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Mrs Great Britain
www.mrsgreatbritain.co.uk
Current Winner:
»Veena Warmann
International Contest:
»None
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Mrs Great Britain is the UK's first beauty contest for married, divorced or widowed women. It is run by Mrs England winner, Veena Warmann and her husband, and has been developed to promote today's married/divorced or widowed women, their accomplishments, and their commitment to family and marriage. Where in other contests, yong women are disqualified or not permitted to enter for being married or having children, this contest celebrates the family unit, the miracle of birth and celebrate the outstanding success a woman has achieved as a wife, mother, friend and community leader. Around the world women are finding this system to be the opportunity to work with their husband and family to become positive role models. Being the first contest of it's kind, Mrs Great Britain opens doors for married/divorced and widowed women around the UK. As well as the glitz and glamour of the pageant, they are offering the women/contestants a chance to take a few days out for themselves to be pampered and appreciated and to make new friendships.
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Miss Beauty Queen
www.miss-beautyqueen.com
Current Winner:
»Jamie Lee
International Contest:
»Miss International
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Held for the first time in 2008, the national final for the selection of a UK candidate to attend Miss International is finally here! Miss Beauty Queen winner Jamie Lee says, “It was a fantastic day, I met some lovely girls who were very supportive and genuinely pleased of my winning. OK magazine were there and MTV… I look forward to my year as Miss Beauty Queen and representing Britain in Chicago”. The entry age is the widest of any UK pageant, being 19 to 29, so the more mature contestants who narrowly miss out in other UK pageants get their chance to shine in this one. There is also a Teen and Mrs version of this pageant, so it’s very versatile and not restricted to just ‘Miss’ contestants - which is good news for those younger entrants, or those married and with children. |
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Miss Beauty UK
www.missbeautyuk.com
Current Winner:
»None
International Contest:
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Another new contest for 2009, Miss Beauty UK’s motto is ‘The spirit of beauty in all shapes and sizes’ and as a result the age range for this contest is 18–29. The prizes promised for the 2009 national final are good and include the largest cash prize in the country: £25,000 going to the first place winner! Other prizes include a two week holiday for two, a modelling contract, personal website, a study course of the winner’s choice, 1 year’s gym membership and VIP treatment at various clubs. Not much is known about this contest yet, or the organiser Rupa Kanabar, so feedback is very welcome. |
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Miss British Isles
www.missbritishisles.com
Current Winner:
»Nicola Moriarty
International Contest:
»None
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Highly recommended by ALBA and definitely worth entering if you’re just starting out and want to gain some experience on the UK pageant circuit. Entry fee is a cheap £250, however the winner does not attend an international contest. On a more positive note, previous winners have always commented that they were treated well and got modelling work out of winning the title, and the prizes are good, which include: £1000 cash, a European holiday, a £1500 model portfolio, clothing, a personal website, and representation by a model agency. There is also a teen version of Miss British Isles. A good all-round pageant. |
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Miss Earth UK
www.missearthuk.co.uk
Current Winners:
»Claire Cooper (England), Aime Gormley (Ireland), Jenna Pollock (Scotland), Sarah Fleming (Wales)
International Contest:
»Miss Earth
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According to the website, Miss Earth UK winners are “informed, goal-oriented and committed to playing a part in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations.” 2005 was the first time the UK had held an official contest for Miss Earth UK. Prior to that, winners were chosen through a photo contest and attended as, and when available. The new organisers, who have held the franchise since 2006, have a new website and seem to be attracting lots of new entrants. Age range is 17–26. Well worth entering because if you win you get to go to Miss Earth, one of the big five, which is the experience of a lifetime! |
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Miss Elegant UK
www.misselegantuk.co.uk
Current Winners:
»None
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This contest is another new beauty competition for 2009 and is open to all ladies regardless of colour, race or nationality. It has a great spirit to it and as long as u are elegant and beautiful, you are welcomed. The national final is pencilled in for April 2009, and the organisers are looking to find a girl who represents elegance, from whatever race she is from. First prize prizes include: £1000.00 cash, a modelling contract, a photo shoot, luxury spa package, ambassador status and the chance to grace the cover of a 2009 magazine. As this is a new contest for 2009, UK Beauties welcomes any feedback regarding this contest and it’s organisers. |
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Miss Euroregion UK
www.misseuroregion.moonfruit.com
Current Winner:
»Team England, Team Ireland, Team Scotland and Team Wales
International Contest:
»Miss Euroregion
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Another not particularly well – known contest, but again, definitely worth entering for experience. With a younger age range of 16 – 24, contestants can start their pageant career early through this contest. The prizes are good and the competition always seems to be fairly run, with each country selecting a team of 6 girls to attend the international contest in Europe. The English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams always seem to do fairly well, with the current European winner being from Wales. |
