Television... and More
Hundreds of millions of people know the Miss Universe Organization as the producer of landmark annual television events, but that is only the most public element of this diverse group of dedicated people. Just as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is known for the annual live television event, The Academy Awards, the Miss Universe Organization is most recognized for its live TV specials. Those popular events, however, are just the beginning.
The organization has redefined itself, just as it is redefining the world's views of the women who attain its exclusive titles and as it is communicating women's views of their own roles.
The Miss Universe Organization provides the opportunities - the mentoring, career training, resources and life experiences - for women to be personally enriched through the organization's year-round support of all aspects of their lives, from their own personal career goals to social and humanitarian causes and work.
The titleholders of the Miss Universe Organization personify the combination of beauty and intelligence that defines the 21st Century. In keeping with its global view and position as creator of role models, the Miss Universe Organization has a new corporate structure and enhanced corporate goals.
57 Years... and Making History...
Very few "brands" or entertainment properties reach 50th anniversaries, let alone with new energy, strength and influence. The Miss Universe Organization, now in its 57th year, is an exception. Stronger than ever, its global reach and impact are setting standards for the future.
...With Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal
Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal partnership.
Big-Event Entertainment
The new focus of the three specials is to produce "big-event" entertainment. The cutting-edge productions better represent the women who are part of them. Productions add topical and important segments that reflect the mission of the overall competitions and of the participants themselves.
The personal bests the women seek to achieve by cultivating their passions, humor, education and more will both honor the long and popular traditions of the Miss Universe Organization and define contemporary women.
Worldwide Resources
The Miss Universe Organization has offices in New York and in Los Angeles and with representatives worldwide. It is staffed by experts in fields ranging from marketing and TV production to licensing and travel, providing a range of services for women.
The MISS USA® telecast always kicks off the new year as the first special and is generally held in March with the MISS UNIVERSE® telecast following in May. The MISS TEEN USA® competition takes place during the back-to-school season in late summer. NBC Universal broadcasts the MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS USA® pageants as live, prime time specials in the U.S.
WHO:
The current Titleholders are: Contestants from approximately 80 countries aggressively vie for the title of MISS UNIVERSE® each year, while contestants from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia participate in the MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions.
The contestants
MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS USA® contestants must be at least 18 years old (a policy which began in 1991) and under 27 (by February 1st in the year they participate in the national telecast). MISS TEEN USA® candidates must be at least 15 and under 19 (by September 1st in the year they participate in the national competition).
HOW:
The Miss Universe Organization is a global organization reaching every state and scores of countries around the world. As their preliminary steps the contestants compete in local and/or state pageants; which are produced by local and state pageant directors. The state winners become the contestants for the national competition. MISS UNIVERSE® contestants must win their respective national titles in their countries to compete in the event.
An Unbelievable Year Ahead
The Titleholders then embark on a year unlike anything else, receiving exciting prizes, cash and services, as well as:
- Part of each Titleholder's prize package is an employment contract
with the Miss Universe Organization.
- The Titleholder becomes a representative of the company for one year,
traveling the world, meeting heads of state, dignitaries, participating
in official charity and social events, appearing on television, speaking
on a variety of topics, and getting the education, experiences and values
to fulfill her career goals.
- MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS USA® are provided with a luxury apartment
in New York City during their term.
- MISS TEEN USA®, because she is usually still a student, lives
at home and makes appearances during weekends and vacations.
The Miss Universe Organization's telecasts, long a national and worldwide tradition, are redefined with new ownership, leadership and vision for the world of the 21st century.