Miss Universe Barbados is the national beauty pageant for selecting a delegate to represent Barbados at the Miss Universe pageant. The current titleholder is Hillary-Ann Williams of Bridgetown.[1]
| Formation | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Bridgetown |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
President | Brian Green (2016-2020) |
History
Miss Barbados Universe sent its first contestant to Miss Universe in 1976 and has sent 11 delegates between 1976 and 2005. They have never sent a delegate for more than 5 years in a row. After the death of the national director Andy Niles in 2006, Candi Nicholls, a former member of Niles' team, took over the franchise. Niles had been national director from 2003 to 2005.
Between 2008 and 2015 Barbados was absent from the Miss Universe pageant.
Since 2016, Crown Events Inc. with national director Brian Green are the new management of the franchise.
Titleholders
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Parish | Miss Universe Barbados | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2021—Present | |||||
| 2020 | Bridgetown | Hillary-Ann Williams[2] | Unplaced | Appointed — Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the First Runner-up of 2019 crowned as the Miss Universe Barbados 2020 | |
| 2019 | Christ Church | Shanel Ifill[3] | Unplaced | Due to personal reasons, Shanel Ifill resigned the title after Miss Universe 2019 and Runner-up Hillary-Ann Williams took over the title | |
| 2018 | Christ Church | Meghan Theobalds | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Bridgetown | Lesley Chapman | Unplaced | ||
| 2016 | Christ Church | Shannon Harris[4] | Unplaced | Brian Green (Crown Events Inc.) Directorship | |
| Miss Barbados Universe | |||||
| Did not compete between 2008—2015 | |||||
| 2007 | Saint Michael | Jewel Garner[5] | Unplaced | ||
| 2006 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2005 | Saint Michael | Nada Yearwood[6] | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Saint Michael | Cindy Batson[7] | Unplaced | ||
| 2003 | Saint Michael | Nadia Forte[8] | Unplaced | Miss Barbados Universe — Andy Niles Directorship | |
| Miss Barbados (MBCO) | |||||
| Did not compete between 2000—2002 | |||||
| 1999 | Saint Michael | Olivia Harding | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1988—1998 | |||||
| 1987 | Saint Michael | Dawn Michelle Waithe | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Saint Michael | Roslyn Irene Williams | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Saint Michael | Liz Wadman | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Saint Michael | Lisa Worme | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1980—1983 | |||||
| 1979 | Saint Michael | Barbara Bradshaw | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Saint Michael | Judy Miller | Unplaced | ||
| 1977 | Saint Michael | Margaret Rouse | Unplaced | ||
| 1976 | Saint Michael | Jewell Nightingale | Unplaced | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Hillary Ann Williams is the new Miss Universe Barbados". Barbados Today. 15 November 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Hillary Ann Williams is the new Miss Universe Barbados | Village Voice News". villagevoicenews.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Shanel Ifill crowned Miss Universe Barbados 2019 - BeautyPageants". Femina Miss India. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Miss Barbados 2016 is Shannon Harris". Road to Miss Universe. 18 September 2016. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Blondes, brunettes, tall, petite". El Universal. 16 May 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ "54th Miss Universe pageant". China Radio International. 20 May 2005. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ "Contestants conquered Guayaquil". El Universo. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
- ^ "Miss Ja Universe contestants on an even keel". Jamaica Gleaner. 5 April 2003. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2011.