Miss Lebanon () is the national beauty pageant of Lebanon. The winner is a representative of the Ministry of Tourism and is sent to represent Lebanon at Miss Universe and Miss World.
History Since 1995, the pageant has been broadcast on Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (LBCI), with the exception of Miss Lebanon 2018 which was broadcast on MTV Lebanon. It is currently organized by Vanilla Productions, which is owned by Rola Saad. Since 2018, former Miss USA Rima Fakih has been in charge of preparing the winner for Miss Universe. The pageant has been canceled a few times due to civil wars, conflicts with Israel and economic crises. The Miss Lebanon Organization awards its winner prizes totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a representative of the Ministry of Tourism, it is customary that the winner meets with the President of Lebanon following her crowning, in addition to other high-ranking officials.
Format
Every year, the Miss Lebanon pageant takes on a different number of contestants. Previously, the pageant has taken the form of multiple episodes, and a reality television show.
Below is an outline of the number of contestants and venue of the Miss Lebanon pageant in recent years: YearMiss LebanonContestantsVenue 2000 Sandra Rizk 22 Casino du Liban 2001 Christina Sawaya 20 Casino du Liban 2003 Marie-José Hnein 16 LBC Centre 2004 Nadine Nassib Njeim 16 LBC Centre 2005 Gabrielle Bou Rached 30 Casino du Liban 2007 Nadine Wilson Njeim 18 Casino du Liban 2008 Rosarita Tawil 18 LBC Centre 2009 Martine Andraos 16 LBC Centre 2010 Rahaf Abdallah 16 LBC Centre 2011 Yara Khoury-Mikhael 16 Beirut Souks 2012 Rina Chibany 16 Platea Theatre 2013 Karen Ghrawi 15 Beirut Leisure Centre 2014 Saly Greige 14 Casino du Liban 2015 Valerie Abou Chacra 14 Casino du Liban 2016 Sandy Tabet 15 Casino du Liban 2017 Perla Helou 15 Casino du Liban 2018 Maya Reaidy 30 Forum de Beyrouth 2022 Yasmina Zaytoun 17 Forum de Beyrouth 2024 Nada Koussa 15 Seaside Arena Beirut 2025 Perla Harb 16 Ezol Studios Zouk Mosbeh 2026 TBA TBA TBA
International crowns One – Miss Universe winner: Georgina Rizk (1971) One – Miss International winner: Christina Sawaya (2002)
Titleholders The winner of Miss Lebanon represents her country at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Previously, in some instances the winner has also competed at the Miss International pageant. YearMiss Lebanon 1930 Leila Zoghby 1935 Jamila Al Khalil 1952 Leila Saroufim 1953 Hania Beydoun 1958 Hind Skaff 1960 Gladys Tabet 1961 Leila Antaki 1962 Nouhad El Cabbabe 1964 Nana Barakat 1965 Yolla Georges Harb 1966 Marlène Talih 1967 Sonia Fares 1968 Lilly Bissar 1969 Georgette Gerro 1970 Georgina RizkMiss Universe 1971 1971 Christiane Accaoui 1972 Marcelle Herro 1973 Sylvia Ohannessian 1974 Gisèle Hachem 1975 Ramona Karam 1977 Vera Alouane 1978 Katia Fakhry 1979 Jocelyne Daou 1980 Denise Sfeir 1981 Suzanne Bou Nader 1982 Dolly Michel Khoury 1983 Sylvia Hobeika 1984 Reine Philip Barakat 1985 Mary Khoury 1986 Gina Issa 1987 Josiane Haddad 1988 Colette Boulos 1991 Diana Begdache 1992 Nicole Bardawil 1993 Ghada El Turk 1994 Lara Badawi 1995 Dina Azar 1996 Nisrine Sami Naser 1997 Joëlle Behlock 1998 Clémence Achkar 1999 Norma Elias Naoum 2000 Sandra Rizk 2001 Christina SawayaMiss International 2002 2003 Marie-José Hnein 2004 Nadine Nassib Njeim 2005 Gabrielle Bou Rached 2007 Nadine Wilson Njeim 2008 Rosarita Tawil 2009 Martine Andraos 2010 Rahaf Abdallah 2011 Yara Khoury-Mikhael 2012 Rina Chibany 2013 Karen Ghrawi 2014 Sally Greige 2015 Valerie Abou Chacra 2016 Sandy Tabet 2017 Perla Helou 2018 Maya Reaidy 2022 Yasmina Zaytoun 2024 Nada Koussa 2025 Perla Harb 2026 TBA
Titleholders under Miss Lebanon org. The Miss Lebanon winner competes at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. On occasion, a runner-up is sent. Here International pageants under Miss Lebanon Organization; Miss Lebanon and Miss Lebanon Emigrant who will go to Miss International pageant.
