Miss Antigua & Barbuda
Miss Antigua & Barbuda is a national beauty pageant in Antigua & Barbuda.
| Motto | Possess, Confidence, Passion, Beauty, Elegance and Sense of Community Spirit |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1957 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe Miss World |
Chairman | Cliff Williams |
| Website | antiguacarnival.com |
History
Miss Antigua and Barbuda was established in 1957 as Carnival Queen beauty contest. Currently, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission and Calvin Southwell are the organizers of the pageant. The winners traditionally represented the island federation at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. Antigua and Barbuda debuted in Miss Universe in 1977 and Miss World in 1986.[1] The pageant was organized and promoted by Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission and Antigua Carnival.[2]
2001–2008
The Miss Antigua and Barbuda was directed by Calvin Southwell.
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| 1957 | Gloria White |
| 1958 | Genevieve Stamers |
| 1959 | Joan Abbott |
| 1960 | Angela Jeffery |
| 1961 | Rosemary Strife |
| 1962 | Hyacinth Watt |
| 1963 | Lucinda Hewlett |
| 1964 | Irma Pringle |
| 1965 | Hyacinth Barrow |
| 1966 | Gloria Abbot |
| 1967 | Valerie Lake |
| 1968 | Patsy Isaac |
| 1969 | Angella Sweeney |
| 1970 | Carol James |
| 1971 | Claudia Augustin |
| 1972 | Cynthia Ryan |
| 1973 | Pauline George |
| 1974 | Jazelle Lake |
| 1975 | Cleopatra Saunders |
| 1976 | Sheryl Ann Gibbons |
| 1979 | Elsie Maynard |
| 1986 | Karen Rhona Eartha Knowles |
| 1988 | Irma-Marie Senhouse |
| 1991 | Joanne Bird |
| 2001 | Janil Lydia-Therese Bird |
| 2002 | Aisha Ralph |
| 2003 | Kai Davis |
| 2004 | Anne-Marie Brown |
| 2005 | Shermain Sunja Jeremy |
| 2006 | Shari Janay McEwan |
| 2007 | Stephanie Winter |
| 2008 | Athina James |
| 2015 | Asha Frank |
| 2016 | Leanda Ann Norville |
| 2017 | Ayana Dorsette |
| 2018 | Titonyah Athill |
| 2019 | Taqiyyah Francis |
Big Four pageants representatives
Miss Antigua and Barbuda Universe
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The winner of Miss Antigua and Barbuda represents the country at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Universe Antigua and Barbuda | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2017—Present | ||||
| 2016 | Leanda Ann Norville | Did not compete | ||
| Did not compete between 2009 and 2015 | ||||
| 2008 | Athina James | Unplaced | ||
| 2007 | Stephanie Winter | Unplaced | ||
| 2006 | Shari Janay McEwan | Unplaced | ||
| 2005 | Shermain Sunja Jeremy | Unplaced | Miss World 2004 (Top 15) | |
| 2004 | Anne-Marie Brown | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Kai Davis | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 2002 | Aisha Ralph | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Janil Lydia-Therese Bird | Unplaced | Miss Antigua and Barbuda pageant – Calvin Southwell Directorship | |
| Miss Antigua | ||||
| Did not compete between 1980 and 2000 | ||||
| 1979 | Elsie Maynard | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Did not compete | |||
| 1977 | Sheryl Ann Gibbons | Unplaced | Antigua Carnival Queen Committee – Sheryl was the 1976 Carnival Queen, she wore "Miss Antigua" sash | |
Miss Antigua and Barbuda World
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The winner of Miss World Antigua and Barbuda represents the country at the Miss World pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss World Antigua and Barbuda | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | |||
| 2019 | Taqiyyah Francis | Top 40 | Miss World Top Model (Top 40) | |
| Did not compete between 2017 and 2018 | ||||
| 2016 | Latisha Greene | Unplaced | Miss World Antigua and Barbuda committee | |
| Antigua and Barbuda Representatives from Miss Antigua and Barbuda | ||||
| Did not compete between 2009 and 2015 | ||||
| 2008 | Athina James | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2005 and 2007 | ||||
| 2004 | Shermain Sunja Jeremy | Top 15 | Miss World Talent | |
| 2003 | Anne-Marie Brown | Unplaced | ||
| 2002 | Zara Razzaq | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Janelle Williams | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1992 and 2000 | ||||
| 1991 | Joanne Bird | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1987 and 1990 | ||||
| 1986 | Karen Rhona Eartha Knowles | Unplaced | ||
References
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