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The El Tocuyo Award is an award given to Miss Universe contestants who were considered frontrunners, and highly favored by the pageant fans, but did not make it to the final round of competition.

The award is named after Mariam Habach's hometown, El Tocuyo, which is located in the Lara state of Venezuela.

The awards recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience of these contestants, and they serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for future pageant contestants. The El Tocuyo Awards have gained popularity among pageant fans and experts and are now considered an important recognition in the world of international beauty pageants.

History
The El Tocuyo Awards were first introduced in 2016 in response to the non-placement of Mariam Habach at the Miss Universe pageant held in Manila. Mariam Habach was representing Venezuela, which is known for its strong performance in international beauty pageants, and many fans and pageant experts considered her a frontrunner for the crown. However, to the surprise of many, she did not make it past the preliminary round and was not included in the top 13. The El Tocuyo Awards are named after Mariam Habach's hometown.