The following women represented Lebanon in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss International
Miss Universe Lebanon
YearHometownMiss Universe LebanonPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial AwardsNotesPierre El Daher (chairman of LBCI) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2022: Rima Fakih was appointed by Miss Universe Organization as National director of Lebanon. 2026 Al-Maamriyah Perla Harb TBA 2025JdeidehSarah Leena Bou JaoudeUnplaced 2024 Akkar Nada Koussa Unplaced 2023 Btekhnay Maya Aboul Hosn Unplaced Voice For Change (Silver Winner) Since no pageant in 2023, a runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2022, Maya, was appointed by Miss Lebanon Committee to compete at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. 2022 Kfarchouba Yasmina Zaytoun Unplaced Gabriel Murr (chairman of MTV) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2017―2018: Rima Fakih was appointed by Miss Universe Organization as National director of Lebanon. colspan=6 2018 Tannourine Maya Reaidy Unplaced The Miss Lebanon program returned to MTV Lebanon, and Miss Lebanon winner competed at Miss Universe 2018. 2017 Beirut Jana Sader Unplaced Sader was appointed by MTV Lebanon, since Miss Lebanon competition is the only one national pageant in Lebanon and the main winner in 2017 competed at Miss World 2017. Sader was a runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2017.Pierre El Daher (chairman of LBCI) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1999―2016 2016 Beirut Sandy Tabet colspan=2 Miss Lebanon 2016 was unable to compete at Miss Universe 2016 after MTV Lebanon franchised the Miss Universe license; they didn't send her and didn't even send a delegate that year. 2015 Beirut Cynthia Samuel Unplaced Samuel was appointed by Miss Lebanon Committee to compete at Miss Universe 2015, since the main winner allocated to Miss World 2015 in China. Samuel was a runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2015. 2014 Bishmizzine Saly Greige Unplaced 2013 Beirut Karen Ghrawi Unplaced 2012 Zahlé Rina Chibany Unplaced The first twin who won Miss Lebanon in history. 2011 Beirut Yara Khoury-Mikhael Unplaced 2010 Beirut Rahaf Abdallah Unplaced 2009 Beirut Martine Andraos Unplaced 2008 Beirut Rosarita Tawil colspan=2 2007 Maaser El Shouf Nadine Wilson Njeim Unplaced 2006 Jezzine Gabrielle Bou Rached Unplaced 2005 Beirut Nadine Nassib Njeim Unplaced 2004 Beirut Marie-José Hnein Unplaced colspan=6 2002 Bourj Hammoud Christina Sawaya colspan=2 Decided to drop out of the competition after stating that she would not compete in a pageant with Miss Israel. 2001 Beirut Sandra Rizk Unplaced 2000 Beirut Norma Elias Naoum Unplaced 1999 Beirut Clémence Achkar Unplaced Best National Costume (2nd Runner-up) Miss Lebanon Committee retook the Miss Universe license and the winner of Miss Lebanon returned to Miss Universe began 1999.Gabriel Murr (chairman of MTV) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1997―1998: Miss Universe Lebanon (independent selection) held and the winner competed at Miss Universe pageant in several years. 1998 Beirut Nina Kaddis Unplaced Appointed — The 3rd Runner-up of Miss Universe Lebanon 1997 appointed to represent Lebanon after the Miss Universe Lebanon did not happen in 1998. 1997 Beirut Dalida Chammai Unplaced Pierre El Daher (chairman of LBC) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1991―1996: Miss Universe Lebanon (independent selection) held and the winner competed at Miss Universe pageant in several years. 