Miss US Virgin Islands
Miss U.S. Virgin Islands is a beauty pageant in the US Virgin Islands.
| Motto | The Confident Beauty of the U.S Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1956 |
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Charlotte Amalie |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe Miss World Miss International Miss Earth Miss Supranational |
Official language | English |
President | Lulu Orange Tyson |
Key people | Lulu Orange Inc. |
| Website | missuniverseusvi.com |
Aniska Tonge is crowned Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands on August 11, 2018 in St. Thomas
History
Between 1961 and 1978, the National Committee of Virgin Islands celebrated Miss Virgin Islands contest, in which the grand winners competed at the Miss Universe and other beauty pageants. Beginning in 1979, the official name changed to Miss U.S. Virgin Islands.
Franchise Ownership and Extended History
The Miss U.S. Virgin Islands competition began in 1956 when Miriam Edna Golden was crowned as the first Miss Virgin Islands in June 1956 (sponsored by Virgin Islands Hotel Association.) In 1961 was the second edition of Miss Virgin Islands, which saw the first international delegate Priscilla Bonilla representing the territory at Miss Universe 1961 in the United States. The pageant was then owned by Sam King (Owner of Pan American Finishing School) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Carnival Committee. In franchise history, Cherrie Raphaelia Creque has been the only Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands to place in the Top 12 at Miss Universe. The only other international pageant finalist from the U.S Virgin Islands has been Esonica Veira of St. Thomas, who was awarded 4th Runner up in The Miss Supranational in Minsk, Belarus in September 2013.
Through the 1990s, franchise ownership of the Miss U.S Virgin Islands title belonged to The Lions Club of St. Thomas and also to Debra Gottlieb; a local staple in pageantry.[1]
Titleholders
| Year | Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Virgin Islands | ||
| 1956 | Miriam Edna Golden | Semifinalist at Miss United States |
| 1961 | Priscila Bonilla | 1st Runner-up Miss St Croix. Sam King purchased Miss Universe franchise for USVI |
| 1962 | Juanita Monell Poblete | |
| 1967 | Gail Garrison | |
| 1968 | Elodie Sadie Sargeant[2] | Virgin Islands Festival Queen 1967 |
| 1971 | Cherrie Raphaelia Creque[3] | Miss Cariba 1971 |
| 1972 | Carol Krieger | |
| 1973 | Cindy Richards | |
| 1974 | Thelma Yvonne Santiago | |
| 1975 | Julia Florencia Wallace | |
| 1976 | Lorraine Patricia Baa | |
| 1977 | Denise Naomi George | |
| 1978 | Barbara Henderson | |
| Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | ||
| 1979 | Linda Torres | |
| 1980 | Deborah Velisa Mardenborough | |
| 1981 | Marise Cecile James | |
| 1982 | Ingerborg Hendricks | |
| 1983 | Julie Elizabeth Woods | |
| 1984 | Patricia Maria Graham | |
| 1985 | Mudite Alda Henderson | |
| 1986 | Jasmine Olivia Turner | |
| 1987 | Feliza Ramone Bencosme | |
| 1988 | Heather Carty | |
| 1989 | Nathalie Lynch | |
| 1991 | Monique Lindesay | The Lions Club of St. Thomas held the Miss U.S. Virgin Islands — Debra Gottlieb, Helen Hart, Denise Green Directorship |
| 1992 | Cathy-Mae Sitaram | |
| 1993 | Sheryl Simpson | |
| 1995 | Kim Marie Ann Boschulte | |
| 1997 | Vania Thomas | |
| 1998 | Leah Webster | |
| 1999 | Sherece Shurmain Smith | Miss U.S. Virgin Islands "The Essence of the Caribbean", held at Wyndham Sugar Resorts, St. Thomas |
| 2001 | Lisa Hasseba Wynne | |
| 2002 | Merlisa Rhonda George | |
| 2005 | Tricia Homer | |
| 2006 | JeT’aime Cerge Grant | |
| 2007 | Renata Christian | Sponsored by Department of Tourism |
| 2010 | Janeisha John | |
| 2011 | Alexandrya Evans | |
| 2014 | Angela Gabriel | Did not compete at Miss Universe 2014 after suffering an arm injury. |
| 2016 | Carolyn Carter[4] | Tom Youth from US Ventures LLC. Directorship |
| 2017 | Esonica Veira | Lulu Orange Tyson Directorship |
| 2018 | Aniska Tonge | |
| 2019 | Andrea Piecuch | |
| 2020 | TBA | TBA |
Representatives at Big Four international pageants
Miss Universe U.S. 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 U.S. Virgin Islands represents the U.S territory at the Miss Universe. Between 1961 and 1978 Miss Virgin Islands winners went to Miss Universe with a Virgin Islands sash before a constitutional referendum was declared. On March 6, 1979 the queen was officially referred to as Miss U.S Virgin Islands. The Miss US Virgin Islands represents the islands to Miss Universe. The celebration of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands was not held in 2000, 2003-2004, 2008-2009, 2012-2013, and in 2015. It made a return in 2016.
