Miss Gay America

Miss Gay America

Miss Gay America Titleholders

Miss Gay America Titleholders

*** In Loving Memory

State and Regional Prelim History
Miss Gay Arizona America
Miss Gay Arkansas America
Miss Gay Atlantic Coast America
Miss Gay Buckeye America
Miss Gay California America
Miss Gay Central States America
Miss Gay D.C. America
Miss Gay Delaware America
Miss Gay Diamond America
Miss Gay Eastern Elegance America
Miss Gay Eastern States America
Miss Gay Excelsior America
Miss Gay Florida America
Miss Gay Georgia America
Miss Gay Great Lakes America
Miss Gay Gulf States America
Miss Gay Heart of America
Miss Gay Illinois America
Miss Gay Indiana America
Miss Gay Kansas America
Miss Gay Louisiana America
Miss Gay Maryland America
Miss Gay Mid America
Miss Gay Mid Atlantic America
Miss Gay Midwest America
Miss Gay Mississippi America
Miss Gay Missouri America
Miss Gay Nevada America
Miss Gay New York America
Miss Gay North Carolina America
Miss Gay Northern America
Miss Gay Ohio America
Miss Gay Oklahoma America
Miss Gay Pennsylvania America
Miss Gay Rocky Mountain America
Miss Gay Sin City America
Miss Gay South East America
Miss Gay Southern America
Miss Gay Southern Elegance America
Miss Gay Southern States America
Miss Gay Southwest America
Miss Gay Tennessee America
Miss Gay Texas America
Miss Gay West Virginia America
Miss Gay Western States America

Miss Gay America History

Miss Gay America 2023
Winner – Tatiyanna Voche’
1st Alternate – Dessie Love Blake
2nd Alternate – Barbra Seville
3rd Alternate – Aria B. Cassadine
4th Alternate – Tia Wanna Ross
Remaining Top 10
Morgan Morgan Morgan
Chloe Knox
Giselle Cassidy Carter
Janeé Starr
Gizele Monáe
Miss Gay America 2022
Winner – Dextaci
1st Alternate – Shelita Bonet Hoyle
2nd Alternate – Tatiyanna Voche’
3rd Alternate – Brenda Dharling
4th Alternate – Atheena Voce
Remaining Top 10
Buff Faye
Athena Sinclair
Vega
Grecia Montes D’Occa
Ava Aurora Foxx
ARCHIVE: Miss Gay America | Robinson Center (Little Rock, Arkansas) | 1/17 – 1/20/2022

Promotional photos of Mr. and Miss Gay America 2022
Miss Gay America 2021
No pageant held due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Miss Gay America 2020
Winner – Pattaya Hart
1st Alternate – Dextaci
2nd Alternate – Ivy Drip
3rd Alternate – Truly Fabu
4th Alternate – Fifi Dubois
Remaining Top 10 (In No Particular Order)
Espressa Grande
Edna Anderson
Aria Russo
Kali Coutour
Barbra Seville
ARCHIVE: Miss Gay America | Hamburger Mary’s (St. Louis, Missouri) and Gateway Classic Cars (O’Falon, Illinois) | 10/2 – 10/5/2019

Miss Gay America 2019

Miss Gay America 2018

Category Awards:

Archives:

Hyatt Regency Empire Ballroom (New Orleans, Louisiana) | 10/4 through 10/7/2017

ARCHIVE: Promotional Photos for Mr. and Miss Gay America 2018

Miss Gay America 2017

Category Awards:

Other Awards:

  • Miss Congeniality –
  • Most Photogenic – Regine LaRae
  • Best Non-Finishing Finalist – Lequitcha Rodriguez
  • Best Set Design – Miss Gay Tennessee America
  • Best Opening Production – Miss Gay Maryland America
  • Best New Prelim – Miss Gay Eastern Elegance America
  • Best New Promoter – Miss Gay Southwest America
  • Prelim of the Year – Miss Gay Arizona America
  • Best State Prelim of the Year – Miss Gay Missouri America
  • Best Regional Prelim to of the Year – Miss Gay Heart of America
  • Hospitality Award – Miss Gay Arizona America
  • Promoter of the Year – David Green
  • Excellence Awards
  • Norma Kristie Lifetime Achievement Award – Terry Eason and Larry Tyger
Contestant List | Miss Gay America 2017
Contestant List | Miss Gay America 2017

