Miss Grenada World

Miss Grenada World
Formation 1964
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters St. George's
Location
  • Grenada
Membership
Miss World
Official language
English
Leader Jennifer Hosten
Affiliations Miss World Organization
Website Official 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

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.

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

Bay St. George's, Grenada, where is located Jenny's Place, the headquarters in G.Ansedice, for Miss Grenada World.
Color key
  •      Declared as Winner
  •      Ended as runner-up
  •      Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
YearMiss Grenada WorldNotes
2013 Priscilla Collingsworth
2009 Tamara Lawrence
2007 Vivian Burkhardt Top 17, Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 21), Miss World Talent (Top 18)
1996 Aria Johnson
1970 Jennifer Hosten WINNER of Miss World 1970
1964 Christine Hughes Competed at Miss Universe 1964

References

  1. 1 2 "Miss World Grenada". Press releases. Government of Grenada. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  1. Official Site
  2. Miss Grenada World, in 2007 - Vivian Burkhardt


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