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New Jersey[edit]
| Formation | January 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rommel Turnbow Gopez |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Jersey City |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Grand USA |
Official language | English |
Director | Rommel Turnbow Gopez (2023–Present) |
Miss Grand New Jersey is a state-level female beauty pageant in New Jersey,[1] founded in 2024 as a preliminary stage for the Miss Grand USA national pageant.[1] Since 2023, the competition license has belonged to an entrepreneur Rommel Gopez.[2]
New Jersey has participated in the Miss Grand USA pageant since 2016; however, its representatives were either appointed or determined via casting processes in the early years of participation. The highest placement obtained by New Jersey candidates at the national level was the top 5 finalist, won in 2016 by Karina Lopez.[3]
Editions[edit]
The following table details Miss Grand New Jersey's annual editions since 2024.
| Edition | Date | Final venue | Entrants | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | January 14, 2024 | White Eagle Hall, Jersey City | 7 | Tiajah Elliott | [4][5] |
National competition[edit]
The following is a list of representatives of the state of New Jersey in the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
| Year | Representative | Original state title | Placement at Miss Grand USA | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Karina Lopez | Appointed | Top 5 | [6] |
| 2019 | Mayelin De La Cruz | Appointed | Top 10 | [7] |
| 2023 | Christine Pierre | Appointed | Top 15 | [8] |
| 2024 | Tiajah Elliott | Miss Grand New Jersey 2024 | [to be determined] | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Jade McDaniel-Harris (16 June 2015). "Kiana Harris, Miss Grand New Jersey 2015". www.tapinto.net. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "State Director: New Jersey". Miss Grand United States. 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Michelle Leon crowned Miss Grand USA 2016". Times of India. 3 June 2016. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Miss Grand New Jersey 2024". Miss Grand New Jersey. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ a b "Tiajah Elliott, the newly crowned Miss Grand New Jersey, competes in the swimsuit competition at Miss Grand New Jersey". 17 January 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "Miss Grand United States 2016 contestants". Miss Grand United States. 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Pageant Advocacy About Mental Health". TV Paranaíba. 5 October 2022. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Christine Pierre". www.backstage.com. 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
Georgia[edit]
| Formation | January 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Louis Angel Vega |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Atlanta |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Grand USA |
Official language | English |
Director |
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Parent organization | Raylou USA LLC. (2023–Present) |
Miss Grand Georgia is a state-level female beauty pageant in Georgia,[1] founded in 2025 as a preliminary stage for the Miss Grand USA national pageant.[1] In 2019, the franchise belonged to a Miami-based event organizer, Golden Crown Productions, led by Haitian American nurse practitioner and radio personality, Jennifer Lovelace, who also served as the director of Miss Grand Florida.[2]: 4–5 It was then transferred to another organizer, Raylou USA LLC., headed by Louis Angel Vega, in 2023.[3]
Georgia has participated in the Miss Grand USA pageant since 2017; however, its representatives were either appointed or determined via casting processes in the early years of participation. The highest placement obtained by Georgia candidates at the national level was the 2nd runner-up, won in 2017 by Alexi Gropper.[4]
Editions[edit]
The following table details Miss Grand Georgia's annual editions since 2025.
| Edition | Date | Final venue | Entrants | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2025 |
National competition[edit]
The following is a list of representatives of the state of Georgia in the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
| Year | Representative | Original state title | Placement at Miss Grand USA | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Alexi Gropper | Appointed | 2nd runner-up | [4][5] |
| 2019 | Shiobhan Fraser | Appointed | 3rd runner-up | [2]: 6 |
| 2021 | Nicole Monserrat | Appointed | Top 10 | |
| 2023 | Kennedy Thomas | Appointed | Top 10 | [6] |
| 2024 | Cora Griffen | Appointed | [to be determined] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Jade McDaniel-Harris (16 June 2015). "Kiana Harris, Miss Grand New Jersey 2015". www.tapinto.net. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Miss Grand Florida". Artistic Design. 25 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2024 – via Issuu.
