Miss Globe United States pageant was held in Hyatt Regency Hotel in Herndon, Virginia on September 21st to 24th, where Christina Denny of Washington, D.C. was selected to represent the country and potentially bag the Miss Globe crown for the second time in Beijing, China on November 10 to 18, 2017.
The Highlights
Day 1. The New Crown
The unveiling of the new crown with a matching ring was creatively designed by our very own PageantLIVE CEO Pamela Privette in collaboration with Miss Globe United States National Director, Kyle Ean Haggerty, and created by Elementz by Prerna. The crown's focal point is amethyst which is the Miss Globe symbolic color surrounded by clear stones.
Day 2. Evening Gown photoshoot by AJ Photoz and Vizcaya Swimwear photoshoot
Day 3. A Black-tie affair: The celebration of Life Continues...
We Will Survive Cancer (WWSC) is the official beneficiary of the Miss Globe United States. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to assist families affected by cancer, without financial, or other resources to adequately address their needs. WWSC's assistance includes, but not limited to, child care, arranging family transportation for visitation, managing household finances and family counselling. The Celebration of Life Continues honors survivors of cancer and loved ones lost to cancer.
The event was produced by PageantLIVE CEO Pamela Privette in collaboration with the Founder of We Will Survive Cancer, Gayela Bynum. It was attended by Miss Globe United States state winners, Miss Globe President Albert Xhaferri, families of cancer survivors and whose loved ones have passed away from cancer. There was a fun fashion show modelled by empowered women namely Kimberly Wilde Warfield, Jana Sedlakova, Patricia Peple, Josie Valdez, Tyeast Brown, Susan Young, Shersher Matthew, Consuelo Perez and Maria; bringing enlightenment in the atmosphere from this devastating disease. There was also an auction where the items were presented by the Miss Globe United States state winners.
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| The Influencer Models |
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| The Influencer models with EILiveTV Hung Viet Trinh and Chintana Vann |
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| Honored guests who are the families and friends of those affected with cancer |
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| Franz Orban and Lisa Opie |
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| Joyce Cortez and Pamela Privette |
The Director's Ball and Preliminary Award Ceremony
The second part of the Black-tie affair was the celebration of National Director Kyle Ean Haggerty's 50th birthday and awarding of the Preliminary winners.
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| Kyle Ean Haggerty |
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| Birdy Haggerty |
Preliminary Award Winners
The only award that was carried over to advanced in Top 15 was the Interview preliminary winners.
Best Interview
Emerald Group - North Carolina, Alexis Drury
Sapphire Group - California, Candice Cruz
Best Evening Wear
Diamond Group - Washington, D.C., Christina Denny
Emerald Group - Florida, Jade Richardson
Sapphire Group - California, Candice Cruz
Best Swimwear
Diamond Group - Arizona, Deanna Decker
Emerald Group - Florida, Jade Richardson
Sapphire Group - Michigan, Tamika Vantifflin
Best Performance
Diamond Group - Arizona, Deanna Decker
Emerald Group - Florida, Jade Richardson
Sapphire Group - Mississippi, Ahdis Beruk
Finals and Crowning of Miss Globe United States 2017
Top 15
Miss Arkansas got the lucky card when she was picked on a draw by the reigning Miss Globe, Mary Ryelle Espiritu.
L-R: North Carolina, Alexis Drury; Califonia, Candice Cruz; Michigan, Tamika Vantifflin; Arkansas, Jennifer Wright; Massachusetts, Brittanny Bearden; Minnesota, Mandy Faye; Colorado, Logan Torres; D.C., Christina Denny; Florida, Jade Richardson; Arizona, Deanna Decker; Maine, Patricia Lyons; Texas, Lakesha Clark; Oklahoma, Natalie Camille Miller; Mississippi, Ahdis Beruk; Indiana, Brionna Middlebrooks
Top 6
L-R: Minnesota, Mandy Faye; Colorado, Logan Torres; D.C., Christina Denny; Florida, Jade Richardson; Arizona, Deanna Decker; Maine, Patricia Lyons
Non-finalists Awards
Interview
Arkansas, Jennifer Wright
Nevada, Bianca Gaden
Evening gown
Illinois, Katrina Jones
Swimwear
1 South Carolina, Gabriella Bryce
2 Alabama, Ashley Wright
Self-expression
Wyoming, Morgan Weaver
Alabama, Ashley Wright
World Championship Of Performing Arts Scholarship
Florida, Jade Richardson
Vizcaya Swimwear Winner (Photo courtesy by Vizcaya Swimwear owner Franz Orban)
Minnesota, Mandy Faye
Top 5 Finalists
L-R: Florida, Jade Richardson; Minnesota, Mandy Faye; Maine, Patricia Lyons; Colorado - Logan Torres; and D.C., Christina Denny
Crowning Moment
Special Appearance by Miss Universe Guyana, Rafaiya Husain.
Fifth Runner-up - Arizona, Deanna Decker
Fourth Runner-up - Maine, Patricia Lyons
Third Runner-up - Minnesota, Mandy Faye
Second Runner-up - Colorado, Logan Torres
First Runner-up - Florida, Jade Richardson
Congratulations Christina Denny - Miss Globe United States 2017! Good luck in China!
By: Joyce Cortez
Disclamier: Photos are provided by Miss Globe United States official photographers and sponsors, AJ Photoz, Benjamin Huynh and Vizcaya Swimwear.
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