| Formation | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Male pageant |
| Headquarters | Nassau |
| Location | |
| Membership | Mister International |
| Official language | English |
| National director | Oswald Ellis |
| Website | Mister Bahamas Organization |
Mister Bahamas is a pageant that was established in 2012. The first man sashed Mister Bahamas was Pedro Mejias. The competition was produced by a committee of leading men in society known as the Mister Bahamas Organization.
Pageants
The Mister Bahamas competition selects a Bahamian male top model each year to compete in Manhunt International, Mister United Continents and Mister International, the longest running international competition for male models, organised to promote new faces in the fashion industry. Contestants are judged on catwalk and runway skills; photogenic ability; physical attributes; and personality.
Titleholders
| Year | Mister Bahamas | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pedro Mejias | Nassau |
| 2013 | Devaughn M. Gow | Nassau |
| 2014 | Kenneth Kerr | East Grand Bahama |
| 2015 | Jarell Coakley | Nassau |
Mister Bahamas at International pageants
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
Mister International
Mister Bahamas traditionally sends its winner to the Mister International pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Mister Bahamas | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pedro Mejias | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Kenneth Kerr | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Jarell Coakley | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2016—2022 | |||
| 2023 | Vjaughn Ingraham | Top 20 | |
Mister World
Bahamas participates at the Mister World since 2000. Between 2000 and 2010 the Mister World Bahamas were selected by casting. Since 2013 Mister Bahamas carries Mister World franchise then responses to select the Mister World Bahamas winner.
| Year | Mister Bahamas | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Neil Paris Dames | Top 5 (4th) | |
| 2007 | Metellus Chipman | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Kendrick Kemp | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Devaughn M. Gow | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2016—present | |||
Manhunt International
Between 1997 and 1998 Manhunt Bahamas delegates were not selected by Mister Bahamas Organization. Since 2012 Mister Bahamas Organization recently organizes Mister Bahamas contest, one of two winners represents Bahamas at the Manhunt International pageant.
| Year | Mister Bahamas | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Van Brown | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Shyan Chipman | Top 10 | |
| 2012 | Drew Palacios | Unplaced | Mister Personality |
| 2015 | Davin Johnson | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2016—present | |||
Mister Intercontinental
Bahamas wins its first international contest at Mister Intercontinental
| Year | Mister Bahamas | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Shyan Chipman | Mister Intercontinental 1998 | Mister Talent |
See also
References
- The Bahamas Weekly News Team (October 19, 2014). "Mister Bahamas and Manhunt Bahamas Winners". thebahamasweekly.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
External links
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