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Our Legacy

Rooted in the Virgin Islands. Ready for the world.

Five decades of queens who have carried the Territory’s name to regional and international stages, and gone on to lead at home.

Milestones

Moments that shaped the crown.

  1. 1975Irene Penn-O’Neal of West End is crowned the first Miss British Virgin Islands.
  2. 1976The BVI begins sending its queen to Miss Universe.
  3. 2013Miss BVI 2012 Sharie De Castro wins Miss Caribbean World in Road Town.
  4. 2021Miss BVI becomes the Territory’s cultural and tourism ambassador.
  5. 2023The Festival Village is named in honour of Irene Penn-O’Neal.
  6. 2026The $80,000 educational scholarship is reinstated as the top prize.

The Archive

Every Miss BVI.

  • 2026Asha A.S. HyndmanReigning queen
  • 2025Donyelle D. HodgeMiss OECS 2026 delegate
  • 2024Adacia R. AdonisAlso Miss BVI International
  • 2023Anika ChristopherMiss OECS 2024 delegate
  • 2022Jareena PennCrowned at a sunset cruise ceremony
  • 2021To be confirmed
  • 2020Shabree Frett
  • 2019Bria Ashley Smith
  • 2018A’yana Keshelle Phillips
  • 2017Khephra Sylvester
  • 2016Erika CrequeBest National Costume Top 12, Miss Universe
  • 2015Adorya Racio Baly
  • 2014Jaynene Jno Lewis
  • 2013Rosanna Chichester
  • 2012Sharie De CastroMiss Caribbean World 2013
  • 2011Abigail HyndmanBest National Costume finalist, Miss Universe
  • 2010Sheroma Hodge
  • 2009Josefina Nunez
  • 2008Maquita Richards
  • 2007Leilani Stevens
  • 2006Shermel Maduro
  • 2005Kirsten Lettsome
  • 2004Sharlita Millington
  • 2003Dian Sanderson
  • 2002Anastasia Tongue
  • 2001Shakima Stoutt
  • 2000Tausha Vanterpool
  • 1999Kamila Smith
  • 1998Kaida Donovan
  • 1997Melinda Penn
  • 1996Linette Smith
  • 1995Elaine Patricia Henry
  • 1994Delia Jon Baptiste
  • 1993Rhonda Hodge
  • 1992Alicia Burke
  • 1991Anne Lennard
  • 1990Jestina Hodge
  • 1989Viola Marguerite Joseph
  • 1988Nelda Felecia Farrington
  • 1987Sandy Michelle Harrigan
  • 1986Shereen Desmona Flax
  • 1985Jennifer Leonora Penn
  • 1984Donna Patricia Frett
  • 1983Anna Maria Joseph
  • 1982Luce Dahlia Hodge
  • 1981Carmen Nibbs
  • 1980Barbara Enola Stevens
  • 1979Eartha Ferdinand
  • 1976Andria Dolores NormanFirst BVI delegate to Miss Universe
  • 1975Irene Penn-O’NealThe first Miss BVI

Have a photo or story of a former queen? Help us complete the archive by contacting the committee.