Miss Grand United Kingdom
More than a crown, Miss Grand UK is a journey of growth, confidence, and opportunity.
Miss Grand UK is a modern and empowering national pageant that celebrates confidence, culture, and the strength of women across the United Kingdom. Our platform provides a professional space for contestants to grow through training in catwalk, public speaking, interview skills, and community work, all while building friendships and unforgettable experiences.
We are dedicated to helping women discover their voice, develop their leadership, and step into their full potential both on and off the stage. Miss Grand UK champions individuality, authenticity, and personal empowerment — creating a supportive environment where every contestant can shine.
PARTNERS
Miss Grand UK 2026
Pooja Ghodekar
Pooja Ghodekar is Miss Grand United Kingdom 2026, an engineer, entrepreneur, fashion designer and philanthropist. Born in Mumbai, India, and now based in the UK, she holds a degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering and an MBA in Global Business.
She is the founder of Pinnacler, a luxury fashion brand focused on confidence, empowerment and opportunity, and Shining Little Stars, an initiative supporting underprivileged children, disadvantaged women and single mothers through education and empowerment.
A passionate advocate for “Stop the War and Violence,” Pooja believes in using her platform to promote peace, education and positive social impact. Having independently travelled to 24 countries, she brings a global perspective, cultural awareness and a strong entrepreneurial spirit to her role.
As Miss Grand UK 2026, Pooja represents the United Kingdom on the international stage, combining beauty, intelligence, purpose and ambition.
Director
Daniela Costin
With a strong background in pageant management, branding, and contestant development, Daniela is recognised for building professional, transparent, and internationally aligned pageant systems. Her work focuses on preparing contestants not only for the stage, but for confident global representation.
Under her leadership, Miss Grand United Kingdom is committed to high production standards, fair selection processes, and preparing its winner to compete successfully at Miss Grand International.
Daniela’s vision is to position Miss Grand UK as a credible, modern national title that reflects confidence, ambition, and excellence on the world stage.
