After a three-year hiatus, the Lions and Leo Clubs of Grand Cayman have announced the return of the Miss Teen Cayman Islands pageant.
The return follows a break that “allowed for restructuring, reflection, and preparation to ensure the program continues to serve as a meaningful and empowering experience for Cayman’s young women”, according to a Miss Teen Cayman Islands Committee press release.
The release noted the return brings “a fresh new vision and renewed excitement” to the platform, which is now in its 42nd year.
Officially launched on 8 Aug., the organisation is inviting Caymanians aged 15-18 to enter the pageant, which “continues to celebrate the intelligence, talent, and leadership potential of young women”.
During the competition, contestants will engage in public speaking, etiquette training, mentorship, community service and more.
The grand finale will be held on 8 Aug. 2026, and the winner will receive an education scholarship and “additional rewards”, which will support her academic and personal journey.
Brianna Livingston, 21, has held the title for three years.
The Bodden Town native made history in 2022 by becoming the first daughter of a former titleholder to earn the crown in the pageant’s history.
She told Compass TV the experience has been eye-opening.
“I entered the Miss Teen pageant because I wanted to better myself. I also entered because my mom was Miss Teen 1984. Pageantry has always been a part of my life,” she said.
Livingston said before entering the pageant, public speaking wasn’t her strongest area, but the experience has helped her improve.
“During the pageant, we did Toastmasters. I gave back to the community. It has helped me with growth,” she said.
While she didn’t anticipate a long reign, Livingston said she was willing to do it for whatever time was required because she enjoys being Miss Teen.
“It’s a great programme for girls and I would encourage any girl to join the pageant,” she said.
Livingston walked away with a $54,000 scholarship courtesy of the Cayman Islands government. She is currently in the UK completing her geography studies in Canterbury.
Committee chairperson Andrea Franklin said Miss Teen is not just a pageant.
“It’s personal development growth for our young people, and they learn life skills, a lot of things and [we] prepare them to go out there and enter other pageants. It’s an amazing opportunity for young ladies and they learn sisterhood and become successful people out there in the community,” Franklin said.
For application forms and more information, go to the Miss Teen Cayman Islands Facebook page.
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