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Face For England
www.faceforengland.com
Current Winner:
»None
International Contest:
»None
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A brand new contest for 2008, run by former beauty queen Lucie Hide. The contest is open to both men and women, which makes it more appealing than most. Face for England is definitely a good contest to enter if you’re looking to get into modelling rather than just being a beauty queen (or guy), with the winners securing modelling contracts and promotional work throughout the year. The winner does not go to an international contest, however the free entry applications, no age limit and the £20,000 worth of great prizes definitely make this contest a favourite of UK BEAUTIES! |
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Miss England
www.missengland.info
New Winner:
»Laura Coleman
International Contest:
»Miss World
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With a flashy new website for 2008, the Miss England contest has always received mixed reviews. Age range until recent years was 17–25, which has now changed to a maximum age of 24 – leaving a lot of girls excluded. Aside from that, contestants do gain maximum publicity from being in the national final, and for the first time, 2008 introduced a cash prize of £5000, plus a good selection of sponsored prizes which include: a holiday for two, hair extensions, a gym membership, teeth whitening, and a wardrobe for Miss World. We have received mixed reviews about Miss England, as certain girls do seem to make it to the final who have a story to tell - this year there was an ex - army servicewoman who had fought in Iraq and 1st runner up Chloe was the first size 16 girl to make the Miss England final. Due to the mixed feedback, this contest would have a lower star rating, were it not for the fact that the winner attends Miss World!
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Miss Galaxy UK
www.galaxypageantsuk.com
New Winner:
»Samantha Houghton
International Contest:
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The Miss Galaxy motto is: 'Emphasizing beauty, style and cultural appreciation, the Galaxy International Pageant is a personal development opportunity for women of all nations.’ The winner of Miss United Kingdom Galaxy 2009 will be flown to Florida in July 2009 to compete in the world famous Miss Galaxy International pageant. The final covers England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and focuses on the beauty and poise of each contestant: a proper old – school pageant and definitely a top one to enter if you’re looking to do things by the book, but still great fun! Competing in Miss Galaxy International is a fun filled experience which involves many amazing photo shoots, pyjama diva parties, and the chance to win the Miss Galaxy International crown!!! The prizes include: a selection of evening dresses from www.promgirl.net, hair extensions, and a day of hair and beauty treatments, with more to be added. Age range for this contest is 18 – 29.
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Miss Teen Galaxy UK
www.galaxypageantsuk.com
New Winner:
»Holly McCarthy
International Contest:
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Age range for this Teen contest is 13 – 18, and is run at the same time as its’ sister pageant, Miss Galaxy UK. Competing in Miss Teen Galaxy International is a fun filled experience which involves many amazing photo shoots, pyjama diva parties, and the chance to win the Miss Teen Galaxy International crown!!! Another great Teen contest, which is well run and a great contest to gain experience in, for those younger girls wanting to compete in the bigger contests as they grow up. Prizes are pretty similar to the prizes in the Miss Galaxy UK pageant…Watch this space! |
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Miss Great Britain
www.missgreatbritain.co.uk
Current Winner:
»Gemma Garrett
International Contest:
»None
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A contest that has not escaped controversy; The Miss Great Britain franchise has exchanged hands so many times it is difficult to keep track of who owns it. However the new owners of the franchise for 2009 are Neon Management, who represent Callum Best and some Big Brother stars among others. Owner Dave Reed looks set to pull off an amazing show this year, with a brand new look to bring the contest into the 21st century and the press and contestants eagerly awaiting the selection of this year’s finalists! Watch this space! |
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Miss Hawaiian Tropic GB
no website
Current Winner:
»none
International Contest:
»Miss Hawaiian Tropic International
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UK BEAUTIES does not have any further information on this contest at present. |
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Miss Intercontinental GB
www.missintercontinental.co.uk
Current Winner:
»Sophie Anderton
International Contest:
»Miss Intercontinental
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Miss Model of the World UK
www.funkysecrets.com
Current Winner:
»England: Miss Angele Flukes
Scotland: Miss Reem Al-Nawassri
Wales: Miss Danielle Finnigan
International Contest:
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This contest is the UK’s entry to Miss Model of the World, and last year’s 2008 was the first in 10 years. The international pageant has been running since 1988, however the UK hadn’t entered since 1998 as the previous UK director did not play an active role. Age range for this pageant is 17 – 25. In 2008 Ashley Mckeever and Natalie Boyle took over the UK directorship. Both Natalie and Ashley are former beauty queens, and like UK founder Hannah McCuaig, know the pitfalls of the industry as they too have experienced them first hand. In the 2008 national final, all results were made visible to contestants to ensure them that there was no "fixing" going on and the directors want to ensure that the contest is run fairly.
