Miss Grand USA

Not to be confused with Miss America, Miss USA, United States representatives at Miss World, Miss U.S. International, Miss Earth USA, or Miss Supranational USA.
Miss Grand United States of America
FormationMay 28, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-05-28)
FounderChantel Martínez
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersChicago
Location
Membership
Miss Grand International
Official language
English
National Director
Rachel Slawson
Parent organization
Protagonist Live LLC. (2024-2026)
WebsiteOfficial Website
Miss Grand USA licensee timeline
Miss Earth USA

Miss Grand USA, also referred to as Miss Grand United States of America, is an annual female beauty pageant in the United States, founded in 2016 by a Dominican-American businessperson, Chantel Martínez,[1] aiming to select the country representative for Miss Grand International,[2][3] which is an annual international beauty pageant promoting World Peace and against all kinds of conflicts.[4][5]

The Miss Grand USA organization has been franchising the state competitions to individual organizers since 2016,[1] which in some cases are responsible for more than one state.[6][7] Each U.S. state must choose a candidate who competes at the national Miss Grand USA pageant, however, delegates may be appointed state or regional titles if a state pageant is not offered in their area.[2][8]

The United States holds a record of 4 placements at Miss Grand International, the highest position was first place, won in 2020 by Abena Appiah of New York,[9][10] followed by the third and fourth runners-up by Sthephanie Miranda and Michelle León in 2023 and 2016, respectively.[11]

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  4. ^ Earl D.C. Bracamonte (28 March 2021). "Miss USA is first Black contender to win Miss Grand International crown". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  5. ^ วรรษมน ไตรยศักดา (28 March 2021). "อัลเบน่า แอพเพีย มิสแกรนด์สหรัฐอเมริกา คว้ามงกุฎ Miss Grand International 2020". The Standard (Thailand) [th] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  6. ^ José Ángel Manaiza Jr. (2 December 2019). "From South Sudan to the USA: The Journey of Eyga Mojus". Medium. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Meet Eyga Mojus of Miss Mojus Production in City Heights". Sdvoyager.com. 1 June 2020. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
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