Miss Turks and Caicos
| Formation | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Cockburn Town |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
National director | Gabriela Clesca Vallejo |
| Website | www |
Miss Turks and Caicos or Miss Universe Turks and Caicos is a national beauty pageant in Turks and Caicos Islands, currently under the ownership of Gabriela Clesca Vallejo.
History
[edit]Miss Turks and Caicos Organization is an entity responsible for organizing the Miss Turks and Caicos Islands Beauty Pageant. The pageant was first held in 1979 and has a history of showcasing the beauty and talent of women from the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The organization was founded and is currently owned by Kazz Forbes. Over the years, it has undergone changes in management and organization. In 2016, new organizers took charge of the pageant, and Olincia Misick was one of them. However, despite their efforts, the pageant did not produce any national or international title during their tenure.
Previously, there was a two-year memorandum of understanding between the Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organization and the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board. However, Kazz Forbes chose not to renew the agreement after its term expired. The organization continues to hold the pageant independently.
The Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organization has been an important platform for promoting tourism and celebrating the beauty and cultural heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The pageant provides opportunities for women to represent their country at international beauty competitions and showcases their talents and achievements.[1]
Titleholders
[edit]| Year | Miss Turks and Caicos Islands | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Constance Lightbourne | Turks and Caicos Tourist Board Directorship |
| 1980 | Francis Rigby | |
| 1981 | Jacqueline Astwood | |
| 1982 | Lolita Ariza | |
| 1983 | Deborah Lindsley | |
| 1984 | Miriam Coralita Adams | |
| 1985 | Barbara Bulah Mae Capron | |
| 1986 | Carmelita Ariza | |
| 1987 | Edna Smith | |
| 1988 | Sharon Simons | |
| 1989 | Karen Been | |
| 1990 | Kathy Hawkins | |
| 1991 | Barbara Johnson | |
| 1992 | Michelle Mills | |
| 1993 | Eulease Walkin | |
| 1994 | Sharleen Grant | |
| 1995 | Delthia Russell | |
| 1996 | Keisha Delancy | |
| 1998 | Shantel Stubbs | |
| 1999 | Clintina Gibbs | |
| 2000 | Shireen Gardiner | |
| 2001 | Euwonka Selver | |
| 2003 | Shamara Ariza | |
| 2004 | Weniecka Ewing | |
| 2005 | Shavenna Been | |
| 2006 | Saneita Been | |
| 2007 | Angelica Lightbourne[2] | |
| 2008 | Jewel Selver[3] | Jewel Selver withdrew from Miss Universe 2009 on August 22, less than one day before the live telecast[4] |
| 2011 | Easher Parker[5] | |
| 2013 | Snwazna Adams | Kazz Forbes and Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) |
| 2014 | Shanice Williams[6] | Kazz Forbes and Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) |
| 2024 | TBA | TBA |
Big Four pageants representatives
[edit]The Turks and Caicos Islands have been represented in the Big Four international beauty pageants; the four major international beauty pageants for women.[7][8] These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.[9][10][11]
Miss Universe Turks and Caicos
[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 Turks and Caicos represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Turks and Caicos | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Raynae Myers | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2015—2023 | |||
| 2014 | Shanice Williams | Unplaced | |
| 2013 | Snwazna Adams | Unplaced | |
| 2012 | Did not compete | ||
| 2011 | Easher Parker | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Did not compete | ||
| 2009 | Jewel Selver | Did not compete | |
| 2008 | Angelica Lightbourne | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Saneita Been | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Shavenna Been | Unplaced | |
| 2005 | Weniecka Ewing | Unplaced |
|
| 2004 | Shamara Ariza | Unplaced | |
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||
| 2002 | Euwonka Selver | Did not compete | |
| 2001 | Shereen Gardiner | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Clintina Gibbs | Unplaced | |
| 1999 | Shantel Stubbs | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Did not compete | ||
| 1997 | Keisha Delancy | Unplaced | |
| 1996 | Delthia Russell | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Sharleen Grant | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Eulease Walkin | Unplaced | |
| 1993 | Michelle Mills | Unplaced | |
| 1992 | Barbara Johnson | Unplaced |
|
| 1991 | Kathy Hawkins | Unplaced | |
| 1990 | Karen Been | Unplaced | |
| 1989 | Sharon Simons | Unplaced |
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| 1988 | Edna Smith | Unplaced | |
| 1987 | Carmelita Ariza | Top 10 | |
| 1986 | Barbara Bulah Mae Capron | Unplaced | |
| 1985 | Miriam Coralita Adams | Unplaced | |
| 1984 | Deborah Lindsley | Unplaced | |
| 1983 | Lolita Ariza | Unplaced | |
| 1982 | Jacqueline Astwood | Unplaced | |
| 1981 | Francis Rigby | Unplaced | |
| 1980 | Constance Lightbourne | Unplaced | |
References
[edit]- ^ "New focus for Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Pageant".
- ^ Miss Turks and Caicos 2007
- ^ Miss Turks and Caicos 2008
- ^ Esther Swan (22 August 2009). "Miss Turks & Caicos Heads Home". Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Miss Turks and Caicos 2011". The Bahamas Weekly. 20 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Shanice Williams, the new Miss Turks and Caicos Universe". NU Woman. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Jun, Kwanwoo (3 December 2003). "Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ Kenya, News (15 July 2011). "Beauty with scandals". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Vietnam, News (8 October 2008). "Những scandal của Miss World". Vietnam Express. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Ibrahim, Lynda (13 September 2013). "The misses and missuses of the world". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ Lowe, Aya (25 January 2016). "Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 11 September 2016.