Drag pageantry

Drag pageantry is a developed form of pageantry for female impersonators, drag queens and trans women, styled after traditional beauty pageants or contests for cisgender women. It has also evolved into a pageantry for male impersonators, drag kings and trans men.

Cross-dressing

National pageants in the United States

National drag pageants became enmeshed within the gay community during the 1960s with a national circuit of pageants organized by Flawless Sabrina and have become increasingly prevalent since. 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 it was an instant sensation, not only with 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.

Since its inception, MGA has prided itself as a showcase for pure female impersonation: Contestants must be men who live as men, achieving a convincing feminine illusion solely through their own ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Bodily feminization via female hormones, breast implants, and/or injectable fillers such as liquid silicone is strictly forbidden (plastic surgery and fillers above the neck are permitted, however). An interview in male attire is a key component of the pageant; contestants are judged not only for their poise and articulateness but for their overall masculine presentation—points may be deducted for feminine aspects such as overly plucked eyebrows or long fingernails.

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.

On February 4, 2016, Michael Dutzer and Rob Mansman of Mad Angel Entertainment purchased the Miss Gay America pageant From L & T Entertainment.[1]

Former titleholders
YearTitleholderGiven nameFirst alternateSecond alternateThird alternateFourth alternateCrowning venueNotes
1973Norma Kristie, Miss Gay ArkansasNorman JonesCharlie Brown, Miss Gay GeorgiaGenie Dee, Miss Gay ?No recordNo recordWatch Your Hat & Coat Saloon, Nashville, TNRetired
1974Lady Baronessa, Miss Gay IllinoisCarmel SantiagoRoski Fernandez, Miss Gay Florida, Alt.Billie Boots, Miss Gay FloridaNo recordNo recordGlass Menagerie Nightclub, Nashville, TNDeceased, 1992 - *1
1975Shawn Luis, Miss Gay IllinoisShawn OcampoRoski Fernandez, Miss Gay FloridaMichael Andrews, Miss Gay ?Jodi Lane, Miss Gay TexasNo recordAtlanta Americana Hotel Ballroom, Atlanta, GARetired; underwent gender reassignment.
1976AShan Covington, Miss Gay SouthShan CovingtonMichael Andrews, Miss Gay SouthwestDani Daletto, Miss Gay MichiganShannon Forrester, Miss Gay TexasNo recordDepository Nightclub, Houston, TXDecrowned, Deceased, 1998 - *2
1976BDani Daletto, Miss Gay MichiganJose MondelanoXXXXVapors Nightclub, Hot Springs, ARDeceased, 1989
1977Michael Andrews, Miss Gay SouthMichael AndrolewiczNaomi Sims, Miss Gay TexasShannon Forrester, Miss Gay SouthwestJimi Dee, Miss Gay South, Alt.Rachel Wells, Miss Gay GeorgiaOld Plantation Nightclub, Houston, TXDeceased, 1989
1978Jimi Dee, Miss Gay SouthJimmy DillardHot Chocolate, Miss Gay ?Lady Shawn, Miss Gay ?Ginger Roberts, Miss Gay ?Lisa King, Miss Gay ?Machinist's Hall, St. Louis, MODeceased, 1996
1978 Male Impersonator of the Year Lee Austin Thompson Lee Austin Twilight Lounge, Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio Retired 1992
1979Rachel Wells, Miss Gay South, Alt.John GreenwellHot Chocolate, Miss Gay TexasLady Shawn, Miss Gay SouthLisa King, Miss Gay ?No recordFox Theater, Atlanta, GARetired [2]
1980Hot Chocolate, Miss Gay East CoastLarry EdwardsLady Shawn, Miss Gay TexasDana Manchester, Miss Gay SouthSatyn DeVille, Miss Gay GeorgiaDonna Drag, Miss Gay MidwestGeorgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GAActive, Las Vegas Headliner
1980 Mr. Columbus - Entertainer of the Year Lee Austin Thompson Lee "Austentatious" Austin Charlotte Parr Brandy Lamonte Georgia Jackson Wall Street/The Eagle/Twilight Lounge - Columbus, Ohio Retired
1981 Male Impersonator of the Year Louisiana Lee Austin Thompson Lee Austin Lafayette Louisiana Retired
1981Lady Shawn, Miss Gay East CoastShawn Danny MarshallGenevieve Ryder, Miss Gay Great LakesJennifer Foxx, Miss Gay MichiganLindsey Love, Miss Gay TexasNo recordMasonic Temple, Detroit, MIDeceased, 2005
1982Jennifer Foxx, Miss Gay NorthBobby BrunoFrancesca Wakeland, Miss Gay ?Tasha Kohl, Miss Gay SouthwestNaomi Sims, Miss Gay ?No recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXActive
1983Francesca Wakeland, Miss Gay Tri-StatesJon MeadowsNaomi Sims, Miss Gay SouthwestTasha Kohl, Miss Gay TexasTrudy Tyler, Miss Gay South, Alt.Liza Blue, Miss Gay North Carolina, Alt.Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NCRetired
1984Tasha Kohl, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaJerry FaulknerNaomi Sims, Miss Gay SouthStella Starr, Miss Gay North CarolinaCandi Stratton, Miss Gay Illinois, Alt. No recordOklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OKRetired From Regular Performances
1985Naomi Sims, Miss Gay Tri-StatesNewman BraudFritz Capone, Miss Gay KansasMelinda Ryder, Miss Gay MissouriNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1992
