Drag pageantry

Drag pageantry is a highly developed form of pageantry for female impersonators and trans women, styled after traditional beauty pageants or beauty contests.

In more recent years, it has also evolved into a highly developed form of pageantry for male impersonators and transmen, modeled in the same style and spirit as female-centered pageantry (see above).

National Pageants in the United States

National drag pageants became enmeshed within the gay community during the 1970s, and have become increasingly prevalent since. The first drag pageants were held in individual gay bars, and discothèques during the post Stonewall era. Drag pageants evolved independently, in the decade subsequent to the first gay Mardi Gras coronations.

Miss Gay America

Main article: Miss Gay America

Mirroring the format of the Miss America contest, the first national gay pageant Miss Gay America (MGA) was held in 1972 at the Watch Your Hat & Coat Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville's first gay dance and show bar. Jerry Peek opened this bar in 1971, and was an instant sensation. Not only with the gay patrons, but also with the straight crowd. Norma Kristie, state representative of Arkansas, was crowned as the winner of the 1973 Miss Gay America Pageant, and in 1975 Norman "Norma Kristie" Jones took ownership of the pageant from Jerry Peek, who founded the Miss Gay America Pageant. Norman Jones would form Norma Kristie, Inc. and operate the pageant and its network of preliminaries for the next 30 years.

In February 2005, the Miss Gay America pageantry system was purchased by Larry Tyger and Terry Eason of L & T Entertainment. Currently, contestants are judged in 5 categories: Male Interview, Solo Talent, Evening Gown, Stage Question & Answer, and Production Talent.

Former titleholders

YEARTITLEHOLDERGIVEN NAMEFIRST ALTERNATECROWNING VENUENOTES
1973Norma Kristie, Miss Gay Arkansas AmericaNorman JonesCharlie BrownWatch Your Hat & Coat Saloon, Nashville, TennesseeRetired From Regular Performances
1974Lady Baronessa, Miss Gay Illinois AmericaCarmel SantiagoRoski FernandezThe Glass Menagery Nightclub, Nashville, TennesseeDeceased, 1992 - *1
1975Shawn Luis, Roski FernandezAtlanta Americana Hotel Ballroom, Atlanta, GeorgiaRetired
1976AShan Covington, Michael AndrewsThe Depository Nightclub, Houston, TexasDecrowned, Deceased - *2
1976BDani Daletto, Miss Gay Michigan AmericaJose MondelanoVapors Nightclub, Hot Springs, ArkansasDeceased, 1989
1977Michael Andrews, Michael AndrolewiczNaomi SimmsThe Old Plantation Nightclub, Houston, TexasDeceased, 1989
1978Jimi Dee, Miss Gay South Regional AmericaHot Chocolate, Miss Gay Texas AmericaMachinist's Hall, St. Louis, MissouriDeceased
1979Rachel Wells, Miss Gay South Regional America, First AlternateJohn GreenwellHot ChocolateFox Theater, Dallas, TexasRetired, 2006 [1]
1980Hot Chocolate, Miss Gay East Coast AmericaLarry EdwardsLady Shawn, Miss Gay Texas AmericaAtlanta Convention Center, Atlanta, GeorgiaLas Vegas Headliner
1981Lady Shawn, Miss Gay East Coast AmericaGenevieve Ryder, Miss Gay Missouri AmericaMasonic Temple, Detroit, MichiganDeceased
1982Jennifer Foxx, Miss Gay North Regional AmericaBobby BrunoFrancesca Wakeland, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas -
1983Francesca Wakeland, Jon MeadowsTasha Kohl, Miss Gay TexasOvens Auditorium, Charlotte, North CarolinaRetired
1984Tasha Kohl, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaJerry FaulknerNaomi Sims, Miss Gay South Regional AmericaOklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OklahomaRetired From Regular Performances
1985Naomi Sims, Miss Gay Tri-States AmericaNewman S. BraudFritz CaponeDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1992
1986Lauren Colby, Miss Gay North Carolina America, First AlternateDiana Black, Miss Gay Great Lakes AmericaIndianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana -
1987Blaze Starr, Miss Gay Tri-States America?Cherry LaneDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TexasRetired
1988Cherry Lane, Miss Gay Tri-States AmericaMichael SmothersRachel MastersFox Theater-Atlanta, GeorgiaRetired
1989Vicki Vincent, Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic States AmericaRoger PiattBrandi Alexander, Miss Gay North Regional AmericaDallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas -
1990Brandi AlexanderRandy FenoliValerie Lohr, Miss Gay Texas AmericaDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TexasRetired
1991Valerie Lohr, Miss Gay South Regional America, First AlternateGary LytleCoco, Miss Gay Texas AmericaDallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas -
1992Tiffany Bonet, Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic States AmericaAsy HendricksLeslie RageMajestic Theater, Dallas, Texas -
1993Leslie Rage, Miss Gay Mid-East AmericaCocoMajestic Theater, Dallas, TexasDeceased
1994Jacqueline DeVaroe, Miss Gay Delta States America, First AlternateDarius CordellRamona LeGer'Majestic Theater, Dallas, TexasRetired
1995-ARamona LeGer', Miss Gay Mid-East AmericaPatti Le Plae Safe, Miss Gay Gulf States AmericaMajestic Theater, Dallas, TexasDeceased, 1995 - *3
1995-BPatti Le Plae Safe, Miss Gay Gulf States AmericaRodd GreyNicole Dubois, Miss Gay Southern EleganceRobinson Center Music Auditorium, Little Rock, Arkansas (During the 1996 Pageant) -
1996Kerri Nichols, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaLauren TaylorRobinson Center Music Auditorium, Little Rock, Arkansas -
1997Lauren Taylor, Miss Gay Texas AmericaDarrell CantuLaken EdwardsOvens Auditorium, Charlotte, North CarolinaRetired
1998Maya Montana, Miss Gay Virginia AmericaLinda CarreroOvens Auditorium, Charlotte, North Carolina -
1999Linda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic AmericaOmar ReyesKirby Colby, Miss Gay West Virginia AmericaAthena Theater, Little Rock, Arkansas -
2000Catia Lee Love, Miss Gay Mid-America AmericaAron HarveyCharity Case, Miss Gay Southern Elegance AmericaLincoln Theater, Washington D.C. -
2001Charity Case, Miss Gay Central States AmericaMark ColemanSabrina WhiteAthena Theater, Little Rock, Arkansas -
2002Sabrina White, Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic AmericaRussell MarcumKitty Bob Aimes, Miss Gay Oklahoma AmericaDallas Convention Center-Dallas, Texas -
2003Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaChris WilliamsJayda Alexander, Miss Gay Louisiana America, First AlternateAthena Theater-Little Rock, Arkansas -
2004Rachael Erikks, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaAlana Steele, Miss Gay Indiana America, First AlternateAthena Theater, Little Rock, Arkansas -
2005Raquel Chevallier, Miss Gay Tri-States AmericaAlina Meletti, Miss Gay Florida, First AlternateAthena Theater, Little Rock, Arkansas -
2006Nicole DuBois, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaTommy DavisCoti Collins, Miss Gay East Coast AmericaCannon Center, Memphis, Tennessee -
2007Luscious, Miss Gay Western States AmericaCoti Collins, Miss Gay North Carolina AmericaCannon Center, Memphis, Tennessee -
2008Mikaila Kay, Miss Gay Western States America, First AlternateJosh BolinLayla Larue, Miss Gay Southern Elegance America, First AlternateHoliday Inn Select Airport Grand Ballroom-Memphis, Tennessee -
2009Victoria DePaula, Miss Gay District of Columbia (D.C.) AmericaCarl GloriosoChantel Reshae, Miss Gay East Coast AmericaMillennium Hotel Grand Ballroom-St. Louis, Missouri -
2010-AAlyssa Edwards, Miss Gay Heartland America, First Alternate[2]Justin JohnsonCoco Montrese, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaMillennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MissouriDecrowned - *4
2010-BCoco Montrese, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaMartin CooperJessica Jade, Miss Gay District of Columbia (D.C.) AmericaThe Grey Fox Nightclub, St. Louis, Missouri -
2011Coti Collins, Miss Gay District of Columbia (D.C.) AmericaDavid LowmanJessica Jade, Miss Gay Mid-East AmericaLifestyles Pavilion Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio*5
2012Kirby Kolby, Miss Gay District of Columbia (D.C.) AmericaMark SmithJessica Jade, Miss Gay Atlantic StatesThe Capitol Theatre at the Riffe Center, Columbus, Ohio -
2013Sally Sparkles, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaMichael SharpBlair Williams, Miss Gay Mid-America, First AlternateThe Sheraton Hotel Ball Room, Columbus, Ohio -
2014Jessica Jade, Miss Gay East Coast America Billy Wilson Blair Williams, Miss Gay D.C. AmericaThe Millennium Hotel Grand Ball Room St. Louis, MO -
2015Blair Williams, Miss Gay Southern States America Todd Mauldin Truly Fabu, Miss Gay Eastern States 1st. AltThe Millennium Maxwell House Ball Room Nashville, TN -

