The Miss Navajo title is a special honor given to a young woman from the Navajo Nation. This person serves as a cultural ambassador for the Navajo people. They help share the rich traditions, language, and values of the Navajo Nation with the world. The first Miss Navajo was chosen in 1953. This list shows all the amazing women who have held this important title over the years.
Meet the Miss Navajo Titleholders
The Miss Navajo titleholders are important leaders who represent the Navajo Nation. They work to preserve and promote Navajo culture, language, and traditions. Each year, or sometimes for two years, a new young woman is chosen for this role.
Year |
Miss Navajo |
Home Town |
Age |
Notes |
2021–2022 |
Niagara Rockbridge |
Pinon, AZ |
22 |
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2020–2021 |
Shaandiin P. Parrish |
Kayenta, AZ |
26 |
First two year term under the Office of Miss Navajo Nation |
2019–2020 |
Shaandiin P. Parrish |
Kayenta, AZ |
25 |
First two year term under the Office of Miss Navajo Nation |
2018–2019 |
Autumn J. Montoya |
Torreon, Sandoval County, NM |
21 |
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2017–2018 |
Crystal Littleben |
Round Rock, AZ |
25 |
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2016–2017 |
Ronda Joe |
Rock Point, AZ |
22 |
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2015–2016 |
Alyson Jeri Shirley |
Tolani Lake, AZ |
19 |
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2014–2015 |
McKeon K. Dempsey |
Oak Springs, AZ |
24 |
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2013–2014 |
Natasha Hardy |
Hunters Point, AZ |
24 |
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2012–2013 |
Leandra Thomas |
Steamboat Canyon, AZ |
25 |
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2011–2012 |
Crystalyne Curley |
Fish Point, AZ |
25 |
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2010–2011 |
Winifred Bessie Jumbo |
Two Grey Hills, NM |
22 |
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2009–2010 |
Tashina Nelson |
Round Rock, NM |
19 |
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2008–2009 |
Yolanda Charley |
Chichiltah, NM |
20 |
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2007–2008 |
Jonathea Tso |
Cove, AZ |
25 |
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2006–2007 |
Jocelyn Billy |
Chinle, AZ |
24 |
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2005–2006 |
Rachelle James |
Chinle, AZ |
20 |
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2004–2005 |
Jannalee Atcitty |
Cedar Ridge, AZ |
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2003–2004 |
Marla Billey |
Sanostee, NM |
20 |
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2002–2003 |
Shaunda Mae Tsosie |
Chinle, AZ |
23 |
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2001–2002 |
Jolyana Begay |
Fort Defiance, AZ |
20 |
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2000–2001 |
Karletta Chief |
Black Mesa, AZ |
24 |
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1999–2000 |
Victoria Yazzie |
Kayenta, AZ |
24 |
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1998–1999 |
Sevaleah Begay |
Round Rock, AZ |
20 |
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1997–1998 |
Radmilla Cody |
Grand Falls, AZ |
21 |
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1996–1997 |
Josephine Tracey |
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1995–1996 |
Audra J. Etsitty Platero |
Many Farms, AZ |
19 |
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1994–1995 |
Karen Leuppe |
Kinlichee, AZ |
23 |
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1993–1994 |
Tara Tsosie |
Wheatfields, AZ |
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1992–1993 |
Tina James-Tafoya |
Wheatfields, AZ |
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1991–1992 |
Sharon Watson Murray |
Chinle, AZ |
18 |
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1990–1991 |
Jennifer Jackson Wheeler |
Many Farms, AZ |
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1989–1990 |
Geraldine Gamble |
Tuba City, AZ |
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1988–1989 |
Sophina Shorty Brown |
Chinle, AZ |
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1987–1988 |
Wena Jesus |
Sawmill, AZ |
24 |
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1986–1987 |
Diane Taylor |
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1985–1986 |
Audra Arviso |
Iyanbito, NM |
19 |
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1984–1985 |
Lorene Lewis |
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1983–1984 |
Shirley Paulson |
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1982–1983 |
Sunny Dooley |
Chichiltah, NM |
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1981–1982 |
Dolly Manson Montoya |
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1980–1981 |
Sandra Eriacho |
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1979–1980 |
Freda J. Nells |
Shiprock, NM |
20 |
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1978–1979 |
Bobby Bia |
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1977–1978 |
Marilyn Help Hood |
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1976–1977 |
Rosita Tsosie Holiday |
Dennehoto, AZ |
25 |
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1975–1976 |
Angela Barney Nez |
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1974–1975 |
Gilene Begay |
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1973–1974 |
Delphine Curley Ludlum |
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1972–1973 |
Janet Yazzie Caller |
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1971–1972 |
Genevieve Lee Salt |
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1970–1971 |
Linda Hanove Schweigman |
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1969–1970 |
Rose Ann Bekis Kenneth |
Beclabito, New Mexico |
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1968–1969 |
Rose McCabe Wauneka |
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1967–1968 |
Thelma Pablo Francisco |
Crownpoint, NM |
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1966–1967 |
Sarah Ann Johnson |
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1965–1966 |
Carol Ann Yazzie Showalter |
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1964–1965 |
Sally Ann Zah Joe |
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1963–1964 |
Anna Mae Begay-Fowler |
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1962–1963 |
Emma Joe |
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Miss Traditional Navajo |
1962–1963 |
Rowena Yazzie McCabe |
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Miss Modern Navajo |
1961–1962 |
Lois Haskie Kansaswood |
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Miss Traditional Navajo |
1961–1962 |
Alyse Neundorf |
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Miss Modern Navajo |
1960–1961 |
Bernice Skeet |
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Miss Traditional Navajo |
1960–1961 |
Roseanne Kellywood Bahe |
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Miss Modern Navajo |
1959–1960 |
Elsie Curley Raymond |
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Miss Traditional Navajo |
1959–1960 |
Joy Jean Sells Hanley |
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Miss Modern Navajo |
1958–1959 |
Dorothy Curtis Fixico |
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Miss Traditional Navajo |
1958–1959 |
Vivian Linda Arviso |
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Miss Modern Navajo |
1957–1958 |
Charlotte Lawrence Greenstone |
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She is the only Miss Navajo to hold the title three times. |
1956–1957 |
Emma Louise Anderson |
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Miss Traditional Navajo |
1956–1957 |
Geraldine Morgan Pete |
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Miss Modern Navajo |
1954–1956 |
Charlotte Lawrence Greenstone |
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She is the only Miss Navajo to hold the title three times. |
1953–1954 |
Ida Gail Organick |
Ft. Defiance, AZ |
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1952–1953 |
Beulah Melvin Allen |
Kinlichee, AZ |
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The very first Miss Navajo. |
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