Girls are selected from the regional finals and have to pay a £75 entry fee, which is one of the cheapest in 2009. One winner is selected from each country (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) to represent their country’s at Miss Model of the World.
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Model of the Year
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Current Winner:
»Jade Priestly
International Contest:
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Model of the Year was set up by Page 3 girl turned actress Kerri Parker, giving new models a chance to be seen in the industry, and make a name for themselves. This is very much a glamour rather than a beauty contest. The 2009 rounds are being judges by celebrities such as Big Brother winner Rachel Rice and other well known names in the industry, to go to the grand final in November 2009. Prizes include: £1200 hair salon vouchers by celeb stylist Max Giamello, over £1000 worth of portfolio, airbrushing and design services, a £1000 website, a holiday and photo shoot in Marbella with Kerri, £200 House of Fraser vouchers and goodies, £200 lingerie vouchers, a £500 latest Blackberry handset, gym membership, beauty goodies, clothes, vouchers for restaurants, £500 platinum memberships to Mercy Nightclub, and lots of other goodies! Entry age is 16-30 and contestants are free to be married and have children. It is free to enter and requires NO sponsorship, which is fantastic! |
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Miss Northern Ireland
www.missnorthernireland.co.uk
Current Winner:
»Judith Wilson
International Contest:
»Miss World
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Age range for Miss Northern Ireland is 17–24. The prizes are great in this contest, as is definitely the best contest to enter if you live in Ireland. The prizes include a car, £2000 spending money and shopping vouchers, a spa holiday, designer eveningwear, a year’s supply of shoes, beauty and hairdressing treatments, and of course, the opportunity to attend Miss World. |
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Nuts Boardmasters Babes
Current Winner:
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International Contest:
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If you’re after a glamour modelling career, then this is the contest for you! The winner appears on the front cover of Nuts Magazine, and if you don’t mind strutting your stuff on stage at the Boardmasters in Newquay during the summer months, or being on the cover of lads magazines, then go for it! Not championed towards the high end of the ‘classy’ scale, but everyone is different, and this contest is definitely more aimed at those wanting to enter the glamour, rather than the fashion end of modelling. |
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Miss Scotland
www.scottish-sun.co.uk/missscotland
Current Winner:
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International Contest:
»Miss World
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With the winner bagging a cool £10,000 prize money, Miss Scotland is definitely another UK BEAUTIES favourite! The Scottish Sun has promoted Miss Scotland contest well in recent years, making it’s winners famous, which has led to it becoming Scotland’s premiere beauty pageant. Age range, as per the other Miss World national finals, is 17–24. If you live north of the border, Miss Scotland is definitely worth entering. Almost all Miss Scotland entrants have commented that it’s fairly run, the prizes are great, and all finalists appear in the Scottish Sun, which is a great way to kick – start your modelling career. The best national UK heat for Miss World, gets a UK BEAUTIES 5 Star rating! |
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Miss Student UK
www.missstudent.com
Current Winner:
»Katie Archer
International Contest:
»None
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Despite the fact the winner of Mr and Miss Student do not go to a international contests, Miss Student UK still get a UK BEAUTIES 5 Star rating, due to the £10,000 prize money if you win, a European holiday for two, a photo shoot with a top modelling agency and numerous other fabulous prizes! Entry is only possible if you are currently attending a UK university, however there is no age limit, the regional heats are great fun and the national final is a blast, as current winner Katie says ‘Its not all about beauty, it’s about going up onstage, having a laugh and making lots of friends.’ The concept behind Miss Student is “More Than Just A Pretty Face” which sets it apart from a traditional Beauty Pageant. The organisers are looking to find the most popular, dynamic and determined students of the academic year. They are looking for all the good qualities, plus their commitment to helping others and their ability to be a role model – portraying their ‘crazy’ student side combined with an ambition to be the best they can. Oh yes, and the organisers are lovely. A real 21st century beauty pageant and a UK BEAUTIES favourite! |
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Miss UK Face of Fashion
www.modelinc.co.uk
Current Winner:
»Elle Ruewell (Dec 08) & Shelleyann Torch (Jan 09)
International Contest:
»None