Miss Continental U.S.A.

Main article: Miss Continental

As MGA grew in popularity, many professional female impersonators found they were unable to compete in the pageant due to its prohibition against the use of hormones, silicone injections (below the neck), and/or breast implants. Aside from the prestige of holding a national title, the MGA crown afforded the winner guaranteed show bookings at every state preliminary held during the title year. For the winner, the MGA crown turned what was often local, part-time work into a full-time job. As many transsexual and trans-gender performers used drag shows as a source of income, it was only natural that a pageantry system would evolve to meet their needs.

In 1980, Chicago nightclub promoter Jim Flint, owner of the Baton Show Lounge, filled this void with the creation of the Miss Continental U.S.A. Pageant. Contestants were scored in interview, swim wear, talent, and evening gown; for the finalists, an on stage question. The first Miss Continental was Chili Pepper, who has never had implants. Chili, the first Miss Continental represents female impersonation in its truest form. The Continental Pageantry System became renowned for its "titty girls," or pre-operative transsexual contestants.

List of Former Miss Continental Titleholders:

(All winners were crowned in Chicago, IL)

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATETHIRD ALTERNATEFOURTH ALTERNATEFIFTH ALTERNATENotes
1980Chilli PepperAndrea Necole Dina Jacobs ??N/A
1981Heather Fontaine Tiffany ArieagusAmber RichardsDana Douglas Chena BlackN/A
1982Tiffany ArieagusChena BlackDina JacobsAndrea NecoleCherine AlexanderN/A
1983Chena BlackCherine Alexander?? ?N/A Deceased
1984Cherine Alexander Dina JacobsDawn DupreeCandi StrattonKelly LaurenN/A Deceased
1985Maya DouglasCandi StrattonAlana KelaShanteTissy MaloneN/A
1986Tandi AndrewsDana DouglasGinger GrantShanteAlana KelaN/A Deceased
1987Dana Douglas????N/A
1988Kelly LaurenShanteWhitney CarlisleNikki AdamsAmber RichardsN/A
1989Lakesha LuckyChristina D’AngeloChanel DupreeGinger Valdez Amber RichardsN/A
1990Chanel DupreeLauren MichaelsMonica MunroMimi MarksBobbie BlakeN/A
1991Amber RichardsChena KellyMonica MunroBrandy Lee Karen AlexanderN/A Deceased
1992Mimi MarksC’ezanne BlincoeChristina PagetteSasha Valentino Tasha LongN/A
1993Monica MunroKelly AndersonMichelle MitchellsNatasha MillsTasha LongObsession
1994C’ezanne BlincoeParis FrantzNatasha RichardsAngela CarreraSherri PayneDanielle Hunter
1995Lady Catiria ReyesNatasha RichardsParis FrantzSasha ValentinoJasmine BonetN/A Deceased
1996Paris FrantzTasha LongBasiaDanielle Hunter Tommie RossN/A
1997Tasha LongAshley KruizDanielle HunterAmy DemiloDamieanne DevineN/A
1998Michelle DupreeSilkie MunroSasha ValentinoErica AndrewsArmaniN/A
1999Tommie RossErika NorellMichelle MitchellsKourtney Van Wales Sasha Valentino N/A
2000Danielle HunterErika NorellCandis CayneAmalia BlackTina SparklesN/A
2001Candis CayneYoshiko OshiroRaquell LordSasha ValentinoAmalia BlackErica Andrews
2002Yoshiko OshiroBarbra HerrArmani StevensRaquell LordStasha SanchezN/A
2003Erika NorellFontasia L’AmourStasha SanchezLorna VandoRegine PhillipsN/A
2004Erica AndrewsSasha Valentino Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonBarbra Herr Regine PhillipsN/A Deceased
2005Domanique ShappelleSasha ValentinoAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonJasmine BonetSasha ColbyN/A
2006Victoria LePaigeNecole Luv DupreeRegine PhillipsMokha MontreseJasmine International N/A
2007Necole Luv DupreeArmani StevensAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonLorna Vando Jasmine InternationalN/A
2008TulsiSasha ColbyMokha MontreseShantell DeMarco Melania CortezN/A
2009Armani StevensMokha MontreseNaysha LopezKim Moore Aurora SextonN/A
2010Mokha MontreseSassy DevineFontasia L’AmourAngel CavaliMelina VarelaN/A
2011Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonFontasia L’AmourTiffany HunterStasha SanchezJennifer St. CartierN/A
2012Sasha ColbyFontasia L’AmourKourtney Van WalesStasha Sanchez Queen Bee HoeTiffany Hunter
2013Naysha LopezBrooke Lynn HytesStasha SanchezAurora SextonTiffany HunterShantell DeMarco
2014Brooke Lynn HytesJoan JulianQueen Bee HoeAria B. CassadineRegine PhillipsN/A
2015Winner1st RU2nd RU3rd RU4th RU5th RU

Miss Continental Plus Winners

Miss Continental Elite Winners

Mr. Continental Winners

National Entertainer Of The Year

This contest was created by George Stinson and Ed Lewis, owners of the successful Connection Complex in Louisville, Kentucky. They drew their inspiration from Female Impersonator of the Year, a one-time pageant event held in Houston in 1985, hosted by Ruth Buzzi and Lyle Waggoner, and released as a cable-TV special and home video. The winner of that contest, the late Naomi Sims (Newman Braud), is honored as EOY Emeritus.[3]

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
Emeritus(held 1985)Naomi SimsMichael Andrews Tasha Kohl Deceased
1991Tasha KohlCharity CaseLeslie Rage
1992Amazing GraceCharity CaseAshley KruizDeceased
1993Shayla SimpsonTandi AndrewsTerri Vanessa ColemanDeceased
1994ElectraSweet SavageDanielle Hunter
1995CocoAshley KruizNatasha RichardsDeceased
1996Monica MunroBianca PaigeStephanie Wells
1997Maya DouglasAshley KruizAngel Sheridan
1998Daisy DeadPetalsNecole Luv DupreeAngel Sheridan
1999Stephanie BofillWhitney PaigeRoxie HartDeceased
2000Roxie HartRavenVersage
2001RavenAshley KruizNecole Luv Dupree
2002Necole Luv DupreeVictoria ParkerTamisha Iman
2003Nina DiAngeloWhitney PaigeTamisha Iman
2004Tasha LongCamille Simpson Jordan Kennedy
2005Angelique AliCatia Lee LoveDeeRanged
2006Erica AndrewsDeeRangedMokha MontreseDeceased
2007DeeRangedArmaniKitty Litter
2008Nina WestArmaniDomanique Shappelle
2009Bianca NicoleVanessa DeMornayDeangela Shannon
2010Vanessa DeMornayShangela Laquifa WadleyErika Norell
2011Aurora SextonTrinity TaylorKristina Kelly
2012Mokha MontreseRaquell LordShae Shae LaReese
2013Raquell LordBrooke Lynn HytesAlana Steele
2014Trinity TaylorAlyssa EdwardsEureka O'Hara
2015Winner1st RU2nd RU

Mr. Entertainer of the Year

King Entertainer of the Year

In 2011, after years of pushing from EOY promoters and a final agreement from major sponsor Anheuser Busch, National EOY introduced an MI division. On a preliminary level, the first MI crowned into the EOY system was Joey Paige, who captured the title of Kentucky EOY King at the preliminary pageant in Louisville on July 3, 2011. This was the only EOY MI prelim contest held that year. Michigan EOY also sent a representative to Nationals that year, Spacee Kadett, though Spacee was appointed the title in the state. The remaining contestants for the first EOY King contest entered as open competitors, and such open entry into EOY King competition continues to this day.

