Miss Massachusetts World facts for kids
The Miss Massachusetts World competition is a special event where young women from Massachusetts compete to represent their state in the Miss World America pageant. The winner of Miss World America then gets to compete in the international Miss World competition!
The current Miss Massachusetts World is Devon Viola.
| Formation | 1951 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Wellesley |
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Membership
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Miss World America (1951–present) |
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Official language
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English |
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State Director
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Miss World America Organization |
| Website | Official Website: http://www.missworldmassachusetts.org/ |
What is Miss World America?
The Miss World America pageant is a competition that chooses the person who will represent the United States at the worldwide Miss World pageant. Miss World is one of the oldest and biggest international competitions of its kind. It focuses on "Beauty with a Purpose," meaning contestants also show how they help their communities.
How the Competition Works
In the Miss Massachusetts World competition, contestants are judged on different things. This includes interviews where they share their ideas and goals. They also show off their talents, like singing or dancing. A big part of the competition is showing how they want to make a positive difference in the world.
Notable Winners from Massachusetts
Over the years, many talented young women have represented Massachusetts. Some have achieved great success at the national Miss World America pageant.
| Year | Name | Hometown | Placement at Miss World America | Special awards at Miss World America | Notes |
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| 2024 | Devon Viola | Current Miss Massachusetts World. | |||
| 2023 | Caroline Cooney | Mansfield | Top Finalist | Fitness Winner | |
| 2020 | Alissa Musto | Rehoboth | Top 5 | Beauty with a Purpose Winner, Talent Winner | She was also Miss Massachusetts in 2016. |
| 2019 | Rachel Miller | Dracut | 3rd Runner-Up | ||
| 2015 | Maude Gorman | Hingham | Top 12 | Beauty with a Purpose | She also competed in 2016. |
| 2014 | Renata De Carvalho | Top 10 | This year, the competition was called Miss Massachusetts United States. | ||
| 1993 | Maribeth Brown | Holliston | Miss World America 1993 | She won the national title and competed at Miss World 1993. | |
| 1992 | Laura Wheeler | Framingham | Top 10 | She was also Miss Massachusetts USA in 1991. | |
| 1980 | Nerine Kidd | 2nd Runner-Up | |||
| 1978 | Debra Sue Maurice | New York City, NY | 1st Runner-Up | She later became Miss New York USA in 1980. | |
| 1975 | Mona Jean Tessier | Springfield | 3rd Runner-Up | ||
| 1971 | Colette C. Nourey | Boston | Miss Congeniality | This award is for being friendly and kind. | |
| 1965 | Elaine F. Nash | 1st Runner-Up | |||
| 1963 | Marion E. Sarristo | Top 15 | |||
| 1963 | Nancy Joan Brackett | Boston | Top 15 | She later became Miss Massachusetts USA in 1966. | |
| 1962 | Mary Marble | Top 15 | |||
| 1957 | Sandra Ramsey | Haverhill | Top 15 | This year, the competition was called Miss Massachusetts USA. |
