Ms. International (pageant) facts for kids
Pageant logo.
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| Formation | 2010 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Costa Mesa, California |
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Official language
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English |
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Founder
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Susan Jeske |
The Ms. International pageant is a special competition for women aged 26 and older. It is part of the Ms. America Pageant Inc. system. This pageant celebrates women's accomplishments and encourages them to help their communities. They use their "Crown for a Purpose" to inspire volunteer work.
The pageant is connected to Points of Light, a US government agency. Winners who hold national titles receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. This award is given by the President of the United States for their community service.
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History of the Pageant
The Ms. International Pageant was started by Susan Jeske. The very first winner was Amanda Delgado, who became Ms. International 2010.
Past Winners
- Deana Molle' was crowned Ms. International for 2011–12. The event took place on November 7, 2011, in Riverside, California.
- Stacy Smith from Colorado won the title of Ms. International 2013. She was crowned on June 23, 2013, in Costa Mesa, California.
- Riti Chikkerur from Texas became Ms. International 2014–15. She won on August 9, 2014, in Brea, California. Riti was the first Indian-American woman to win this title.
- Deborah Valis-Flynn from South Carolina was crowned Ms. International 2016. Her win happened on August 29, 2015, in Brea, California.
- Nova Kopp from Georgia won Ms. International 2017. She was crowned on September 3, 2016, in Brea, California. Nova was the first Ms. International winner to donate all her prize money, $12,000, to charity. She is a strong supporter of domestic violence awareness.
- Jolyn Farber, representing New York, was crowned Ms. International 2018. This event took place on March 10, 2018, in Long Beach, California.
Ms. America Pageant Corporation
The Ms. America Pageant is a company based in California. This company owns and manages several beauty contests. These include the Ms. International, Ms. America, Ms. America International, and Miss Pacific U.S. pageants. The company's main office is in Costa Mesa, California. Susan Jeske is the CEO, which means she is in charge of the company.
Gallery of Winners
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Ms. International 2017, Nova Kopp
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Ms. International 2016, Deborah Valis-Flynn
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Ms. International 2014–15, Riti Chikkerur
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Ms. International 2013, Stacy Smith
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Ms. International 2011–12, Deana Molle'
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Ms. International 2010, Amanda Delgado
Ms. International Pageant Titleholders
| Year | Winner | State | Notes |
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| 2018 | Jolyn Farber |  New York |
Jolyn focuses on mental health awareness. She was the first lawyer to win the title. |
| 2017 | Nova Kopp |  Georgia (U.S. state) |
She was Mrs. Georgia United States 2016. |
| 2016 | Deborah Valis-Flynn |  South Carolina |
She was Mrs. Alabama International 1997. |
| 2014-15 | Riti Chikkerur |  Texas |
She was the first Indian American to win the title. |
| 2013 | Stacy Smith |  Colorado |
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| 2011-12 | Deana Molle' |  California |
She was Ms. America 2004-05. |
| 2010 | Amanda Delgado | California |
She was Reina Mundial del Banano 2008. |
