Contestants in the 1965 Miss Jamaica Model competition were awarded a wide array of prizes, ranging from overseas trips and dinner sets to beauty products and household items. Winner Arlene Livingstone walked away with the top honours, including a trip to Mexico, a trophy, and a complete make-up set. Runners-up Selma Clayton and Neddie Ebanks received trips and gift sets, while all ten participants were treated to shoes from Bata and cosmetics courtesy of Coty. Special awards were also presented to sponsors and contestants for cooperation and outstanding support.

Published Monday, July 19, 1965 

Senator Esme Grant crowns ‘Miss Jamaica Model’

Nineteen-year-old stenographer, Arlene Livingstone, was crowned “Miss Jamaica Model,” 1965, at the Flamingo Hotel on Saturday night by Senator Mrs. Esme Grant.
Shortly after the crowning, the sparkle-eyed winner was asked by the M.C., Mr. Tony Verilty, how she felt. She replied: “I am quite excited. I really did not know I would have won the coveted title.”
A crowd favourite from the moment she appeared, Miss Livingstone was sponsored by Mavis Carpenter of 14 Maxfield Avenue. Her ankle-length gown was of white lace over satin, with an overfront of white drama. The coat had a standing collar, giving her a “high-priceless” look. She wore white accessories.
Her main prize is a trip to Mexico, sponsored by the contest committee.
Second prize winner was Selma Clayton, a 22-year-old clerk at Woolworth’s, King Street. She was sponsored by Magnus Garments and modelled a silver brocaded gown. The bodice had a scooped neckline with a one-inch strap across the neckline in front. The skirt fitted closely, and she wore matching accessories.
Miss Clayton’s main prize is a trip to Grand Cayman by BWIA.
Third-place winner was 19-year-old Neddie Ebanks, sponsored by Exclusive Fashions. She works at Medical Supplies. Her dress was of white romaine, lavishly draped at the back of the bodice and with side drapings at the hips. The back was cut very low, and the narrow hemline was trimmed with gold, as well as the neckline. She wore white accessories. Her prize was a salad set donated by Clarke’s Radio-Service, and water boiler and egg sets by City Radio.
Prizes
The ten contestants were given shoes by Bata, and make-up was supplied by Coty, compliments of Levy Brothers.
Hairstyles were by Dereque Austin and Jackie Duggan.
The winner will also receive a trophy donated by the committee; a 20-piece dinner set by Island Worcester, and a complete make-up set by Coty.
Pat Vanzie, sponsored by Bowen’s Fashion House, received a special prize, and Joy Forte, sponsored by Carole Issa, received the prize for the most co-operative girl during the contest.
Mavis Carpenter won a special award for being the sponsor of the winner. She received a cup donated by Andrew Aguilar.
The other contestants were: Cecile Stona, sponsored by Mae Feutado; Yvonne Brown, sponsored by Mae Feutado; Elaine Hamilton, sponsored by Magnus Garments; Grace Maragh, sponsored by Enid’s Dress Shoppe; Claudette Gordon, sponsored by Phil’s Dress Shoppe.
Judges were Mr. Herman Spoerri, chairman; Mr. Eugene Hyde; Mr. Dudley Ainsworth; Mr. Clifford Reid; Miss Marva Morrison; and Mrs. Gladys Robinson.
The contest was sponsored by a committee of which Mr. Winston Meeks was chairman.
Other members were Miss Avory Thame, secretary; Mrs. Evelyn Thame; and Mr. Ken Rhino.
The proceeds of the function, as well as those of the “Little Miss Jamaica Model” 1965 contest, are in aid of the Jamaica Save the Children Fund.
At the end of the function, Senator Mrs. Grant said a big “thank you” to the sponsors for the success the affair had been, and she congratulated especially Mrs. Thame and her daughter for their part in it. She expressed the hope that the contest – the first of its kind in Jamaica – would not be the last.
Among the large crowd at the crowning was the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Roy McNeil.
 

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