Contestant List:

  1. Suzy Wong
  2. Ry’Lee Hilton
  3. Chloe Cassidy
  4. Sasha Leigh Chambers
  5. Trixie Larue
  6. Rebecca Blaqueout
  7. National Holiday
  8. Imani Nye Black
  9. Kimora Lee Matthews
  10. M’Shay Victoria Foster
  11. Christa Collins
  12. Lindsay Bryant
  13. Barbra Seville
  14. Georgia Bea Cummings
  15. Savannah Stevens
  16. Aria B. Cassadine
  17. Sofia Anderson
  18. Amanda Bury
  19. Miss Priscilla
  20. Chantel Reshae
  21. Patti Lovelace
  22. LeQuitcha Rodriguez
  23. Nina DiAngelo
  24. Kelly Ray Shelton
  25. Tara St. Stone
  26. Dextaci
  27. Mary Nolan
  28. Britnee Alexander
  29. Stephanie Lane
  30. Alana Steele
  31. Gizele Monáe
  32. Monica Moore
  33. Charnay Malletti Cassadine
  34. Regina La-rae
  35. Colgate Smilez
  36. Deva Station
  37. Paris Brooks-Bonet
  38. Aida Snatchwell-Stratton
  39. Bianca Solei
  40. Gizelle Bevon Ashton

Miss Gay America 2016

Category Awards:

Other Awards:

  • Miss Congeniality – Hollie Daye
  • Best Non-Finishing Finalist – Patti Lovelace
  • State Prelim of the Year – Miss Gay Ohio America
  • Regional Prelim of the Year – Miss Gay Western States America
  • Promoter of the Year – PJ Newton and Paulette Harness
  • Norma Kristie Lifetime Achievement Award – Charity Case

Contestant List:

  1. Diva
  2. Kyla Breeze
  3. Jazzelle Boyette
  4. Amanda Sue
  5. Savannah Stevens
  6. Patti Lovelace
  7. Delanie Valentine
  8. Kelly Ray Shelton
  9. Nevaeh Symone
  10. Renee Hilton
  11. Sasha Renee
  12. Arilyn Roberts
  13. Grecia Montes D’Occa
  14. Asia O’Hara
  15. Brittney Paige
  16. L’oreal
  17. Martinique Toya-Bouvier
  18. Alanna Paige
  19. Stephanie Lane
  20. Adria Andrews
  21. Ashley Lynn
  22. Eden Alive
  23. Rushena Fontaine
  24. Dextaci
  25. Barbra Seville
  26. Christa Collins
  27. Truly Fabu
  28. Victoria Robinson
  29. Dessie Love Blake
  30. Lindsay Starr
  31. Nina Fierra
  32. Violet S’Arbleu
  33. Hollie Daye
  34. Britney Towers
  35. Victoria Valentine
  36. Carmen Deveraux
  37. Bianca Starr
  38. Nevaeh McKenzie
  39. Chi Chi Ray Colby
  40. Lindsay Bryant
  41. Sasha Leigh Chambers
  42. Monica Moore
  43. Stephanie Micheals
  44. Vivian Vaughn
  45. Jada Bee
  46. Trixie LaRue
  47. Deva Station
  48. Alli Katt
  49. Bella DuBalle

Miss Gay America 2015

ARCHIVE: Millennium Maxwell house Hotel (Nashville, Tennessee) – Miss Gay America

Miss Gay America 2014

Contestant List:

  1. Venus Knight
  2. Tyra Marie
  3. Alayna Marquez
  4. Lauren Scott
  5. Alexia Crawford
  6. Brown Sugar
  7. Adria Andrews
  8. Ambrosia Ciara Black
  9. Nadia Louis
  10. Jessica Jade
  11. Charity Saude
  12. Essence T. Van Cartier
  13. Araya Sparxx
  14. Eden Alive
  15. Moltyn Decadence
  16. LeQuitcha Rodriguez
  17. Anastacia Amor
  18. Tyrah Hunter
  19. Deva Station
  20. Ariel Nicole Knight Addams
  21. Chantel Reshae
  22. Rosario Garcia
  23. Trixie LaRue
  24. Raelynn Rae
  25. Sharde’ Ross
  26. Jessica Raynes Starr
  27. Iris Le’Fluer
  28. Patti Lovelace
  29. Christa Collins
  30. Paju Munro
  31. Savannah Stevens
  32. Sue Nami
  33. Tova Uravitch
  34. Diva Coppafeel
  35. Blair Williams
  36. Mercedes Loreal
  37. Sasha Leigh Chambers
  38. Delanie Valentine
  39. Tatiyanna Voche’
  40. Georgia Versace Couture
  41. Brooklyn Bisette
  42. Victoria Robinson
  43. Brittney O’Bryan
  44. Alizay Zane Paige
  45. Vicki Valentino
  46. Dextaci
  47. Britney Blaire
  48. Bianca LeBlanc
  49. Kofi
  50. Jade Sinclair
  51. Suzy Wong
  52. Truly Fabu

Miss Gay America 2013

Miss Gay America 2012

Miss Gay America 2011

Miss Gay America 2010

*Alyssa Edwards was unable to fulfill her duties as Miss Gay America due to scheduling conflicts.  Coco Montrese was crowned as Miss Gay America 2010 in a special ceremony at the Grey Fox in St. Louis, Missouri.

Miss Gay America 2009

Miss Gay America 2008

Miss Gay America 2007

Miss Gay America 2006

Miss Gay America 2005

Miss Gay America 2004

Miss Gay America 2003

Miss Gay America 2002

Miss Gay America 2001

Miss Gay America 2000

Miss Gay America 1999

Miss Gay America 1998

Miss Gay America 1997

Miss Gay America 1996

Top 10 Finalists

Complete Contestant List:

  1. Shayla Simpson, Miss Gay Heart of America
  2. Whitley Fox, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Virginia America
  3. Lisha Paris, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Mid America
  4. Arcadia Alexander, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay DC America
  5. Krista Versace, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Missouri America
  6. Kirby Kolby, Miss Gay North Carolina America
  7. Racine Ross, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Louisiana America
  8. Lana Eastman, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Gulf Coast America
  9. Tia Chambers, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Mid Atlantic America
  10. Lady Chablis, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Georgia America
  11. Kyra Starr, Miss Gay Enchantment America
  12. Kourtney Wells, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Texas America
  13. Taylor Bryans, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Oklahoma America
  14. Renee Rollins, Miss Gay Southern Coast America
  15. Gloria Monroe, Miss Gay Kansas America
  16. Vicki St. James, Miss Gay Indiana America
  17. Nicole Dubois, Miss Gay Southern Elegance America
  18. Loreal Chilane, Miss Gay Georgia America
  19. Kelly Cruise, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Northern America
  20. Mz Marcus, Miss Gay Arizona America
  21. Fancy, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Florida America
  22. Brianna Colby, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Capital City America
  23. Vanessa Monet, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Arkansas America
  24. Kimberly Todd, Miss Gay South Carolina America
  25. Ariel DuVois, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America
  26. Celia Putty, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Enchantment America
  27. Victoria Michaels, Miss Gay Pennsylvania America
  28. Leann Richards, Miss Gay Delaware America
  29. Raquell Scott, Miss Gay Music City America
  30. Shae Shae LaReese, Miss Gay Florida America
  31. Kandis Carrington, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Mid East America
  32. Gertrude Garnet, Miss Gay Oklahoma America
  33. Lauren Taylor, Miss Gay Texas America
  34. Victoria Morgan, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Southern Coast America
  35. Tumara Mahorning, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Southern Elegance America
  36. Sabrina White, Miss Gay Maryland America
  37. Felicia Powers, Miss Gay Atlantic Coast America
  38. Kerri Nichols, Miss Gay Mid America
  39. Ashley Kruiz, Miss Gay Mid Atlantic America
  40. Shana Dupree, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay South Carolina America
  41. Kiby Kinkead , Miss Gay Arkansas America
  42. Raquel Chevalier, Miss Gay Louisiana America
  43. Erica Lamonte, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Heart of America
  44. Deidra Roberts, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Music City America
  45. Vicki Voxx, Miss Gay Capital City America
  46. Trisha Reece, Miss Gay Wisconsin
  47. Luscious Knight, Miss Gay Illinois America
  48. Donna Nicole, Miss Gay DC America
  49. Darah Landon, Miss Gay Ohio America
  50. Victoria Sanches, Miss Gay Virginia America
  51. Gloria Diamond, Miss Gay Midwest America
  52. Brazon, Miss Gay Northern America
  53. Fontasia Lamour, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Indiana America
  54. Linda Carrera, Miss Gay Mid East America
  55. Rachel Erikks, 1st Alternate to Midwest America
  56. Kofi, Miss Gay Gulf Coast America
  57. Jacoby Daniels, Miss Gay Alabama America
  58. Tina Renee, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Illinois America
  59. Tatiana, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Kansas America
  60. Vicki Valentino, Miss Gay Missouri America

