EOY Emeritus.[4]

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateNotes
Emeritus(held 1985)Naomi SimsMichael Andrews Tasha Kohl Deceased
1991Tasha KohlCharity CaseLeslie Rage
1992Amazing GraceCharity CaseAshley KruizDeceased
1993Shayla SimpsonTandi AndrewsTerri Vanessa ColemanDeceased
1994ElectraSweet SavageDanielle Hunter
1995CocoAshley KruizNatasha RichardsDeceased
1996Monica MunroBianca PaigeStephanie Wells
1997Maya DouglasAshley KruizAngel Sheridan
1998Daisy DeadPetalsNecole Luv DupreeAngel Sheridan
1999Stephanie BofillWhitney PaigeRoxie HartDeceased
2000Roxie HartGoddess RavenVersage
2001Goddess RavenAshley KruizNecole Luv Dupree
2002Necole Luv DupreeVictoria ParkerTamisha Iman
2003Nina DiAngeloWhitney PaigeTamisha Iman
2004Tasha LongCamille SimpsonJordan Kennedy
2005Angelique AliCatia Lee LoveDeeRanged
2006Erica AndrewsDeeRangedMokha MontreseDeceased
2007DeeRangedArmani StevensKitty Litter
2008Nina WestArmani StevensDomanique Shappelle
2009Bianca NicoleVanessa DeMornayDeangela Shannon
2010Vanessa DeMornayShangela Laquifa WadleyErika Norell
2011Aurora SextonTrinity TaylorKristina Kelly
2012Mokha MontreseRaquell LordShae Shae LaReese
2013Raquell LordBrooke Lynn HytesAlana Steele
2014Trinity TaylorAlyssa EdwardsEureka O'Hara
2015Sunny Dee-LiteDelores T. Van CartierShontelle Sparkles
2016Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonAria B. CassadineKarime Lazaldi

Mr. Entertainer of the Year

King Entertainer of the Year

In 2011, after years of pushing from EOY promoters and a final agreement from major sponsor Anheuser Busch, National EOY introduced an MI division. On a preliminary level, the first MI crowned into the EOY system was Joey Paige, who captured the title of Kentucky EOY King at the preliminary pageant in Louisville on July 3, 2011. This was the only EOY MI prelim contest held that year. Michigan EOY also sent a representative to Nationals that year, Spacee Kadett, though Spacee was appointed the title in the state. The remaining contestants for the first EOY King contest entered as open competitors, and such open entry into EOY King competition continues to this day.

In July 2011, after national competition, EOY crowned Spacee Kadett as the first national king in its system. Spacee's victory and reign of outrageous drag helped push drag kinging to a more daring and theatrical level across the US, and set a standard for kings in the EOY system.

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternatesNotes
2011Spacee KadettRichard Cranium
2012MystikalSpikey Van Dykey Tanner Taylor
2013Owen McCordMichael ChristianBruno Diaz
2014Chase McGroinGunner Daimon Gatlyn
2015ChaosBruno Diaz
2016Preston DickersonJordan Reign Leo Scott
Femme Entertainer of the Year

In 2015, EOY promoters and owners expanded the contest to include the Femme counterparts with the first National Pageant held at the Connection Complex theatre. |-

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateNotes
2015Tymisha HarrisNova Loza Taylor Rene
2016Bella Nicole HarlowIvy Les Vixens Nevaeh Sweetness

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Miss Gay USofA

Houston, Texas based MGA promoter Jerry Bird purchased the bankrupt Miss Gay USA pageant from former MGA Jimi Dee in 1985.[7] Within a few years he took the pageant from a small twelve contestant affair to a national showcase with over eighty participants. In 1986, the first Miss Gay USA Naomi Sims crowned Michael Andrews. In the mid-1990s the pageant was renamed Miss Gay USofA after complaints and legal threats from the owner of Miss USA, Donald Trump, who placed a cease and desist order until verbiage could be agreed upon that allowed for both competitions to continue without confusion or discrimination.