In July 2011, after national competition, EOY crowned Spacee Kadett as the first national king in its system. Spacee's victory and reign of outrageous drag helped push drag kinging to a more daring and theatrical level across the US, and set a standard for kings in the EOY system.

NATIONAL TITLEHOLDERS

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Miss Gay USofA

Houston, Texas based MGA promoter Jerry Bird purchased the bankrupt Miss Gay USA pageant from former MGA Jimi Dee in 1985. (Fairfield, Carrie. "Interview with Jerry Bird". Retrieved 2006-08-17.) Within a few years he took the pageant from a small twelve contestant affair to a national showcase with over eighty participants. In 1986, the first Miss Gay USA Naomi Sims crowned Michael Andrews. In the mid-1990s the pageant was renamed Miss Gay USofA after complaints and legal threats from the owner of Miss USA, Donald Trump, who placed a cease and desist order until verbiage could be agreed upon that allowed for both competitions to continue without confusion or discrimination.

There have been a wide range of contestants in the Miss USofA System, and it is interesting to note that many USofA titleholders also count the Miss Gay America crown as accomplishments in female impersonation. These include:

Naomi Sims, Miss Gay USA 1979 (Miss Gay America 1985); Michael Andrews, Miss Gay USA 1986 (Miss Gay America 1977); Jacquelyn DeVaroe, Miss Gay USofA 1997 (Miss Gay America 1994); Lauren Taylor, Miss Gay USofA 1998 (Miss Gay America 1997); Alyssa Edwards, Miss Gay USofA 2006 (Miss Gay America 2010, though Edwards was stripped of the title a few short months after winning the crown); Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay USofA 2010 (Miss Gay America 2003); and, Luscious, Miss Gay USofA 2011 (Miss Gay America 2007).

List of Miss Gay USA, Miss Gay USofA, Miss Gay USofA Classic, Miss Gay USofA At-Large, Miss Gay USofA Newcomer, Mr. Gay USofA, Mr. Gay USofA At-Large, Mister USofA MI, Mister USofA MI Classic and Miss DIVA USofA Titleholders

The following is the list of the winners of the Miss Gay U.S.A. Pageant — then a complete change of ownership — Miss Gay USA winners 1986 through 1994 and Miss Gay USofA winners from 1995 through present:

Miss Gay USofA: http://www.usofa.org

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATETHIRD ALTERNATEFOURTH ALTERNATELOCATIONNotes
1979Naomi SimsMichael AndrewsMiss GAY U.S.A
1980Jahnau Reis (Jahna Steele)Dina Jacobs Roskie Fernandez Sabrina RossMiss GAY U.S.A
1981Dina Jacobs No Contest Held Dina carried over from the previous yearMiss GAY U.S.A
1982Earth KittOdessa BrownVonda DeLayneCrowned at the Austin Country Nightclub – Austin, TXMiss GAY U.S.A
1983Lady Nova BernardMiss GAY U.S.A
1984Lisa King Crowned in Atlanta, GAMiss GAY U.S.A
1985No ContestMiss GAY U.S.A
1986Michael AndrewsTandi AndrewsTommie RossJerry HarperLauren BrachCrowned in Columbia, SCMiss Gay USA
1987Diana HuttonCrowned in Columbia, SCMiss Gay USA
1988Tommie RossNetasha EdwardsCandi StrattonRita RossTina DeVorseCrowned in Indianapolis, INMiss Gay USA
1989Netasha EdwardsCandi StrattonEddie DeeMonica MonroeCarmella Marcella GarciaCrowned in St. Louis, MOMiss Gay USA
1990C’ezanneRita Ross Crowned in Atlanta, GAMiss Gay USA
1991Sable Chanel Crowned in Atlanta, GAMiss Gay USA
1992Tandi AndrewsMahoganyBianca PaigeDenise DarcellSweet SavageCrowned in San Antonio, TXMiss Gay USA
1993Sweet Savage Crowned in San Antonio, TXMiss Gay USA
1994CocoVictoria WestAmber RichardsNatasha RichardsTeryl Lynn Fox Crowned in St. Louis, MO Miss Gay USA
1995Maya DouglasNatasha RichardsVictoria WestCoti CollinsJamie HunterCrowned in the Masonic Theater – Dayton, OH Miss Gay USofA
1996Natasha Richards Crowned in the Dallas Grand Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
1997Jacqulyn DeVaroeCrowned in the Dallas Grand Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
1998Lauren Taylor Crowned in the Dallas Grand Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
1999Erica AndrewsWhitney Paige Crowned in the Dallas Grand Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2000Chevelle BrooksWhitney PaigeMichelle Dupree Cherry PieCrowned in the Dallas Grand Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2001Erika Norell Crowned in the Dallas Merchandise Mart in Dallas, TX
2002Alexis Gabrielle Sherrington Crowned in the Adams Mark Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2003Raquell Lord Crowned in the Adams Mark Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2004Layla LaRueTamisha Iman Crowned in the Adams Mark Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2005Tamisha Iman Crowned in the Adams Mark Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2006Alyssa Edwards Crowned in the Adams Mark Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2007Asia O’HaraCrowned in the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2008Kara Young-RossCrowned in the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2009Stasha SanchezCrowned in the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2010Dominique SanchezCrowned at the Lakewood Theater – Dallas, TX
2011LusciousCrowned at the House of Blues – Dallas, TX
2012Lawanda JacksonMargeaux PowellNina DiAngeloAlexis MateoSunny Dee-LiteCrowned at the Palladium Ballroom – Dallas, TX
2013Shae Shae LaReeseAlexis MateoNaomi St. JamesSasha LaurenCoti CollinsCrowned at the Palladium Ballroom – Dalla, TX
2014Jenna SkyyNecole Luv DupreeVictoria LePaigeMokha MontresePorsche ParisCrowned at the South Side Ballroom - Dallas, TX
2015

