Miss Turks and Caicos
| Motto | Glamour, Glitz and Grace |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1979 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Cockburn Town |
| Location | |
Membership |
Miss Universe Miss World Miss Earth |
Official language | English |
President | Olincia Misick |
| Website | Official website |
Miss Turks & Caicos is a national beauty pageant that selects the Turks & Caicos' representative to the Miss Universe pageant.
History
The Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organisation is a company that advances and supports today's women through its Passion for Pageantry with a Purpose. The pageant identified was held in 1979. Miss Turks and Caicos is official national franchise holder of Miss Universe pageant.
As of December 2012, under the direction of Kazz Forbes and the Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) in partnership with the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, the Miss Universe Turks and Caicos franchise has experienced an exciting re-branding. Its aim is to advance and support today's beautiful by nature ladies while promoting passion for pageantry with a purpose.
By creating an environment that is conducive for learning through training, exploring, researching and discovering myriad experiences, the board members challenge contestants to bring out their personal best.
Each experience - be it a physical task, an intellectual assignment or social engagement - seeks to cultivate the passions, self-image, and education that will prepare the contestant to compete on an international stage.
The exhilarating journey to coronation is designed to encourage the pursuit of purpose, promote discipline, and support the strengthening of character.[1]
In 2016 The new organizers of the Miss Turks and Caicos pageant will be seeking to widen the net in order to encourage a broader range of young ladies to enter the pageant. The Miss Turks and Caicos has official handled by Executive producer of Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Pageant Olincia Misick.[2]
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
The winner of Miss Turks and Caicos represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Turks and Caicos | Miss Universe | Placement | Special Awards | Notes |
| 1979 | Constance Lightbourne |  Miss Universe 1980 | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Francis Rigby |  Miss Universe 1981 | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Jacqueline Astwood |  Miss Universe 1982 | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Lolita Ariza | Miss Universe 1983 | Unplaced | Sister of Carmelita Ariza | |
| 1983 | Deborah Lindsley | Miss Universe 1984 | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Miriam Coralita Adams | Miss Universe 1985 | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Barbara Bulah Mae Capron |  Miss Universe 1986 | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Carmelita Ariza |  Miss Universe 1987 | Top 10 | Sister of Lolita Ariza | |
| 1987 | Edna Smith |  Miss Universe 1988 | Unplaced | ||
| 1988 | Sharon Simons |  Miss Universe 1989 | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 1989 | Karen Been | Miss Universe 1990 | Unplaced | ||
| 1990 | Kathy Hawkins | Miss Universe 1991 | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Barbara Johnson |  Miss Universe 1992 | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 1992 | Michelle Mills | Miss Universe 1993 | Unplaced | ||
| 1993 | Eulease Walkin |  Miss Universe 1994 | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Sharleen Grant |  Miss Universe 1995 | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Shaneika Lightbourne | Miss Universe 1996 | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Keisha Delancy | Miss Universe 1997 | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Shantel Stubbs |  Miss Universe 1999 | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Clintina Gibbs |  Miss Universe 2000 | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Shereen Gardiner |  Miss Universe 2001 | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Euwonka Selver | Miss Universe 2002 | Did not compete | Unknown reasons | |
| 2003 | Shamara Ariza |  Miss Universe 2004 | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Weinika Ewing | Miss Universe 2005 | Unplaced | Miss Tourism | Official Award by Thai Culture |
| 2005 | Shavenna Been | Miss Universe 2006 | Unplaced | ||
| 2006 | Saneita Been | Miss Universe 2007 | Unplaced | ||
| 2007 | Angelica Lightbourne[3] |  Miss Universe 2008 | Unplaced | ||
| 2008 | Jewel Selver[4] |  Miss Universe 2009[^] | Withdrew | Due to healthy problems | |
| 2011 | Easher Parker[5] |  Miss Universe 2011 | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Snwazna Adams |  Miss Universe 2013 | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Shanice Williams | Miss Universe 2014 | Unplaced | ||
| 2016 | TBA | Miss Universe 2016 | TBA |
^ Jewel Selver withdrew from Miss Universe 2009 on August 22, less than one day before the live telecast.[6]
Other titles
Representatives at Miss World
Between 1982 and 2004 the Miss Turks and Caicos had been sent the 1st Runner-up or winner of Miss Turks and Caicos at the Miss World pageant. Since 2005, Turks and Caicos did not send the candidate at the pageant.
| Year | Miss Turks and Caicos | Placement | Special Awards |
 1982 |
Lolita Ariza | Unplaced | |
| 1983 |
Cheryl Astwood | Unplaced | |
| 1984 |
Miriam Coralita Adams | Unplaced | |
| 1985 |
Barbara Bulah Mae Capron | Unplaced | |
| 1986 |
Carmelita Ariza | Unplaced | |
| 1987 |
Edna Smith | Unplaced | |
| 1988 |
Doreen Dickenson | Unplaced | |
 2004 |
Beryl Christian Handfield | Unplaced | |
Representatives at Miss Earth
Between 2005 and 2009 the Miss Turks and Caicos had been sent the 1st Runner-up of Miss Turks and Caicos at the Miss Earth pageant. Since 2010, Turks and Caicos did not send the candidate at the pageant.
| Year | Miss Turks and Caicos | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2005 |
Trina Adams | Unplaced | |
| 2006 |
Nicquell Garland | Unplaced | |
| 2007 |
Tameka Teshan Deveaux | Unplaced | |
| 2008 |
Sessilly Pratt | Unplaced | |
| 2009 |
Alison Grace Capron | Unplaced | |