Miss Grand International 2013 was the first edition of Miss Grand International. It was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 19, 2013. At the end of the event Miss Puerto Rico, Janelee Chaparro was crowned as Miss Grand International 2013. The pageant was televised on Channel 7., with a US$30,000 cash prize going to the winner. Miss Grand International (MGI) aims to become the world’s leading international beauty contest under sponsorship from governments and organizations that will make a stand for the betterment of humanity. That exposure also brings multi stream revenue, guest appearances, sponsors, advertising, broadcasting and more, and over US$61,000 in cash prizes to the winners.