Two Edinburgh pageant contestants aim to bring double Great Britain crown to capital
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Two Edinburgh beauty pageant contestants will compete to be crowned the winners of Miss Great Britain and Ms Great Britain in Leicester later this year,
Jennifer Winter came out on top when she saw off dozens of other finalists to claim the coveted Miss Great Britain Edinburgh title during a glitzy ceremony at Prestonfield in early June 2025.
The 27-year-old brunette, who is originally from Lanarkshire but works in the capital, now has her eyes on one of the UK's most coveted pageant crowns when the Miss Great Britain national final takes place in October 2025, the Record reports.
Jennifer, who came second in last year's competition, said: 'This is a total dream come true for me.
'Never did I think I'd be heading to the Miss Great Britain stage, especially after only entering my first pageant last year, but I've absolutely fallen in love with the experience and everything the system stands for.
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'Last year, I came runner-up to Ava Morgan, who went on to be crowned Miss Great Britain 2024. It was such an inspiring moment and lit a fire in me to come back stronger and with a real sense of purpose.
'Now, to have won the Miss GB Edinburgh title myself and be following in Ava's footsteps is incredibly special.'
Eighteen women competed in the Miss and Ms divisions of the competition, with contestants raising over £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and A-Sisterhood, an organisation that supports women's charities worldwide.
(Image: Brian Hayes.)
The winner in the Ms version of the competition, for women aged 28 to 39, was Samantha Masuku, who travelled from Zimbabwe to the UK as a refugee when she was just seven years old.
She became the first black woman to hold the title of Ms Great Britain Edinburgh.
'After surviving a childhood marked by war, abuse, and homelessness, I've spent the past decade rebuilding my life in Scotland, raising my son alone while working my way up to a regional finance manager role,' said Samantha.
'Now, through this platform, I'm pursuing my true calling by creating opportunities, safety and empowerment for minority children and women who deserve the chance to thrive.'
(Image: Brian Hayes.)
Both Jennifer and Samantha hope to use their platforms to continue to raise funds and awareness for the causes close to each of them.
Jennifer added: 'Pageants have given me something positive to focus on during the hardest year of my life.
'But through the hardship, I have chosen to reclaim my voice and turn pain into purpose through my platform, Walk Through It.
'My mission now is to empower women to keep moving forward, even if it's just one small step at a time.'
(Image: Brian Hayes.)
Kay Morgan, director of Miss and Ms Great Britain Edinburgh, said: 'Jennifer and Samantha are shining examples of what modern pageantry is all about: strength, authenticity and purpose.
'They each bring such powerful personal stories and are using their platforms to uplift others and create meaningful change not just here in Edinburgh, but across the country.
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'We're incredibly proud to support them and can't wait to see what they achieve on the national stage.'
To find out more about Miss and Ms Great Britain Edinburgh, follow them on Instagram or email: missgbedinburgh@mail.com
The Miss Great Britain grand finals take place Friday, October 17, and will see three winners crowned – Miss Great Britain, Ms Great Britain, and Ms Great Britain Classic.
To find out more, visit: www.missgreatbritainofficial.co.uk
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