Miss Nicaragua 2003

The Miss Nicaragua 2003 pageant, was held on March 1, 2003 in Managua, after several weeks of events. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Claudia Salmerón from Tipitapa won the title. She represented Nicaragua at Miss Universe 2003 held in Panama later that year. The rest of the finalists would enter in different pageants.

Special awards

 * Most Beautiful Face - Tipitapa - Claudia Salmerón
 * Miss Congeniality - Leon - Karen Paola Galo
 * Miss Photogenic - Jinotega - Nadia Martinez
 * Best Hair - Jinotega - Nadia Martinez
 * Miss Internet - Managua - Marynés Argüello (by votes of Miss Nicaragua Webpage)
 * Miss Global Beauties - Nueva Segovia - Marisela Rodríguez (by votes of GB Webpage)

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Judges

 * Ivania Navarro - Miss Nicaragua 1976 & Miss Teenage Intercontinental 1976
 * Piero P. Coen Ubilla - Executive President of Coen Group S.A
 * Ausberto Narvaez - Adivisor of National Tourism Institute
 * Henrique Fontes - Director of Global Beauties Webpage
 * Tiffany Roberts - Journalist
 * Edwin Rosario - Fashion Designer
 * Julio Castillo - CEO of Supermercados Unidos S.A

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Background Music

 * Opening Show – Raúl Fuentes Cuenca - "Prohibida"
 * Swimsuit Competition - Can 7 - "Cruisin"
 * Evening Gown Competition – Safri Duo - "Samb-Adagio"

Special Guests

 * Duo Guardabarranaco - "Dame tu Corazon"

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