The young women competing for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 will be officially revealed this evening. Photo: Facebook

This year's Miss British Virgin Islands pageant has the theme “Celebrating Waves of Culture, Beauty, and Legacy,” and promises to be an unforgettable event. According to a Facebook post, the Road to the crown will officially begin on Friday, May 29, 2026. Photo: Facebook

The reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 2025 is Donyelle D. Hodge. Photo: VINO/File

This year's Miss British Virgin Islands pageant is being held under the theme “Celebrating Waves of Culture, Beauty, and Legacy".

Road to the Crown begins 

According to a Facebook post from the pageant committee, the road to the crown will officially begin on Friday, May 29, 2026. The contestants will be revealed at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Lawn starting at 6:00 PM.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Royal Court Cultural Fun Day and Fish Fry event will take place at the First Impressions School Grounds at 11:00 AM.

The 2026 Miss British Virgin Islands will be crowned on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Festival Village.

Educational scholarship reinstated as top prize 

This year, it has been announced that an educational scholarship will be reinstated as the top prize for the winner of the annual Miss British Virgin Islands pageant. The 4-year scholarship is valued at $80,000.

Additionally, Miss BVI 2026 will receive a brand new 2027 Haval Jolion, courtesy of the Office of the Premier and Alphonso Enterprise Ltd, and a custom-designed crown and sceptre by House of Luxury.

The reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 2025 is Donyelle D. Hodge. In a scaled-down ceremony, Ms Hodge was crowned Miss BVI 2025 during the official opening ceremony of the 71st Emancipation Festival at the Charlie Neil Frett Festiville. Ms Hodge was the First Runner-Up in the 2024 Miss BVI Pageant.