Its winners represent Armenia in Miss Universe.
Originally, the contest wasn't held in Armenia.
After 6 years of hiatus, the Miss Armenia returned in 2017 under the support of Armenian ministry of culture.
The contest took take place at the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Yerevan.
In 2021, the Miss Armenia organization purchased the license for Miss Grand International, although no contest was held, instead Kristina Ayanian was appointed to represent the country at the pageant.