1. Miss World [1951]
Miss World is one of the top beauty pageants running since 1951. This oldest existing international pageant attracts candidates from over 100 countries. It’s one of the most important beauty pageants in the world. Miss World doesn’t only focus on physical attributes but also intelligence, talent, and social awareness.
There are multiple segments to win the competition. The winners of Miss World became a global sensation and spread awareness on essential topics. At the time of its inception, Miss World was supposed to be just a ‘swimsuit’ competition but things took a turn for good and it became one of the well-known beauty pageants. Miss World is handled by the Miss World Organisation and the pageant has raised billions for charities.
2. Miss Universe [1952]
Miss Universe was introduced just a year after the inception of Miss World. This major beauty pageant is handled by the United States and Thailand-based Miss Universe Organization. This annual international pageant is considered to be the best one. The audiences get to witness beautiful and intelligent candidates from over 90 countries.
Women have to win their local and national beauty pageants to participate in Miss Universe. The pageant features women with beauty and brains. To be crowned Miss Universe, participants must excel in multiple levels, like the swimwear, evening gown, and interview segments. Winners of the beauty pageant have the opportunity to travel the world, receive scholarships, enjoy beauty products, and more rewards.
3. Miss International [1960]
The Japan-based major beauty pageant is also known as The International Beauty Pageant. This competition is organised by the International Culture Association. The pageant features contestants from around 70 countries. Women come on this international stage and represent their unique culture. Miss International focuses on spreading goodwill and promoting peace.
The winner gets an opportunity to be a part of charitable activities and serve as a global ambassador. Their role as a global ambassador allows them to make a significant change and contribute to society for its betterment. The main slogan of Miss International is ‘the realization of world peace through mutual understanding’. It’s known for its ‘Love, Peace, and Beauty’ theme.
4. Miss Earth [2001]
Miss Earth is based in the Philippines and is known to advocate for environmental awareness and social responsibility. The beauty pageant is organized by The Miss Earth Foundation. The winners of the beauty pageants get the opportunity to promote environmental causes by going on school tours, doing cleanups, holding street campaigns, and more.
Miss Earth also focuses on educating young individuals about environmental issues. They also educate people from all over the world against environmental degradation and environmental protection.
The Miss Earth Foundation follows 5Rs — rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle, and respect. Miss Earth contestants are judged on their intelligence and knowledge about environmental issues and its policies. The competition includes a swimsuit round, an evening gown, and a question-and-answer segment.