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From the runway to global recognition, Peggy Garabekian is redefining what it means to wear the crown—not as a symbol of status, but as a powerful tool for advocacy, justice, and empowering women and girls around the world to rise, reclaim, and radiate their truth.
In a world that often reduces pageantry to sequins and spotlight, Peggy Garabekian stands as a radiant exception. With grace in her presence and fire in her mission, she has turned her pageant titles into a global platform for change—reminding us that a crown can be far more than a symbol of beauty. It can be a beacon of purpose.
With more than a decade of pageantry under her belt, Peggy has built a resume that most would only dream of:
• Miss Armenia at Miss Asia USA 2015 — where she placed in the Top 5, won Miss Congeniality, and received the People’s Choice Award
• Miss Armenia for Miss United Nations 2023
• Miss Pacific Coast USA 2024, followed by a strong showing at Miss California USA 2024
• Official ambassador for Miss World America, earning the titles of Miss Sunshine 2023 and Miss Hollywood 2024
• And most recently, Miss Vizcaya Swimwear 2025, where she made history as the first winner from the West Coast—including California—to claim the title.
But Peggy will be the first to tell you: the titles are just tools. “The crown,” she says, “is not the destination—it’s the microphone.”
While many see the pageant stage as the final act, for Peggy Garabekian, it’s the launchpad. Her purpose extends far beyond fashion and fanfare. She uses her visibility to advocate for women and girls around the world, especially those silenced by violence, injustice, and inequality.
Peggy’s platform actively supports organizations and initiatives focused on gender-based violence, trafficking, and structural oppression. Among the causes closest to her heart is Nadia’s Initiative, a global movement focused on survivor-centered healing, education, and justice—founded by Yazidi activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad.
“I strive to be the voice for women and young girls in regions where their spirits, intelligence, and beauty are imprisoned,” Peggy shares. “Through every production, appearance, and interview, I represent more than myself—I represent the unheard.”
This commitment is not just symbolic—it’s action-driven. She has worked behind the scenes as a pageant coach, youth mentor, and event producer, helping young women step into their own power and potential.
A natural in front of the camera, Peggy’s background in modeling and media has provided her with platforms that extend her message far and wide. But she carries these opportunities with a grounded awareness: every spotlight must serve something bigger.
For her, beauty is not just seen—it’s lived. It’s about showing up boldly, speaking with intention, and never forgetting those without the platform to do so themselves.
What makes Peggy’s journey extraordinary isn’t just the titles she’s won—it’s how she uses them. Every sash she wears, every step she takes on stage, and every interview she gives is laced with responsibility. To amplify. To educate. To liberate.
She believes deeply that recognition must come with action, and that representation should always lead to transformation. For Peggy, success is not a stage—it’s a movement.
Through her growing influence, she’s building a world where women and girls can live not just safely, but freely and fully.
Peggy Garabekian is not just a beauty queen. She is a symbol of resilience, a champion of justice, and a modern woman who merges glamor with grit. With every accolade, she raises not only a crown—but a call to action.
Because for Peggy, the real victory lies in lifting others—and ensuring that no girl, no matter where she is in the world, ever feels voiceless again.
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