1986Lauren Colby, Miss Gay North Carolina, Alt.Robb RobinsonDiana Black, Miss Gay Great LakesToni Lenore, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordIndianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis, INActive
1987Blaze Starr, Miss Gay Tri-StatesDavid BrazilCherry Lane, Miss Gay Arkansas, Alt.Kelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay North CarolinaNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXRetired
1988Cherry Lane, Miss Gay Tri-StatesMichael SmothersRachel Masters, Miss Gay Texas, Alt.Valerie Lohr, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordFox Theater, Atlanta, GARetired
1989Vicki Vincent, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticRoger PiattBrandi Alexander, Miss Gay NorthSweet Savage, Miss Gay TexasNo recordNo recordDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXActive
1990Brandi Alexander, Miss Gay Great PlainsRandy FenoliValerie Lohr, Miss Gay Mid-WestTiffany Bonét, Miss Gay Atlantic CoastCharity Case, Miss Gay IllinoisSweet Savage, Miss Gay SouthwestDallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXRetired
1991Valerie Lohr, Miss Gay South, Alt.Gary LytleCOCO, Miss Gay SouthTiffany Bonét, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticLeslie Rage, Miss Gay New YorkDonna Day, Miss Gay Heart of America, Alt. Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TXActive
1992Tiffany Bonét, Miss Gay Mid-EastAcey HendricksLeslie Rage, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticBlair Williams, Miss Gay North CarolinaAmazing Grace, Miss Gay TexasCoco, Miss Gay D.C., Alt. Majestic Theater, Dallas, TXActive
1993Leslie Rage, Miss Gay Mid-EastLeslie DeLaCruzCOCO, Miss Gay Southwest, Alt.Dieta Pepsi, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaTumara Mahorning, Miss Gay Missouri Kelly Cruise, Miss Gay Arkansas Majestic Theater, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1995
1994Jacqulyn DeVaroe, Miss Gay Delta States, Alt.Darius CordellRamona LeGér, Miss Gay Miss Gay Mid-East, Alt.Coppa Lamé, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaBlair Williams, Miss Gay Mid EastKerri Nichols, Miss Gay North CarolinaMajestic Theater, Dallas, TXRetired
1995-ARamona LeGér, Miss Gay Mid-EastLouis MarcelloPatti Le Plae Safe, Miss Gay Gulf States, Alt.Nicole DuBois, Miss Gay Southern EleganceDieta Pepsi, Miss Gay Great PlainsLoreal Chillane, Miss Gay Gulf StatesMajestic Theater, Dallas, TXDeceased, 1995 - *3
1995-BPatti Le Plae Safe, Miss Gay Gulf States, Alt.Rodd GreyXXXXRobinson Center Music Auditorium, Little Rock, AR (During the 1996 Pageant)Active
1996Kerri Nichols, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaJeff CapellLauren Taylor, Miss Gay TexasLinda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-EastKofi Lana Eastman Robinson Center Music Auditorium, Little Rock, ARActive
1997Lauren Taylor, Miss Gay Mid-West, Alt.Darrell CantuLaken Edwards, Miss Gay TexasLana Eastman, Miss Gay Mid-WestShae Shae LaReese Dieta Pepsi Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NCSemi-Retired
1998Maya Montana, Miss Gay VirginiaRenante BorromeoLinda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaLana Eastman, Miss Gay Mid-EastKirby Kolby Celia Putty Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NCActive
1999Linda Carrero, Miss Gay Mid-South, Alt.Omar ReyesKirby Colby, Miss Gay West VirginiaCatia Lee Love, Miss Gay ?Charity Case Jessica Daniels Athena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2000Catia Lee Love, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaAron HarveyCharity Case, Miss Gay Southern EleganceKirby Kolby, Miss Gay ?Sabrina White Laken Edwards Lincoln Theater, Washington D.C.Active
2001Charity Case, Miss Gay Central StatesMark ColemanSabrina White, Miss Gay ?Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay ?Truly FabuLaken Edwards Athena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2002Sabrina White, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticRussell MarcumKitty Bob Aimes, Miss Gay OklahomaDominique Sanchez Angela Dodd, Miss Gay Arizona, Alt. Victoria DePaula Dallas Convention Center-Dallas, TXActive
2003Dominique Sanchez, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaChris WilliamsJayda Alexander, Miss Gay Louisiana, Alt.Angela Dodd, Miss Gay ArizonaRaquel Chevallier, Miss Gay Florida, Alt. No 4th Alt this yearAthena Theater-Little Rock, ARActive
2004Rachael Erikks, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaRay RobertsonAlana Steele, Miss Gay IndianaTruly Fabu, Miss Gay Mid-AtlanticKitty Bob Aimes Raquel Chevallier Athena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2005Raquel Chevallier, Miss Gay Tri-StatesScott PetersAlina Meletti, Miss Gay Florida, Alt.Alyssa Edwards, Miss Gay TexasChantel Reshae Alana Steele Athena Theater, Little Rock, ARActive