Miss Gay USofA At Large: http://www.gayusofaatlarge.com

  • 1989 - Carmella Marcella Garcia
  • 1990 - Denise Russell
  • 1991 - Jeana Jones
  • 1992 - Nancy Newton
  • 1993 - Jaqueline St. James - Crowned at Club Cabaret in Hickory, NC
  • 1994 - Maxi Houston (Deceased)
  • 1995 - Chelsea Pearl - Crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 1996 - Stacey Holliday
  • 1997 - Whitney Paige - Crowned at Club Cabaret in Hickory, NC - Deceased
  • 1998 - Dena Cass
  • 1999 - Victoria LePaige - Crowned in Indianapolis, IN
  • 2000 - Kofi - Crowned in Houston, TX
  • 2001 - Niesha Dupree- Crowned at Club Odyssey in Winston-Salem, NC
  • 2002 - Alicia Markstone
  • 2003 - Kelexis Davenport
  • 2004 - Kitty Litter
  • 2005 - Raven St. James - Crowned at The Rose Room (Village Station) in Dallas, TX
  • 2006 - Kathryn York - Crowned at Inergy in Houston, TX
  • 2007 - Mahogany Knight - Crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2008 - Tajma Hall - Crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX - Deceased
  • 2009 - April Reign - Crowned at Talbott Street in Indianapolis, IN
  • 2010 - Tahjee Iman - Crowned at The Honey Pot in Tampa, FL
  • 2011 - Desiree Demornay - Crowned at the Honey Pot in Tampa, FL
  • 2012 - Dorae Saunders - Crowned at The Parliament House in Orlando, FL
  • 2013 - Angelica Sanchez - Crowned at The Parliament House in Orlando, FL
  • 2014 - Danielle DeLong - Crowned at The Parliament House in Orlando, FL
  • 2015 -

Miss Gay USofA Classic: http://www.usofa.org

  • 2003 - Tina Devore - from Atlanta, GA - Emeritus
  • 2004 - Ginger Manchester - from Ft. Wayne, IN - crowned in St. Louis, MO
  • 2005 - Latoya Bacall - from Lexington, KY - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2006 - Chelsea Pearl - from Lexington, KY - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2007 - Anita Mann - from Springfield, IL - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2008 - Shae Shae LaReese - from Laguna Beach, CA - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2009 - Lawanda Jackson - from Houston, TX - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2010 - Whitney Paige - from Little Rock, AR - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX - Deceased
  • 2011 - Catia Lee Love - from Tulsa, OK - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2012 - Layla LaRue - from Dallas/San Antonio, TX - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2013 - Amy DeMilo - from Tampa, FL - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2014 - Chevelle Brooks - from Orlando, FL - crowned at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2015 -

Miss Gay USofA Newcomer: http://www.missgayusofanewcomer.com

  • 2010 - Phalon M. Steele - crowned at Talbott Street in Indianapolis, IN
  • 2011 - Arianna Evans - crowned at the Honey Pot in Tampa, FL
  • 2012 - Ka`aliyah McKim Diamond - crowned at Angles Events Center in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2013 - Tonica E. Cavalli - crowned at Angles Events Center in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2014 - Kira Daniels - crowned at the Park Inn Champagne Ballroom in Dallas, TX
  • 2015 - Winner

Mr. Gay USofA: http://www.mrgayusofa.com

  • 2008 - Ram Crawford - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2009 - Simba Hall - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2010 - David "Freklz" Hunter - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2011 - GQ - crowned in Houston, TX
  • 2012 - Rasean Montrese - crowned in Houston, TX
  • 2013 - Christopher Iman - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2014 - Jeffrey Kelly - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2015 -

Mr. Gay USofA At-Large: http://www.mrgayusofaatlarge.com

  • 2008 - Samson - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2009 - Seymour Chilton - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2010 - Ty Juan Jones - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2011 - Felix "Big Fee" Correa - crowned in Houston, TX
  • 2012 - Nikko Andrews - crowned in Houston, TX
  • 2013 - O'Dey D. Brooks - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2014 - Zayer - crowned in San Antonio, TX
  • 2015 -

Mister USofA MI: http://www.misterusofami.com

  • 2008 - Xander Kinidy - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2009 - Richard Cranium - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2010 - Amedeus K. York - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2011 - Jordan Allen - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2012 - Damian Matrix - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2013 - Will Ryder - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK (resigned)
  • 2013 - Ivory Onyx - replaced Will Ryder after resignation
  • 2014 - Eazy Love - crowned in Nashville, TN
  • 2015 - Papa Cherry-Matrix - Crowned in Oklahoma City, OK

