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Graduating from Loughborough University with a Distinction in her MBA and receiving the Top Student Prize, Aishwarya Ashvinikumar (popularly known as Ash) is set to make her debut in the pageant industry as a finalist in the UK Galaxy Pageant 2025/26.  Building on the insights from her dissertation, which sparked her passion for advocating gender equality in the workplace, Ash is now focused on using the UK Galaxy platform to raise awareness of ongoing gender-based discrimination in professional environments. Under the guidance of Professor Ian R. Hodgkinson, Ash achieved a Distinction (84/100) for her research dissertation, in which she developed a practical framework to help organisations close gender-based gaps, empower women to overcome workplace barriers, and foster inclusive, productive cultures.  Ash feels immensely grateful and privileged to have collaborated with Professor Ian R. Hodgkinson from Loughborough University, a multidisciplinary scholar at the forefront of ...

Former Miss International UK winner Harriotte Lane has been officially announced as Miss Grand United Kingdom 2025. The 24-year-old model and entrepreneur from Newcastle will represent the United Kingdom at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. She succeeds last year's titleholder Amy Viranya Berry who made the Top 10 at Miss Grand International 2024 in Bangkok. The new Miss Grand United Kingdom is no stranger to pageantry. She placed fourth runner-up at Miss International 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. "Miss Grand United kingdom isn't just about representing my country, but using this voice to encourage others to challenge the barriers that society can put on us," Harriotte recently shared online. She continued: "As I was once told, I was too young to be a successful entrepreneur. Now, 5 and half years later with a business that has been awarded and recognised for making a difference in people's lives." "A platform and responsibility of t...

Miss Greater London, Tiny Simbani, was crowned Miss International UK 2024 on Saturday, May 18 at the Parr Hall in Warrington, England. The 23-year-old former youth mayor of Derby succeeds last year's winner  Alisha Cowie . She will represent the United Kingdom at the Miss International 2024 pageant in Japan this autumn. Brooke Nicola Smith of Suffolk was named first runner-up while Brittany Feeney of Sefton, Jodie Whitehead of Lincolnshire, and Caitlin Ochana of Middlesex were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss International UK is a graduate of policy, politics, and economics from the University of Birmingham. She is of Zimbabwean descent and the sister of former Miss Universe Great Britain Noky Simbani. Road to the 62nd Miss International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss International UK (@missinternationaluk) Photos: Brian Hayes, Miss International UK / Instagram

Chloe Ellman-Baker was crowned Miss Grand United Kingdom 2023 in a national competition held on Sunday, August 13 at Aures London. The 23-year-old beauty from Sussex is a marketing manager and promotional model who holds a degree in interior architecture and design from the University of Portsmouth. She will represent the United Kingdom at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. Candy Paasche was named first runner-up while Annette Alder, Brooke Smith, and Emily Cossey were announced as the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Last year's winner who placed in the Top 20 and bagged the Best in National Costume award at Miss Grand International 2022, Sofia Mayers, crowned her successor at the end of the event. "It's an incredible honour to represent the UK and stand alongside such remarkable women in this sisterhood," shared the new Miss Grand United Kingdom on social media. "To all the wonderful souls from around the globe who've ...

Newcastle's Alisha Cowie was crowned Miss International UK 2023 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, June 10 at the Parr Hall Theatre in Warrington, Chesire. The 24-year-old model and professional photographer bested over 50 other competitors to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner and Miss International 2022 Top 15 semifinalist Evanjelin Elchmanar. Brooke Nicola Smith, Caitlin Ochana, Paige Warren, and Aimi Stanley were named the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss International UK is a former Miss England winner who participated in Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China. Alisha will now prepare to represent the United Kingdom at the 61st Miss International (Miss International 2023) pageant this October in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. "This wouldn't have been possible without the support of so many people," she wrote on social media and went on to thank her sponsors, friends, and family ...

Former Miss Universe Great Britain, Emma Rose Collingridge, was crowned Miss Supranational UK 2023 on Saturday, April 22 at The Venue @ DMU in Leicester, England. The 24-year-old graduate of Loughborough University with a degree in English is a model, presenter, content creator, and writer. She edged out 39 other competitors to win the glittering national competition. Cheniel Henderson and Barbara Vitorelli were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Joanna Johnson and Brooke Nicola Smith rounded out the Top 5 finalists. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss Supranational UK was previously named Miss Universe Great Britain 2021 and went on to participate in the 70th Miss Universe pageant where she placed in the Top 16. According to her official  website , Emma is an advocate for female causes including the prevention of violence against women. She also loves to push herself with new challenges, keep busy, and travel the world on new adventures. "I believe that...

Paris Milne, representing Renfrewshire, was crowned Miss Teen Great Britain 2022 in a glittering national final held on Monday, October 17 at The Globe Theatre, Blackpool. The first Scottish titleholder since 2013 bested over 60 other youngsters from across the country to win the competition. She succeeds last year's winner from Durham, Grace Maher. Also crowned during the UK pageant finals over the weekend were Little Miss Teen Great Britain 2022 Enfys Chapman of Carmarthenshire and Miss Junior Teen Great Britain 2022 Lyara Dos Santos Da Silva of Deal. The esteemed panel of judges consisted of actress, model and former Junior Miss Galaxy UK Sienna Demontis, reigning Miss Universe Great Britain Noki Simbani, marketing executive and sponsor Tom Hui, reigning Ms Galaxy Dani Latimer, and Miss Wales 2021 Olivia Harris. Miss Teen Great Britain is a nationwide pageant for girls aged 10 to 19 years, covering England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. According to the organizers, the ...

Miss West Midlands, Evanjelin Elchmanar, was crowned Miss International UK 2021 in a glittering competition held at the the Park Hall Hotel in Lancashire last July 23. The 21-year-old beauty of Sri Lankan descent and former Miss Teen Great Britain succeeded previous winner and Miss International runner-up, Harriotte Lane. Heather Hopkins and Kassandra Barker were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Evanjelin will now prepare to represent the United Kingdom at the 60th Miss International beauty pageant in Japan. Photos: Brian Hayes Photography