| Year | Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | ||
| 2019 | Andrea Piecuch | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Aniska Tonge | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Esonica Veira | Unplaced | Lulu Orange Tyson Directorship — Miss Supranational 2013 (4th Runner-up), Miss World 2011 (Top 15) | |
| 2016 | Carolyn Carter[5] | Unplaced | Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands — Tom Youth from US Ventures LLC. Directorship | |
| Did not compete in 2015 | ||||
| 2014 | Angela Gabriel | Did not compete | Gabriel was set to fly to Florida to compete at Miss Universe but withdrew after she suffered an arm injury. | |
| Did not compete between 2012—2013 | ||||
| 2011 | Alexandrya Evans | Unplaced | ||
| 2010 | Janeisha John | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2008—2009 | ||||
| 2007 | Renata Christian | Unplaced | Sponsored by Department of Tourism | |
| 2006 | JeT’aime Cerge Grant | Unplaced | ||
| 2005 | Tricia Homer | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| Did not compete between 2003—2004 | ||||
| 2002 | Merlisa Rhonda George | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 2001 | Lisa Hasseba Wynne | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 2000 | ||||
| 1999 | Sherece Shurmain Smith | Unplaced | Miss U.S. Virgin Islands "The Essence of the Caribbean", held at Wyndham Sugar Resorts, St. Thomas | |
| 1998 | Leah Webster | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Vania Thomas | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 1996 | ||||
| 1995 | Kim Marie Ann Boschulte | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 1994 | ||||
| 1993 | Sheryl Simpson | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Cathy-Mae Sitaram | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Monique Lindesay | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | The Lions Club of St. Thomas held the Miss U.S. Virgin Islands — Debra Gottlieb, Helen Hart, Denise Green Directorship |
| Did not compete in 1990 | ||||
| 1989 | Nathalie Lynch | Unplaced | ||
| 1988 | Heather Carty | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Feliza Ramone Bencosme | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Jasmine Olivia Turner | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Mudite Alda Henderson | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Patricia Maria Graham | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Julie Elizabeth Woods | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Ingerborg Hendricks | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Marise Cecile James | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Deborah Velisa Mardenborough | Unplaced | ||
| 1979 | Linda Torres | Unplaced | ||
| Miss Virgin Islands | ||||
| 1978 | Barbara Henderson | Unplaced | ||
| 1977 | Denise Naomi George | Unplaced | ||
| 1976 | Lorraine Patricia Baa | Unplaced | ||
| 1975 | Julia Florencia Wallace | Unplaced | ||
| 1974 | Thelma Yvonne Santiago | Unplaced | ||
| 1973 | Cindy Richards | Unplaced | ||
| 1972 | Carol Krieger | Unplaced | ||
| 1971 | Cherrie Raphaelia Creque[6] | Top 12 | Miss Cariba 1971 | |
| Did not compete between 1969—1970 | ||||
| 1968 | Elodie Sadie Sargeant[7] | Unplaced | ||
| 1967 | Gail Garrison | Unplaced | Miss Virgin Islands — Sam King (Owner of Pan American Finishing School and carnival committee) | |
| Did not compete between 1963—1966 | ||||
| 1962 | Juanita Monell Poblete | Unplaced | ||
| 1961 | Priscila Bonilla | Unplaced | Sam King purchased Miss Universe franchise for Virgin Islands · Miss Virgin Islands — Virgin Islands Hotel association | |
| Did not compete between 1957—1960 | ||||
| 1956 | Miriam Edna Golden | Did not compete | Semifinalist at Miss United States beauty pageant — The Miss V.I competed at Miss United States, not Miss Universe | |
Miss World U.S. 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
- Between 1976 and 1980, it was unknown how the delegates representing the U.S. territory were chosen. Between 1982 and 2005 the Miss American Virgin Islands went to Miss World. In 2010, the Miss World USVI committees appointed the delegate to Miss World 2010 in Sanya. In 2011 the 1st Runners-up of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands represented the U.S territory at the Miss World pageant. From 2012-2016 the Miss US Paradise winner is the selected delegate to the Miss World pageant. In 2019, a separate pageant called Miss World USVI was held to select the delegate for the Miss World pageant.