Mister USofA MI Classic: http://www.misterusofami.com

  • 2012 - Marc Meridian - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2013 - D Luv Savyion - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2014 - Brandon Packer - crowned in Nashville, TN
  • 2015 - DC - crowned in Oklahoma City,OK

Miss DIVA USofA: (femme) http://www.missdivausofa.com

  • 2014 - Brandi Amara Skyy - crowned in Nashville, TN
  • 2015 - Bella Nicole Harlow - crowned in Oklahoma City,OK

During the 1990s, the range and variety of drag pageantry continued to expand; however the "big four" pageant systems of MGA, Continental, USofA and EOY still dominated the market. New competitions with new requirements brought a wider variety of performers to drag pageantry. Contests for plus-sized, mature and African American female impersonators became popular.

All American Goddess

This pageant system was created by Scott Gonyaw. Unlike the "Big Four" of drag pageantry, AAG welcomes postoperative trans women as contestants.

  • 2007 - Latoya Bacall
  • 2008 - India Ferrah
  • 2009 - Candi Stratton
  • 2010 - Alyssa Edwards (Dethroned)
  • 2011 - Alana Steele
  • 2012 - Asia O'Hara
  • 2013 - Brittany Moore
  • 2014 - Sunny Dee-Lite
  • 2015 -

All American Goddess at Large

  • 2009 - Lawren LaMoore
  • 2010 - Kelexis Davenport
  • 2011 - Dena Cass
  • 2012 - Whitney Paige (Deceased)
  • 2013 - Danielle DeLong
  • 2014 - Brooklyn Starr
  • 2015 - Juliza Alezae

All American Gent

  • 2013 - Monte St. James
  • 2014 - Rasean Montrese
  • 2015 -

The Female Impersonators’ Miss Florida Pageant (Miss Florida FI)

This pageant was revived in 2014—its 42nd anniversary—after seven years of inactivity. Though technically a state pageant, Miss Florida FI held prestige comparable to that of a national pageant for many years, with entertainers from around the U.S. vying for the crown. Before Miss Continental and Miss Gay USA (now Miss Gay USofA) were created, Miss Florida was the only major female-impersonation pageant that permitted trans women to compete. (Jim Flint, owner of the Continental Pageantry System, has acknowledged Miss Florida as his inspiration for Miss Continental.)

  • 1972 - Tricia Marie
  • 1973 - Emoré DuBois
  • 1974 - Roxanne Russell
  • 1975 - Noly Greer
  • 1976 - Hot Chocolate
  • 1977 - Dana Manchester
  • 1978 - Tiffany Arieagus
  • 1979 - Rachaell Santoni
  • 1980 - Tiffani Middlesexx
  • 1981 - Nikki Adams
  • 1982 - Dana Douglas
  • 1983 - Victoria Lawrence
  • 1984 - Chena Black
  • 1985 - Amber Richards
  • 1986 - Mahogany
  • 1987 - Sandy Laurent
  • 1988 - Lakesha Lucky
  • 1989 - No contest (see note below)
  • 1990 - Chena Kelly
  • 1991 - Bobbie Lake
  • 1992 - Stephanie Shippae ́ (see note below)
  • 1993 - Esmeralda Russell
  • 1994 - Gloria Klein
  • 1995 - Heather Fontaine
  • 1996 - Jasmine Bonét
  • 1997 - Electra
  • 1998 - Erika Norell
  • 1999 - Danielle Hunter
  • 2000 - Amy DeMilo
  • 2001 - Valentina
  • 2002 - Tasha Long
  • 2003 - Cézanne
  • 2004 - Angelique Ali (dethroned), Gina DiAngelo
  • 2005 - Champagne Bordeaux
  • 2006 - No contest
  • 2007 - Victoria Michaels
  • 2008–2013 - Inactive
  • 2014 - Brittany Moore

Miss Florida FI at Large

  • 1988 - Angel Sheridan
  • 1989 - Joey Brooks
  • 1990 - Andrea Lovelace
  • 1991 - Robin Knight (dethroned), Lola Lush
  • 1992 - Luna
  • 1993 - Alicia Brooks
  • 1994 - Sierrah Foxx
  • 1995 - Lorrie Del Mar
  • 1996–1999 - Inactive
  • 2000 - Carmella Marcella Garcia
  • 2001 - Nicolette Ashton
  • 2002 - Jasmine Skiies
  • 2003 - No contest
  • 2004 - Jocelyn Summers
  • 2005 - Sasha Sommers
  • 2006 - No contest
  • 2007 - TP Lords
  • 2008–present - Inactive

Note: In 1989, ownership of the pageant fell into dispute after its creator-owner, Keith Landon, died. An alternative pageant called Miss Florida State was held that year; Shanté (Alexandra Billings) was crowned the winner but is not officially recognized as a former Miss Florida FI. In 1992, ownership of the pageant again fell into dispute after the death of its second owner, René Rodriguez. This time, two competing pageants were held: Miss Florida FI, won by Stephanie Shippae ́, and National Miss Florida, won by Monica Munro. Monica is also unrecognized as an official former, but she walked in the Parade of Miss Floridas that opened the 2001 pageant at the invitation of the owners.

Miss National

This pageant was a huge part of the National pageant system in the 1990s and early 2000s, was one of the "BIG 5" and is being revived in the Fall of 2015 in Orlando,FL. It was first created by Kevin Scott in 1994 and is now under the new ownership of Josh Maywalt. The first "winner" was Tandi Andrews, but she was later dethroned due to scheduling conflicts. Tommie Ross assumed the crown. Tandi will always be a Miss National.