Miss Gay America 1995

*Ramona passed away during her reign as Miss Gay America.  Patti Le Plae Safe was crowned Miss Gay America 1995 prior to the Miss Gay America 1996 pageant in a special ceremony.

Moments after his coronation, Miss Gay America 1995 Ramona LeGer is congratulated by Mr. Gay All-American 1995 John Reny.
Moments after his coronation, Miss Gay America 1995 Ramona LeGer is congratulated by Mr. Gay All-American 1995 John Reny.

Miss Gay America 1994

Miss Gay America 1993

Miss Gay America 1992

Miss Gay America 1991

Miss Gay America 1990

Miss Gay America 1989

Miss Gay America 1988

Miss Gay America 1987

Miss Gay America 1986

Top 10

Miss Gay America 1985

Miss Gay America 1984

Miss Gay America 1983

Miss Gay America 1982

Jennifer Foxx, moments after being crowned as Miss Gay America 1982. (Dallas Convention Center; Dallas, TX; September 1981)
Jennifer Foxx, moments after being crowned as Miss Gay America 1982. (Dallas Convention Center; Dallas, TX; September 1981)

Miss Gay America 1981

Miss Gay America 1980

Miss Gay America 1979

Contestant List (Not Complete):

  • Donna Drag,
  • Rachel Wells, 1st Alternate to Miss Gay South America

Miss Gay America 1978

Miss Gay America 1977

Contestant List (Not Complete):

  • Michael Andrews
  • Rachel Wells, Miss Gay Georgia America

Miss Gay America 1976

*Shan Covington’s title was removed during his reign.  As 1st Alternate, Michael Andrews was offered the title of Miss Gay America 1976, but he declined wanting to compete and win the title.  The 2nd Alternate Dani Daletto was crowned Miss Gay America 1976.

Miss Gay America 1975

Miss Gay America 1974

Contestant List (Not Complete):

Lady Baronessa (seated). Back Row: Billie Boots, unknown, unknown, and Roski Fernandez. (photo courtesy of Brenda Leigh)
Lady Baronessa (seated). Back Row: Billie Boots, unknown, unknown, and Roski Fernandez. (photo courtesy of Brenda Leigh)

Miss Gay America 1973

The first ever Miss Gay America pageant was held at the Watch Your Hat & Coat Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee.

Contestant List (Not Complete):

June 25, 1972 - Miss Gay Arkansas Norma Kristie reacts to hearing his name called as the winner of the very first Miss Gay America Pageant on what was coincidentally also his 26th birthday. (Pageant founder Jerry Peek is at left.)
June 25, 1972 – Miss Gay Arkansas Norma Kristie reacts to hearing his name called as the winner of the very first Miss Gay America Pageant on what was coincidentally also his 26th birthday. (Pageant founder Jerry Peek is at left.)
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