2006Nicole DuBois, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaTommy DavisCoti Collins, Miss Gay East CoastVictoria Parker, Miss Gay ?Alyssa Edwards Layla Larue, Miss Gay Texas Cannon Center, Memphis, TNActive
2007Luscious, Miss Gay Western StatesMonica GatesCoti Collins, Miss Gay North CarolinaAlina Maletti Victoria DePaula China Collins Cannon Center, Memphis, TNActive
2008Mikaila Kay, Miss Gay Western States, Alt.Josh BolinLayla Larue, Miss Gay Southern Elegance, Alt.Victoria DePaula, Miss Gay MidwestCoti Collins Chanel Reshae Holiday Inn Select Airport Ballroom, Memphis, TNActive
2009Victoria DePaula, Miss Gay D. C.Carl GloriosoChantel Reshae, Miss Gay East CoastCoti Collins, Miss Gay Mid-EastAlyssa Edwards China Collins Millennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MOActive
2010-AAlyssa Edwards, Miss Gay Heartland, Alt.[3]Justin JohnsonCoco Montrese, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaJessica Jade, Miss Gay D. C.Sally SparklesKristina Kelly Millennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MOActive, Decrowned - *4
2010-BCoco Montrese, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaMartin CooperXXXXThe Grey Fox Nightclub, St. Louis, MOActive
2011Coti Collins, Miss Gay D. C.David LowmanJessica Jade, Miss Gay Mid-EastChantel Reshae, Miss Gay Gulf StatesSally Sparkles, Miss Gay Heart of America, Alt. Tajma Stetson, Miss Gay Missouri, Alt. Lifestyles Pavilion Auditorium, Columbus, OHActive - *5
2012Kirby Kolby, Miss Gay D. C.Mark SmithJessica Jade, Miss Gay Atlantic StatesJenna Skyy, Miss Gay TexasAraya Sparxx Blair Williams Capitol Theater at the Riffe Center, Columbus, OHActive
2013Sally Sparkles, Miss Gay Mid-AmericaMichael SharpBlair Williams, Miss Gay Mid-America, Alt.Jessica Jade, Miss Gay Southern EleganceKofi, Miss Gay Mid-West Deva Station, Miss Mid-America, Alt. Sheraton Hotel Ballroom, Columbus, OHActive
2014Jessica Jade, Miss Gay East CoastBilly WilsonBlair Williams, Miss Gay D. C.Christa Collins, Miss Gay MOKofi Truly Fabu Millennium Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, MOActive
2015Blair Williams, Miss Gay Southern StatesTodd MauldinTruly Fabu, Miss Gay Eastern States, Alt.Kelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay North CarolinaDextaci Adria Andrews, Miss Gay Missouri Millennium Maxwell House Ballroom, Nashville, TNActive
2016Asia O'Hara, Miss Gay TexasAntwan LeeKelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay SoutheastDextaci, Miss Gay Miss Gay Southern StatesTruly Fabu Nevaeh McKenzie, Miss Gay Arizona Holiday Inn Express Airport Ballroom, Memphis, TNActive
2017Suzy Wong, Miss Gay Western StatesArnold MyintKelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaSofia Anderson, Miss Gay TexasSavannah Stevens, Miss Gay ArizonaDextaciHoliday Inn Express Airport Ballroom, Memphis, TNActive
2018Deva Station, Miss Gay Heart of AmericaBrooke Lynn Hytes, 1st Alt Miss Gay Heart of AmericaKelly Ray Shelton, Miss Gay New York AmericaDessie Love Blake, Miss Gay Northeast AmericaMary Nolan, 1st Alt Miss Gay Northeast AmericaHyatt Regency, New Orleans, LAActive
2019Andora Te'tee, Miss Gay New York AmericaMichael CollinsDessie Love Blake, 1st Alt Miss Gay New York AmericaSofia Anderson, Miss Gay Nevada AmericaJanessa Highland, Miss Gay Missouri AmericaAlexis Mateo, Miss Gay Florida AmericaFerrara Theatre at America's Center, St. Louis, MO[4]Active
2020Pattaya Hart, 1st Alt Miss Gay New York AmericaMethawee Plu SayampolDeXtaci, Miss Gay Mid Atlantic AmericaIvy Dripp, Miss Gay Louisiana AmericaTruly Fabu, Miss Gay New York AmericaFifi DuBois America, Miss Gay Midwest AmericaGateway Classic Events, O'Fallon, Ill[5]Active
  • *1 Lady Baronessa's full name was "The Lady Baroness Maria Andrea del Santiago."
  • *2 Shan Covington had his title revoked for conduct unbecoming a Miss Gay America titleholder. The title was offered to the 1976 First Alternate, Michael Andrews, who passed it up because he wanted to win the title. The title was then passed to the 1976 Second Alternate, Dani Daletto. Dani Daletto was crowned in a special ceremony at the 1976 Miss Gay South Pageant held at Vapors Nightclub in Hot Springs, AR.
  • *3 Ramona LeGer' died 5 months into his reign. 1995 First Alternate, Patti Le Plae Safe, requested not to be crowned or wear the crown during the pageant year in Ramona's memory. Patti La Plae Safe served as the official Miss Gay America Representative, until the night of the 1996 Miss Gay America Pageant, at which he was finally crowned the official 1995 Miss Gay America in a special ceremony.
  • *4 Alyssa had his title revoked due to scheduling conflicts with previous engagements and his Miss Gay America duties. The title was passed to the 2010 First Alternate, Coco Montrese, who was crowned in a special ceremony at The Grey Fox Nightclub in St. Louis, MO.
  • *5 Coti Collins is the longest competing Miss Gay America winner. His first appearance at Miss Gay America was in 1988 as the First Alternate from the Miss Gay West Virginia America franchise.