  • 1994 - Tandi Andrews/Tommie Ross
  • 1995 - Tasha Long
  • 1996 - Tamisha Iman
  • 1997 - C'ezanne
  • 1998 - Ashley Kruiz
  • 1999 - Shawnna Brooks
  • 2000 - Terri Vanessa Coleman
  • 2001 - Nicole DuBois
  • 2002 - Martina Diamante
  • 2003 - Natasha Richards
  • 2009 - Mokha Montrese
  • 2015 -

Miss National at Large

  • 1997- Sierrah Foxx
  • 1998- Niesha Dupree
  • 1999- Clarissa Cavalier
  • 2000- Darcel Stevens
  • 2001- Latoya Bacall
  • 2002- Monica Van Pelt
  • 2003- Chelsea Pearl

Mr. National

  • 2000- Carl Harris
  • 2001- Calvin St. Claire
  • 2002- Monte St. James

Universal ShowQueen

Since 1984, Universal ShowQueen has been held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii. Similar to Miss Florida FI, USQ is a "local national" pageant that attracts contestants from not only Hawaii but also the mainland U.S.

  • 1984 - Linda DeCrimsen
  • 1985 - Cher Marissa
  • 1986 - Michelle Tomas
  • 1987 - Yoshiko Oshiro
  • 1988 - Whitney Carlysle
  • 1989 - Brandy Olsen
  • 1990 - Dina Jacobs
  • 1991 - Coco Vaughn
  • 1992 - Kelly Ray
  • 1993 - Angela Carrera
  • 1994 - Aiko
  • 1995 - Sharee L'Amour
  • 1996 - C'ezanne
  • 1997 - Keisha
  • 1998 - Jacqueline
  • 1999 - Maya Douglas
  • 2000 - Tasha Lee
  • 2001 - Kaina Jacobs
  • 2002 - Raven
  • 2003 - Zia De Zaneiro
  • 2004 - Erica Andrews
  • 2005 - Cassandra Colby
  • 2006 - Raquell Lord
  • 2007 - Maddalyn Ashton
  • 2008 - Cocoa Chandelier
  • 2009 - Yuni Carey
  • 2010 - Perla Welch
  • 2011 - DeeRanged
  • 2012 - Christina Doll
  • 2013 - Shalani Dante
  • 2014 - Marina Del Rey

Miss Gay International

(Formerly Miss Amateur National) This pageant founded for newer queens transformed into what is now Miss International Inc. Promoter Christine Mancini. The system split in 2009 into International Inc. and Miss Gay International

  • Emeritus - Christine Mancini - From Clinton, MD
  • 2000 - Stefani Valentino - From Ohio
  • 2001 - Lady Angelica (dethroned then rethroned) - From Akron, OH
  • 2001 - Chelsey Clinton (rumored dethroned after crowning successor, rethroned as honorary, then dethroned after personal disagreement with promoter Mancini in 2005) - From Nashville, TN
  • 2002 - Jessica Spaulding - From Washington, DC
  • 2003 - Starr Powers
  • 2004 - Kiarra Marlowe Fontaine (Deceased)
  • 2005 - Miss D. Meanor - From Dupont, PA
  • 2006 - Mone't Dupree (Dethroned) - From Washington, DC
  • 2006 - Amaya Mann
  • 2007 - Vicki Valentino
  • 2008 - Takiyo Valentino Winter
  • 2009 - Malaysia Andrews Ravor
  • 2010 - Sy'ria Sinclair

Miss International Plus

  • 2000 - Gayla DeLust (Was crowned by a previous owner)
  • 2000 - Samantha Styles
  • 2001 - Peaches
  • 2004 - Dena Cass
  • 2005 - Victoria Parker
  • 2007 - Kitty Litter
  • 2008 - Danielle Revlon
  • 2009 - Chevelle Brooks
  • 2010 - Sandra Onassis Lopez

Master Male Illusionist

A lifetime, international career title for Drag Kings/Male Illusionists

  • 2011 - Gunner Gatlyn
  • 2012 - Erick LaRue
  • 2013 - AJ Menendez
  • 2014 - Brandon Young
  • 2014 (H) - Spacee Kadett

