Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization.
The contest was founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. The pageant became part of Kayser-Roth and then Gulf and Western Industries, before being acquired by Donald Trump in 1996.
Alongside with its rival Miss World and Miss Earth contests, this pageant is one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world. The current Miss Universe is Dayana Mendoza, from Venezuela.
Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe beauty pageant, will be held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau,Bahamas on August 23, 2009. Dayana Mendoza, from Venezuela, winner of Miss Universe 2008, will crown her successor in the event.
MISS UNIVERSE® 2009 will receive the following from the Miss Universe Organization:
* The new MISS UNIVERSE will receive an exquisite tiara created by Diamond Nexus Labs.
* A shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear.
* A year's worth of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems.
* A swimsuit wardrobe from Jessica Simpson's Swimwear.
* A collection of eveningwear gowns from Carlos Alberto Haute Couture
* A New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses.
* A two-year scholarship from The NY Film Academy in New York City valued at up to $100,000.
* A trophy from Rogaska Crystal.
* Personal appearance wardrobe.
* A year-long membership to Gravity Fitness.
* Year-long hair services John Barrett Salon.
* Modeling portfolio by leading New York City fashion photographer Fadil Berisha.
* Casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization.
* Extensive travel opportunities with a personal travel manager representing sponsors and charitable partners.
* Access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties.
* Consultation with stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers.
* Professional public relations media training.
* Professional media/public relations representation by Rubenstein Public Relations and Planet PR in New York City.
* Year-long dermatology and skin services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher.
FIRST RUNNER UP - $3,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
SECOND RUNNER UP - $2,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
THIRD RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
FOURTH RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaskal
FIVE (5) SEMI-FINALISTS - $500 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
MISS CONGENIALITY UNIVERSE™ AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant selected by her fellow contestants as the most charismatic and inspirational.
MISS PHOTOGENIC UNIVERSE™ AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant voted on and selected by the public via www.nbc.com.
NATIONAL COSTUME AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant with the most creative National Costume voted on by a panel of judges.
All Contestants will receive the following gifts:
* An assortment of Farouk Systems hair care products and tools
* Swimwear from Jessica Simpson's Swimwear
* Competition and fashion footwear from Nina
* Robes provided by Aegean Apparel
* Gift bags provided by Darac Beauty
* Eveningwear by Carlos Alberto Haute Couture
* The new MISS UNIVERSE will receive an exquisite tiara created by Diamond Nexus Labs.
* A shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear.
* A year's worth of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems.
* A swimsuit wardrobe from Jessica Simpson's Swimwear.
* A collection of eveningwear gowns from Carlos Alberto Haute Couture
* A New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses.
* A two-year scholarship from The NY Film Academy in New York City valued at up to $100,000.
* A trophy from Rogaska Crystal.
* Personal appearance wardrobe.
* A year-long membership to Gravity Fitness.
* Year-long hair services John Barrett Salon.
* Modeling portfolio by leading New York City fashion photographer Fadil Berisha.
* Casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization.
* Extensive travel opportunities with a personal travel manager representing sponsors and charitable partners.
* Access to various New York City events including movie premiers and screenings, Broadway shows and launch parties.
* Consultation with stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers.
* Professional public relations media training.
* Professional media/public relations representation by Rubenstein Public Relations and Planet PR in New York City.
* Year-long dermatology and skin services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher.
FIRST RUNNER UP - $3,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
SECOND RUNNER UP - $2,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
THIRD RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
FOURTH RUNNER UP - $1,000 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaskal
FIVE (5) SEMI-FINALISTS - $500 cash award and a crystal trophy from Rogaska
MISS CONGENIALITY UNIVERSE™ AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant selected by her fellow contestants as the most charismatic and inspirational.
MISS PHOTOGENIC UNIVERSE™ AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant voted on and selected by the public via www.nbc.com.
NATIONAL COSTUME AWARD - $1,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy from Rogaska awarded to the contestant with the most creative National Costume voted on by a panel of judges.
All Contestants will receive the following gifts:
* An assortment of Farouk Systems hair care products and tools
* Swimwear from Jessica Simpson's Swimwear
* Competition and fashion footwear from Nina
* Robes provided by Aegean Apparel
* Gift bags provided by Darac Beauty
* Eveningwear by Carlos Alberto Haute Couture
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