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.
Titleholders Miss Universe Grenada
YearMiss GrenadaPlacement1964 Christine Hughes Unplacedcolspan=6
Miss World Grenada
YearMiss GrenadaPlacement1970 Jennifer Hosten Miss World 1970colspan=6 1996 Aria Johnson Unplacedcolspan=6 2007 Vivian Burkhardt Top 162009 Tamara Lawrence rowspan=2 2013 Priscilla Collingsworth
References
External links Official Site Miss Grenada World, in 2007 - Vivian Burkhardt