- ^ "Louis Angel Vega, Miss Grand Georgia State Director". Raylou USA. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ a b "Taylor Kessler crowned Miss Grand USA 2017". Times of India. 26 July 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Congratulations to Alexi Gabriela Gropper, Miss Grand Georgia 2017". Miss Grand United States. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Kennedy Thomas – Miss Grand Georgia 2023". Raylou USA. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
Michigan[edit]
| Formation | January 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Dearborn |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Grand USA |
Official language | English |
Director | Michelle Alford (2019–2023) |
Miss Grand Michigan is a state-level female beauty pageant in Michigan, founded in 2025 as a preliminary stage for the Miss Grand USA national pageant. In 2019, the franchise belonged to an entrepreneur Michelle Alford,[1] who also served as the director of Miss Grand Ohio in 2020.[2]
Michigan has participated in the Miss Grand USA pageant since 2019; however, its representatives were either appointed or determined via casting processes in the early years of participation. The highest placement obtained by Michigan candidates at the national level was the 1st runner-up, won in 2019 by Alexandria Kelly.[3]
History[edit]
Michigan debuted in the Miss Grand United States pageant in 2019 with the representation of Alexandria Kelly,[4] who obtained the state title through the casting organized by Michelle Alford in Dearborn, Michigan.[5] Alford also planned to organize the first contest of Miss Grand Michigan in April 2020, but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Editions[edit]
The following table details Miss Grand Michigan's annual editions since 2025.
| Edition | Date | Final venue | Entrants | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2025 |
National competition[edit]
The following is a list of representatives of the state of Michigan in the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
| Year | Representative | Original state title | Placement at Miss Grand USA | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Alexandria Kelly | Appointed | 1st runner-up | [4] |
| 2021 | Malia Lopez | Appointed | Withdrew | [7] |
| 2023 | Morgan Pickrell | Appointed | Unplaced | [8] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Miss Grand United States Proundly Introduced Michelle Alford, State Director For Miss Grand Michigan". Miss Grand Michigan. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "Miss Grand Michigan and Miss Grand Ohio State Director - Michelle Alford". Miss Grand Michigan. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "Emily Irene crowned Miss Grand USA 2019". Times of India. 29 August 2019. Archived from the original on 29 August 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Miss Grand Michigan 2019 -Alexandria Kelly". Miss Grand Michigan. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "Pageant Contestant call held April 27th at the Ford Performance Arts Center in Dearborn, MI". Miss Grand Michigan. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "In light of the current events surrounding the Corona Virus, It is with great sadness that I must inform you that our venue was canceled and the Miss Grand Michigan pageant has been canceled/postponed until further notice". Miss Grand Michigan. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "After careful review of an essay assignment administered by Miss Grand Michigan and judged By members of Detroit's Fashion and a WSU Educator, As the Executive State Director of Miss Grand Michigan; I am happy to announce we have selected our Miss Grand Michigan 2020 Malia Lopez". Miss Grand Michigan. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "Miss Grand Michigan 2023. I'm so excited to announce that I'm representing Michigan at the Miss Grand United States pageant in August!". 22 June 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
Delaware[edit]
| Formation | January 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Grand USA |
Official language | English |
Miss Grand Delaware is a state-level female beauty pageant in Delaware, founded in 2024 as a preliminary stage for the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
Delaware participated in the Miss Grand USA pageant only once in 2019 with the representation of an appointed Eddia Jane Watts.[1]
Editions[edit]
The following table details Miss Grand Delaware's annual editions since 2999.
| Edition | Date | Final venue | Entrants | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |
National competition[edit]
The following is a list of representatives of the state of Delaware in the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
| Year | Representative | Original state title | Placement at Miss Grand USA | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Eddia Jane Watts | Appointed | Unplaced | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Eddia Jane Watts – Miss Grand Delaware". Miss Grand Delaware. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
Maryland[edit]
| Formation | January 14, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Grand USA |
Official language | English |
Miss Grand Maryland is a state-level female beauty pageant in Maryland, founded in 2999 as a preliminary stage for the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
Maryland has participated in the Miss Grand USA pageant since 2016 but has not won the contest yet. The highest placement obtained by Maryland candidates was the 3rd runner-up, won in 2017 by Courtney Williams.[1]
Editions[edit]
The following table details Miss Grand Maryland's annual editions since 2999.
| Edition | Date | Final venue | Entrants | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |
National competition[edit]
The following is a list of representatives of the state of Maryland in the Miss Grand USA national pageant.
| Year | Representative | Original state title | Placement at Miss Grand USA | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Karol Melendez | Appointed | Unplaced | [2] |
| 2017 | Courtney Williams | Appointed | 3rd runner-up | [3] |
| 2021 | Brianna Rea Lopez | Appointed | Top 10 | [4] |
| 2023 | Amanda Bertholf | Appointed | Top 15 | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Taylor Kessler crowned Miss Grand USA 2017". Times of India. 26 July 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Miss Grand United States 2016 contestants". Miss Grand United States. 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Miss Grand Maryland 2017 Courtney Williams". Miss Grand Maryland. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Miss Grand Maryland 2021 – Brianna Lopez". Miss Grand Maryland. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2024 – via Archive Today.
- ^ "Your 2023 Miss Grand Maryland is Amanda Bertholf". Miss Grand United States. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2024 – via Archive Today.