Miss British Virgin Islands
Miss British Virgin Islands is a national beauty pageant in British Virgin Islands.
| Motto | Evolution of Pride, Beauty and Culture |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1976 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Road Town |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | English |
Director | Alesia Hamm (Affiliated to Ministry of Tourism, BVI) |
| Website | bvitourism.com |
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 2013, 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
| Year | Miss British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2002 | Anastasia Tongue |
| 2003 | Dian Sanderson |
| 2004 | Sharlita Millington |
| 2005 | Kirsten Lettsome |
| 2006 | Shermel Maduro |
| 2007 | Leilani Stevens |
| 2008 | Maquita Richards |
| 2009 | Josefina Nunez |
| 2010 | Sheroma Hodge |
| 2011 | Abigail Hyndman |
| 2012 | Sharie De Castro[1] |
| 2013 | Rosanna Chichester |
| 2014 | Jaynene Jno Lewis[2] |
| 2015 | Adorya Racio Baly |
| 2016 | Erika Creque |
| 2017 | Khephra Sylvester[3] |
| 2018 | A’yana Keshelle Phillips |
| 2019 | Bria Ashley Smith[4] |
| 2020 | TBA |
Big Four pageants representatives
Miss Universe British Virgin Islands
- : 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 British Virgin Islands 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 BVI | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA | ||
| 2019 | Bria Ashley Smith | Unplaced | |||
| 2018 | A’yana Keshelle Phillips | Unplaced | Crowned as the new Miss British Virgin Islands 2018 after the finale of 2018 did not present. Miss BVI Committee decided to appoint a runner-up in 2017 as the new winning title of Miss BVI 2018 Later Miss World USVI 2019[5] | ||
| 2017 | Khephra Sylvester | Unplaced | |||
| 2016 | Erika Renae Creque | Unplaced | Best National Costume (Top 12) | ||
| 2015 | Adorya Rocio Baly | Unplaced | |||
| 2014 | Jaynene Jno Lewis | Unplaced | |||
| 2013 | Sharie Bianca Ylina de Castro | Unplaced | Miss Caribbean World 2013 | ||
| 2012 | Abigail Hyndman | Unplaced | Best National Costume (6th Runner-up) | ||
| 2011 | Sheroma Hodge | Unplaced | |||
| 2010 | Josefina Nunez | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2003—2009 | |||||
| 2002 | Anastasia Tonge | Unplaced | |||
| 2001 | Kacy Frett | Unplaced | Shakima Stoutt did not compete at Miss Universe. A Runner-up took over the responsibility | ||
| 2000 | Tausha Vanterpool | Unplaced | |||
| 1999 | Movel Lewis | Unplaced | Kamila Smith did not compete at Miss Universe. A Runner-up took over the responsibility | ||
| 1998 | Kaida Donovan | Unplaced | |||
| 1997 | Melinda Penn | Unplaced | |||
| 1996 | Linette Smith | Unplaced | |||
| 1995 | Elaine Patricia Henry | Unplaced | |||
| 1994 | Delia Jon Baptiste | Unplaced | |||
| 1993 | Rhonda Hodge | Unplaced | |||
| 1992 | Alicia Burke | Unplaced | |||
| 1991 | Anne Lennard | Unplaced | |||
| 1990 | Jestina Hodge | Unplaced | |||
| 1989 | Viola Marguerite Joseph | Unplaced | |||
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | Unplaced | |||
| 1987 | Sandy Michelle Harrigan | Unplaced | |||
| 1986 | Shereen Desmona Flax | Unplaced | |||
| 1985 | Jennifer Leonora Penn | Unplaced | |||
| 1984 | Donna Patricia Frett | Unplaced | |||
| 1983 | Anna Maria Joseph | Unplaced | |||
| 1982 | Luce Dahlia Hodge | Unplaced | |||
| 1981 | Carmen Nibbs | Unplaced | |||
| 1980 | Barbara Enola Stevens | Unplaced | |||
| 1979 | Eartha Ferdinand | Unplaced | |||
| 1978 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1977 | Andria Dolores Norman | Unplaced | |||
Miss World British Virgin Islands
- : 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 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 BVI | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | |||
| 2019 | Rikkiya Brathwaite | Top 40 | Miss World Sport Miss World Talent (1st Runner-up) |
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| 2018 | Yadali Thomas Santos | Unplaced | Miss World British Virgin Islands (Independent Pageant) | ||
| 2017 | Helina Auriel Gerda Hilda Hewlett | Unplaced | Miss World Sport (2nd Runner-up), Beauty With a Purpose (Top 20) | ||
| 2016 | Nakisha Kadia Turnbull | Unplaced | |||
| 2015 | Sasha Wintz | Unplaced | |||
| 2014 | Rosanna Kathrine Chichester | Unplaced | |||
| 2013 | Kertis Kassandra Malone | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (3rd Runner-up) | ||
| Did not compete between 2002—2012 | |||||
| 2001 | Melinda McGlore | Unplaced | |||
| 2000 | Nadia Harrigan Ubinas | Unplaced | |||
| 1999 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1998 | Virginia Olen Rubaine | Unplaced | |||
| 1997 | Zoe Jennifer Walcott | Unplaced | |||
| 1996 | Ayana Glasgow | Unplaced | |||
| 1995 | Chandi Trott | Unplaced | |||
| 1994 | Khara Michelle Forbes | Unplaced | |||
| 1993 | Kaida Donovan | Unplaced | |||
| 1992 | Bisa Smith | Unplaced | |||
| 1991 | Marjorie Penn | Unplaced | |||
| 1990 | Suzanne Spencer | Unplaced | |||
| 1989 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | Unplaced | |||
| 1987 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1986 | Anthonia Brenda Lewis | Unplaced | |||
Miss Earth British Virgin Islands
- : 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 third title will be crowning as Miss Earth British Virgin Islands. In 2013 the island was debuted at the Miss Earth 2013.
| Year | Miss Earth BVI | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kimberly Herbert | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2014—2016 | ||||
| 2017 | Dayna Layne | Did not compete | ||
References
- http://beautypageantnews.com/sharie-de-castro-crowned-miss-british-virgin-islands-2012/
- "Khephra Sylvester Is Miss BVI 2017". bviplatinum. 7 August 2017.
- "Bria Smith Is Miss BVI 2019". BVI Platinum News. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- "Former Miss BVI A'yana Phillips crowned Miss World USVI". bvinews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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