Miss Continental
Main article: Miss Continental

As Miss Gay America grew in popularity and prestige, many professional female impersonators who lived full-time as women found they were unable to compete in the pageant due to its longstanding rule barring transgender contestants. Aside from the prestige of holding a national title, MGA afforded its winner guaranteed show bookings at every state preliminary held during the title year; thus, the MGA crown turned what was often local, part-time work into a full-time job. Because many trans women also use 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. A number of notable winners either were "boy queens" at the time that they won or have never pursued gender transition—including Chilli Pepper, the first Miss Continental, Michelle Dupree, Miss Continental 1998, Naysha Lopez, Miss Continental, 2013 and Brooke Lynn Hytes, Miss Continental 2014–15—but over time the Continental Pageantry System became renowned for its "titty girls," or pre-/non-operative transsexual contestants. On January 7, 2019 Jim Flint released a statement that Continental would be the second pageant out of the top 5 to allow post-operative contestant to compete in its pageants, the only other National System that allowed that until this time was All American Goddess. Today, Miss Continental has preliminaries representing various U.S. states as well as Canada and Europe.

(All winners were crowned in Chicago, Illinois)

List of Former Miss Continental Titleholders
YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateThird alternateFourth alternateFifth alternateNotes
1980Chilli PepperAndrea NecoleDina JacobsTiffany ArieagusAmber RichardsActive
1981Heather FontaineTiffany ArieagusAmber RichardsDana DouglasChena BlackActive
1982Tiffany Andretta ArieagusDena JacobsCherine AlexanderAndrea NecoleJahna ReisActive
1983Chena BlackCherine Alexander??Retired
1984Cherine AlexanderDina JacobsDawn DupreeCandi StrattonKelly LaurenDeceased
1985Maya DouglasCandi StrattonAlana KelaShanté (Alexandra Billings)Tissy MaloneActive
1986Tandi AndrewsDana DouglasGinger GrantShantéAlana KelaDeceased
1987Dana DouglasShante'Denise DarshellLauren MichaelsGriseldaGinger GrantActive
1988Kelly LaurenShantéWhitney CarlysleNikki AdamsAmber RichardsActive
1989Lakesha LuckyChristina D’AngeloChanel DupreeGinger ValdezAmber RichardsRetired
1990Chanel DupreeLauren MichaelsMonica MunroMimi MarksBobbie BlakeActive
1991Amber RichardsChena KellyMonica MunroBrandy LeeKerrin AlexanderDeceased
1992Mimi MarksCézanne BlincoeChristina PiagetSasha ValentinoTasha LongActive
1993Monica MunroKelly AndersonMichelle MitchellsNatasha MillsTasha LongRetired
1994Cézanne BlincoeParis FrantzNatasha RichardsAngela CarreraSherri PayneDanielle HunterActive
1995The Lady Catiria ReyesNatasha RichardsParis FrantzSasha ValentinoJasmine BonétDeceased
1996Paris FrantzTasha LongBasiaDanielle HunterTommie RossWOMAN/SRS
1997Tasha LongAshley KruizMartina DiamanteDanielle HunterDamianne Dee-Vine (Allanah Starr)Active
1998Michelle DupreeSilkie MunroSasha ValentinoErica AndrewsArmaniRetired
1999Tommie RossErika NorellMichelle MitchellsKourtney Paige Van WalesSasha ValentinoActive
2000Danielle HunterErika NorellCandis CayneAmalia BlackTina SparklesActive
2001Candis CayneYoshiko OshiroRaquell LordSasha ValentinoAmalia BlackErica AndrewsActive
2002Yoshiko OshiroBarbra HerrArmani StevensRaquell LordStasha SanchezActive
2003Erika NorellFontasia L’AmourStasha SanchezLorna VandoRegine PhillipsActive
2004Erica AndrewsSasha ValentinoAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonBarbra HerrRegine PhillipsDeceased
2005Domanique ShappelleSasha ValentinoAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonJasmine BonetSasha ColbyActive
2006Victoria LePaigeNecole Luv DupreeRegine PhillipsMokha MontreseJasmine InternationalActive
2007Necole Luv DupreeArmani StevensAlexis Gabrielle SherringtonLorna VandoJasmine InternationalActive
2008Tulsi BalramSasha ColbyMokha MontreseShantell D'MarcoMelania CortezActive
2009Armani StevensMokha MontreseNaysha LopezKim MooreAurora SextonActive
2010Mokha MontreseSassy DevineFontasia L’AmourAngel CavaliMelina VarelaActive
2011Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonFontasia L’AmourTiffany T. HunterStasha SanchezJennifer St. CartierActive
2012Sasha ColbyFontasia L’AmourKourtney Paige Van WalesStasha SanchezQueen Bee HoTiffany T. HunterActive
2013Naysha LopezBrooke Lynn HytesStasha SanchezAurora SextonTiffany T. HunterShantell D'MarcoActive
2014Brooke Lynn HytesJoan Jullian StrattonQueen Bee HoAria B. CassadineRegine PhillipsActive
2015Tiffany T. HunterKourtney Paige Van WalesFontasia L'AmourSerenity LopezRenaita FerraraActive
2016Jazell Barbie RoyaleSunny Dee-LiteBrittany MooreSerenity LopezRegine PhillipsActive
2017Shantell D'MarcoSassy DevineJasmine RiceStasha SanchezPattaya HartActive
2018Stasha SanchezRaquell LordMelony VonKruzPattaya HartYeisa JovovichActive
2019Vanessa Van CartierKaina JacobsJessica MansonMelony VonKruzYeisa JovovichWOMAN/SRS

In 2019, Jim Flint, owner of the Continental Pageant announced that long time competitor Sasha Valentino would be named an HONORARY Miss Continental. Sasha passed away 12/26/2012

Miss Continental Plus Winners
  • 1991 - Ginger Grant (Deceased)
  • 1992 - Denise Russell
  • 1993 - The Lady Catiria Reyes (Deceased)
  • 1994 - Erica Christian
  • 1995 - Carmella Marcella Garcia (Deceased)
  • 1996 - Victoria LePaige
  • 1997 - Dena Cass
  • 1998 - Santana T. Summers (Deceased)
  • 1999 - Terri Williams
  • 2000 - Tumara Mahorning
  • 2001 - Angel Sherdian
  • 2002 - Chevelle Brooks
  • 2003 - Victoria Parker
  • 2004 - Angelica Sanchez
  • 2005 - Amaya
  • 2006 - Desiree Demornay
  • 2007 - Tajma Hall (Deceased)
  • 2008 - Mercedes Tyler
  • 2009 - CoCo Van Cartier
  • 2010 - Roxxxy Andrews
  • 2011 - Chelsea Pearl
  • 2012 - Tanisha Cassadine (Deceased)
  • 2013 - Whitney Paige (Deceased)
  • 2013 - Farra N. Hyte (Succeeded)
  • 2014 - Tahjee Iman
  • 2015 - Kofi
  • 2016 - Natasha Douglas
  • 2017 - KeKe Velazquez-Lord
  • 2018 - Chy’enne Valentino
  • 2019 - Darcel Stevens
  • 2019 - Ivy White - HONORARY* (Deceased)

