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| Formation | May 28, 2016 |
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| Founder | Chantel Martínez |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Chicago |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Grand International |
Official language | English |
National Director | Rachel Slawson |
Parent organization | Protagonist Live LLC. (2024-2026) |
| Website | Official Website |
Miss Grand USA, also referred to as Miss Grand United States of America, is an annual female beauty pageant in the United States, founded in 2016 by a Dominican-American businessperson, Chantel Martínez,[1] aiming to select the country representative for Miss Grand International,[2][3] which is an annual international beauty pageant promoting World Peace and against all kinds of conflicts.[4][5]
The Miss Grand USA organization has been franchising the state competitions to individual organizers since 2016,[1] which in some cases are responsible for more than one state.[6][7] Each U.S. state must choose a candidate who competes at the national Miss Grand USA pageant, however, delegates may be appointed state or regional titles if a state pageant is not offered in their area.[2][8]
The United States holds a record of 4 placements at Miss Grand International, the highest position was first place, won in 2020 by Abena Appiah of New York,[9][10] followed by the third and fourth runners-up by Sthephanie Miranda and Michelle León in 2023 and 2016, respectively.[11]
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