Georgetown. (February 26, 2014) – The ten finalists to vie for the crown of Miss World Guyana (MWG) have been selected.
Georgetown. (February 26, 2014) – The ten finalists to vie for the crown of Miss World Guyana (MWG) have been selected. Jovan Wilson (24), Kellly-Ann Latchman (18), Rebekah London (19), Gericia Francis (22), Ayana Whitehead (18), Tiffany Megnath (21), Rafieya Husain (21), Cherese James (23), Denicia Williams (19), and Atisha Gaskill (19) will compete for the title on Independence Day – May 26, 2014.
During the pageant the contestants will each represent one of the country’s 10 administrative regions. There will be competition in the three pageant areas: the Interview, a Special Skills Competition, and the Grand Coronation Show. The interview is a 12-15 minutes conversation with judges and contestants will be required to prepare resumes/curriculum vitae on the opening job position of Miss World Guyana. The Special Skills Competition will have five specialized segments namely fitness and sports, top model, talent, beach beauty, and humanitarian, which will allow contestants to earn bonus points toward their preliminary scores. The Grand Coronation Show will feature the final talent, swimsuit, and evening wear. Preliminary scores for the interview and special skills competition will be added to the final round.
In preparation for the pageant the contestants will receive training/coaching using the MWG online training resources portal in various areas inclusive of public speaking, etiquette, yoga, image preparation, runway walking, and the like. Training has commenced in some areas.
Participation in MWG 2014 will see contestants being awarded various prizes. The queen’s package is inclusive of a USD$5,000 – $10,000 scholarship for entry into college or for continuation of a degree program for which the candidate presently has a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or more; spending money and wardrobe for the Miss World Contest; magazine spreads and photo shoots; smart phone and/or tablet for international usage; and other enhancement packages inclusive of image, travel, tourism, beauty and care, and business.
The package for the runners-up include vouchers for the purchase of text books; packages from sponsors; and possible representation to other international pageants. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for the special event skills winners: the participant awarded Miss Humanitarian will receive funding for her community service project; the Miss Talent winner will receive coaching in her area of talent; and the Miss Fitness winner will receive one year of free fitness classes inclusive of company endorsements.
MWG 2014 is a platform to enable personal and professional growth of contestants in addition to the promotion of community service, beauty, fitness and talent. Participation in the pageant affords young women the opportunity to raise awareness on issues and causes affecting their communities as they serve as Regional Beauty & Goodwill Ambassadors of our great nation.
For more information on the contestants and the pageant the public can visit the MWG website and our social media pages– www.missworldguyana.com.
About Miss World Guyana The Miss World Guyana pageant commenced in May 1966 and crowned its first Title-holder, Umbilita Van Sluytman, who was also known as the Independence Queen and became Guyana’s first placement and semi-finalist in the Miss World 1966 pageant. The Miss World pageant is the first international pageant that Guyana achieved repeated successes in. As a result, Guyana is known for having one of the longest consecutive placements in the history of the Miss World pageant. On May 26th 2013, Natasha Martindale was awarded the franchise from Miss World Chairwoman & CEO, Julia Morley.
For further information contact:
Guyana:
Colette Hytmiah
Public Relations Coordinator, Miss World Guyana Committee
Telephone: 592-669-8835
E-mail: publicrelations@missworldguyana.com
New York:
Natasha Martindale
Franchise Holder & Chairwoman, Miss World Guyana Management Committee
Telephone: 646-209-4513
E-mail: admin@missworldguyana.gy
Web: www.missworldguyana.com