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2009 will be the first time this contest has run in the UK. The contest aims to find a professional fashion and marketing model, and the age range for this competition is 15 – 25 and Sponsors include Toni & Guy and The Casting Suite, which so far look good, however text voting is what will get you through to the regional finals, which some contestants find difficult. We have not heard much more than what is displayed on the website so any feedback about this contest is welcome, however there are high hopes for this competition in 2009! |
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Miss Universe GB
www.missuniversegb.co.uk
Current Winner:
»Clair Cooper
International Contest:
»Miss Universe
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Now in it's second year, Miss Universe UK has now become Miss Universe GB, as to avoid any confusion with Miss UK, which is owned by Julia Morley. 2009's new winner Clair Cooper was crowned at the ICC in Birmingham on 3rd May 2009. The contest also raised over £32,000 for charity, the highest of any UK pageant this year so far! The winner’s package, aside from the fact you go to Miss Universe, is appealing: A wardrobe of evening gowns for Miss Universe from sponsors Dress.Stop.com; shoes from Alla Moda; a luxury holiday for two; and a series of ambassadorial overseas visits with The Joshua Foundation including a month in Australia, a trip to Lapland, and a fact-finding mission to Mongolia; along with meeting Mr Donald Trump himself, at Miss Universe 2008. This contest has now opened it's doors to allow contestants who have wonand placed in other UK contests to enter. The sponsorship fee has also been dropped to £500.00. |
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Miss Wales
www.misswales.co.uk
New Winner:
»Chloe-Beth Morgan
International Contest:
»Miss World
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Run by the organisers of Miss Universe UK, this contest remains well run. Age range is 17–24. On a more positive note, the prizes are great, and the winner gets a modelling contract and goes to Miss World. Miss Wales is one of the country’s longest running contests, with the organisers offering most contestants good exposure from being in the national final, and the winner inevitably gets well known, with several previous titleholders forging successful modelling and TV careers from winning the national final. |
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UK Glamour Girl of the Year -
"Be Glam 4 Charity!"
www.glamourgirloftheyear.org
New Winner:
»none
International Contest:
»2010
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Run by ALBA Model Info and searches for the next 2010 charity calendar girls. The website celebrates a positive image of women and glamour (nudity NOT required). Free entry as this is a fun charity challenge supporting 12 UK charities with over £10,000 worth of prizes. Entries must be over 18 and will not be disqualified if married, have had children, or posed topless - entry has no upper age limit or upper size restriction! |
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UK Model of the Year
www.ukmodeloftheyear.com
New Winner:
»Amanda Ball
International Contest:
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Run by the organisers of Miss British Isles, this contest is aimed at those young women wanting to enter fashion modelling rather than the world of beauty pageants. The minimum entry age is 18 years and there is no upper age limit, which makes it one of the easily accessible contests on the UK pageant circuit. The total prize package for the winner starts at £5,000.00 which is enough to get you started in the world of modelling. As is it’s sister contest, UK Model of the Year is also promoted by ALBA, the model industry watchdog, which gives it a good edge over others. |
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UK Teen Model of the Year
www.ukmodeloftheyear.com
New Winner:
»Amy Jackson
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This contest is the Teen version of the UK Model of the Year contest and is open to girls aged 13 to 17. Usually held at the same time and in the same location that UK Model of the Year is held, this contest is great as you can be married and have children, which does not rule out young mums or those wanting to make a start in modelling after having children young. The prizes again, comprise of a £5,000.00 winner’s package which includes a photo shoot with a top photographer, a professional website, and various other bits and bobs. One of the best Teen contests in the UK! |
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Teen Queen UK
www.teenqueenuk.com
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The UK's first teen beauty pageant was launched in September 2006, and this pageant is the result! If you are between thye ages of 13 and 19, then this teen contest may be for you: The prizes are good and include a model contract, a laptop, clothes and cosmetics, aswell as the chance to represent the UK at a teen international. The website is fresh and funky, and gives young models basic advice, including tips on performing at castings, diet, and hair and skincare. A good pageant for those girls too young to enter 'Miss' pageants and who want to get started in the industry. |
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