There have been a wide range of contestants in the Miss USofA System, and it is interesting to note that many USofA titleholders also count the Miss Gay America crown as accomplishments in female impersonation. These include:

Naomi Sims, Miss Gay USA 1979 (Miss Gay America 1985); Michael Andrews, Miss Gay USA 1986 (Miss Gay America 1977); Jacquelyn DeVaroe, Miss Gay USofA 1997 (Miss Gay America 1994); Lauren Taylor, Miss Gay USofA 1998 (Miss Gay America 1997); Alyssa Edwards, Miss Gay USofA 2006 (Miss Gay America 2010, though Edwards was stripped of the title a few short months after winning the crown); Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay USofA 2010 (Miss Gay America 2003); Luscious, Miss Gay USofA 2011 (Miss Gay America 2007), and, Asia O'Hara, Miss Gay USofA 2007 (Miss Gay America 2016).

The following is the list of the winners of the Miss Gay U.S.A. Pageant — then a complete change of ownership — Miss Gay USA winners 1986 through 1994 and Miss Gay USofA winners from 1995 through present:

Miss Gay USofA

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateThird alternateFourth alternateLocationNotes
1979Naomi SimsMichael Andrews???Crowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1980Jahnau Reis (Jahna Steele)Dina JacobsRoskie FernandezSabrina Ross?Crowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1981Dina JacobsXXXXXNo Contest Held Dina carried over from the previous year
1982Eartha KittOdessa BrownVonda DeLayne??Crowned in Austin, TXDeceased
1983Lady Nova Bernard?????Crowned in ?Deceaced
1984Lisa King ????Crowned in Atlanta, GADeceased
1985No ContestXXXXXX
1986Michael AndrewsTandi AndrewsTommie RossJerry HarperLauren BrachCrowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1987Diana HuttonTommie RossNetasha EdwardsAmber Richards?Crowned in Columbia, SCDeceased
1988Tommie RossNetasha EdwardsCandi StrattonRita RossTina DeVoreCrowned in Indianapolis, INActive
1989Netasha EdwardsCandi StrattonEddie DeeMonica MunroCarmella Marcella GarciaCrowned in St. Louis, MODeceased
1990C’ezanne BlincoeRita RossBianca Paige??Crowned in Louisville, KYActive
1991Sable ChanelTandi AndrewsBianca Paige??Crowned in Atlanta, GARetired
1992Tandi AndrewsMahoganyBianca PaigeDenise DarcellSweet SavageCrowned in San Antonio, TXDeceased
1993Sweet SavageNicole DuBoisJamie HunterCocoVictoria WestCrowned in San Antonio, TXActive
1994CocoVictoria WestAmber RichardsNatasha RichardsTeryl Lynn FoxCrowned in St. Louis, MODeceased
1995Maya DouglasNatasha RichardsVictoria WestCoti CollinsJamie HunterCrowned in Dayton, OHActive
1996Natasha RichardsMonica Munro???Crowned in Dallas, TXDeceased
1997Jacqulyn DeVaroeKourtney Van WalesErica AndrewsShae Shae LaReeseTamisha ImanCrowned in Dallas, TXRetired
1998Lauren TaylorAshley KruizDana St. JamesLayla LaRueVictoria LaceCrowned in Dallas, TXRetired
1999Erica AndrewsWhitney Paige???Crowned in Dallas, TXDeceased
2000Chevelle BrooksWhitney PaigeMichelle DupreeCrystle ChambersCherry PieCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2001Erika Norell????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2002Alexis Gabrielle Sherrington????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2003Raquell Lord????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2004Layla LaRueTamisha Iman???Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2005Tamisha Iman????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2006Alyssa EdwardsAsia O'Hara???Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2007Asia O’HaraKara Young-RossTasha Long??Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2008Kara Young-Ross????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2009Stasha Sanchez????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2010Dominique Sanchez????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2011Luscious????Crowned in Dallas, TXActive
2012Lawanda JacksonMargeaux PowellNina DiAngeloAlexis MateoSunny Dee-LiteCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2013Shae Shae LaReeseAlexis MateoNaomi St. JamesSasha LaurenCoti CollinsCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2014Jenna SkyyNecole Luv DupreeVictoria LePaigeMokha MontresePorsche ParisCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2015Mokha MontreseKrystal SummersNina DiAngeloAlexis MateoAmy DeMiloCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2016Aurora SextonPorsche ParisAria B. CassadineSasha AndrewsCrystal V. LaurenCrowned in Dallas, TXActive

