Miss Nagaland is an Indian state beauty pageant held annually since 1989 in Nagaland, northeast India. The Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland has been organizing the beauty pageant since 1991. Miss Nagaland does not officially send any of its winners or previous contestants to participate in other beauty pageants. Nevertheless, a number of its beauty queens have over the years gone on to compete independently in other beauty pageants at the regional and national levels, as well as internationally.[1]
Miss Nagaland is not affiliated with Femina which has since 2017 introduced a new format for the selection of contestants for the Femina Miss India national beauty pageant. Femina holds a separate audition to crown a Femina Miss India Nagaland winner to represent the state of Nagaland at Femina Miss India.[2]
The reigning Miss Nagaland is Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng.[3][4]
Following a hiatus in 2020 when Miss Nagaland could not take place owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 32nd edition of the pageant was held on 20 December 2021 at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts, Jotsoma, Kohima. Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng from Peren was crowned the winner at the end of the event.[3][4]
The Miss Nagaland 2021 pageant marked the continuing 30th anniversary celebrations of the Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland.[4]
Final results[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Nagaland 2021
Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng
1st Runner Up
Lika Chophy
2nd Runner Up
Lovi Awomi
Sub-title awards[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Beautiful Smile
Ezhoto-u Keyho
Miss Empower
Sharon Singson
Miss Multimedia
Thejakhrienuo Nakhro and Naghophukali Swu
Miss Perfect 10
Lika Chophy
Miss Photogenic
Akumla Jamir
Miss Talent
Kewasha Lorin
Miss Beautiful Skin
Lovi Awomi
Queen of Hearts
Kawimaningsiliu Mharoni Khüvüng
Miss Nagaland 2019[]
The 31st edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2019 in Jotsoma, Kohima. Vikuonuo Sachü from Kohima was crowned the winner at the end of the event.[5]
Final results[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Nagaland 2019
Vikuonuo Sachü
1st Runner Up
Imnasangla Ao
2nd Runner Up
Viphrotsüno Kehie
Sub-title awards[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Beautiful Smile
Viphrotsüno Kehie
Miss Empower
Imnasangla Ao
Miss Multimedia
Limasenla Ao
Miss Perfect 10
Viphrotsüno Kehie
Miss Photogenic
Shefüvi Pfithu
Miss Talent
Neisevono Zashümo
Best Evening Gown
Gimlule
Queen of Hearts
Khrielievinuo Suohu
Miss Nagaland 2018[]
The 30th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2018 at Jotsoma, Kohima. Mewetsho-ü Dianu from Phek was crowned the winner at the end of the event.[6][7][8]
Final results[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Nagaland 2018
Mewetsho-ü Dianu
1st Runner Up
Grace W. Ezüng
2nd Runner Up
Bendangkokla
Sub-title awards[]
Award
Contestant
Miss Empower
Tsuniholi
Miss Multimedia
Martola
Miss Perfect 10
Mewetsho-ü Dianu
Miss Photogenic
Aka Achümi
Miss Talent
Neingainem Kuki
Best Evening Gown
Vekhotolü Lohe
Queen of Hearts
Vekhotolü Lohe
Miss Nagaland 2017[]
The 29th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2017 at Jotsoma, Kohima. 12 contestants competed for the title.[9] Marina Kiho from Dimapur was crowned the winner at the end of the event.[10][11]
The photo-shoot of the contestants was directed by Ketholeno Kense Vihienuo, Indian supermodel from Nagaland and a recipient of the Vogue India and Colours Infinity Young Achiever of the Year award at Vogue Women of the Year 2017.[9][12]
The 28th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2016 at Jotsoma, Kohima. 14 contestants vied for the title which was ultimately won by Vilokali Zhimomi of Dimapur.[17][18]
The Beauty and Aesthetics Society of Nagaland held its 25 years celebrations to coincide with the 2016 edition of the pageant.[19]
The 27th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 9 December 2015 at Jotsoma, Kohima, where Nenghoilhing Hangsing was crowned the winner at the end of the event.[21]
Final results[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Nagaland 2015
Nenghoilhing Hangsing
1st Runner Up
Alica Zhimomi
2nd Runner Up
Yangerjungla Pongen
Sub-title awards[]
Award
Contestant
Miss Perfect 10
Yangerjungla Pongen
Miss Photogenic
Nenghoilhing Hangsing
Miss Talent
Shanchobeni Y. Jungio
Queen of Hearts
Zehovire Avi Kechü
Miss Nagaland 2014[]
The 26th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 7 November 2014 at Jotsoma, Kohima, where Veineinem Singsong of Dimapur was crowned the winner at the end of the event.[22]
The 25th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 8 December 2013 at the capital of Nagaland, Kohima, Kohima. 18 contestants vied for the title. Benjongmenla Jamir was crowned the winner by the previous year's winner Imlibenla Jamir.[26]
Final results[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Nagaland 2013
Benjongmenla Jamir
1st Runner Up
Abeny W Khüvüng
2nd Runner Up
Shiirhosenuo Yano
Miss Nagaland 2012[]
The 24th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 6 December 2012 at the state capital Kohima. Imlibenla Jamir of Mokokchung bested 18 other contestants to win the crown.[27]
1st Runner Up (Miss World Beauty India), Miss India Elite 2015[30][31]
1st Runner Up
Dovine Venüh
2nd Runner Up
Semersungla
Sub-title awards[]
Award
Contestant
Mary Kay Miss Beautiful Skin
Semersungla
Miss Congeniality
Marlyne K. Zhimomi
Miss Perfect 10
Imlibenla Jamir
Miss Photogenic
Kenei Rakho
Eastern Mirror Readers' Choice Award
Imlibenla Jamir
Miss Nagaland 2011[]
The 23rd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held on 6 December 2011 at the state capital Kohima. 15 contestants competed for the crown, which was won by Vetolü Dawhuo of Phek.[32][33]
Final results[]
Result
Contestant
Miss Nagaland 2011
Vetolü Dawhuo
1st Runner Up
Imnüksungla
2nd Runner Up
Wankam Konyak
Sub-title awards[]
Award
Contestant
Miss Beautiful Skin
Noibenkupling Nyam
Miss Congeniality
Noibenkupling Nyam
Miss Perfect 10
Nyembo Konyak
Miss Photogenic
Kajenkala Longchar
Readers' Choice Award
Sentirenla Ozüküm
Miss Nagaland 2010[]
The 22nd edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held in December 2010 at the state capital Kohima, where Hattinneng Hangsing of Peren was declared the winner at the end of the event.[34]
The 20th edition of the Miss Nagaland pageant was held in December 2008 at the state capital Kohima. 13 contestants vied for the title which was won by Abin Kuki.[35]
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