Miss Continental Elite Winners
  • 2004 - Nikki Adams
  • 2005 - Barbra Herr
  • 2006 - Maya Douglas
  • 2007 - Danielle Hunter
  • 2008 - Angel Sheridan
  • 2009 - Michelle Fighter
  • 2010 - Electra
  • 2011 - Daesha Richards
  • 2012 - Dana Douglas
  • 2013 - Kourtney Van Wales
  • 2014 - Lady Charisse Estrada
  • 2015 - Chantel Reshae
  • 2016 - Teryl Lynn Foxx
  • 2017 - Fontasia L'Amour
  • 2018 - Lorna Vando
  • 2018 - Misty Knight *HONORARY (Deceased)
  • 2019 - A'zsia Dupree

Mr. Continental Winners
  • 2004 - Carl Harris (Dethroned)
  • 2004 - Ray Matthews
  • 2005 - Antonio Edwards
  • 2006 - Tony Desario
  • 2007 - Simba Hall
  • 2008 - Rasean Montrese
  • 2009 - David "Freklz" Hunter
  • 2010 - Christopher Iman
  • 2011 - Nick Gray
  • 2012 - Phillip Alexander
  • 2013 - Angel Saez Amador
  • 2014 - Kalil Valentino
  • 2015 - Joey Taylor
  • 2016 - Mykul Jay Valentine
  • 2017 - Antwuan Steele
  • 2018 - Ramon Ventura
  • 2019 - Sir' Valentino
  • 2020 - Desi M. Andrews

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.[6] The headquarters for the contest was also in the Connection.[7]

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateNotes
Emeritus (held 1985)Naomi SimsMichael AndrewsTasha KohlDeceased
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 Holt
2001RavenAshley KruizNecole Luv Dupree
2002Necole Luv DupreeVictoria ParkerTamisha Iman
2003Nina DiAngeloWhitney PaigeTamisha Iman
2004Tasha LongCamille SimpsonJordan Kennedy
2005Angelique AliCatia Lee LoveDeeRanged
2006Erica AndrewsDeeRangedMokha MontreseDeceased
2007DeeRangedArmani StevensKitty Litter
2008Nina West[8]Armani StevensDomanique 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
2015Sunny Dee-LiteDelores T. Van CartierShontelle Sparkles
2016Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonAria B. CassadineKarime Lazaldi
2017Ginger ManchesterVersage HoltParis Campbell
2018Danielle HunterEva Angelica StrattonBuff Faye
2019Buff FayeJessica JadeSabrina White

Mr. Entertainer of the Year
  • 2002 - Carl Harris
  • 2003 - D'Andre
  • 2004 - Romeo Avila[9]
  • 2005 - Rasean Montrese
  • 2006 - William Benion
  • 2007 - Monte St. James
  • 2008 - Savion Simpson (Deceased)
  • 2009 - Xavier Valentino Litter
  • 2010 - Alex Stabler
  • 2011 - Mykul Jay Valentine
  • 2012 - Xavier Cole
  • 2013 - David "Freklz" Hunter
  • 2014 - Matthew Jay Kelly
  • 2015 - Judas Elliot
  • 2016 - Rolly Villaverde
  • 2017 - Charlton Alicea
  • 2018 - Prince Travi
  • 2019 - Prince Cole

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.

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternatesNotes
2011Spacee KadettRichard Cranium
2012MystikalSpikey Van DykeyTanner Taylor
2013Owen McCordMichael ChristianBruno Diaz
2014Chase McGroinGunner Daimon Gatlyn
2015ChaosBruno Diaz
2016Preston DickersonJordan ReignLeo Scott
2017Romeo WhiteRocky Valentino
2018Liam ScottScrappyChristian Gaye
Femme Entertainer of the Year

In 2015, EOY promoters and owners expanded the contest to include the Femme counterparts with the first National Pageant held at the Connection Complex theatre.

YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateNotes
2015Tymisha HarrisNova LozaTaylor Rene
2016Bella Nicole HarlowIvy Les VixensNevaeh Sweetness
2017Cass Marie DominoMiranda CasadaQtip Chanel
2018Olivia JaneMiranda CasadaVenus Envy

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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.[12] 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 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); Luscious, Miss Gay USofA 2011 (Miss Gay America 2007), and, Asia O'Hara, Miss Gay USofA 2007 (Miss Gay America 2016).