Miss Gay USofA At Large

Miss Gay USofA Classic

Miss Gay USofA Newcomer

Mr. Gay USofA

Mr. Gay USofA At-Large

Mister USofA MI

Mister USofA MI Classic

Miss USofA DIVA (femme)

During the 1990s, the range and variety of drag pageantry continued to expand; however the "big four" pageant systems of MGA, Continental, USofA and EOY still dominated the market. New competitions with new requirements brought a wider variety of performers to drag pageantry. Contests for plus-sized, mature and African American female impersonators became popular.

All American Goddess

This pageant system was created by Scott Gonyaw. Unlike the "Big Four" of drag pageantry, AAG welcomes postoperative trans women as contestants.

All American Goddess at Large

All American Gent


The Female Impersonators’ Miss Florida Pageant (Miss Florida FI)

First held in 1972, a few months after the first Miss Gay America contest, this pageant was revived in 2014 after seven years of inactivity. Though technically a state pageant, Miss Florida FI held prestige comparable to that of a national pageant for many years, with entertainers from around the U.S. vying for the crown, and guests and judges who included international celebrities. Before Miss Continental and Miss Gay USA (now Miss Gay USofA) were created, Miss Florida was the only major female-impersonation pageant that permitted trans women to compete. (Jim Flint, owner and founder of the Continental Pageantry System, has acknowledged Miss Florida as his inspiration for creating Miss Continental.)

Miss Florida FI at Large

Note: In 1989, ownership of the pageant fell into dispute after its creator-owner, Keith Landon, died. An alternative pageant called Miss Florida State was held that year; Shanté (Alexandra Billings) was crowned the winner but is not officially recognized as a former Miss Florida FI. In 1992, ownership of the pageant again fell into dispute after the death of its second owner, René Rodriguez. This time, two competing pageants were held: Miss Florida FI, won by Stephanie Shippae ́, and National Miss Florida, won by Monica Munro. Monica is also unrecognized as an official former, but she walked in the Parade of Miss Floridas that opened the 2001 pageant at the invitation of the owners.

Miss National

This pageant was a huge part of the National pageant system in the 1990s and early 2000s, was one of the "BIG 5" and was thought to be revived in the Fall of 2015 in Orlando,FL. It was first created by Kevin Scott in 1994 and is now under the new ownership of Josh Maywalt. The first "winner" was Tandi Andrews, but she was later dethroned due to scheduling conflicts. Tommie Ross assumed the crown. Tandi will always be a Miss National. In 2009 2 people from Alabama tried to purchase the contest and appointed Mokha Montrese as Miss National 2009. That sale fell through and was never completed. Mokha did attend the only prelim in 2015 as the reigning Miss National. This contest had plans to return November 2015 in Orlando, FL. However, new owner Josh Maywalt has decided to once again postpone the pageant.

Miss National at Large

Mr. National

Universal ShowQueen

Since 1984, Universal ShowQueen has been held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii. Similar to Miss Florida FI, USQ is a "local national" pageant that attracts contestants from not only Hawaii but also the mainland U.S. It is renowned for its signature category—Showgirl Costume—a showcase for lavish and elaborate Las Vegas–style costumes and headdresses.

Miss Gay International

(Formerly Miss Amateur National) This pageant founded for newer queens transformed into what is now Miss International Inc. -This system is not to be confused with the hostile split with former's (Vicki Valentino & Marlowe Septimius) with the now defunct Miss Gay International Inc.

Miss Gay International Plus

See also

References

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