Miss Grenada World Explained

Miss Grenada World Organization
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:St. George's
Location:Grenada
Language:English
Leader Name:Jennifer Hosten
Website:Official Website

Miss Grenada World was a beauty pageant which selected representatives for the Miss Universe and Miss World pageant from Grenada. 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.

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. Christine Hughes was the first Miss Grenada 1964 and competed at Miss Universe 1964.

Miss World

Jennifer Hosten won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She became the first woman from her country to win the title. The whole contest had been controversial even before the result had been announced. Afterwards allegations were made about the influence of the Prime Minister of Grenada, who was on the judging panel.

Miss Grenada World

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

Miss Universe Grenada

YearMiss GrenadaPlacement
Christine Hughes Unplaced

Miss World Grenada

YearMiss GrenadaPlacement
Miss World 1970
Unplaced
Top 16
Tamara Lawrence rowspan=2
Priscilla Collingsworth

External links

  1. Official Site
  2. Miss Grenada World, in 2007 - Vivian Burkhardt

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miss World Grenada. Press releases. Government of Grenada. 17 January 2011. dead. https://archive.today/20080529000914/http://www.grenadaconsulate.com/Press_Releases/PressReleases2007/January/MsWorld.htm. 29 May 2008.