| Year | Miss World U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2019 | A'yana Phillips | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 27) | Previously Miss BVI 2018[8] |
| Did not compete between 2017—2018 | ||||
| USVI Representatives from Miss U.S. Paradise | ||||
| 2016 | Kyrelle Thomas | Unplaced | ||
| 2015 | Jahne Massac | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Aniska Tonge | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Petra Cabrera-Badia | Unplaced | Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 32) | |
| 2012 | Taiesa Annique Lashley | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 25) | Miss U.S. Paradise Organization — Cyndee’s Models in the Isle Directorship |
| USVI Representative from Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | ||||
| 2011 | Esonica Veira | Top 15 | Miss World Talent (Top 11), Beauty With a Purpose (Top 30), Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 36) | The 1st Runner-up of Miss U.S. Virgin Islands represented the territory at Miss World 2011 — In 2011 the Miss U.S. Virgin Islands franchised the Miss World license |
| Miss World U.S. Virgin Islands | ||||
| 2010 | Carolyn Carter | Unplaced | Miss World Sport (Top 20) | American Virgin Islands changed name as U.S. Virgin Islands — Cyndee’s Models in the Isle has received the licensing rights to host the selection for the U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Miss American Virgin Islands — World / by wearing sash the "American Virgin Islands" | ||||
| Did not compete between 2006—2009 | ||||
| 2005 | Kmisha-Victoria Counts | Top 15 | Miss World Talent | |
| Did not compete between 2003—2004 | ||||
| 2002 | Hailey Cagan | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Cherrisse Wood | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Luciah Hedrington | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Shani Afua Smith | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Wendy Sanchez | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Taisha Regina Gomes | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Emoliere Williams | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Roshini Nibbs | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Jessalyn Pearsall | Unplaced | ||
| 1993 | Suzanne Palermo | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Leah Webster | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Cheryl Leiba Milligan | Unplaced | ||
| 1990 | Keima Akintobi | Unplaced | ||
| 1989 | Vania Thomas | Top 10 | Miss World Caribbean | |
| 1988 | Cathy-Mae Sitaram | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Lisa Pitram | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Carmen Rosa Acosta | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Connie Mary Colaire | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Sandy Lewis | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Chandra Theresa Ramsingh | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Benedicta Acosta | Unplaced | Miss American Virgin Islands | |
| Miss World Virgin Islands — official designation | ||||
| Did not compete in 1981 | ||||
| 1980 | Palmira Frorup | Unplaced | ||
| 1979 | Jasmine Olivia Turner | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Enid d'Lores Francis | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 1977 | ||||
| 1976 | Denise La Franque | Unplaced | Miss World Virgin Islands — official designation from 1976 to 1980 | |
Miss Earth U.S. 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
| Year | Miss Earth U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Isabella Bennett | TBA | TBA | |
| 2019 | Talisha White | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 2018 | ||||
| 2017 | Kaylee Carlberg | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2015—2016 | ||||
| 2014 | Esonica Veira | Unplaced |  |
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| 2013 | Vanessa Mari Donastorg | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Carolyn Carter | Unplaced |   |
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| USVI Representative from Miss U.S. Virgin Islands | ||||
| 2011 | Kara Williams | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2008—2010 | ||||
| 2007 | JeT’aime Cheree Cerge | Unplaced | ||
Miss International U.S. 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
| Year | Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2013—Present | ||||
| 2012 | Vanessa Mari Donastorg | Unplaced | The 1st Runner-up of Miss U.S. Paradise represented the territory at Miss International 2012 — In 2012 the Miss U.S. Paradise franchised the Miss International license | |
References
- "Queen of the Virgins: Pageantry and Black Womanhood in the Caribbean". JSTOR j.ctt2tvbj8. Cite journal requires
|journal=(help) - "argeant-Winter remembered for strength & humour". Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- "Supernovas of Miss Universe". Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- "Carolyn Carter is Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2016". Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- "Carolyn Carter is Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2016". Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- "Supernovas of Miss Universe". Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- "argeant-Winter remembered for strength & humour". Retrieved 27 April 2013.
- "Former Miss BVI A'yana Phillips crowned Miss World USVI". bvinews.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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