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
YearTitleholderFirst alternateSecond alternateThird alternateFourth alternateLocationNotes
1979Naomi SimsMichael AndrewsDina JacobsXXCrowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1980Jahnau Reis (Jahna Steele)Dina JacobsRoski FernandezXXCrowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1981Dina JacobsXXXXXNo Contest Held Dina carried over from the previous year
1982Eartha KittOdessa BrownVonda DeLayneXXCrowned in Austin, TXDeceased
1983Lady Nova Bernard??XXCrowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1984Lisa King??XXCrowned in Atlanta, GADeceased
1985No ContestXXXXXJerry Bird purchased the Miss Gay USA Pageant & became its promoter.
1986Michael AndrewsTandi AndrewsTommie RossJerry HarperLauren BrachCrowned in Houston, TXDeceased
1987Diana HuttonTiffany ArieagusTommie RossErica AdamsDina JacobsCrowned in Columbia, SCDeceased
1988Tommie RossNetasha EdwardsCandi StrattonRita RossTina DeVoreCrowned in Indianapolis, INActive
1989Netasha EdwardsCandi StrattonEddie DeeMonica MunroCarmella Marcella GarciaCrowned in St. Louis, MODeceased
1990C’ezanne BlincoeRita RossBianca PaigeFarrah McCrayJamie MonroeCrowned in Louisville, KYActive
1991Sable ChanelTandi AndrewsMahoganyRita RossAmber RichardsCrowned in Atlanta, GARetired
1992Tandi AndrewsMahoganyBianca PaigeDenise DarcellSweet SavageCrowned in San Antonio, TXDeceased
1993Sweet SavageNicole DuBoisJamie HunterCocoVictoria WestCrowned in San Antonio, TXDeceased
1994CocoVictoria WestAmber RichardsNatasha RichardsTerryl Lynn FoxCrowned in St. Louis, MODeceased - Due to copyright threats from Donald Trump who was then co-owner of Miss USA/Miss Universe, the pageant was renamed Miss Gay USofA. Coco was the last "Miss Gay USA"
1995Maya DouglasNatasha RichardsVictoria WestCoti CollinsJamie HunterCrowned in Dayton, OHActive
1996Natasha RichardsMonica MunroVictoria WestShae Shae LaReeseJacqulyn DeVaroeCrowned in Dallas, TXDeceased
1997Jacqulyn DeVaroeKourtney Van WalesErica AndrewsShae Shae LaReeseTamisha ImanCrowned in Dallas, TXRetired
1998Lauren TaylorAshley KruizDana St. JamesLayla LaRueVictoria LaceCrowned in Dallas, TXSemi-Retired
1999Erica AndrewsWhitney PaigeCherry PieTamisha ImanKara DionCrowned in Dallas, TXDeceased
2000Chevelle BrooksWhitney PaigeMichelle DupreeCrystle ChambersCherry PieCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2001Erika NorellAshley KruizAlicia MarkstoneRoxy MarquisNina DiAngeloCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2002Alexis Gabrielle SherringtonLayla LaRueNecole Luv DupreeNina DiAngeloLawanda JacksonCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2003Raquell LordLayla LaRueDanielle HunterRoxy MarquisJame PerryCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2004Layla LaRueTamisha ImanWhitney PaigeAngelique AliTersa MathewsCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2005Tamisha ImanWhitney PaigeVictoria LaceNina DiAngeloRoxy MarquisCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2006Alyssa EdwardsAsia O'HaraRoxy MarquisDanielle HunterVictoria LaceCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2007Asia O'HaraKara Young-RossDominique SanchezTasha LongStasha SanchezCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2008Kara Young-RossSasha AndrewsStasha SanchezKelexis DavenportNatasha BraxtonCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2009Stasha SanchezNatasha BraxtonCoti CollinsDorae SaundersDominique SanchezCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2010Dominique SanchezLusciousAmy DeMiloChristina RossTionia SteeleCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2011LusciousAmy DeMiloNatasha BraxtonNaomi St. JamesDelores T. Van CartierCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2012Lawanda JacksonMargeaux PowellNina DiAngeloAlexis MateoSunny Dee LiteCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2013Shae Shae LaReeseAlexis MateoNaomi St. JamesSasha LaurenCoti CollinsCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2014Jenna SkyyNecole Luv DupreeVictoria LePaigeMokha MontresePorsche ParisCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2015Mokha MontreseKrystal SummersNina DiAngeloAlexis MateoAmy DeMiloCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2016Aurora SextonPorsche ParisAria B. CassadineSasha AndrewsCrystal V. LaurenCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2017Roxie HartKennedy DavenportAmanda NicolePorsche ParisKa'Aliyah McKim DiamondCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2018Janet Fierce AndrewsDee RangedTrinity K. BonetSasha LaurenQya CristalCrowned in Dallas, TXActive
2019Kennedy DavenportPorsche ParisIvy LeagueMari JaneApril RitionCrowned in Dallas, TXActive

Miss Gay USofA at Large
  • 1989 - Carmella Marcella Garcia (Deceased)
  • 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-Crowned at Village Station (Station 4) Dallas, TX
  • 2004 - Kitty Litter-Crowned at Throckmorton Mining Company- Dallas, TX
  • 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 - Ka'aliyah McKim Diamond - Crowned at Axis in Columbus, OH
  • 2016 - Sasha Lauren - Crowned at Axis in Columbus, OH
  • 2017 - Kenya M. Black - Crowned at The Rose Room (Station 4)- Dallas, TX
  • 2018 - Shavonna B. Brooks - Crowned at The Rose Room (Station 4) - Dallas, TX
  • 2019 - Des'ree St. James - Crowned at The Rose Room (Station 4) - Dallas, TX

Miss Gay USofA Classic
  • 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 Rose Room 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 - Roxie Hart - from Oklahoma City, OK - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2016 - Nancy Taylor - from Houston, TX - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2017 - Dominique Sanchez - from Little Rock, AR - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2018 - Tasha Long - from Birmingham, AL - crowned in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas, TX
  • 2019 - Stacey Holliday - from Hereford, TX - crowned in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas, TX

Miss Gay USofA Newcomer
  • 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 - Mari Jane - crowned at Love Field Inn and Suites Champagne Ballroom in Dallas, TX
  • 2016 - Vanity St. James - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2017 - Domita Sanchez - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2018 - Eva DeLeon - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2019 - Alexxa Oasis - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX

Mr. Gay USofA
  • 2008 - Ram Crawford - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2009 - Simba Hall - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2010 - David "Freklz" Hunter - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2011 - GQ - crowned at Club Crystal in Houston, TX
  • 2012 - Rasean Montrese - crowned at Club Crystal in Houston, TX
  • 2013 - Christopher Iman - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2014 - Jeffrey Kelly - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2015 - Michael LaMasters - crowned at the Heat in San Antonio, TX
  • 2016 - Desi M. Andrews - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2017 - Dione Kelly - crowned at Rich's in Houston, TX
  • 2018 - Angel - crowned at Rich's in Houston, TX
  • 2019 - Roman Tajoure - crowned at The Rose Room (Station 4) - Dallas, TX

Mr. Gay USofA at Large
  • 2008 - Samson - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2009 - Seymour Chilton - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2010 - Ty Juan Davis - crowned at the Saint in San Antonio, TX
  • 2011 - Felix "Big Fee" Correa - crowned at Club Crystal in Houston, TX
  • 2012 - Nikko Andrews - crowned at Club Crystal in Houston, TX
  • 2013 - O'Dey D. Brooks - crowned at The Heat in San Antonio, TX
  • 2014 - Zayer York - crowned at the Heat in San Antonio, TX
  • 2015 - Kane Connors - crowned at the Heat in San Antonio, TX
  • 2016 - Dakota Whitney - crowned at the Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, TX
  • 2017 - Ade' Tajoure - crowned at Rich's in Houston, TX
  • 2018 - RyYon Tajoure - crowned at Rich's in Houston, TX
  • 2019 - La’Darius Mirage Jackson - Crowned at The Rose Room (Station 4) - Dallas, TX

Mister USofA MI
  • 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
  • 2016 - Abs Hart - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2017 - Eddie Broadway - crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 2018 - D'Angelo - crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 2019 - Dustin Riot - crowned in Dayton, OH

Mister USofA MI Classic
  • 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
  • 2016 - Valentino Rios - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2017 - Ivory Onyx - crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 2018 - Ken Dartanyan - crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 2019 - Freddy Prinze Charming - crowned in Dayton, OH

Miss USofA DIVA (femme)
  • 2014 - Brandi Amara Skyy - crowned in Nashville, TN
  • 2015 - Bella Nicole Harlow - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2016 - Victoria Rios - crowned in Oklahoma City, OK
  • 2017 - Seduction D. Dickerson - crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 2018 - Ruby Scott Jacquet - crowned in Dayton, OH
  • 2019 - Glam - crowned in Dayton, OH

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
  • 2011 - Alana Steele
  • 2012 - Asia O'Hara
  • 2013 - Brittany Moore
  • 2014 - Sunny Dee-Lite
  • 2015 - Dena Cass
  • 2016 - Alexis Mateo
  • 2017 - Antwanette Chanel Roberts
  • 2018 - Nikki Vixxen
  • 2019 - Tiffany T. Hunter

All American Goddess at Large
  • 2009 - Lawren LaMoore (Deceased)
  • 2010 - Kelexis Davenport
  • 2011 - Dena Cass
  • 2012 - Whitney Paige (Deceased)
  • 2013 - Danielle DeLong
  • 2014 - Brooklyn Starr
  • 2015 - Juliza T. Alezae
  • 2016 - Kristina Kelly
  • 2017 - Alexis Nicole Whitney
  • 2018 - Adriana P.T. Fuentes
  • 2019 - Sandra Onassis Lopez
  • 2020 - Monica Moore

All American Gent
  • 2013 - Monte R. St. James
  • 2014 - Rasean Montrese
  • 2015 - No Contest
  • 2016 - Jose Manuel Vega
  • 2017 - Cielo Whitney
  • 2018 - Jeffrey Kelly
  • 2019 - Antonio Edwards
  • 2020 - Matthew Steele

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

First held in 1972, a few months after the first Miss Gay America contest, this pageant was revived in 2014 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, and guests and judges who included international celebrities. 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 and founder of the Continental Pageantry System, has acknowledged Miss Florida as his inspiration for creating 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 - Shanté (Alexandra Billings) (see note below)
  • 1990 - Chena Kelly
  • 1991 - Bobbie Lake
  • 1992 - Stephanie Shippae/Monica Munro (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)
  • 2004 - Gina DiAngelo
  • 2005 - Champagne Bordeaux
  • 2006 - No contest
  • 2007 - Victoria Michaels
  • 2008–2013 - Inactive
  • 2014 - Brittany Moore
  • 2015 - Chasity Ross Boen
  • 2016 - Shantell D'Marco
  • 2017 - Kalah Mendoza
  • 2018 - Jazell Barbie Royale
  • 2019 - Kylee Hunter

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 (Deceased)
  • 1995 - Lorrie Del Mar
  • 1996–1999 - Inactive
  • 2000 - Carmella Marcella Garcia (Deceased)
  • 2001 - Nicolette Ashton
  • 2002 - Jasmine Skiies
  • 2003 - No contest
  • 2004 - Jocelyn Summers
  • 2005 - Sasha Sommers
  • 2006 - No contest
  • 2007 - TP Lords
  • 2008–2016 - Inactive
  • 2017 - Nicole T. Phillips
  • 2018 - Angelica Sanchez
  • 2019 - Noel Leon
  • 2020 - Kimberly Venom

Miss Florida FI Supreme
  • 2019 - Dana Douglas (Emeritus)
  • 2020 - Erika Norell

