Miss Turks and Caicos explained

Miss Turks and Caicos Organization
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Cockburn Town
Location:Turks and Caicos
Membership:Miss Universe
Language:English
Leader Title:National director
Leader Name:Gabriela Clesca Vallejo

Miss Turks and Caicos or Miss Universe Turks and Caicos is a national Beauty pageant in Turks and Caicos, currently under the ownership of Gabriela Clesca Vallejo.

History

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

YearMiss Turks and Caicos Islands Notes
1979Constance LightbourneTurks and Caicos Tourist Board Directorship
1980Francis Rigby
1981Jacqueline Astwood
1982Lolita Ariza
1983Deborah Lindsley
1984Miriam Coralita Adams
1985Barbara Bulah Mae Capron
1986Carmelita Ariza
1987Edna Smith
1988Sharon Simons
1989Karen Been
1990Kathy Hawkins
1991Barbara Johnson
1992Michelle Mills
1993Eulease Walkin
1994Sharleen Grant
1995Delthia Russell
1996Keisha Delancy
1998Shantel Stubbs
1999Clintina Gibbs
2000Shireen Gardiner
2001Euwonka Selver
2003Shamara Ariza
2004Weniecka Ewing
2005Shavenna Been
2006Saneita Been
2007Angelica Lightbourne[2]
2008Jewel Selver[3] Jewel Selver withdrew from Miss Universe 2009 on August 22, less than one day before the live telecast[4]
2011Easher Parker[5]
2013Snwazna AdamsKazz Forbes and Saint George Fashion House (SGFH)
2014Shanice Williams[6] Kazz Forbes and Saint George Fashion House (SGFH)
2024TBATBA

Big Four pageants representatives

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

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.

YearMiss Turks and CaicosPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial Awards
2024Raynae MyersTBATBA
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2014Shanice WilliamsUnplaced
2013Snwazna AdamsUnplaced
2012colspan=3
2011Easher ParkerUnplaced
2010colspan=3
2009Jewel Selvercolspan=2
2008Angelica LightbourneUnplaced
2007Saneita BeenUnplaced
2006Shavenna BeenUnplaced
2005Weniecka EwingUnplaced
  • Miss Tourism (Thai Culture award)
2004Shamara ArizaUnplaced
2003colspan=3
2002Euwonka Selvercolspan=2
2001Shereen GardinerUnplaced
2000Clintina GibbsUnplaced
1999Shantel StubbsUnplaced
1998colspan=3
1997Keisha DelancyUnplaced
1996Delthia RussellUnplaced
1995Sharleen GrantUnplaced
1994Eulease WalkinUnplaced
1993Michelle MillsUnplaced
1992Barbara JohnsonUnplaced
  • Miss Congeniality
1991Kathy HawkinsUnplaced
1990Karen BeenUnplaced
1989Sharon SimonsUnplaced
  • Miss Congeniality
1988Edna SmithUnplaced
1987Carmelita ArizaTop 10
1986Barbara Bulah Mae CapronUnplaced
1985Miriam Coralita AdamsUnplaced
1984Deborah LindsleyUnplaced
1983Lolita ArizaUnplaced
1982Jacqueline AstwoodUnplaced
1981Francis RigbyUnplaced
1980Constance LightbourneUnplaced

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New focus for Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Pageant.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20080803030001/http://musicfestival.tc/go/en/info--ID--160.html Miss Turks and Caicos 2007
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20091009203415/http://www.suntci.com/jewel.asp Miss Turks and Caicos 2008
  4. News: Miss Turks & Caicos Heads Home. Esther Swan. 2009-08-22. 2018-04-23.
  5. News: Miss Turks and Caicos 2011. 2011-07-20. The Bahamas Weekly. 2018-04-23.
  6. Shanice Williams, the new Miss Turks and Caicos Universe. NU Woman. 2014-06-26. 2018-04-23.
  7. News: Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant. The Wall Street Journal. Kwanwoo. Jun. 2003-12-03. 2016-09-11.
  8. News: Beauty with scandals. Standard Digital News. News. Kenya. 2011-07-15. 2016-09-11.
  9. News: Những scandal của Miss World . . News . Vietnam . 2008-10-08 . 2016-09-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022548/http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/tin-tuc/gioi-sao/trong-nuoc/nhung-scandal-cua-miss-world-1898682.html . November 17, 2015 .
  10. News: The misses and missuses of the world. The Jakarta Post. Lynda. Ibrahim. 2013-09-13. 2016-09-11.
  11. News: Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams. Channel NewsAsia. Aya. Lowe. 2016-01-25. 2016-09-11.