USA Unlimited

Miss Unlimited At Large

2010 Loretta Lamoure

2011 Ivy White

2012 Danielle Revlon

2013 Bianca Baker

2014 Jacqueline St. James

Miss Unlimited

2007 Shana Nicole

2008 Tanisha Cassadine

2009 Natalie Cole

2010 Arabia Knight Addams

2011 Raven Wood

2012 Alexis Nicole Whitney

2013 Leah Halston

2014 Mohogany Halsten Soule

Miss Unlimited Classique

2004 Brooklyn Dior

2005 P Jazzmyn Darnell

2006 Ashley Adams

2007 Farrah McCray

2008 DuWanna Moore

2009 KiArra Cartier Fontaine

2010 Kitty Litter

2011 Erica Martinez

2012 Jessica Raye

2013 Misty Knight

Mr Unlimited

1985 Mark Ambrosey

1986 Chuck Roberson

1987 Kevin Scott

1988 Jody Harvey

1989 Kimball Puckerson

1990 Todd Wentz

1991 Tony DiAngelo

1992 Cha-Chi

1993 Jeff Reeves

1994 John Wayne Wilson

1995 D'Andre

1996 Douglas Bayne

1997 Kristian

1998 Tyler Thomas

1999 John Michael Gordan

2000 Stephen Michael

2001 Antonio Edwards

2002 Kyle Ean Haggerty

2003 Raphael Matthews

2004 Ryan Davis

2005 Monte St. James

2006 Ray Matthews

2007 Joey Rivera

2008 Eric Rainbow

2009 Neo Richards

2010 Izaya Cole

2011 Cielo Whitney

2012 My'Kel Knight Addams

2013 Judas Elliott

2014 Taylor Knight Addams St. James

Mr Unlimited At Large

1999 Neel O'Hara

2000 Andy Bollinger

2001 Linwood Dean

2002 Tim Allen

2003 Ty Nolan

2004 Michael Ray

2005 Darryl Kent

2006 Tariq Luv Dupree

2007 JeMar

2008 Kyle Patrick

2009 Felix Correa

2010 Holden Michaels

2011 Jerry Trollinger

2012 Taylor Knight Adams St. James

2013 Braxton Davidson

2014 Gemini D. Starr Walker

Mr Unlimited Classique

2004 Jeff Reeves

2005 Mark Madison

2006 Marlowe Rainbow

2007 Greg Garrison

2008 Xavier Cole

2009 Sebastian Armonte

2010 Jeffery Ell

2011 Jemar

2012 Kevin Carlson

2013 Lucky Baker

Don't H8, Inc.

The National Don't H8 organization was founded in 2010 by Chip Matthews and turned National when the system developed into a National/International success. The System developed 4 major divisions; Mr, Miss, DIVA, STUD and has success with contestants from all over the United States with 20 preliminaries and now the divisions have all went International in both Canada and United Kingdom. The system is for males, female, transgender, female illusionist, male illusionist, wrestlers, children, and teenagers. Visit www.donth8official.org

Don't H8 ICON

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2013Chip Matthews Honorary Member
2013Jayda ClyneShana Nicole Malibu Matthews/Smitty Matthews
2014Shana Nicole Malibu Matthews/Smitty Matthews Jeff Reeves

Mr. Don't H8

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2010Chip MatthewsBryan Black Stephen Henry
2011Stone ParqueBryan BlackOntario St James
2012David BryantSebastian ArmonteMonte St James
2013Damien Parque-DivineScooby Damone Knight-AddamsJeremy Matthews
2014Mykul Jay ValentineTaylor Knight-AddamsMalibu Matthews
2015Travis StancilOmega St. JamesNotorious

Miss Don't H8

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2010Monica JefferiesLexy Schiess Noel Belk
2011Barbara MaberryLexy SchiessKassandra Hylten
2012Candace St JamesDomaniqua LacoochieswabLove Lee Waters
2013Love Lee JacksonEbony AddamsClaire Coombs
2014Frankie Bonet V'lentino Knight-AddamsEbony AddamsMakayla Rose
2015Makayla Rose Alicia Marie Akilah Christie Barbie

Miss Don't H8 DIVA

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2010Derrick Barry
2011Felicity FerraroAngela LopezJayda Clyne
2012Eureka O'HaraAndrea CarlisleMalayia Chanel Iman
2013Elaine DavisKarmen DelarougeAmaya
2014Angela LopezMalayia Chanel ImanLexi Thomas
2015Cierra NicholeVegas Van DankRylee Hunty

Mr. Don't H8 STUD

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2011Joe Calderone
2012Country CasinovaColten Haze
2013MACXIMUSDevonte JacksonTanner Taylor
2014Tayao Ryder Knightly

Don't H8 Newcomer

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2014Malibu MatthewsCory CalebSarah Lipstick
2015Natasha De La Mer Madison Renata Sarah Lipstick

Ultimate Teen of Don't H8

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2011Travis StancilAkilah Collins Dylan Stamey
2012Jayson BalesJesse FulkDillon Taylor
2013Brian GarciaEric RocheCourtney
2014Peter Parque DivineHannah Stancil Kyle Woody
2015Nia DiamonteElectra De La HeartDiamond Champagne

Prince of Don't H8

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2011Logan HawkinsDeshaun Dizzy Nicholson Landyn Brewer *
2011Deshaun Dizzy Nicholson
2012Landyn BrewerWesley Brewer
2013Leland Drake StoneWesley Brewer Brendan Needham
2014Tyler Weslee RogersWesley BrewerJunior Sindale
2014Eric RogersWesley Brewer

Princess of Don't H8

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2011Aubrie JaydeRiley Schiess Chelsea Gilbow
2012Ariella RottlerChelsea GilbowAlyssa Paulley
2013Rilee Van Auken
2014Kayli ReynoldsRhiannon VarnerChloe Kase
2015Charlee CookChelsea GilbowGabby Mikell

Don't H8 Ringmaster

YEARTITLEHOLDERFIRST ALTERNATESECOND ALTERNATENOTES
2012Tommy Starstruck
2103Chip Matthews Gabriel Croft Redneck
2014ROxana Hardplace

See also

References

  1. Greenwell, John. "Teased Hair & the Quest for Tiaras: The Story of Rachel Wells, Miss Gay America 1979". Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  2. Hartwig, Gabe (2009-11-02). "50 contestants, 4 days, 1 Miss Gay America". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  3. http://www.eoy.net
  4. NEOY Pageantry / www.eoy.net
  5. Click Click Expose Gay Entertainment Media / www.clickclickexpose.com

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