Miss Progress International is an annual international competition that promotes projects related to health, human rights, and the environment. It was established in 2010 in Italy under the leadership of its founder, Giuseppina Nobile, who is also the President.

The format of Miss Progress International is especially original: it does not focus on women’s physical appearance, placing emphasis on their ideas and social commitment. It has inspired other similar events, yet remains unique because contestants are never required to parade in swimwear or take part in runway segments that just display their bodies.

The event is promotes the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, of which it was a forerunner. and women's empowerment, giving a voice to young women, whatever their background

The primary goal of the event is to implement the winning project by organizing a fundraising effort, in collaboration with the winner, to cover the necessary costs.

Since 2023, Miss Progress International has been held as the flagship competition within the Women for Progress event., but it remains the main show during which the author of the best project is elected winner.

The current titleholder is Faith Kalau of Kenya. As part of her reign, she is implementing Dignity Behind the Bars, an ongoing social impact project supporting women inmates in selected Kenyan correctional facilities. The initiative focuses on improving hygiene and access to essential sanitary products, while promoting dignity, well-being, and social inclusion among incarcerated women..

History Miss Progress International was founded by the Associazione Culturale In Progress, based in Carosino, Italy. The first edition was held from 19 to 26 September 2010 in Puglia under the moral patronage of the Italian Ministry of Tourism, the Regione Puglia, and the municipalities of Taranto and Ostuni.

Since its inception, all editions of Miss Progress International have been held in Puglia. Over time, the competition evolved into a platform focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with delegates promoting social impact projects aimed at addressing environmental, educational, health, and community-development challenges in their home countries.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the postponement of the eighth edition from 2020 to 2021.

Throughout its history, the event has received moral patronage and institutional support from several Italian public bodies, including the Ministries of Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Culture, as well as the National Office against Racial Discrimination (UNAR).

Following health issues involving one of the association's founders, the competition was suspended and resumed in 2014, when the second edition took place from 9 to 18 May. The event subsequently received formal recognition from President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano.

Throughout its history, the event has received moral patronage and institutional support from several Italian public bodies, including the Ministries of Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, as well as the National Office against Racial Discrimination (UNAR).

Titleholders EditionYearMiss Progress InternationalProject ThemeLocationDateEntrantsRef.11th2026Faith EvansHuman RightsSanta Maria di Leuca, Italy June 5, 20261610th2025Khrystma SiberthHealthSanta Maria di Leuca, Italy June 1, 2025229th2023Odalis SozaEnvironmentMuro Leccese, Italy September 23, 2023208th 2022Francesca Speranza Environment Santa Maria di Leuca, ItalySeptember 17, 202219Miss Progress International 2022 is the Italian Francesca Speranza - Informazione.it2020-2021COVID-19 pandemic7th 2019Vanesa Giraldo Lopez Environment Carosino, ItalyOctober 4, 2019206th 2018Eyra Luz Baquero Mola Human Rights Leporano, ItalySeptember 27, 2018255th 2017Jedaver Pancho Opingo Human Rights Carosino, ItalyOctober 21, 201719Binibini mula Midsayap tinanghal na Miss Progress International 2017 - RMN Networks4th 2016Natascha Fischer Human Rights Francavilla Fontana, ItalySeptember 30, 201622Dutch beauty, Natascha Fischer, is Miss Progress International 2016 - Indian and world pageantAlmeerse Natascha wint 2 Miss-titels - Almere deze week3rd 2015Liz Arévalos Health Santa Maria di Leuca, ItalyMay 15, 2015202nd 2014Arantza Barba Environment Santa Maria di Leuca, ItalyMay 23, 201425Arantza Barba ganó el certamen de Miss Progress International 2014 - Eju!1st 2010Julieth William Lugembe Human Rights Taranto, Italy September 24, 201028The first Miss Progress International is Tanzanian - NewswireThe first Miss Progress International is Tanzanian - Under the same sunFitting results for first Miss Progress International - Authority Empire, internet lifestyle news

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Other awards One winner is selected for each theme, and the contestant with the highest overall score is awarded the main title. Beginning with the second edition, the title of Miss Progress Cultural Integration has been chosen by the contestants through a vote, selecting the individual they believe best embodies the values of integration, including peaceful coexistence, friendliness, and congeniality.

YearMiss Progress HealthMiss Progress EnvironmentMiss Progress Human RightsMiss Progress Cultural IntegrationMiss Progress Best National CostumeMiss Progress EleganceMiss Progress InternetRef.2026Nicole BertoliniAnapaula Quintero VegaFaith EvansCandice FrançoisBryanna GaldamezIlsa van der HeijdenAnapaula Quintero Vega2025Khrystma SiberthValentina BuenoDaniela Bañuelos Riviera MayaMilagros GonzalezAndrea SoriaMinouche EversNicole Parayno2023Kana SagaraOdalis SozaKimberley LunaNicole HerzanArya NaikJilldeen EzeuduTrixia Parmerola 2022Andrea PinedaFrancesca SperanzaBeatriz AwatinGabriela MonserrateAndrea PinedaGisela NeyraBeatriz Awatin 2019Sarah M. JosonVanesa Giraldo LopezKome AdhekeGabriella OchoaKisanet MollaAdélaide De BoisvilliersHeather Rodriguez 2018Hannah HigginsSarah BonaEyra Luz Baquero MolaNatali GuerreroBrenda Vélasquez HaroYurika WatanabeAudrey Awor 2017Natalia Carmen GuerreroClaudia BaroniJedaver Pancho OpingoDaria FeshchenkovaIanaiara Gonzalez NieradkaConstanza De MattheuNaomi Train 2016Bethany CammackMarianella Chavez Serrano (Cocos Island)Natascha FischerYameesha RasadiRafaela TorresTal Ben HaimCarmelle Martinez 2015Liz ArévalosKelly Van den DungenSusanna SchrabakNeidy RoblesLaila Khan NiaziNeidy RoblesDiane Rosa 2014Jorreni MarconArantza BarbaMarie Darline ExumeEsterina RuméKristina Velez ToledoNot awardedDorota Bartlewska 2010Dian BiemansLakindes BrownJulieth William LugembeCarolina PalmegianiLakindes BrownNot awardedNot awarded

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