1996 Beirut Julia Syriani Unplaced colspan=6 1993 Beirut Samaya El Chedrawi Unplaced Best National Costume (1st Runner-up) 1992 Beirut Abir El Sharrouf Unplaced 1991 Beirut Fida El Chehayeb Unplaced Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1980―1988: Miss Universe Lebanon (independent selection) held and the winner competed at Miss Universe pageant in several years. colspan=6 1988 Beirut Elaine Georges Fakhoury Unplaced 1987 Beirut Sahar El Haydar Unplaced 1986 Beirut Reine Philip Barakat Unplaced 1985 Beirut Joyce Sahab Unplaced 1984 Tripoli Susan El Sayed Unplaced 1983 Beirut May Mansour Chahwan Unplaced Raymond Loir (a founder of Miss Lebanon) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1955―1980: Miss Lebanon Committee was founded in 1960 by Raymond Loir, President of Foreign Press in the Middle East, press correspondent (Paris Match, France-Dimanche, Ici Paris, Écrits de Paris, Rivarol, Aspects de France, etc.). Following his death in 1980, a Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon took over the license. colspan=6 1978 Beirut Renée Antoine Seman Unplaced 1977 Beirut Hyam Saadé Unplaced Best National Costume (2nd Runner-up) colspan=6 1975 Beirut Suad El Nachoul Unplaced 1974 Beirut Laudy Slim Gabache Unplaced Raymond Loir (a founder of Miss Lebanon) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1955―1980: Between 1955 and 1973 Miss Lebanon winners represented Lebanon at Miss Universe competition. 1973 Beirut Marcèlle Herro Top 12 1972 Beirut Christians Accaoui colspan=2 1971 Beirut Georgina Rizk Miss Universe 1971 1970 Beirut Georgette Gero Unplaced 1969 Beirut Lilly Bissar colspan=2 1968 Beirut Sonia Fares Unplaced 1967 Beirut Marlène Talih colspan=2 1966 Beirut Yolla Georges Harb Unplaced 1962 Beirut Nouhad El Cabbabe Top 15 1961 Beirut Leila Antaki Unplaced 1960 Beirut Gládys Tabet Unplaced colspan=6 1955 Beirut Hania Beydun Unplaced In 1955 the Miss Universe Lebanon was appointed by Raymond Loir. Hania was Miss Lebanon 1953 who did not compete internationally in her reign.
Miss World Lebanon
YearHometownMiss World LebanonPlacement at Miss WorldSpecial AwardsNotesPierre El Daher (chairman of LBCI) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World from 2023 2027 TBA TBA TBA 2026 Al-Maamriyah Perla Harb| Top 40 2025 Akkar Nada Koussa Top 20 colspan=6 2023 Kfarchouba Yasmina Zaytoun 1st Runner up Miss World Asia Head-to-head challenge Miss World Top Model (Top 20)Gabriel Murr (chairman of MTV) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2017―2018 colspan=6 2018 Beirut Mira Al-Toufaily Unplaced Head to head challenge Beauty With A Purpose (Top 12) Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2018 took over the Miss World Lebanon title since the original winner will only compete at Miss Universe 2018. Pierre El Daher (chairman of LBCI) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World between 1991―2017 2017 Baabda Perla Helou Top 40 Head to head challenge Miss World Multimedia (Top 5) People's Choice award (Top 10) 2016 Beirut Sandy Tabet Unplaced 2015 Beirut Valerie Abou Chacra Top 5 Best in Interview People's Choice Award (Top 5) Miss World Top Model (Top 30) 2014 Bishmizzine Saly Greige Unplaced 2013 Beirut Karen Ghrawi Unplaced 2012 Baabda Sonia-Lynn Gabriel Unplaced Miss World Top Model (Top 57) Appointed — The 2nd Runner-up of Miss Lebanon 2011. 2011 Beirut Yara Khoury-Mikhael Unplaced Beauty With A Purpose (Top 30) 2010 Beirut Rahaf Abdallah Unplaced Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 40) 2009 Beirut Martine Andraos Unplaced Miss World Talent (Top 22) 2008 Beirut Rosarita Tawil Unplaced Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 10)