Mr. Florida M.E
  • 2017 - Jose Manuel Vega (Emeritus)
  • 2018 - Antonio Edwards
  • 2019 - Carlos Roque
  • 2020 - Raul Vegas
  • 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, Miss National At Large, Mr. National

This pageant was a huge part of the "Big 5" National pageant systems in the 1990s and early 2000s. It was created by Kevin Scott in 1994. The first winner was Tandi Andrews, but she was decrowned because she requested to run for another national pageant during her National reign. Her request was denied, she ran for that pageant regardless and was then decrowned. Tommie Ross assumed the crown. The last winners were Natasha Richards in 2003 for Miss National, Chelsea Pearl in 2002 for Miss National at Large, and Monte St. James in 2002 for Mr. National. In 2009, two people from Alabama attempted to purchase the contest and appointed Mokha Montrese as Miss National 2009. That sale fell through and was never completed. The system is now owned by Josh Maywalt. In 2018, ShaeShae LaReese won the title of Miss National 2018. All three divisions will return to the stage in 2021.

  • 1994 - Tandi Andrews (DeCrowned) & (Deceased)
  • 1994 - Tommie Ross
  • 1995 - Tasha Long
  • 1996 - Tamisha Iman
  • 1997 - C'ezanne
  • 1998 - Ashley Kruiz (Deceased)
  • 1999 - Shawnna Brooks
  • 2000 - Terri Vanessa Coleman
  • 2001 - Nicole DuBois
  • 2002 - Martina Diamante
  • 2003 - Natasha Richards (Deceased)
  • 2004 - 2008 - Inactive
  • 2009 - Mokha Montrese
  • 2010 - 2017 - Inactive
  • 2018 - ShaeShae LaReese
  • 2019 - No Contest
  • 2020 -

Miss National at Large
  • 1996 - Sierrah Foxx (Deceased)
  • 1997 - Niesha Dupree
  • 1998 - Clarissa Cavalier (Deceased)
  • 1999 - Darcel Stevens
  • 2000 - Latoya Bacall
  • 2001 - Monica Van Pelt
  • 2002 - Chelsea Pearl
  • 2003 - 2018 - Inactive
  • 2019 - No Contest
  • 2020 -

Mr. National
  • 2000 - Carl Harris
  • 2001 - Calvin St. Claire
  • 2002 - Monte St. James
  • 2003 - 2018 - Inactive
  • 2019 - No Contest
  • 2020 -

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. It is renowned for its signature category—Showgirl Costume—a showcase for lavish and elaborate Las Vegas–style costumes and headdresses.

  • 1984 - Linda DeCrimsen
  • 1985 - Cher Marisa
  • 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 - Cézanne
  • 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
  • 2015 - Jerrica Benton
  • 2016 - Sofia Andrews
  • 2017 - Vicky Chavarria
  • 2018 - Alina Malletti Galore
  • 2019 - Chevelle Brooks

Miss Gay International

(Formerly Miss Amateur National) This pageant founded for newer queens transformed into what is now Miss International Inc. -This system is not to be confused with the hostile split with former's (Vicki Valentino & Marlowe Septimius) with the now defunct Miss Gay International Inc.

  • 1999 - Christine Mancini - From Clinton, MD
  • 2000 - Stefani Valentino - From Toledo, OH
  • 2001 - Lady Angelica - From Akron, OH
  • 2001 - Chelsey Clinton *honorary - From Nashville, TN ~
  • 2002 - Jessica Spaulding - From Washington D.C.
  • 2003 - Starr Powers - From Harrisburg, PA
  • 2004 - Kiarra Marlowe Fontaine - From Toledo, OH
  • 2005 - Miss D. Meanor - From Wilmington, DE
  • 2006 - Monet Dupree - From Washington, D.C. ~~
  • 2006 - Amaya Mann - From Bloomington, IL
  • 2007 - Vicki Valentino - From St, Louis, MO
  • 2008 - Takiya Valentino Wynters - From Atlanta, GA
  • 2009 - Sierra Spaulding - From Newark, DE
  • 2010 - The Minx - From Orlando, FL
  • 2011 - Rachel Mykels - From Austin, TX
  • 2012 - Adora Blake - From Richmond, VA
  • 2013 - Amanda Love - Parkersburg, WV
  • 2014 - Danielle Revlon - From Baltimore, MD
  • 2015 - Ivy Profen - From Charleston, WV
  • 2016 - Not Yet Held

~ Chelsey took over for Lady Angelica when she was temporarily dethroned. When Anjelica was rethroned after the crowning of a new winner, Chelsey was named Honorary for her service to the pageant.

~~ Monet was initially crowned in 2006 but shortly after it was discovered there was a scoring error and Amaya had actually won. They shared the title briefly before Monet was de-crowned for unknown reasons.

Miss Gay International Plus
  • 1999 - Gayla DeLust
  • 2000 - Samantha Styles
  • 2001 - Miss Peaches
  • 2004 - Dena Cass
  • 2005 - Victoria Parker
  • 2007 - Kitty Litter
  • 2008 - Danielle Revlon
  • 2009 - Chevelle Brooks
  • 2010 - Adina Ronee
  • 2011 - Pageant Was Discontinued

National Bearded Queen

In 2016 this system was founded to provide individuals who did not fit the "standard norm" of drag. National Bearded Queen is a system that provides an opportunity for Bearded Queers to compete and showcase their talents. This system is open to individuals of all genders with the only requirement to compete being they must perform regularly as a bearded performer (Real or Prosthetic). Prelims started in 2017 with the first National Competition held in May 2018.

Year Winner First Alt Second Alt Location
2018 Joey Gallagher JerFay KC Starr Cash Inn,

Phoenix AZ

2019 Dion Dior Black Bearonce Bear Kiara Chimera Play, Louisville KY

See also

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